Aq Tash
| Aq Tash | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,016 m (23,018 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,176 m ↓ (5,840 m)[1] |
| Isolation | 8.53 km (5.30 mi) to Mamostong Kangri[1] |
| Listing | Mountains of India |
| Coordinates | 35°04′39″N 77°38′14″E / 35.077417°N 77.6371°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Ladakh, (India) |
| Parent range | Rimo Muztagh (Karakorum) |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 6 August 1993 by Nobuo Yamamoto and Yasufumi Mizote |
Aq Tash is mountain, 7,016 m, in the Rimo Muztagh, part of the Karakorum.
Location and features
The Aq Tash lies in India near its disputed border with Pakistan. A mountain arête runs northwest from Aq Tash to Mamostong Kangri, 8.53 km (5.30 mi) away.
Climbing history
The Aq Tash was first ascended on 6 August 1993 by Nobuo Yamamoto and Yasufumi Mizote, members of a Japanese expedition.[2]
Two days later they were followed to the summit by Prem Singh, P.T. Sherpa, Mohan Singh, Khem Raj, Sange Sherpa, Wangchuk Sherpa and Hira Ram, members of an Indian expedition.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Aq Tash". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ a b "India—Eastern Karakoram, Aq Tash". American Alpine Journal. 36. American Alpine Club. 1994. Retrieved 2025-06-24.