Baltoro Kangri (Urdu: بلتورو کنگری also known as the Golden Throne[citation needed]) is a mountain of the Karakoram mountain range in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Baltoro Kangri is the 82nd highest mountain in the world with an elevation of 7,312 metres (23,990 ft). It lies to the south of the Gasherbrums and east of Chogolisa Peak (7,665 m). The huge Baltoro Glacier (which is one of the largest glaciers outside polar regions) rises from the foot of Baltoro Kangri. On the northern side of Baltoro Kangri lies the Abruzzi Glacier.
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 Gasherbrum IV, VII, VI and Baltoro Kangri on the right |
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| Elevation | 7,312 m (23,990 ft)[1] |
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| Prominence | 1,040 m (3,410 ft)[2] |
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| Coordinates | 35°38′45″N 76°39′56″E[1] |
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| Native name | بلتورو کنگری (Urdu) |
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Location in Gilgit-Baltistan Show map of PakistanBaltoro Kangri (Gilgit Baltistan) Show map of Gilgit Baltistan |
45km
30miles
Pakistan
India
China
The major peaks in Karakoram are rank identified by height.
Legend：
1：K2,
2：Gasherbrum I, K5,
3：Broad Peak,
4：Gasherbrum II, K4,
5：Gasherbrum III, K3a,
6：Gasherbrum IV, K3,
7：Distaghil Sar,
8：Kunyang Chhish,
9：Masherbrum, K1,
10：Batura Sar, Batura I,
11：Rakaposhi,
12：Batura II,
13：Kanjut Sar,
14：Saltoro Kangri, K10,
15：Batura III,
16： Saser Kangri I, K22,
17：Chogolisa,
18：Shispare,
19：Trivor Sar,
20：Skyang Kangri,
21：Mamostong Kangri, K35,
22：Saser Kangri II,
23：Saser Kangri III,
24：Pumari Chhish,
25：Passu Sar,
26：Yukshin Gardan Sar,
27：Teram Kangri I,
28：Malubiting,
29：K12,
30：Sia Kangri,
31：Momhil Sar,
32：Skil Brum,
33：Haramosh Peak,
34：Ghent Kangri,
35：Ultar Sar,
36：Rimo massif,
37：Sherpi Kangri,
38：Yazghil Dome South,
39：Baltoro Kangri,
40：Crown Peak,
41：Baintha Brakk,
42：Yutmaru Sar,
43：K6,
44：Muztagh Tower,
45：Diran,
46：Apsarasas Kangri I,
47：Rimo III,
48：Gasherbrum V
Location in Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Country | Pakistan |
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| Region | Gilgit-Baltistan |
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| District | Skardu |
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| Parent range | Karakoram |
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| First ascent | August 4, 1963[3] |
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In 1963, a Japanese expedition made the first ascent of Baltoro Kangri. The expedition consisted of nine members from the Tokyo University Ski Alpine Club, which was led by Seihei Kato.[3]
