Ramjak Mountain

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News: A four-member team from Keralam recently scaled Ramjak, a 6,318-metre peak in the remote Lahaul region of Himachal Pradesh.

About Ramjak Mountain

Ramjak Mountain
Source – ResearchGate
  • The Ramjak mountain is a high-altitude mountain peak located in the Lahaul region of Himachal Pradesh.
    • The peak is located near Shingo La, which is a popular trek route from Himachal to Zanskar.
  • Height: It rises to around 6,318 m (20,728 ft).
  • Temperature: The temperature on the mountain hovers between -35 degree celsius and minus -40 degree celsius.
  • First Ascent: The first successful ascent was achieved in 2002 by an expedition of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), led by Sangay Dorjee Sherpa.
  • It has glacier terrain, steep summit slopes, and rapid altitude.
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