Sirbal Peak
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Sirbal Peak is a mountain with a peak elevation[1] of 5,235 metres (17,175 ft), in the Ganderbal district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, in the vicinity of Sonamarg. Sirbal Peak is part of the Himalaya Range, and is located between Sonamarg and Baltal. It lies 102 km northeast from Srinagar, 5 km from Sonamarg in the east. Sirbal Peak lies 6 km west of Zojila. It rises from a glacier 5 km ahead from Sonamarg on left side of NH 1D. The melt waters from the glacier add to the flow of Nallah Sindh.[2]
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Sirbal Peak | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 5,237 m (17,182 ft) |
Coordinates | 34°18′55″N 75°23′44″E |
Geography | |
Location | Kashmir Valley, India |
Parent range | Himalayas |
Climbing | |
First ascent | Never been climbed |
Easiest route | Kokarun Nar South face |
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Sirbal Peak is visible from Sonamarg head towards north and from Nichinai pass towards east.