Kangto
| Kangto | |
|---|---|
| Kanggardo Rize | |
  Kangto Arunachal Pradesh, India | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,060 m (23,160 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 2,195 m (7,201 ft) [2] |
| Listing |
Ultra List of Indian states and territories by highest point |
| Coordinates | 27°51′54″N 92°31′57″E / 27.86500°N 92.53250°ECoordinates: 27°51′54″N 92°31′57″E / 27.86500°N 92.53250°E [2] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Arunachal Pradesh, India |
| Parent range | Eastern Himalayas |
Kangto (also known as Kanggardo Rize) is a mountain in the Eastern Himalayas. It is located on the border of China and India.
Kangto, at 7,060 metres (23,163 ft), is on the border of the Northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It is the highest point in Arunachal Pradesh. The whole area is claimed by China as part of southern Tibet this claim is contested by India. The disputed area in which Kangto is located, would lie in the Tibetan county of Cona under the Chinese claim but lies in the East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, under Indian administration.
See also
List of Ultras of the Eastern Himalayas
References
- ↑ http://zt.tibet.cn/web/ds/050113_sstx/200502005113132059.htm
- 1 2 "Himalaya of Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim and adjoining region of Tibet" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
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