Mount Thalay Sagar

Why Mount Thalay Sagar is special
This steep-sided mountain is visually stunning and is extolled by world-class mountain climbers.

High, but ...
Mount Thalay Sagar is 6,904 meters (22,651 feet) in altitude, an awesome figure. But there are over 100 other peaks in the Himalayas that are taller.

What makes Mount Thalay Sagar outstanding is a combination of its ...
Striking appearance
Mount Thalay Sagar is immensely photogenic by itself (see photo).

In addition, it and its neighboring mountains (Bhagirathi, Chaukhamba, Kedarnath, Meru, and Shivling) collectively create a memorable scene. To many, it's the most beautiful and mystically inspiring mountainscape in the Himalayas.

Climbing difficulty
The precipitous sides make the peak a formidable climbing challenge and a test of one's skills, resolve, and equipment. Some experts say it's more difficult to summit than Mount Everest.

More Mount Thalay Sagar insights
First ascent
Mount Thalay Sagar wasn't scaled until 1979, a testament to its climbing difficulty.

Location in India
The mountain lies near the India-Tibetan border. See map below.