Nganglong Mountains

mountains, China

Also known as: A-ling Mountains

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The Nganglong Mountains are part of a larger mountain system in the southern Tibet Autonomous Region of China. They form the northern range of this system, with the highest peak reaching 21,637 feet (6,595 meters) above sea level.1

These mountains are also known as the Nganglong Kangri and are part of the Trans-Himalayas, an eastward continuation of the northernmost ranges of the Himalayas. This area is primarily composed of granites and volcanic rocks and is bounded by other mountain ranges and the Brahmaputra River. The southern slopes are rugged and well-watered, supporting rich pastures, while the northern slopes are drier.12

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…comprises a northern range, the Nganglong (A-ling) Mountains, and a southern range, the Kailas Range, which is much more rugged and heavily glaciated. The highest peak of the Nganglong Mountains is 21,637 feet (6,595 metres) above sea level, and the highest peak in the Kailas Range rises to 22,028 feet…
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…comprises a northern range, the Nganglong (A-ling) Mountains, and a southern range, the Kailas Range, which is much more rugged and heavily glaciated. The highest peak of the Nganglong Mountains is 21,637 feet (6,595 metres) above sea level, and the highest peak in the Kailas Range rises to 22,028 feet…
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