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Which peaks in the Hindu Kush rise above 23,000 feet?
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The Hindu Kush mountain system contains approximately two dozen summits that exceed 23,000 feet (7,000 meters) in elevation, all concentrated within a 100-mile stretch of the eastern section.1
Notable peaks in the Hindu Kush rising above 23,000 feet include:
- Tirich Mir: 25,230 feet (7,690 meters)21
- Noshaq (NowshÄk): 24,557 feet (7,485 meters)1
- Istoro Nal: 24,242 feet (7,389 meters)1
- Saraghrara: 24,111 feet (7,349 meters)1
- Udrem Zom: 23,376 feet (7,125 meters)1
- NÄdir ShÄh ZhÄra: 23,376 feet (7,125 meters)1
- Shachaur: 23,346 feet (7,116 meters)1
- Langar: 23,162 feet (7,060 meters)1
- Urgand: 23,094 feet (7,039 meters)1
These high summits are primarily located in the eastern Hindu Kush, a region characterized by rugged terrain and significant glacial activity.1