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Kanjut Sar, a tall mountain in Pakistan.

Kanjut Sar is a very tall mountain located in Pakistan. It stands at about 7,760 meters (25,460 feet) high! This makes it one of the highest mountains in the world. You can find Kanjut Sar in the Karakoram range, which is a huge group of mountains. Sometimes, people spell its name as Kunjudh Sar.

Kanjut Sar is part of a smaller group of mountains called the Hispar Muztagh subrange. It is known as the 26th highest mountain on Earth.

Reaching the Top

Climbing a mountain as tall as Kanjut Sar is a big challenge. The first person to successfully reach the very top of Kanjut Sar was a climber named Camillo Pellissier. He made this amazing climb in the year 1959.

Where is Kanjut Sar?

Kanjut Sar is located in the northern part of Pakistan. This area is known for its many huge mountains and glaciers. The Karakoram range, where Kanjut Sar is found, stretches across the borders of Pakistan, India, and China. It is one of the world's largest mountain systems.

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