Surprising Facts About Mount Nun Kun
By: NDTVNewsDesk
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Mount Nun Kun's is a unique "twin" peak structure, with Nun the higher peak.
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The peak also known for the significant geological and mineral features, and its cultural and spiritual importance to local communities.
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It's also a popular training ground for climbers aiming for higher summits.
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The peak offers a similar technical challenge without the extreme altitude of the world's highest mountains.
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The massif consists of two main peaks, Nun and Kun, separated by a 4-kilometer long snow plateau.
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Nun is the higher peak at 7,135 meters, while its sister peak, Kun, is slightly shorter at 7,077 meters.
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It is located in the western Himalayas, on the border of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in northern India.
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The massif is mainly composed of stratified sedimentary rocks, including shale and sandstone.
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