Peak

Karajylga peak

Place type
Peak
Elevation
5679 m

Field notes

The field account

Karajylga Peak (Karajilga ; Qara Jelga) is a peak in the Vakhan mountain range, marking the border between the Tajik Pamirs and the Afghan Vakhan Corridor. It is the top of three glaciers on the northwest, north, and northeast flanks. The northeast glacier is on Afghan territory while the other 2 are on Tajik territory.

Map margin

Where it sits