June 21, 2005

Looking NW from the summit of Yakhchal

Takhte Soleyman Massif and the perpetually fog-filled Chalus River Valley

The highest peak in the middle is Alam Kooh (4850 m). To the right of it: Takhte Soleyman Peak (4659 m), Chaloon (4516 m), Siah Kaman (4472 m) and Kalahoo (4412 m). To the left of Alam Kooh: North Khersan (4680 m), South Khersan (4659 m), Gardooneh Kooh (4402 m) and Zarrin Kooh (4198 m). Many other peaks also distinguishable. The closer Knife-edge-like peak is Sorkhab (3792 m)