The Seven Summits

Carstensz Pyramid

Carstensz Pyramid / Puncak Jaya  ( 4884m, 16023ft )

Highest mountain in Indonesia and Oceania / Australasia

Alpine Ascents

• Highest Mountains in SE Asia

Carstensz Pyramid / Puncak Jaya  ( 4884m, 16023ft )

in Irian Jaya, Indonesia

Puncak Jaya is the highest mountain on the island of New Guinea.

It is the highest island peak in the world.

Puncak Jaya is one of the most demanding of the Seven Summits

- being considered to have the highest technical rating,

although not the greatest physical demands.

The standard route is up the north face and along the summit ridge,

- all difficult rock climbing.

Puncak Jaya is also highly inaccessible requiring a 4 to 5 day, 100km hike

to the base camp from Timika, the nearest town with an airport.

Sign on Carstensz Pyramid ( Puncak Jaya )

Ice Cap on Carstensz Pyramid ( Puncak Jaya )

Ice Cap on Carstensz Pyramid ( Puncak Jaya )