Its nearest higher neighbor Bhartekunta 6,578 metres (21,581 ft) lies 2.3 km SE.

A Scottish team comprising Rick Allen, Ernie McGlashan, Malcolm McCullough, Beverley Hurwood, and Roy F. Lindsay, of the Scottish Mountaineering Club had the first Ascent of Kirti Stambh via NE face by Rick Allen on 20 October 1982. on their first attempt on 4 October, McGlashan and Allen found an easy route avoiding the major dangers.

[2] They reached a high point of 6000 m but just fell short of 270 m because of bad weather.

while returning Lindsay was hit by an avalanche and both retreated to base camp.

[4] On the third attempt, Allen successfully climbed Kirti Stambh solo.