It lies 1.2 km SSW of Lohar Deo 6,267 metres (20,561 ft) its nearest higher neighbor and 3.3 km SSE of Deo Damla 6,620 metres (21,719 ft).

Sakram 6,254 metres (20,518 ft) was first climbed by Eric Shipton's team in 1934 expedition into the Nanda Devi sanctuary.

[2][3] A British team led by Colin Read climbed Sakram via south east face in 1976.

[2][4] Sakram Glacier on the eastern side joins Milam Glacier from there emerges Goriganga River that later joins the Kali River at Jauljibi.

Rishi Ganga met with Dhauliganga River near Rini.