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Mountains in Yemen

Skand peak

Famous Peak for trekkers in the Hajhir mountains

Socotra Island, Yemen

Coordinates: 12.572222, 54.028333

Nearby Places

Skand is one of the primary peak of Hajhir mountain famous among trekkers.

Know This

So if you consider trekking to Skand, estimate your fitness level realistically. Those well fit or experienced in trekking will not find this too hard. But if you have any mobility problems, better give it up.

Image Sources

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By CElliott – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=58351967

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Stefan geens, some
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