Phurbi Chyachu
Appearance
Phurbi Chyachu | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 6637 |
Coordinates | 28°07′50″N 85°52′19″E / 28.13056°N 85.87194°E |
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Geography | |
Country | Nepal |
Parent range | Himalayas |
Phurbi Chyachu (also known as Phurbi Chhyachu and Purbi Gyachu) is a mountain peak in the Himalayas on the border of Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Location
[edit]The peak is located at 6,637 m (21,775 ft),[1] north west of Sino-Nepal border crossing at Kodari, near Tatopani.
Climbing history
[edit]The first ascent was made on May 1, 1982, by a Japanese expedition consisting of Shintaro Kurokawa, Fumihito Ogawa, Hiromitsu Okamoto, Takashi Shingaki, Hajime Takigami, Ang Phuri Lama, and Pemba Lama Sherpa.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Phurbi Chyachu". nepalhimalpeakprofile.org. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
- ^ "05 Phurbi Chyachu From Near Taro Tso". www.mountainsoftravelphotos.com. Retrieved 2022-04-22.