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Nilgiri
Photo by José M. MartÃnez
Details
| Elevation (feet): | 23166 |
|---|---|
| Elevation (meters): | 7061 |
| Continent: | Asia |
| Country: | Nepal |
| Range/Region: | Himalaya |
| Range/Region: | Central Nepal Himalaya |
| Difficulty: | Major Mountain Expedition |
| Best months for climbing: | Sep, Oct |
| Year first climbed: | 1962 |
| First successful climber(s): | France, Holland |
| Nearest major airport: | Kathmandu |
| Convenient Center: | Jomosom |
Description
Most western peak of the mighty Annapurna chain. Nilgiri is separated by a saddle to Nilgiri South. The mountain is on the east side of the deepest valley in the world: between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.
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