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Gangapurna
Photo by Mongoose Travel
Details
| Elevation (feet): | 24754 |
|---|---|
| Elevation (meters): | 7545 |
| Continent: | Asia |
| Country: | Nepal |
| Range/Region: | Himalaya |
| Range/Region: | Central Nepal Himalaya |
| Latitude: | 28.605339 |
| Longitude: | 83.963475 |
| Difficulty: | Major Mountain Expedition |
| Best months for climbing: | Apr, May, Sep, Oct |
| Year first climbed: | 1965. |
| First successful climber(s): | Günther Hauser, via the East Ridge. |
| Nearest major airport: | Kathmandu/Pokhara |
| Convenient Center: | Manang |
Thanks to Mongoose Travel for adding this peak.
Description
Mount Gangapurna is an impressive mountain in the Annapurna range, located east of Annapurna One and best viewed from the town of Manang, on the northern side of the Annapurna Circuit. The turquoise glacial lake from the Gangapurna glacier lies directly opposite the town.
Thanks to Mongoose Travel for this description.
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