Sangthang
| Sangthang | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,480 m (21,260 ft)[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Darchula District, Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal |
| Parent range | Kumaon Himalaya |
Sangthang (Nepali: साङ्थाङ) is the Himalayan peak in Kumaon Himalayas in Darchula District of Sudurpashchim state of Nepal. But this is in dispute by India.
Location
[edit]It is situated in the easternmost part of Kumaun, lining Byans Valley. The peak is situated on Indo-Tibet border. The altitude of the peak is 21,262 feet (6,481 m).[1] This peak is near to Om Parvat and famous Himalayan passes of Mangshya Dhura and Sin La in the Kuthi Valley.
Ascent
[edit]The peak was climbed for the first time by Pradip Dasgupta and his party in 1968.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Ray, Nitai (1970). "FIRST ASCENT OF SANGTHANG, 1968". Himalayan Journal. 30.
Further reading
[edit]- Kapadia, Harish (1999). Across Peaks & Passes in Kumaun Himalaya. Indus Publishing. ISBN 8173870969.
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