Putha Hiunchuli
Putha Hiunchuli (Dhaulagiri VII) is a mountain in Nepal and part of the Dhaulagiri Range. It lies at the west end of the Dhaulagiri II chain and is 7246 meters high, making it the 95th highest mountain in the world. It was first climbed in 1954 by J. O. M. Roberts and Ang Nyima Sherpa.[1]
| Putha Hiunchuli | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,246 m (23,773 ft)95th highest mountain |
| Prominence | 1,151 m (3,776 ft) |
| Parent peak | Dhaulagiri |
| Listing | List of mountains in Nepal |
| Coordinates | 28°44′50″N 83°08′55″E |
| Geography | |
  Putha Hiunchuli Nepal | |
| Location | Lumbini Province, Karnali Province and Gandaki Province, Nepal |
| Parent range | Dhaulagiri |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1954 - J. O. M. Roberts and Ang Nyima Sherpa |
| Easiest route | Alpine Peu difficile |
References
- Roberts, J.O.M (1955). "Round about Dhaulagiri" (PDF). Alpine Journal. Alpine Club. 60, Pages 248-256. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
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