Chomolhari Kang (Chinese: 卓木拉日康峰; pinyin: Zhuōmùlārì kāng fēng) is a 7046m mountain in the Himalayas in Gasa District, Bhutan near the border with Tibet, China. Quotes on its height vary from 7034m to 7121m, but 7046m is the most common figure. A Chinese crew who first climbed the mountain in 2013 reported a GPS height of 7,054m.[2]
| Chomolhari Kang | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,046[1] m (23,117 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,369 m (4,491 ft) |
| Coordinates | 28°09′52.86″N 90°10′57.01″E / 28.1646833°N 90.1825028°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Bhutan–China border |
| Parent range | Himalayas |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 2013 by Zhou Peng and Li Shuang |
The term Chomo means "goddess" or "lady" in Tibetan.[3]
Location
editSources often characterize the mountain as being on the border between China and Bhutan.
History
editChomolhari Kang was first climbed in 2013 by a Chinese crew consisting of Zhou Peng and Li Shuang. There exists no prior record of climbing.[2]
In 2016, the Mountaineering Association of Peking University (MAPKU) made an attempt that ended at an altitude of 6600m.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Chomolhari Kang". Peakvisor. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
- ^ a b "CHOMOLHARI KANG, NORTH FACE". American Alpine Club. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
- ^ McCue, Gary (1 October 2010). Trekking Tibet: A Traveler's Guide. The Mountaineers Books. p. 159. ISBN 978-1-59485-266-4. Retrieved 13 March 2011.
- ^ "2016北京大学登山队卓木拉日康峰攀登活动结束". Sohu. Retrieved 15 May 2020.