Lugula Himal (also known as Lagula Himal) is a mountain peak in the Himalayas, located on the border of North western region of Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.[1]

Lugula Himal
Lugula Himal is located in Nepal
Lugula Himal
Lugula Himal
Lugula Himal is located in Tibet
Lugula Himal
Lugula Himal
Lugula Himal is located in China
Lugula Himal
Lugula Himal
Lugula Himal is located in Asia
Lugula Himal
Lugula Himal
Highest point
Elevation6889
Prominence1,040 m (3,410 ft)
Coordinates28°53′47″N 84°15′34″E / 28.89639°N 84.25944°E / 28.89639; 84.25944
Naming
Native name
  • लुगुला हिमाल
Geography
CountryNepal
Parent rangeHimalayas

Location

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The 6,889 m (22,602 ft) high Lugula Himal is located in the mountain range Peri Himal.[1] The mountain lies in a west-east ridge that forms the state border and watershed between Yarlung Tsangpo in the north and Marshyangdi River in the south. 3.22 km further west is the 6,361 m (20,869 ft) high Bhrikuti Sail, 3.15 km east of the Chako with 6,734 m (22,093 ft). Further east is the next higher mountain, the 7,035 m (23,081 ft) high Ratna Chuli.

Climbing history

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The official first ascent of Lugula Himal took place on April 23, 2014 by a South Korean expedition (Hong Seung-gi and Feme Sherpa, as well as Bum Won-taek and Lakpa Sherpa).  Before that, on November 2, 2010, there was an unofficial, unauthorized ascent of Lugula Himal by a Frenchman.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Lugla - Peakbagger.com". www.peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
  2. ^ "AAC Publications - Lugula (6,899m): First official ascent, by south couloir and west ridge". publications.americanalpineclub.org. Retrieved 2022-04-21.