Phurbi Chyachu (also known as Phurbi Chhyachu and Purbi Gyachu) is a mountain peak in the Himalayas on the border of Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region.

Phurbi Chyachu
Phurbi Chhyachu (Jugal Himal) view from Panch Pokhari, Nepal, 14 October 2019
Highest point
Elevation6637
Coordinates28°07′50″N 85°52′19″E / 28.13056°N 85.87194°E / 28.13056; 85.87194
Naming
Native name
  • फुर्बी च्याचु
Geography
Phurbi Chyachu is located in Nepal
Phurbi Chyachu
Phurbi Chyachu
Phurbi Chyachu is located in Tibet
Phurbi Chyachu
Phurbi Chyachu
Phurbi Chyachu is located in China
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Phurbi Chyachu
Phurbi Chyachu is located in Asia
Phurbi Chyachu
Phurbi Chyachu
CountryNepal
Parent rangeHimalayas

Location

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The peak is located at 6,637 m (21,775 ft),[1] north west of Sino-Nepal border crossing at Kodari, near Tatopani.

Climbing history

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The first ascent was made on May 1, 1982, by a Japanese expedition consisting of Shintaro Kurokawa, Fumihito Ogawa, Hiromitsu Okamoto, Takashi Shingaki, Hajime Takigami, Ang Phuri Lama, and Pemba Lama Sherpa.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Phurbi Chyachu". nepalhimalpeakprofile.org. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
  2. ^ "05 Phurbi Chyachu From Near Taro Tso". www.mountainsoftravelphotos.com. Retrieved 2022-04-22.