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Kangphu Kang

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Location
  
Bhutan–China border

Elevation
  
7,204 m

Prominence
  
1,200 m

Parent peak
  
Tongshanjiabu

Easiest route
  
snow/ice climb

First ascent
  
29 September 2002

Mountain range
  
Himalayas

Parent range
  
Himalayas

Kangphu Kang

Similar
  
Tongshanjiabu, Karjiang, Yutmaru Sar, Lupghar Sar, Apsarasas Kangri

Kangphu Kang is a mountain in the Himalayas. At 7,204 m (23,635 ft) above sea level it is the 107th highest mountain in the world. The peak is located on the border between Tibet, China and Bhutan.

Map of Kangphu Kang

The mountain has two significant subsidiary peaks, both located within Bhutan:

  • Jejekangphu Kang (elevation = 6,965 m; prominence = 925 m) 28°9′N 90°1′E
  • Kangphu Kang II (elevation = 6,945 m; prominence = 725 m) 28°8′N 90°6′E

    • Kangphu Kang was first climbed on 29 September 2002 by a South Korean expedition.

    References

    Kangphu Kang Wikipedia
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