Listing Ultra Elevation 7,128 m Prominence 2,035 m Mountain range Himalayas | Easiest route snow/ice/rock climb First ascent 1911 First ascender Alexander Kellas Parent range Himalayas | |
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Location Tibet, China
Sikkim, India Similar Jongsong Peak, Kabru, Kirat Chuli, Siniolchu, Sia Kangri | ||
Eastern most high peaks of nepal pauhunri shudu tsenpa and peaks of bhutan
Pauhunri is a mountain in the Eastern Himalayas. It is located on the border of Sikkim, India and Tibet, China, and is situated about 75 km northeast of Kangchenjunga.
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Map of Pauhunri
Pauhunri has an elevation of 7,128 metres (23,386 ft) and was first climbed in 1911 by Scottish mountaineer, Alexander Mitchell Kellas, along with two Sherpas known only as "Sony" and "Tuny’s brother". Unknown at the time, it was revealed 80 years later that this climb made Pauhunri the highest climbed summit on Earth from 1911 to 1930.
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