Putha Hiunchuli

Putha Hiunchuli (Dhaulagiri VII) is a mountain in Nepal and part of the Dhaulagiri Range. It lies at the west end of the Dhaulagiri II chain and is 7246 meters high, making it the 95th highest mountain in the world. It was first climbed in 1954 by J. O. M. Roberts and Ang Nyima Sherpa.[1]

Putha Hiunchuli
Putha Hiunchuli
Nepal
Highest point
Elevation7,246 m (23,773 ft)95th highest mountain
Prominence1,151 m (3,776 ft)
ListingList of mountains in Nepal
Coordinates28°44′50″N 83°08′55″E
Geography
LocationDhaulagiri, Nepal
Parent rangeDhaulagiri Himal
Climbing
First ascent1954 - J. O. M. Roberts and Ang Nyima Sherpa
Easiest routeAlpine Peu difficile

References

  1. Roberts, J.O.M (1955). "Round about Dhaulagiri" (PDF). Alpine Journal. Alpine Club. Vol 60, Pages 248-256. Retrieved April 24, 2016.


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