| Asapurna I & II | |
|---|---|
| West Gangapurna | |
  Asapurna I & II Location in Nepal | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,140 m (23,430 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 262 m (860 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 28°36′4″N 83°56′30″E / 28.60111°N 83.94167°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Nepal |
| Province | Gandaki Province |
| District(s) | Kaski and Myagdi |
| Parent range | Annapurna |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Unclimbed |
Asapurna (also known as Asapurna I and II and West Gangapurna[2]) are two sub-peaks of Annapurna I in the Himalayan Range. It is located in the Gandaki Pradesh in central Nepal.[3]
It is among the highest unclimbed mountains in the world with no recorded ascents. However, an attempt in 2016 by Kim Chang-Ho and his two collogues reached within 100 m of the summit.[4]
Location
[edit]Asapurna I has a height of 7,140 m (23,430 ft) and a prominence of 262 m (860 ft). The summit is located 1.58 km west of Gangapurna. It's parent, however is Annapurna I, which is west of the summit.[3]
Asapurna II (also known as Tare Kang)[5] has a height of 7,069 m (23,192 ft) and a prominence of 156 m (512 ft). The summit is located 1.96 km west of Asapurna I, its parent.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Jurgalski, Eberhald (17 August 2018). "High Asia – All mountains and main peaks above 6650 m".
- ^ Montagnes. "103 nouveaux sommets autorisés au Népal". Montagnes Magazine : l'actu montagne, alpinisme, test matériel ski rando, randonnée (in French). Retrieved 13 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Asapurna - Peakbagger.com". www.peakbagger.com. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
- ^ "AAC Publications - Gangapurna, South Face Direct, Korean Way; Gangapurna West, South Face (Almost to Summit)". publications.americanalpineclub.org. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
- ^ "AAC Publications - Tarke Kang and Tare Kang, Clarification of Names and Ascents". publications.americanalpineclub.org. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
- ^ "Asapurna II - Peakbagger.com". www.peakbagger.com. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
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