Nangpai Gosum

Nangpai Gosum (also known as 'Jasamba')[1] is a mountain in the Himalayas. Its official Nepali name is 'Pasang Lhamu', after the first Sherpani to summit Everest.[1]

It lies on the border between Nepal and China. The total elevation of the mountain is 7,351 m (24,117 ft). The first ascent to the summit was a Japanese expedition on October 12, 1986.

Peaks

Nangpai Gosum has three peaks:

  • Nangpai Gosum I – north, the highest – 7,351 m (24,117 ft)
  • Nangpai Gosum II – middle – 7296 m
  • Nangpai Gosum III – south – 7240 m

References

  1. ^ a b "Nangpai Gosum I : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering". www.summitpost.org. Retrieved 2022-07-28.

28°04′20″N 86°36′52″E / 28.07222°N 86.61444°E / 28.07222; 86.61444


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