| Other name | West Gangapurna |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 7140 m |
| Prominence | 262 m |
| Location | Nepal |
| State | Gandaki Province |
| Province | Gandaki Province |
| District | Kaski and Myagdi |
| Range | Annapurna |
| Coordinates | 28°36′4″N 83°56′30″E |
| First ascent | Unclimbed |
Asapurna (also known as Asapurna I and II and West Gangapurna[1]) are two sub-peaks of Annapurna I in the Himalayan Range. It is located in the Gandaki Pradesh in central Nepal.[2]
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 colleagues reached within 100 m of the summit.[3]
Location
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. Its parent, however is Annapurna I, which is west of the summit.[2]
Asapurna II (also known as Tare Kang)[4] 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.[5]
See also
References
- ^ Montagnes. "103 nouveaux sommets autorisés au Népal" (in French). Montagnes Magazine : l'actu montagne, alpinisme, test matériel ski rando, randonnée. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
- ^ "Asapurna - Peakbagger.com". www.peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
- ^ "AAC Publications - Gangapurna, South Face Direct, Korean Way; Gangapurna West, South Face (Almost to Summit)". publications.americanalpineclub.org. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
- ^ "AAC Publications - Tarke Kang and Tare Kang, Clarification of Names and Ascents". publications.americanalpineclub.org. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ^ "Asapurna II - Peakbagger.com". www.peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2025-11-13.