Record SL-691659 · Wikidata Q4134792
Khartaphu
Kardapu
No list classifications
Elevation
7,213
m
23,665 ft
Prominence
679 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
28.0642° N,
86.9773° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaKhartaphu (also Kardapu) is a mountain in the Himalayas of Asia at the head of the Tibetan Kharta valley. At 7,213 m (23,665 ft) above sea level, it is the 101st highest mountain in the world. The peak is located in Tibet Autonomous Region, China about 7 km (4.3 mi) northeast of Mount Everest. Khartaphu has a moderately significant subpeak, Khartaphu West, also known as Xiangdong, 28°4′N 86°57′E located approximately 2.6 km (1.6 mi) west of Khartaphu (main) with an elevation of 7,018 m (23,025 ft) and a prominence of 158 m (518 ft). Khartaphu was first climbed by Eric Shipton, Edwin Kempson and Charles Warren during the 1935 British Mount Everest reconnaissance expedition.
First ascent
Date
18 Jul 1935
a UK team
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiangdong | 7,018 m | W 278° | 2.5 km |
| Lhakpa Ri | 6,986 m | S 194° | 3.0 km |
| Kartse | 6,496 m | SE 143° | 4.4 km |
| luo lin feng | 6,223 m | E 91° | 4.9 km |