Record SL-688789 · Wikidata Q5088154
Chaukhamba I
Ultra
Elevation
7,138
m
23,419 ft
Prominence
1,593 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
30.7503° N,
79.2883° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaChaukhamba is a mountain massif in the Gangotri Group of the Garhwal Himalaya. Its main summit, Chaukhamba I, is the highest peak in the group. It lies at the head of the Gangotri Glacier and forms the eastern anchor of the group. It is located in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, west of the Hindu holy town of Badrinath.
First ascent
Date
13 Jun 1952
Lucien George and Victor Russenberger
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaukhamba II | 7,058 m | SW 212° | 1.6 km |
| Chaukhamba | 6,974 m | SW 204° | 3.2 km |
| Chaukhamba IV | 6,854 m | SW 225° | 4.3 km |
| Chaukhamba V | 6,638 m | SW 246° | 4.5 km |