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Asia / India / Sikkim / Siniolchu
Record SL-688568 · OSM node 1477924972

Siniolchu

Simiolchu
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Elevation
6,888 m
22,598 ft
Prominence
1,480 m
Isolation
Coordinates
27.7112° N, 88.3177° E
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Siniolchu
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Description

Wikipedia

Siniolchu is one of the tallest mountains of the Indian state of Sikkim. The 6,888 metres (22,598 ft) mountain is considered to be particularly aesthetically attractive, having been described by Douglas Freshfield as "the most superb triumph of mountain architecture and the most beautiful snow mountain in the world". It is situated near the green lake adjacent to Kangchenjunga.

First ascent

Date
1936
Source · wikipedia

Best months

Rows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.

Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Siniolchu 6,888 m N 359° 4.3 km