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Asia / Nepal / India / China / Koshi Province / Jongsong Peak
Record SL-687739 · Wikidata Q324765

Jongsong Peak

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Elevation
7,462 m
24,482 ft
Prominence
1,256 m
Isolation
Coordinates
27.8816° N, 88.1350° E
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Description

Wikipedia

Jongsong Peak is a mountain in the Janak section of the Himalayas. At 7,462 metres (24,482 ft) it is the 57th highest peak in the world, although it is dominated by the 3rd highest, Kangchenjunga, 20 km (12 mi) to the south. Jongsong's summit is on tripoint of India, Nepal and China.

First ascent

Date
2 Jun 1930
Hermann Hoerlin and Erwin Schneider
Source · wikipedia

Best months

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Janak Chuli 7,041 m W 258° 4.4 km