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Asia / Nepal / Koshi Province / Kongde Ri
Record SL-687733 · Wikidata Q6429186

Kongde Ri

Kwangde
No list classifications
Elevation
6,187 m
20,299 ft
Prominence
517 m
Isolation
Coordinates
27.7930° N, 86.6428° E
Grid ref
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Description

Wikipedia

Kongde Ri (sometimes Kwangde Ri) is a mountain in the Himalayas of eastern Nepal. The mountain is located 4 km west of Namche Bazaar. A Japanese team made the first ascent of Kongde Ri on November 11, 1978. The mountain is classified as a trekking peak, but it is considered one of the more difficult ones to climb. A climbing permit costs $70-250 USD per foreign climber depending on the season.

First ascent

Date
1973
a German team
Source · wikipedia

Best months

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Nupla 5,878 m SE 144° 2.9 km
Tengkangpoche 6,487 m W 285° 4.7 km