Record SL-687918 · Wikidata Q20757619
Mount Gurja
गुर्जा हिमाल
No list classifications
Elevation
7,193
m
23,599 ft
Prominence
493 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
28.6741° N,
83.2757° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaGurja Himal (Nepali: गुर्जा हिमाल) is a mountain in Gandaki Province, Nepal. Gurja Himal is part of the Dhaulagiri massif and it has an elevation of 7,193 metres (23,599 ft). In 2018, an avalanche from the mountain killed nine people which was labelled as the worst climbing disaster in Nepal after the 2015 Mount Everest avalanches. One of the victims was South Korean mountain climber Kim Chang-ho. Gurja Himal was first climbed on 1 November 1969 by a Japanese expedition.
First ascent
Date
1 Nov 1969
Source · wikipedia
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghustang | 6,529 m | W 285° | 3.1 km |
| Konabon Peak | 6,570 m | SE 119° | 3.3 km |
| Dhaulagiri VI | 7,268 m | N 356° | 3.8 km |
| Myagumath | 6,273 m | E 107° | 4.6 km |
| Gama Peak | 7,120 m | N 1° | 4.7 km |