Langtang Lirung, Mountain peak in Langtang Himal, Nepal.
Langtang Lirung is a mountain peak reaching 7,234 meters (23,737 feet) in the Langtang Himal range. It stands between the Sun Kosi and Trisuli Gandaki valleys as the highest summit of this subrange.
The peak was first climbed on October 24, 1978, by a Japanese expedition led by climber Seishi Wada with Sherpa Pemba Tsering. This ascent marked an important milestone in the mountaineering history of the region.
The Tamang people live in villages surrounding the mountain and maintain their daily traditions there. They use the land for herding animals and farming in the valleys below.
Mountaineers need a climbing permit before attempting the ascent, with costs varying by season. The village of Kyanjin Gompa serves as the main staging point for expeditions heading to the peak.
The southern face of the mountain displays an extraordinary vertical drop from the summit to the Trisuli Gandaki valley below. This dramatic slope makes the southern side one of the most visually striking aspects of the peak when viewed from lower elevations.
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