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Khatung Kang, Mountain summit in Manang, Nepal

Khatung Kang rises to an elevation of 6,484 meters above sea level within the Annapurna Conservation Area of the Himalayas in Nepal.

The first successful ascent of Khatung Kang was accomplished by Arthur Baumgartner and Marguerite Deriaz on April 12, 1956, marking a milestone in Himalayan climbing.

The mountain holds significance in local mountaineering traditions, with different names across languages, including Катунг-Канг in Russian linguistic heritage.

Climbers can access the mountain through Jomsom or Chame, with base camps requiring permits and preparation for high-altitude conditions above 6,000 meters.

The mountain ranks as the thirtieth highest peak among 119 summits in the Annapurna Conservation Area, with a prominence of 1,080 meters.

Location: Manang

Elevation above the sea: 6,484 m

GPS coordinates: 28.77778,83.91829

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:59

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