Khartaphu

Located northeast of Mount Everest, Khartaphu rises to 7,227 meters at the head of the Tibetan Kharta valley, featuring snow-covered slopes and glacial formations.

The first successful ascent of Khartaphu occurred in 1935 during a British expedition that aimed to explore potential routes to Mount Everest's summit.

The mountain stands within the Qomolangma National Nature Preserve, where local Tibetan communities maintain traditional practices of high-altitude agriculture and nomadic herding.

Climbing permits and professional guides are required for mountaineering expeditions, with optimal climbing conditions occurring during the pre-monsoon period from April to May.

The mountain includes a notable subpeak called Khartaphu West at 7,018 meters, connected to the main summit by a ridge extending 2.6 kilometers.

Location: Tibet

Elevation above the sea: 7,227 m

GPS coordinates: 28.06418,86.97729

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:03