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Kangphu Kang I, Mountain summit in Gasa District, Bhutan.

Kangphu Kang I rises to an elevation of 7,204 meters, featuring western and eastern summits connected by a ridge above 7,000 meters altitude.

A South Korean expedition team achieved the first recorded ascent of Kangphu Kang I on September 29, 2002, marking a milestone in Himalayan mountaineering.

The mountain holds spiritual importance for local Bhutanese communities who maintain traditional practices of respecting the natural landscape of their homeland.

Climbers require specialized permits from Bhutanese authorities and should plan expeditions between May and September when weather conditions are most favorable.

The mountain stands as the 107th highest peak globally, with its lower western summit reaching 7,147 meters according to Chinese military cartographic data.

GPS coordinates: 28.15549,90.07761

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:07

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