Gangkhar Puensum, Unclimbed summit in Gasa District, Bhutan
Gangkhar Puensum rises to 7,570 meters above sea level, making it the highest mountain in Bhutan and the tallest unclimbed peak on Earth.
The mountain was first measured in 1922, but mapping inaccuracies created confusion about its exact location and elevation for many decades.
The name translates to White Peak of the Three Spiritual Brothers in Dzongkha language, reflecting the mountain's role as a sacred dwelling of protective deities.
After four unsuccessful climbing attempts between 1985 and 1986, Bhutan implemented a complete ban on mountaineering activities above 6,000 meters in 1994.
The mountain maintains a 25.5-kilometer isolation distance to the northeast, with the nearest higher peak located 228.9 kilometers away.
Location: Gasa District
Elevation above the sea: 7,570 m
GPS coordinates: 28.04729,90.45488
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:44
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