Mount Nyenchen Tanglha, Sacred mountain in Damxung County, Tibet, China
Mount Nyenchen Tanglha is a snow-capped mountain massif in central Tibet featuring three major peaks all exceeding 7,000 meters. The ridge system extends northwest to southeast with extensive glaciers and steep slopes forming its characteristic profile.
The mountain was first successfully summited in 1986 when a Japanese team completed the demanding ascent. This achievement opened the peak to international mountaineers and marked a significant milestone in the climbing history of Tibet.
The mountain holds deep spiritual importance in Tibetan tradition as a revered deity, appearing frequently in local religious art and worship practices.
Visitors require advanced ice climbing skills and specialized equipment suited to high-altitude glacier terrain. The best season runs from May through September when weather conditions are generally most favorable for mountaineering attempts.
The mountain forms a natural watershed dividing the Yarlung Tsangpo River to the south from the closed basins of the Changtang plateau to the north. This hydrological role makes it a key geographic marker for understanding how water flows across the region.
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