Salasungo

Salasungo rises to 7,043 meters between the Burhi Gandaki and Trisuli Gandaki valleys, forming part of the border between Nepal and Tibet, China.

Japanese climber Hideo Ogura, along with Nepalese Sherpas Pemba Tshering and Dawa Norbu, completed the first ascent of Salasungo on October 19, 1979.

The mountain carries multiple names across different cultures, including Ganesh III, Sangjing Ri, Tsala Sungo, Chaglasumgo, and Kang Lombo, reflecting its cross-border location.

Mountaineers attempting to climb Salasungo need permits from both Nepalese and Chinese authorities, plus expertise in rock, snow, and ice climbing techniques.

Previous surveys recorded Salasungo's height at 7,150 meters until the 1990s when modern measurements established its current recognized elevation of 7,043 meters.

Location: Kyirong County

Elevation above the sea: 7,043 m

GPS coordinates: 28.33640,85.12049

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:56