Kirat Chuli

Kirat Chuli is a summit in the Eastern Himalayas rising to 7,365 meters above sea level and stands between Nepal and India. The peak sits in a geographically isolated position within the high mountain range of Sikkim.

The peak was first climbed in 1939 when an expedition team reached the summit via a route through rock and ice. This ascent opened the mountain to modern mountaineering exploration and established its place in climbing records.

The name comes from the Kirati people who have lived in this region for generations and maintain local stories about the mountain. The peak remains an important landmark for understanding the cultural geography of the Eastern Himalayas.

Climbers reach the area through flights to nearby towns followed by road travel to mountain base camps near Taplejung in Nepal. Most expeditions take several weeks and require altitude acclimatization along with rock and ice climbing experience.

The mountain influences two major river systems that drain southward toward the Ganges and ultimately into the Bay of Bengal. This hydrological role places it at a critical point where water patterns for a vast region of South Asia originate.

Location: Sikkim

Elevation above the sea: 7,365 m

GPS coordinates: 27.79146,88.19714

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:27