Gangapurna

Gangapurna is a mountain summit in the Gandaki Zone standing at 7,455 meters between Annapurna III and Tilicho Peak. The climb passes through glacial terrain that demands technical skills and follows a challenging route to the top.

A German expedition team led by Günther Hauser reached the summit for the first time in 1965 and established a route via the East Ridge. This achievement marked the beginning of modern climbing activity on the peak.

The region is home to Gurung and Magar communities whose daily life remains intertwined with Buddhist traditions visible throughout the landscape. You will encounter prayer flags, small shrines, and the way locals move through these mountains as part of their cultural practice.

The journey starts from Kathmandu with a ten-hour drive to Syange, then follows the Marsyangdi River valley toward base camp. Climbers need experience with high altitude and proper mountaineering equipment for the technical sections.

The mountain overlooks a glacial lake in Manang from which eight major Himalayan peaks can be seen spread across the horizon. This vantage point reveals rarely photographed angles of famous summits that climbers approach from the other side.

Location: Gandaki Zone

Elevation above the sea: 7,455 m

GPS coordinates: 28.60565,83.96351

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:00