Gyachung Kang, Mountain peak in the Himalayas
Gyachung Kang is considered the 15th-highest mountain on Earth.
It was first climbed in 1964 by a Japanese expedition.
This region is sacred to the Sherpa community and climbers often seek blessings before ascending.
The best time to climb is during the pre-monsoon season, from April to May, or post-monsoon, from September to October.
Gyachung Kang is the highest peak that is not an eight-thousander.
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Gyachung Kang is considered the 15th-highest mountain on Earth.
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