Gyachung Kang, Mountain peak in Mahalangur Himal, Nepal and China.
Gyachung Kang is a mountain summit in the Mahalangur Himalaya that rises between Cho Oyu and Mount Everest along the Nepal-China border. The peak features steep glacial slopes and permanent snow coverage year-round.
Japanese mountaineers first reached the summit in 1964, marking the initial recorded ascent of the mountain. This climb established the peak as part of the mountaineering record in the region.
The peak carries meaning in local beliefs, with its name drawing from both Nepali and Tibetan language traditions that shape how communities understand the mountains around them.
Climbing this peak requires strong physical fitness and high-altitude mountaineering experience. The international border location means permits must be obtained from both Nepal and China before attempting the ascent.
The mountain reaches 7,952 meters and shares with another peak the record of being the highest mountain under 8,000 meters in the world. This rare tie makes it noteworthy among climbers and geographers alike.
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