| Sumeru Parbat | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,350 m (20,830 ft) |
| Coordinates | 30°46′15″N 79°07′24″E / 30.7708°N 79.1233°E / 30.7708; 79.1233 |
| Geography | |
| Location | Uttarakhand, India |
| Parent range | Garhwal Himalayas |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1971 via North face |
| Easiest route | glacier/snow climb |
Sumeru Parbat is a 6,350-metre (20,830 ft) high mountain in the Gangotri Glacier region of Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India. The mountain is encircled by Kedarnath and Kedardome in the north, Kharchakund in the west & Mandani and Yanbuk in the south.
Climbing History
The first ascent was made in 1971 on the North face by an Indian expedition. The second ascent (first via NE face) was completed in 1984 by a team from Siliguri under the leadership of Durjoy Ghosh, which put four climbers and two Sherpas on the top in inclement weather conditions. A British team attempted an ascent of the south ridge in 1989, but turned back 400 feet (120 m) from the summit due to weather.
References
- ^ Sharma, K. P. (January 1998). Garhwal & Kumaon: A Guide for Trekkers and Tourists. Cicerone Press Limited. p. 186. ISBN 9781852842642.
- ^ Lawford, Robert (1973). "Notes 1972 - Asia" (PDF). Alpine Journal. Alpine Club: 240. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
- ^ Ghosh, Durjoy (1986). "Expeditions and Notes: Sumeru Parbat". Himalayan Journal. 42. The Himalayan Club. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
- Bisht, Harshwanti (May 1994). Tourism in Garhwal Himalaya: With Special Reference to Mountaineering and Trekking in Uttarkashi and Chamoli Districts. Indus Publishing. p. 38. ISBN 978-8173870064.
- Blain, Andrew (1991). "Garhwal, Sumeru Parbat Attempt, South Ridge, 1989". American Alpine Journal. 33 (65). American Alpine Club: 254. Retrieved 16 January 2019.