Gauri Parbat
Mountain in Uttarakhand, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mountain in Uttarakhand, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gauri Parbat, also spelled Ghori Parbat[2] is a mountain peak, located in Uttarakhand state, India and the height of the peak is 6,708 meters (22,008 feet).[3] Also called "Horse" peak, it is near Joshimath and another peak nearby is Hathi parbat 6727 metres (22070 feet).[3] As its height is 20,000 + feet, it was a popular destination for several mountaineering expeditions during 20th Century.[4] Gauri Parbat along with Haathi Parbat, Nilgiri Parbat and other mountains of Kamet range tower over Valley of flowers.
Gauri Parbat | |
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Ghori Parbat | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 6,708 m (22,008 ft) |
Prominence | 353 m (1,158 ft)[1] |
Coordinates | 30°42′40″N 79°42′03″E |
Geography | |
Location | Uttarakhand, India |
Parent range | Garhwal Himalaya |
Climbing | |
First ascent | First ascent of Gauri Parbat was on 18 August 1939 by Andre Roch, Fritz Steuri and David Zogg and few sherpas |
First ascent of Gauri Parbat was on 18 August 1939 by Andre Roch, Fritz Steuri and David Zogg and few sherpas.[3]
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