Asapurna

Asapurna (also known as Asapurna I and II and West Gangapurna^[2]) are two sub-peaks of Annapurna I in the Himalayan Range. It is located in the Gandaki Pradesh in central Nepal.^[3]

Asapurna I & II
West Gangapurna
Asapurna I & II Location in Nepal
Highest point
Elevation	7,140 m (23,430 ft)[1]
Prominence	262 m (860 ft)[1]
Coordinates	28°36′4″N 83°56′30″E
Geography
Location	Nepal
Province	Gandaki Province
District(s)	Kaski and Myagdi
Parent range	Annapurna
Climbing
First ascent	Unclimbed

It is among the highest unclimbed mountains in the world with no recorded ascents. However, an attempt in 2016 by Kim Chang-Ho and his two collogues reached within 100 m of the summit.^[4]

Location

Asapurna I has a height of 7,140 m (23,430 ft) and a prominence of 262 m (860 ft). The summit is located 1.58 km west of Gangapurna. Its parent, however is Annapurna I, which is west of the summit.^[3]

Asapurna II (also known as Tare Kang)^[5] has a height of 7,069 m (23,192 ft) and a prominence of 156 m (512 ft). The summit is located 1.96 km west of Asapurna I, its parent.^[6]

See also

• Summa Ri