Category: China

Pumori

Pumori Pumori, a towering peak of the Himalayas, is an imposing sight that captures the majestic beauty and vastness of this mountain range. Nestled near the Nepal-Tibet border, Pumori boasts an impressive elevation of over 7,000 meters, making it a significant highlight in the landscape of the Himalayas. It’s a prominent feature in the panorama …

Continue reading

Jongsong Peak

Jongsong Peak Jongsong Peak, an eminent part of the Himalayas, stands as a testament to the majestic and awe-inspiring grandeur of one of the world’s most significant mountain ranges. Situated at an impressive altitude of 24,482 feet, Jongsong Peak is the third highest peak in India and the 57th highest peak globally. The peak is …

Continue reading

Cho Oyu

Cho Oyu (चोयु, ཇོ་བོ་དབུ་ཡ) Cho Oyu, famously known as the Turquoise Goddess in Tibetan, is one of the most prominent peaks in the Himalayas. Situated about 20 km west of Mount Everest and straddling the border between Nepal and Tibet, it forms part of the Mahalangur Himal. The mountain stands as the sixth highest peak …

Continue reading

Makalu

Makalu Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world, is a majestic peak that straddles the border between Nepal and China. Located in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas, Makalu is renowned for its striking pyramid-like shape and its four sharp ridges. It is considered one of the most challenging mountains to climb due to …

Continue reading

Lhotse

Lhotse (ལྷོ་རྩེ) Lhotse, the fourth highest mountain in the world, looms majestically over the landscape of Tibet and Nepal. Its name translates as ‘South Peak’ in Tibetan and it is part of the Mahalangur Himalaya range, which also includes Mount Everest. Towering at an impressive height of 8,516 meters (27,940 feet), it is one of …

Continue reading

Mount Everest

Mount Everest (Sagarmatha, Chomolungma) “My mind is in a state of constant rebellion. I believe that will always be so.” -George Mallory, climber in the first three British expeditions to Mount Everest in the 1920’s Mount Everest, standing proudly at an elevation of 8,848.86 meters above sea level, undeniably earns its title as the highest …

Continue reading

Gyachung Kang

Gyachung Kang (ग्याचुङ्काङ, Gyāchung Kāng, 格重康峰, Gézhòngkāng Fēng) Gyachung Kang, a remarkable peak located in the Himalayas, holds a unique position in the realm of mountaineering and geographical exploration. It is known for its dramatic height and complex topography, making it an intriguing attraction for adventure enthusiasts and climbers from all over the world. Nestled …

Continue reading

Skyang Kangri

Skyang Kangri (سکیانگ کنگری) | Skyank Kangri | Staircase Peak Skyang Kangri, also known as the Staircase Peak, is one of the most invigorating and challenging peaks to climb in the world. Nestled on the border between Pakistan and China, it is a sublime testament to the grandeur of nature, standing tall at an astounding …

Continue reading

Muztagh Tower

Muztagh Tower (Mustagh Tower) Muztagh Tower, also known as Mustagh Tower, is a prominent peak in the Karakoram mountain range that straddles the borders of Gilgit–Baltistan, in Pakistan, and Xinjiang, in China. With an impressive height of 7,276 meters (23,871 feet), Muztagh Tower is renowned for its sheer beauty and technical climbing difficulty. Its name …

Continue reading

Sia Kangri

Sia Kangri Sia Kangri is a notable peak of the Baltoro Muztagh, a sub-range of the Karakoram mountain ranges. This mountain peak, straddling the borders of Pakistan and China, stands as a testament to the rugged beauty and natural diversity that graces these regions. With an impressive altitude of 7,422 meters, Sia Kangri is regarded …

Continue reading