Aug 19 2024
Ngadi Chuli (Manaslu II, Peak 29, Dakura, Dakum, Dunapurna) Rising majestically to 7,871 meters (25,823 feet) above sea level, Ngadi Chuli stands as one of Earth’s most formidable yet underappreciated peaks. Known by multiple names—Harka Gurung Chuli, Peak 29, Dakura, Dakum, or Dunapurna—this towering giant claims its place as the 20th-highest mountain on Earth, yet …
Aug 20 2023
Manaslu (मनास्लु, Kutang) Standing majestically at 8,163 metres (26,781 ft) above sea level, Manaslu commands respect as the eighth-highest mountain in the world. This towering giant, whose name translates to “mountain of the spirit” from the Sanskrit word manasa meaning “intellect” or “soul,” rises like a sentinel in the Mansiri Himal range of west-central Nepal. …
