Jongsong Peak
Mountain in the Himalayas / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jongsong Peak is a mountain in the Janak section of the Himalayas.[2] At 7,462 metres (24,482 ft) it is the 57th highest peak in the world, although it is dominated by the 3rd highest, Kangchenjunga, 20 km (12 mi) to the south. Jongsong's summit is on tripoint of India, Nepal and China.[3]
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Jongsong Peak | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 7,462 m (24,482 ft) Ranked 57th |
Prominence | 1,256 m (4,121 ft) |
Coordinates | 27°53′N 88°08′E[1] |
Geography | |
Location | China–India–Nepal tripoint |
Parent range | Himalayas |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 2 June 1930 by Bericht Hörlin and Erwin Schneider |
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