Asapurna
Two sub-peaks of Annapurna in the Himalayas
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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 colleagues 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]