Kubi Gangri
Mountain in Nepal/China
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Kaqur Kangri, also known as Kanti Himal or Kubi Kangri, is a mountain in Nepal and China.
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| Kaqur Kangri | |
|---|---|
| Kubi Kangri, Kanti Himal | |
South aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,859 m (22,503 ft)[1][2] |
| Prominence | 1,699 m (5,574 ft)[3] |
| Isolation | 44.61 km (27.72 mi)[3] |
| Listing | Ultras of the Himalayas |
| Coordinates | 29°45′57″N 82°45′06″E[2] |
| Geography | |
  Kaqur Kangri Location in Nepal, on the border with China | |
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| Interactive map of Kaqur Kangri | |
| Location | China–Nepal border |
| Countries | Nepal and China |
| Province | Karnali |
| District | Mugu |
| Protected area | Shey Phoksundo National Park |
| Parent range | Himalayas Kanti Himal |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 2002[4] |
Description
Kaqur Kangri is a mountain in the Himalayas of Asia. It has a summit elevation of 6,859 metres (22,503 ft) above sea level and is located on the international border between Nepal and Tibet, China. It is set on the northern boundary of Shey Phoksundo National Park. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's southern slopes drains into tributaries of the Karnali River, whereas the northern slope drains into the Maquan River drainage basin of Tibet. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 1,660 metres (5,446 ft) in one kilometre (0.62 mi) along the southwest slope. The first ascent of the summit was made on September 24, 2002, by Toyoji Wada, Katsumi Nishida, Atsushi Senda, Hyosuke Tsuboi, Yusuke Ueda, Ang Mingm Sherpa, Karchen Dawa Sherpa, and Nga Dorje Sherpa via the east ridge.[1][5]
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Kaqur Kangri is located in a tundra climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and cool summers.[6] Weather systems are forced upwards by the Himalayan mountains (orographic lift), causing heavy precipitation in the form of rainfall and snowfall. Mid-June through early-August is the monsoon season.
