Porong Ri
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Porong Ri is a mountain in the Langtang region of the Himalayas. At 7,292 m (23,924 ft), it is the 85th highest mountain in the world. The peak is located in Tibet, China, about one kilometre northeast of the Nepal border.
Elevation7,292 m (23,924 ft)[1]
Ranked 85th
Ranked 85th
Prominence520 m (1,710 ft)[1]
| Porong Ri | |
|---|---|
  Porong Ri Location in China | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,292 m (23,924 ft)[1] Ranked 85th |
| Prominence | 520 m (1,710 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Shishapangma |
| Coordinates | 28°23′13″N 85°43′07″E[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Tibet, China |
| Parent range | Langtang Himalayas |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | May 14, 1982 by a Japanese team[2] |
| Easiest route | snow/ice climb |
Porong Ri was first climbed on May 14, 1982 by a Japanese expedition team.[2][3]
