Putha Hiunchuli
| Putha Hiunchuli | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,246 m (23,773 ft)[1]95th highest mountain |
| Prominence | 1,151 m (3,776 ft) |
| Parent peak | Dhaulagiri |
| Listing | Mountains of Nepal |
| Coordinates | 28°44′52″N 83°08′53″E / 28.74778°N 83.14806°E[1] |
| Geography | |
  Putha Hiunchuli Nepal | |
| Country | Nepal |
| Provinces | Lumbini, Karnali and Gandaki |
| Parent range | Dhaulagiri |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1954 - J. O. M. Roberts and Ang Nyima Sherpa |
| Easiest route | Alpine Peu difficile |
Putha Hiunchuli (Dhaulagiri VII) is a mountain in Nepal and part of the Dhaulagiri Range. It lies at the west end of the Dhaulagiri II chain and is 7,246 metres (23,773 ft) high, making it the 95th highest mountain in the world. It was first climbed in 1954 by J. O. M. Roberts and Ang Nyima Sherpa.[2][1]
In September 2024 a Guinness World Record was set at the summit by Neil Laughton and Nima Kanchha Sherpa for the highest altitude bike ride[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Putha Hiun Chuli". Nepal Himal Peak Profile. Government of Nepal. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ^ Roberts, J.O.M (1955). "Round about Dhaulagiri" (PDF). Alpine Journal. 60. Alpine Club: 248–256. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
- ^ "Highest altitude to ride a bicycle". Guinness World Records.
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