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 two Guinness World Records were set during an expedition led by Neil Laughton. Laughton and Nima Kanchha Sherpa achieved the Guinness World Record for the highest altitude bicycle ride at the summit.[3] Laughton and Tim Maw achieved a further Guinness World Record for the highest altitude playing a board/party game for a game of chess played at 6,216m (20,393ft).[4]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ "Highest altitude playing a board/party game". Guinness World Records. 17 September 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
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