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Rathong
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| Elevation (feet): | 21916 |
|---|---|
| Elevation (meters): | 6680 |
| Continent: | Asia |
| Country: | India |
| Difficulty: | Basic Snow/Ice Climb |
| Best months for climbing: | Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Year first climbed: | 1920 |
| First successful climber(s): | Dr. A.M. Kellas (Great Britain) |
| Nearest major airport: | Bagdogra, India |
| Convenient Center: | Yuksom, West Sikkim |
Thanks to Wangdi Thakarpa for adding this peak.
Description
It is one of the two peaks known as twin peaks with Kokthang. The sacred river Rathong Chu flows down from this peak.
Thanks to Wangdi Thakarpa for this description.
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