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Ganesh Himal
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Details
| Elevation (feet): | 24373 |
|---|---|
| Elevation (meters): | 7429 |
| Continent: | Asia |
| Country: | Nepal/China |
| Range/Region: | Himalaya |
| Range/Region: | Central Nepal Himalaya |
| Latitude: | 28.391551 |
| Longitude: | 85.126963 |
| Difficulty: | Major Mountain Expedition |
| Best months for climbing: | Apr, May, Sep, Oct |
| Year first climbed: | 1955 |
| First successful climber(s): | Raymond Lambert, Claude Kogan, E. Gauchat |
| Nearest major airport: | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Convenient Center: | Kathmandu, Nepal |
Description
The Ganesh Himal is an enormous mountain massif with nine towering peaks. Its icy crest is visible in the north from Kathmandu. It was named in honor of Ganesh, a Hindu deity who is represented in mythology as having the head of an elephant.
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