Tilicho Peak
| Tilicho Peak | |
|---|---|
 Tilicho Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,134 m (23,406 ft) [1][2] |
| Prominence | 734 metres (2,408 ft) |
| Coordinates | 28°41′04″N 83°48′16″E / 28.68444°N 83.80444°ECoordinates: 28°41′04″N 83°48′16″E / 28.68444°N 83.80444°E |
| Geography | |
  Tilicho Peak Location in Nepal | |
| Location | Nepal |
| Parent range | Himalaya |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1978 by Emanuel Schmutz |
| Easiest route | glacier/snow |
Tilicho Peak is a mountain in the Nepalese Himalaya, near Annapurna. The peak was discovered in 1950 by the team led by Maurice Herzog who were attempting to find Annapurna I.[2]
Lake Tilicho is located on the northern side of the peak.
The first ascent was made in 1978 by the French climber Emanuel Schmutz using the northwest shoulder.[3]
Tilicho Base Camp
References
- ↑ Annapurna; Tilicho & Naar-Phu (Map). 1:125,000. Cartography by Himalayan Maphouse Pvt Ltd. Nepa Maps. August 2009. § B3. ISBN 99933-2-307-1.
- 1 2 "Tilicho Peak". SummitPost.
- ↑ "Climbing history". Yeti Zone. Retrieved December 5, 2009.
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