Burphu Dhura

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Burphu Dhura
Burphu Dhura is located in India
Burphu Dhura
Burphu Dhura
Location in northern India
Highest point
Elevation6,334 m (20,781 ft)
Coordinates30°23′04″N 80°15′36″E / 30.38444°N 80.26000°E / 30.38444; 80.26000Coordinates: 30°23′04″N 80°15′36″E / 30.38444°N 80.26000°E / 30.38444; 80.26000
Geography
LocationPithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India
Parent rangeKumaon Himalaya
Climbing
First ascent2000

Burphu Dhura is a Himalayan mountain peak situated in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India.[1] The altitude of the summit is 6,334 m. It is situated at the end ridge over the Kalabaland Glacier in the eastern part of the district, left to the Milam Glacier. Kalabaland Dhura (6,105 m) is situated to the west of this peak on the same massif.[2] Burphu Dhura massif is the part of divide between Kalabaland and Goriganga valleys. This peak was first of all climbed to summit in 2000 from south on 27 September 2000 by Loveraj Dharmashaktu, Balwant Singh Kapkoti and Ramesh by an Indian team led by Wing Cdr S S Puri. The peak has two approaches—one from the Kalabaland glacier above the icefall and another from Burphu village in the Milam valley.[3]

References[edit]

  1. "Burphu Dhura Mountain Information". www.mountain-forecast.com. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  2. "Burphu Dhura - Peak Details". Himalayan High. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  3. "BREATHLESS ON BURPHU : Himalayan Journal vol.56/9". www.himalayanclub.org. Retrieved 18 March 2019.