Gurans Himal
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Gurans Himal is a small subrange of the Himalayas in far western Nepal.[1][2] It is little-known, since it does not contain any 8000 metre peaks, or even any peaks above 7,200 metres. Its highest peak is Api, 7,132 m (23,399 ft),[1][2] which, despite its relatively low height compared to the major Himalayan peaks, rises dramatically from a low base, as do the other significant peaks of the Gurans Himal.
Gurans Himal | |
---|---|
Highest point | |
Peak | Api |
Elevation | 7,132 m (23,399 ft) |
Coordinates | 30°00′15″N 80°56′00″E |
Geography | |
Country | Nepal |
Parent range | Himalayas |
Carter's classification of the Himalayas divides the Gurans Himal into two subsections. The Saipal Subsection lies east of the Seti River, and its highest peak is Api, 7,132 m (23,399 ft). The Yoka Pahar Subsection lies west of the Seti, and contains Api, 7,132 m (23,399 ft); Jethi Bahurani, 6,850 m (22,474 ft); Bobaye, 6,808 m (22,336 ft); and Nampa, 6,755 m (22,162 ft), among other peaks.[1]
Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.
Every time you click a link to Wikipedia, Wiktionary or Wikiquote in your browser's search results, it will show the modern Wikiwand interface.
Wikiwand extension is a five stars, simple, with minimum permission required to keep your browsing private, safe and transparent.