Annapurna II
Annapurna II is a 7,937 metres (26,040 ft) mountain in the Himalayas range, in Nepal.[1] It is the 16th highest mountain in the world. This is the 2nd highest mountain of Annapurna Massif, and lies 950 meters away from the main peak which is Annapurna I. [2] The first people to reach the top were Richard Grant, Chris Bonington, and Ang Nyima, in 1960.[3] Until 2023, onlt 121 people have climed Annapurna II. [4] Annapurna II is notable for its large avalanches, rockfall, large ice overhangs, and frequent storms.[5]
References
- ↑ "Annapurna II". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- ↑ Himalayan, Trekkers. "Upper Mustang Trek".
- ↑ Roberts, J.O.M. (1960). "ANNAPURNA II, 1960". The Himalayan Journal (The Himalayan Club) 22 (4). https://www.himalayanclub.org/hj/22/4/annapurna-ii-1960/. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- ↑ North, Nepal Trek. "Annapurna".
- ↑ Mission Himalaya, Treks. "Annapurna II".
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