What is the elevation of Gurja Himal?

Gurja Himal is at an elevation of 7,193 m above sea level.

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Gurja Himal

Mountain in Nepal

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Gurja Himal (Nepali: गुर्जा हिमाल) is a mountain in Gandaki Province, Nepal. Gurja Himal is part of the Dhaulagiri massif and it has an elevation of 7,193 metres (23,599 ft).

Quick facts

Type: mountain wd
Elevation: 7,193 m wd
Prominence: 493 m wd
Mountain range: Dhaulagiri Himal wd
Coordinates: 28.6744° N, 83.2758° E wd

About

In 2018, an avalanche from the mountain killed nine people which was labelled as the worst climbing disaster in Nepal after the 2015 Mount Everest avalanches. One of the victims was South Korean mountain climber Kim Chang-ho.

Gurja Himal was first climbed on 1 November 1969 by a Japanese expedition.

Nearby places

Gurja Khani — 8 km
Churen Himal — 9 km
Mudi, Nepal — 10 km
Dhaulagiri II — 15 km
Putha Hiunchuli — 15 km
Lulang — 17 km

Questions

What is the elevation of Gurja Himal?: Gurja Himal is at an elevation of 7,193 m above sea level.

Sources

Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 3 November 2026

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"Gurja Himal". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/places/gurja-himal. Retrieved 3 November 2026.

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