What is the elevation of Putha Hiunchuli?

Putha Hiunchuli is at an elevation of 7,246 m above sea level.

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Putha Hiunchuli

Mountain in Nepal

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Putha Hiunchuli (Dhaulagiri VII) is a mountain in Nepal and part of the Dhaulagiri Range. It lies at the west end of the Dhaulagiri II chain and is 7,246 metres (23,773 ft) high, making it the 94th highest mountain in the world. It was first climbed in 1954 by J. O. M. Roberts and Ang Nyima Sherpa.

Quick facts

Type: mountain wd
Elevation: 7,246 m wd
Prominence: 1,151 m wd
Mountain range: Dhaulagiri Himal wd
Coordinates: 28.7475° N, 83.1458° E wd

About

In September 2024, two Guinness World Records were set during an expedition led by Neil Laughton. Laughton and Nima Kanchha Sherpa achieved the Guinness World Record for the highest altitude bicycle ride at the summit. Laughton and Tim Maw achieved a further Guinness World Record for the highest altitude playing a board/party game for a game of chess played at 6,216m (20,393ft).

Nearby places

Churen Himal — 6 km
Gurja Khani — 13 km
Sahartara — 13 km
Dolpo — 14 km
Gurja Himal — 15 km
Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve — 19 km

Questions

What is the elevation of Putha Hiunchuli?: Putha Hiunchuli is at an elevation of 7,246 m above sea level.

Sources

Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 3 November 2026

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"Putha Hiunchuli". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/places/putha-hiunchuli. Retrieved 3 November 2026.

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