Lhashamma Overview

Other Name

Pinnacle Peak

Peak ID

LHAS

Status

Opened

Elevation

6412 M / 21037 FT

Latitude

29° 13'33

Longitude

82° 44'50

History

1st ascent on

14 May, 1962 A.D

1st ascent by

Josephine Scarr,
Barbara Spark,
Mingma Tsering Sherpa,
Pemba Norbu Sherpa,
It is also known as Pinnacle Peak. It is part of Kanjiraba sub range of the Nepalese Himalayas and is located in the Mugu and Dolpa district of Mid-Western Nepal.

Location

  • Province:

    Karnali Pradesh

  • Mountain Range:

    Kanjirowa

  • District:

    Dolpa

  • Municipality/Rural Municipality:

    Jagdulla/She Phoksundo

Nearest help center

( from the basecamp along
the caravan route )

  • Police post:

    Mani Sangu 44.3KM Juphal 54.3KM

  • Army post:

    Suligadgaun 39.5KM

  • Health centre/post:

    Majhgaun 18.3KM

  • Nearest settlement :

    Hurikot 15KM Pugma 20.5KM

Royalty Fees

  • Nepalese (NRs):

    Spring 4000, Autumn 2000, Winter/Summer 1000

  • Foreigners (USD):

    Spring 250, Autumn 125, Winter/Summer 70

How to get there

  • From Kathmandu:

    By flight to Nepalganj and Jumla Khalanga

  • Caravan route:

    Juphal-Santowa-Kagmara-la-BC

  • Caravan route
    length:

    67.3KM through Jumla khalanga, 45.7KM through Juphal

  • Climbing route
    length:

    7.1KM through Jumla Khalanga, 5.1KM through Juphal

  • Duration:

    35 Days

Maps