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Kula Kangri from Moenla Karchung 1933·
Kula Kangri in 1933

Kula Kangri is a huge mountain in the Himalayas range. It stands tall at about 7,538 meters (24,731 feet) high. This makes it one of the world's highest peaks. Kula Kangri is located in Tibet.

Kula Kangri: A Giant Mountain

This amazing mountain is the 46th tallest in the whole world. Imagine how big that is! It is part of the mighty Himalayas, a famous mountain range in Asia. The Himalayas are home to many of the planet's highest mountains.

Where is Kula Kangri?

For a long time, people thought Kula Kangri was partly in Bhutan. Bhutan is a country near Tibet. But newer maps and studies show it is fully in Tibet. This means it is entirely within China.

Reaching the Top

The first people to successfully climb Kula Kangri were from Japan. In 1986, a team of Japanese climbers reached the very top. Their names were Itani, Sakamoto, Ozaki, and Ohtani. It was a big achievement for them to conquer such a high and challenging mountain.

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