Chiumo (also known as Chumo or Chomo in Tibet) also known as Khyarisatam by Nyishi people and Kawang Gyang by Puroik people in Arunachal Pradesh; is a mountain peak located at 6,890 m (22,600 ft) above sea level on the McMahon Line, which runs between the state of Arunachal Pradesh, India and Tibetan Autonomous Region of China.
| Kawang Gyang | |
|---|---|
| Chiumo (Tibetan) | |
 View of the southern flanks of Khyarisatam / Kawang Gyang | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,890 m (22,600 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,597 m (5,240 ft) |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 27°54′35″N 92°37′34″E / 27.909847°N 92.62618°E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Khyarisatam (Nyishi) |
| Geography | |
  Kawang Gyang Arunachal Pradesh, India  Kawang Gyang Kawang Gyang (India)  Kawang Gyang Kawang Gyang (Tibet)  Kawang Gyang Kawang Gyang (China) | |
| Location | Arunachal Pradesh, India  Shannan Prefecture, Tibet  |
| Parent range | Eastern Himalayas |
Location
editKawang Gyang/Khyarisatam/Chiumo could be the highest in the Kangto Massif. The first one is Kangto, situated 6.6 mi (10.6 km) west-south-west, a part of Assam Himalaya. The other one is Katoie Gyang/Kra Daadi/Nyegi Kangsang shy of 7000 m. The prominence is 1,597 m (5,240 ft).[1] The southern flank of the Chiumo is located in the Kameng River Basin, while the Subansiri River drains the northern flank.[2] It is one of the three major peaks of the Kangto massif. [3]
Climbing history
editThere are no documented ascents of Chiumo. However three attempts have been made from the south in the last 5 years by Tapi Mra, Taro Hai, Tagit Sorang and Tame Bagang who were part of the team including several tens of Puroik guides.
Further reading
edit- Yadav, M.P., "First ascent of Nyegyi Kansang", The Himalayan Journal, Issue 52, 1996.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Chumo". PeakVisor. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
- ^ "Why is the Kameng river muddy ? Oct-Nov 2021". Essays by a Naturalist. 2021-10-30. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
- ^ Griffin (2011). "Asia, India, Arunachal Pradesh, Photography of the Kangto Range". AAC. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
- ^ "The HJ/52/3 FIRST ASCENT OF NYEGI KANGSANG". The HJ/52/3 FIRST ASCENT OF NYEGI KANGSANG. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
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