Makalu summit

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mountain
gptkbp:accessibility Trekking routes
gptkbp:area gptkb:Makalu_Barun_National_Park
gptkbp:attraction Mountaineering
gptkbp:climate gptkb:Alpine
Highland climate
gptkbp:climb_rate Varies by year
gptkbp:climbing_ability gptkb:May
April to May
Leave no trace principles
Numerous expeditions
Required for access
Available locally
International climbers
Technical climbing
Organized by agencies
Occasional fatalities
High-altitude gear
Advanced mountaineering skills
South East Face
High altitude sickness risks
gptkbp:climbing_history_notables Famous climbers have attempted
gptkbp:coordinates 27°53′23″ N 87°5′17″ E
gptkbp:country gptkb:Nepal
gptkbp:cultural_significance Sacred mountain
gptkbp:difficulty Very hard
gptkbp:elevation 8485 meters
gptkbp:environment gptkb:protected_area
gptkbp:expedition 2-3 weeks
Spring and Autumn
High costs
Requires permits
gptkbp:first_ascent gptkb:1955
gptkb:2009
gptkb:Lionel_Terray
French expedition
gptkbp:geological_features gptkb:granite
gptkbp:highest_point gptkb:Kangchungtse
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Makalu summit
gptkbp:landmark Fifth highest mountain in the world
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Makalu
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Himalayas
gptkbp:nearest_city Tumlingtar
gptkbp:notable_features Pyramid shape
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Makalu_Barun_National_Park
gptkbp:prominence 238 meters
gptkbp:range gptkb:Mahalangur_Himal
gptkbp:route gptkb:South_East_Ridge
gptkbp:safety Avalanches
gptkbp:species Alpine tundra
gptkbp:summit Panoramic views of the Himalayas
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Sagarmatha_Zone
gptkbp:surrounding_peaks gptkb:Lhotse
gptkbp:tourism_impact Limited due to remoteness
gptkbp:training_programs gptkb:Makalu_Base_Camp
Basic amenities
4870 meters
gptkbp:view gptkb:Kangchenjunga
gptkbp:weather_conditions Harsh and unpredictable
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:Snow_leopard
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Makalu
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5