Annapurna III
Annapurna III (Nepali: अन्नपूर्ण ३) is a mountain in the Annapurna mountain range located in Nepal, and at 7,555 metres (24,787 ft) tall, it is the 42nd highest mountain in the world and the third highest peak of the Annapurna mountain range (Annapurna Fang is technically taller at 7,647 metres (25,089 ft), but lacks the prominence to be considered a fully independent peak).
| Annapurna III | |
|---|---|
Annapurna III | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,555 m (24,787 ft) |
| Prominence | 703 m (2,306 ft) |
| Parent peak | Annapurna I |
| Isolation | 14.04 km (8.72 mi) |
| Listing | List of mountains in Nepal |
| Coordinates | 28°35′8″N 83°59′22″E |
| Geography | |
Annapurna III Annapurna Massif, Gandaki Province, Nepal | |
| Parent range | Annapurna Himal |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 6 May 1961 |
| Easiest route | snow/ice climb |
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