Annapurna South
Annapurna South (Nepali: अन्नपूर्ण दक्षिण) is a mountain in the Annapurna Himal range of the Himalayas located in Nepal, and the 101st-highest mountain in the world. It is the 5th highest peak of the Annapurna mountain range. It was first ascended in 1964, and is 7,219 metres (23,684 ft) tall. The nearby mountain Hiunchuli is in fact an extension of Annapurna South.
| Annapurna South | |
|---|---|
| Annapurna Dakshin, Moditse | |
Annapurna South | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,219 m (23,684 ft) |
| Prominence | 775 m (2,543 ft) |
| Parent peak | Annapurna I Main |
| Isolation | 6.76 km (4.20 mi) |
| Coordinates | 28°31′06″N 83°48′22″E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Moditse (Nepali) |
| Geography | |
Annapurna South Annapurna Himal, Gandaki Province, Nepal | |
| Parent range | Annapurna Massif |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 15 October 1964 |
| Easiest route | difficult snow/ice climb |
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