Pauhunri

#763 among destinations in India

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Pauhunri is a mountain in the Eastern Himalayas. It is located on the border of Sikkim, India and Tibet and is situated about 75 km northeast of Kangchenjunga. It marks the origin of Teesta river. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1911Elevation: 23386 ftProminence: 6677 ftCoordinates: 27°57'5"N, 88°50'34"E

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SikkimIndia

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Pauhunri – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tso Lhamo Lake, Paohanli Peak, Dongkha La.

6.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Tso Lhamo Lake
171 min walk • Tso Lhamo lake is one of the highest lakes in the world, located at an altitude of 6,200 m. It is situated in North Sikkim, India, about 4 km southwest of the international border with China.
1.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Paohanli Peak
30 min walk • Paohanli Peak or Paunhuri. From the north to the south, near Paohanli Peak there are four peaks with an altitude of over 6,500 m : Molayi, Tovhenyolu, Qijolabje and Kanchangbinshong.
5.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Dongkha La
134 min walk • The Dongkha la or Donkia Pass is a high mountain pass in the Himalaya connecting Sikkim in India with Tibet. Located in North Sikkim, the pass offers a view of the Tibetan Plateau.