Kotang
Kotang is a 6148m peak in the Simhalila Himal (SSW of Rothang on Indian border). The Himalayan Database records 13 expeditions to this peak, with the first ascent in 1982 by K. V. Cherian, Nima Tashi Sherpa, Ang Norbu, Ki Kami Sherpa.
Peak Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | 103 |
| Imported | 2026-03-06 18:04:23.049808 |
| Peak ID | KOTA |
| Peak Name | Kotang |
| Alt. Name | Kokthang, Kothang Kang |
| Location | Simhalila Himal (SSW of Rothang on Indian border) |
| Height (m) | 6148 |
| Height (ft) | 20171 |
| Sub-range | 9 |
| Region | 1 |
| Open | True |
| Unlisted | False |
| Trekking Peak | False |
| Trekking Year | - |
| Restricted | - |
| Host Country | 5 |
| Status | 2 |
| Notes | Other map altitudes: 6147m - Shangri La, Japan MMW 6148m - HMG-MT, HMG-Finn, Nepa Kothang has three summit along a north-south ridge: North (Main) Smt - 6148m Central Smt - 6100m South Smt - 6038m |
| First Ascent Year | 1982 |
| First Ascent Season | 3 |
| First Ascent Expedition | KOTA82301 |
| First Summit Date | Oct 11 |
| First Ascent Country | India |
| First Summiters | K. V. Cherian, Nima Tashi Sherpa, Ang Norbu, Ki Kami Sherpa |
| First Ascent Notes | - |
| Reference Notes | - |
| Photo Notes | - |
| First Ascent Year | 1982 |
| First Ascent Date | Oct 11 1982 |
| pkname_lower | kotang |
Expeditions
13 recorded expeditions.
| Expedition ID | Year | Nationality | Route | Claimed | Basecamp Date | Summit Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOTA51301 | 1951 | Switzerland | From SW | - | 29th October 1951 | |
| KOTA53101 | 1953 | UK | N Ridge | - | 17th May 1953 | |
| KOTA55101 | 1955 | UK | W Side | 12th April 1955 | - | |
| KOTA62101 | 1962 | India | SW Ridge-S Smt | - | 26th May 1962 | |
| KOTA63301 | 1963 | India | SW Ridge-S Smt | - | - | |
| KOTA66101 | 1966 | India | SE Face-SW Ridge-Cntrl Smt | 8th April 1966 | 18th April 1966 | |
| KOTA82301 | 1982 | India | SW Face | 5th October 1982 | 11th October 1982 | |
| KOTA82302 | 1982 | India | E Face | 18th October 1982 | 31st October 1982 | |
| KOTA88101 | 1988 | India | SE Face-Cntrl Smt | - | 4th June 1988 | |
| KOTA88301 | 1988 | India | S-Smt | - | 11th November 1988 | |
| KOTA91101 | 1991 | India | NE Face-N Ridge-Cntrl Smt | - | 12th May 1991 | |
| KOTA93301 | 1993 | India | - | 18th October 1993 | - | |
| KOTA93302 | 1993 | India | NE Ridge-Cntrl Smt | 10th October 1993 | 16th October 1993 |