Rathong
Rathong is a 6682m peak in the Simhalila Himal (SW of Kabru on Indian border). The Himalayan Database records 4 expeditions to this peak, with the first ascent in 1964 by H. P. S. Ahluwalia, Ang Kami Sherpa, Dorje Latoo Sherpa, Nawang Gombu Sherpa.
Peak Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | 160 |
| Imported | 2026-03-06 18:04:23.049808 |
| Peak ID | RATH |
| Peak Name | Rathong |
| Alt. Name | - |
| Location | Simhalila Himal (SW of Kabru on Indian border) |
| Height (m) | 6682 |
| Height (ft) | 21923 |
| Sub-range | 9 |
| Region | 1 |
| Open | True |
| Unlisted | False |
| Trekking Peak | False |
| Trekking Year | - |
| Restricted | - |
| Host Country | 5 |
| Status | 2 |
| Notes | Other map altitudes: 6678m - Shangri La, Japan MMW 6682m - HMG-MT, HMG-Finn, Nepa |
| First Ascent Year | 1964 |
| First Ascent Season | 3 |
| First Ascent Expedition | RATH64301 |
| First Summit Date | Oct 29 |
| First Ascent Country | India |
| First Summiters | H. P. S. Ahluwalia, Ang Kami Sherpa, Dorje Latoo Sherpa, Nawang Gombu Sherpa |
| First Ascent Notes | - |
| Reference Notes | - |
| Photo Notes | - |
| First Ascent Year | 1964 |
| First Ascent Date | Oct 29 1964 |
| pkname_lower | rathong |
Expeditions
4 recorded expeditions.
| Expedition ID | Year | Nationality | Route | Claimed | Basecamp Date | Summit Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RATH59301 | 1959 | India | S Face | - | - | |
| RATH64301 | 1964 | India | W Face from Yalung Glacier | 21st October 1964 | 29th October 1964 | |
| RATH87101 | 1987 | India | W Face from Yalung Glacier | 18th May 1987 | 24th May 1987 | |
| RATH92301 | 1992 | India | W Face from Yalung Glacier | 26th September 1992 | 7th October 1992 |