Taple Shikhar
Taple Shikhar is a 6447m peak in the Kangchenjunga Himal (W of Nepal Peak). The Himalayan Database records 2 expeditions to this peak, with the first ascent in 1998 by Misako Miyazawa, Gumba Sherpa, Kancha Sunwar Sherpa, Pemba Lama Sherpa.
Peak Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | 29 |
| Imported | 2026-03-06 18:04:23.049808 |
| Peak ID | TAPL |
| Peak Name | Taple Shikhar |
| Alt. Name | Cross Peak |
| Location | Kangchenjunga Himal (W of Nepal Peak) |
| Height (m) | 6447 |
| Height (ft) | 21152 |
| Sub-range | 9 |
| Region | 1 |
| Open | True |
| Unlisted | False |
| Trekking Peak | False |
| Trekking Year | - |
| Restricted | Opened in 2002 |
| Host Country | 1 |
| Status | 2 |
| Notes | Other map altitudes: 6447m - HMG-MT, HMG-Finn 6510m - Japan MMW |
| First Ascent Year | 1998 |
| First Ascent Season | 3 |
| First Ascent Expedition | TAPL98301 |
| First Summit Date | Oct 08 |
| First Ascent Country | Japan, Nepal |
| First Summiters | Misako Miyazawa, Gumba Sherpa, Kancha Sunwar Sherpa, Pemba Lama Sherpa |
| First Ascent Notes | - |
| Reference Notes | - |
| Photo Notes | NW Side (High 198:43 May 1999) |
| First Ascent Year | 1998 |
| First Ascent Date | Oct 08 1998 |
| pkname_lower | taple shikhar |
Expeditions
2 recorded expeditions.
| Expedition ID | Year | Nationality | Route | Claimed | Basecamp Date | Summit Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAPL63101 | 1963 | Japan | W Ridge | 28th April 1963 | 1st June 1963 | |
| TAPL98301 | 1998 | Japan | S Face-SE Ridge | 23rd September 1998 | 8th October 1998 |