Coordinates: 28°31′06″N 83°48′22″E

Annapurna South
Annapurna South (Nepali: अन्नपूर्ण दक्षिण) is a mountain
Annapurna South
in the Annapurna Himal range of the Himalayas located in
Nepal, and the 101st-highest mountain in the world. It is Annapurna Dakshin, Moditse
the 5th highest peak of the Annapurna mountain range. It
was first ascended in 1964,[1] and is 7,219 metres
(23,684  ft) tall. The nearby mountain Hiunchuli is in fact
an extension of Annapurna South.[2][3]

Contents
Annapurna South
First Ascent
Highest point
Gallery
Elevation 7,219 m (23,684 ft)
See also
Prominence 775 m (2,543 ft)
References
Parent peak Annapurna I Main
Isolation 6.76 km (4.20 mi)
First Ascent Coordinates 28°31′06″N 83°48′22″E

The first ascent was achieved in 1964 by a six-person team Naming

from the Kyoto University Alpine Club. The team had Native name Moditse (Nepali)
originally planned an ascent of Dhaulagiri IV but upon
Geography
permit application to the Government of Nepal they were
informed that permission had already been given to a
British team. The expedition left the Pokhara airfield with a
support team of four Sherpas, 54 porters and a liaison
officer on September 9. They reached the valley containing
the ablation zone of the South Annapurna Glacier on Annapurna
September 15 where they established base camp. On South

September 21 Camp I was setup at 4,100  m (13,450  ft)

upon the moraine of the Ganesh Glacier after a four-day
reconnaissance. Camp II was established at 5,200  m
(17,060  ft) on the 27th. It took several days to find a
Annapurna Himal, Gandaki Province,
suitable route through avalanche terrain to setup Camp III
Nepal
at 5,600  m (18,370  ft). Steep ice and snow required the
fixing of ropes before Camp IV was setup at 6,200  m Parent range Annapurna Massif
(20,340  ft) on October 6 under an overhanging ice-wall.
Climbing
On October 12, Camp V was established at 6,600  m
(21,650  ft) at a small snow terrace just below the main First ascent 15 October 1964[1]
summit ridge. The next day the first assault team of three Easiest route difficult snow/ice climb
members reached the summit of the central peak in mid
afternoon. However, the team now could see that the peaks to the north and south were slightly higher than
the central peak which was thought to be the highest when viewed from base camp. With an estimated five
hours to reach either peak though, it was too late to make the attempt so the team made the six-hour descent
to Camp V. On October 15, two teams of two people made for the north and south peaks. The south peak
team continued over the central peak and reached the south summit at noon time which they concluded to
be the highest point. The second team headed to the north summit managed to reached a minor peak on the
way but poor route conditions and lack of time prevented them from reaching the northernmost peak. Both
parties returned to Camp V by 4 pm.[1]

Gallery

A view of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli A view of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli
(Australian base camp)

See also
Annapurna I Main
Annapurna I East
Annapurna I Central
Hiunchuli
Annapurna II
Annapurna III
Annapurna IV

References
1. Uyeo, Shoichiro (1965). "The Ascent of Annapurna South Peak (Ganesh)" (https://www.alpin
ejournal.org.uk/Contents/Contents_1965_files/AJ%201965%20213-217%20Uyeo%20Anna
purna%20South.pdf) (PDF). Alpine Journal. Alpine Club. 70: 213–217. Retrieved
2019-12-19.
2. Dyhrenfurth, G.O. (1963). Translated by Hugh Merrick. "Some Hints for Himalayan
Aspirants" (https://www.alpinejournal.org.uk/Contents/Contents_1963_files/AJ%201963%20
36-47%20Dyhrenfurth%20Aspirants.pdf) (PDF). Alpine Journal. Alpine Club. 68: 41.
Retrieved 2019-12-19.
3. Danger, D.F.O. (1964). "Alpine Notes" (https://www.alpinejournal.org.uk/Contents/Contents_
1964_files/AJ%201964%20282-292%20Dangar%20Alpine%20Notes.pdf) (PDF). Alpine
Journal. Alpine Club. 69: 288. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
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