Mt. Gurla Mandata is the highest peak in southwestern Burang country of Tibet. Gurla Mandata (Tibetan name Naimona’nyi) is the highest peak in southwestern Tibet. It rises south of Lake Manasarowar and north of the point where Nepal, Tibet and India meet.It is a close neighbour to the sacred Mount Kailash, which lies to its north. It rises to728m above sea level. It was first climbed in 1985 by a Sino-Japanese expedition in 1985.
This highest mountain lies at position of: Latitude: 27°55′48″N & Longitude: 87°06′29″E
Convenient Center(s): Lhasa
Entry: Zhangmu Exit: Lhasa
Normal Ascent Route: South East Ridge
Caravan Route: Ktm- Zangmu- Lake Paiko Tso- Darchen-BC
Mt. Gurla Mandata is a close neighbour to the sacred Mount Kailash, which lies to its north. The local inhabitants call it the Namo Nanyi meaning “Fairy’s Peak”. Gurla Mandhatais made up of six ridges.he ascent takes place on the northern slope through the Zalompa glacier. The scenery is magnificent; down below stretches the arid Tibetan plateau enhanced in beauty by the sparkling lakes Manasorovar and Rakyas with Mount Kailash as the backdrop. The climbing is relatively safe with the route crossing the left side of the glacier to reach a plateau under the summit’s ridge. Base camp is at the foot of the glacier at 5600m.
