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Hkakabo Razi is the highest mountain in Myanmar and the highest point in Southeast Asia, with an elevation of approximately 5,881 m (19,295 ft). It is located in Kachin State in the far north of the country, near the tripoint where the borders of Myanmar, China, and India converge. The peak is extremely remote and was first climbed in 1996 by a joint Myanmar-Japanese expedition after an arduous approach through dense subtropical forest.
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Hkakabo Razi ranks #115 of 187 in the Mountain ranking, behind Lenin Peak, ahead of Aneto.
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Is Hkakabo Razi definitely the highest mountain in Southeast Asia?
Hkakabo Razi is traditionally listed at about 5,881 metres and recognized as Myanmar's highest peak. Its exact supremacy has been questioned because nearby Gamlang Razi received a modern GPS measurement close to that height, while Hkakabo Razi has not been measured as conclusively.
Who first climbed Hkakabo Razi?
Japanese mountaineer Takashi Ozaki and Myanmar climber Nyima Gyaltsen completed the first recorded ascent in 1996. Their success followed years of access negotiations and difficult approaches through northern Kachin State.
Why do so few expeditions attempt Hkakabo Razi?
Reaching the mountain can require a long journey through rainforest, river crossings, and extremely isolated terrain before the technical climbing begins. Political restrictions, limited rescue infrastructure, glaciers, and severe weather make it far less accessible than many Himalayan peaks.
Is Hkakabo Razi part of the Himalayas?
The mountain stands in the far eastern reaches of the Himalayan system near Myanmar's borders with China and India. Its setting combines glaciated high peaks with subtropical forest on the lengthy lower approach.
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