Namcha Barwa

Namcha Barwa is a major Himalayan peak in the Tibet Autonomous Region with an elevation of about 7,782 metres. It occupies a dramatic position at the eastern end of the Himalaya above the deep gorge carved by the Yarlung Tsangpo (which becomes the Brahmaputra downstream).

The mountain is noted for its steep relief and the spectacular surrounding river gorge, which makes it visually prominent despite being lower than the 8,000-metre summits farther west. The peak and its environs are remote, with limited road access and challenging weather that have historically made exploration and climbing difficult.

Geographically it sits in the eastern Tibetan highlands, within the administration of the Tibet Autonomous Region, and dominates local river valleys and highland terrain.

• Elevation and position: Rises to 7,782 metres and marks the easternmost high peak of the Himalayan range, standing above the great bend of the Yarlung Tsangpo / Brahmaputra River.
• Access and difficulty: Remote access, steep local relief and complex weather patterns make approaches logistically and technically demanding compared with many central Himalayan peaks.