Gangkhar Puensum, Bhutan
Gangkhar Puensum
The tallest unclimbed mountain in the world remains poorly charted out of respect for local spirits.
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Gangkhar Puensum, Bhutan
The tallest unclimbed mountain in the world remains poorly charted out of respect for local spirits.
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