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The Gurans Himal is a small subrange of the Himalayas in far western Nepal . It is little-known, since it does not contain any 8000 metre peaks , or even any peaks above 7,200 metres. Its highest peak is Api , 7,132 m (23,399 ft), which, despite its relatively low height compared to the major Himalayan peaks, rises dramatically from a low base, as do the other significant peaks of the Gurans Himal.

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3-722: Carter's classification of the Himalayas divides the Gurans Himal into two subsections. The Saipal Subsection lies east of the Seti River , and its highest peak is Api , 7,132 m (23,399 ft). The Yoka Pahar Subsection lies west of the Seti, and contains Api , 7,132 m (23,399 ft); Jethi Bahurani , 6,850 m (22,474 ft); Bobaye , 6,808 m (22,336 ft); and Nampa, 6,755 m (22,162 ft), among other peaks. This article related to

6-653: A mountain or hill in Nepal is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Seti River The Seti River is an important tributary of the Karnali river system that drains western Nepal . The Seti originates from the snow fields and glaciers around the twin peaks of Api and Nampa in the south-facing slopes of the main Himalayas . The area is near the trijunction of the borders of Nepal, India (Kumaon, Uttarakhand), and China (Tibet). The river first flows in

9-490: A south-easterly direction, then turns and flows in a south-westerly and finally south-easterly again before joining the Karnali or Ghaghara River . It has cut a spectacular gorge across the Mahabharat Range and appears to be lost amongst caves and tunnels for a short distance. 28°57′58″N 81°06′15″E  /  28.9661°N 81.1043°E  / 28.9661; 81.1043 This article related to

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