[5] It was first climbed by a Japanese expedition team via its south east ridge in 1980.

They used around 2,000 metres (6,600 feet) of rope for fixing and technical climbing.

The second climb happened in 1983 by a British team led by Martin Moran and his three friends John Mothersele, Charlie Heard and Kevin Flint via the west ridge.

On 21 August, Martin Moran and Charlie Heard reached the summit around 4:30 pm; the next day, on 22 August, Charlie Heard died from a fall while abseiling.

From the snout of Gangotri Glacier emerges Bhagirathi river, more commonly known as the Ganga or Ganges.