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The world's highest unclimbed peak is in Bhutan

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While every other peak on the globe is swarming with tourists, Gangkhar Puensum remains blissfully untouched. Bhutan completely banned mountaineering on peaks above a certain altitude out of respect for local spiritual beliefs. Consequently, this towering Himalayan giant just sits there in quiet dignity, successfully avoiding the fate of becoming a frozen garbage dump for wealthy thrill-seekers.

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