Changuch

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Changuch is a Himalayan mountain peak situated at the boundary of Pithoragarh and Bageshwar district of the Uttarakhand state of India. This peak is situated above the Pindari Glacier. This peak offers a ridge leading to Nanda Kot. On its massif Traill's pass is situated, which connects Pindari valley to Goriganga valley. The first successful ascent to the peak was made by an Indo-British team on 9 June 2009 at 9 am. ()

First ascent: 2009Elevation: 20741 ftCoordinates: 30°17'28"N, 80°2'25"E

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UttarakhandIndia

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Changuch – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pindari Glacier, Kafni Glacier, Nanda Khat, Nanda Kot.

1.8 miW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Pindari Glacier
45 min walk • Nestled in the remote reaches of the Kumaon Himalayas in India, the Pindari Glacier is a breathtaking natural wonder that beckons trekkers and adventure enthusiasts from around the globe. This rugged hiking trail is renowned for its stunning vistas, pristine...
5.1 miS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Kafni Glacier
131 min walk • The Kafni Glacier is located in the upper reaches of the Kumaon Himalayas, to the southeast of Nanda Devi. The glacier gives rise to the Kafni River, which is a tributary of the Pindar River.
3.8 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Nanda Khat, Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
96 min walk • Mt. Nandakhat is positioned outside the Nandadevi sanctuary or at the rim of Nandadevi Sanctuary located in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, India. at an elevation of 6,611 m.
1.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Nanda Kot
45 min walk • Nanda Kot is a mountain peak of the Himalaya range located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand state in India. It lies in the Kumaon Himalaya, just outside the ring of peaks enclosing the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, 15 kilometres southeast of Nanda Devi itself.
6.1 miNW
Natural feature
Dakshini Nanda Devi Glacier, Nanda Devi National Park
155 min walk • Dakshini Nanda Devi Glacier is a glacier in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. With Uttari Nanda Devi Glacier, Dakshini Nanda Devi Glacier flanks Nanda Devi peak and also feeds the Rishiganga river. Nanda Khat is also near.
6.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sunanda Devi, Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
175 min walk • Nanda Devi East, locally known as Sunanda Devi, is the lower of the two adjacent peaks of the highest mountain in Uttarakhand and second highest mountain in India; Nanda Devi is its higher twin peak. Nanda Devi and Nanda Devi East are part of the Garhwal Himalayas, and are located in the state of Uttarakhand.
3.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kuchela Dhura
79 min walk • Mount Kuchela Dhura is a mountain located in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India. It is located at the near true right bank of Lwa Glacier or true left bank of Shalang glacier, surrounded by Mount Nandakot, 6861 metres and 0.6041 metres to its south-west and north-east respectively.