Abi (Cholo)

Abi, also known as Cholo, or Kangchung, is a mountain in Nepal.

Description

Abi is a summit in the Khumbu region of the Nepalese Himalayas. It is situated west of Mount Everest and northeast of Gokyo in Sagarmatha National Park. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 900 metres above the Gaunara Glacier in 0.6 kilometre. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's slopes drains into the Dudh Koshi. Trekkers pass by this peak en route to Everest Base Camp. This peak is a popular climbing destination and is on the list of permitted trekking peaks.

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Abi is located in a tundra climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and cool summers. Weather systems coming off the Bay of Bengal are forced upwards by the Himalaya mountains, causing heavy precipitation in the form of rainfall and snowfall. Mid-June through early-August is the monsoon season. The months of April, May, September, and October offer the most favorable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.