Ganchenpo

Ganchenpo is a mountain in Nepal.

Description

Ganchenpo, also known as Fluted Peak, is a glaciated summit in the Nepali Himalaya. It is situated northeast of Kathmandu above the Langtang Valley of Langtang National Park. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's slopes drains to the Trishuli River via Lānṭān Kholā. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 2,380 metres above the Langtang Valley in. The first ascent of the summit was made in 1971 by Terry Bech and Cheri Bech. Gangchempo, Gangchenpo, and Ganchempo are variant spellings.

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Ganchenpo 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.