Gang Chua
Gang Chua is a mountain in India.Description
Gang Chua is a summit in the Himalayas. The mountain is situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh, east-northeast of the capital city of Shimla. Precipitation runoff from this mountain's slopes drains into tributaries of the Sutlej River. Topographic relief is significant as the south slope rises 2,300 metres above Tagla Khad in. The first ascent of Gang Chua was achieved on June 16, 1974, by Major F.J. Bahadur, Naik Omkar Chand, and M.A. Naik from the Indian Military Academy.Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Gang Chua is located in a tundra climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and cool summers. Weather systems are forced upwards by the Himalaya mountains, causing heavy precipitation in the form of rainfall and snowfall. July through September is the monsoon season. The months of April, May and June offer the most favorable weather for viewing or climbing this mountain.