Ghenge Liru

Gheṅge Liru, also known as Ghenye Liru, Ghenge Lirung, or Lirung II, is a mountain in Nepal.

Description

Ghenge Liru is a glaciated summit in the Nepali Himalayas. It is situated north of Kathmandu above the Langtang Valley in Langtang National Park. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's slopes drains into tributaries of the Trishuli River. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 3,400 metres above the Langtang Valley in. The first ascent of the summit was achieved on May 28, 1963, by Peter Taylor, Pasang Sherpa, and Pasang Phutar Sherpa.

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Ghenge Liru 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 March, April, May, September, October, and November offer the most favorable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.