Changuch
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| Changuch | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 6,322 metres (20,741 ft) |
| Location | Pithoragarh, Bageshwar Uttarakhand, India |
| Range | Kumaon Himalaya |
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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. This is still an unclimbed peak. On its massif Traill's pass is situated, which connects Pindari valley to Goriganga valley.
[edit] Attempts-1987 and 1997 Expeditions and 2007
Three attempts in 1987,1997 and this year 2007 failed. all times the expedition is through Pindari valley. Indo-British Mt. Changuch Expedition of 1987 was led by B. Mukhoty. They were forced to retreat. The expedition of 1997 was led by G. Murray. This expedition also failed to reach the summit and third attempt for this peak led by navy commander s dam with a joint expedition Indian navy-IMF. the expedition again unsuccess due to an avalanche and death of two member at a height of 5200 mtr.
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