Changdi

Changdi, also known as Chāṅdi̇̄ or Lalung, is a mountain in Nepal and China.

Changdi
Lalung
South aspect
Highest point
Elevation	6,623 m (21,729 ft)[1][2]
Isolation	7 km (4.3 mi)
Coordinates	29°43′09″N 82°47′55″E[1]
Geography
Changdi Location in Nepal
Interactive map of Changdi
Location	China–Nepal border
Countries	Nepal and China
Province	Karnali
District	Mugu
Protected area	Shey Phoksundo National Park
Parent range	Himalayas
Climbing
First ascent	Unclimbed[3]

Description

Changdi is a 6,623-metre (21,729-foot) summit on the northern boundary of Shey Phoksundo National Park in the Himalayas. It is set on the border shared by the Karnali Province and Tibet.^[1] Precipitation runoff from the mountain's southern slopes drains into tributaries of the Karnali River, whereas the northern slope drains into the Maquan River drainage basin of Tibet. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 1,420 metres (4,660 ft) in one kilometre (0.62 mi) along the south slope. This remote, unclimbed mountain was first photographed in 1997 from Tibet by a Japanese expedition who were making a reconnaissance of Kaqur Kangri, seven kilometres (4.3 mi) to the northwest.^[2] This mountain is not to be confused with the Chandi Himal range which is approximately 100 km to the northwest.^[4]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Changdi is located in a tundra climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and cool summers.^[5] Weather systems are forced upwards by the Himalaya mountains (orographic lift), causing heavy precipitation in the form of rainfall and snowfall. This climate supports glaciers on the peak's north and east slopes. Mid-June through early-August is the monsoon season. The months of April, May, September, October, and November offer the most favorable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.^[6]

Gallery

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  Changdi from southwest
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  Changdi centered
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  Changdi in upper left corner

See also

• Geology of the Himalayas