Changuch
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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. On its massif Traill's pass is situated, which connects Pindari valley to Goriganga valley. The first successful ascent to the peak was made by an Indo-British team on 9 June 2009 at 9 am.
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Changuch | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 6,322 m (20,741 ft) |
Coordinates | 30°17′24″N 80°02′24″E |
Geography | |
Location | Pithoragarh, Bageshwar Uttarakhand, India |
Parent range | Kumaon Himalaya |
Climbing | |
First ascent | Martin Moran 9 June 2009, second ascent by Dhruv Joshi 17 June 2011 |
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