Changwathang Overview

Peak ID

CHWT

Status

Opened

Elevation

6125 M / 20111 FT

Latitude

30º 19' 35

Longitude

81º 53' 18

History

1st ascent on

28 Jun, 2000 A.D

1st ascent by

Tamotsu Ohnishi,
Koji Mizutani,
Nobuo Akayama,
Takehiko Yanagihara,
Chuldim Nuru Sherpa,
Dawa Sherpa,
Changwathang peak is part of Chandi sub range, located in the Mid-Western Region of Nepal.

Location

  • Province:

    Karnali Pradesh

  • Mountain Range:

    Chandi

  • District:

    Humla

  • Municipality/Rural Municipality:

    Simikot/Namkha

Nearest help center

( from the basecamp along
the caravan route )

  • Police post:

    Simikot 49.7KM through Hepka, Simikot 37.2KM through Kharpunath

  • Army post:

    Simikot 49.7KM through Hepka, Simikot 37.2KM through Kharpunath

  • Health centre/post:

    Hepka 38.2KM Thehe 22.9KM

  • Nearest settlement :

    Tankchhe, Dojam 22.9KM

Royalty Fees

  • Nepalese (NRs):

    Spring 4000, Autumn 2000, Winter/Summer 1000

  • Foreigners (USD):

    Spring 250, Autumn 125, Winter/Summer 70

How to get there

  • From Kathmandu:

    By flight to Nepalganj and Simikot

  • Caravan route:

    Nepalganj-Simikot-Kermi-Nyu La-Takchen-Taisolu Khola-BC

  • Caravan route
    length:

    49.7KM through Hepka, 37.2KM through Kharpunath

  • Climbing route
    length:

    23.3KM through Hepka, 34KM through Kharpunath

  • Duration:

    45 Days

Maps