Chang Himal

{{Infobox mountain

| name = Chang Himal

| other_name = Ramthang Chang

| photo = Chang Himal, Nepal.jpg

| photo_caption = Northeast aspect

| elevation_m = 6802

| elevation_ref ={{cite peakbagger|id=37157|name=Ramthang Chang, Nepal|access-date=April 12, 2025}}

| prominence_m = 702

| prominence_ref=

| isolation_km = 4.7

| isolation_ref =

| parent_peak = Kangbachen

| range = Himalayas

| location =

| country = Nepal

| region_type = Province

| region = Koshi

| district = Taplejung

| part_type = Protected area

| part = Kanchenjunga Conservation Area

| map = Nepal

| map_caption = Location in Nepal

| label_position = left

| mapframe = yes

| mapframe-zoom = 8

| mapframe-caption = Interactive map of Chang Himal

| coordinates = {{Coord|27.765735|N|88.084087|E|type:mountain_scale:100000|format=dms|display=inline,title}}

| coordinates_ref =

| first_ascent = 1974[https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12201032301/Asia-Nepal-Kangchenjunga-Himal-Chang-Himnal-North-Face Asia, Nepal, Kangchenjunga Himal, Chang Himnal, North Face], 2010, publications.americanalpineclub.org, Retrieved April 12, 2025.

| easiest_route =

}}

Chang Himal, also known as Ramthang Chang or Wedge Peak, is a mountain in Nepal.

Description

Chang Himal is a {{Convert|6802|m|ft|abbr=off|adj=on}} glaciated summit in the Nepalese Himalayas. It is situated {{convert|9|km|mi|spell=in}} northwest of Kangchenjunga in the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's slopes drains into the Ghunsa River which is a tributary of the Tamur River. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 1,820 metres (5,971 ft) above the Kangchenjunga Glacier in {{convert|1.5|km|mi}}. The first ascent of the summit was made on October 5, 1974, by Janez Gradisar, Bojan Pollak, and Michael Smolej via the southwest ridge.[https://nepalhimalpeakprofile.org/chang-himal Chang Himal Overview], Nepal Himal Peak Profile, Retrieved April 12, 2025. The north face was first climbed October 29 – November 2, 2009, by Nick Bullock and Andy Houseman (1800 m, ED+ M6).[https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12201004200/A-Bit-of-Luck A Bit of Luck: The Alpine-Style First Ascent of Chang Himal's North Face in Nepal], 2010, Andy Houseman, publications.americanalpineclub.org, Retrieved April 12, 2025.

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Chang Himal is located in a tundra climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and cool summers.{{cite journal | author = Peel, M. C. |author2=Finlayson, B. L. |author3=McMahon, T. A. | year = 2007 | title = Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification | journal = Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. | volume = 11 | issn = 1027-5606}} Weather systems coming off the Bay of Bengal are forced upwards by the Himalaya mountains (orographic lift), causing heavy precipitation in the form of rainfall and snowfall. Mid-June through early-August is the monsoon season. The months of April, May, September, and October offer the most favorable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.[https://www.himalayanwonders.com/blog/everest-treks-a-month-by-month-review-of-the-best-seasons.html Everest Treks: A Month By Month Review of the Best Seasons], Brinley Clark, Himalayanwonders.com, Retrieved April 12, 2025.