Ngadi Chuli Mountain
High Himalayan peak (Nepal), challenging mountaineering objective.
Ngadi Chuli at a Glance#
Address: Ngadi Chuli (Dhaulagiri massif), Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal
About Ngadi Chuli#
Ngadi Chuli is a high mountain in Nepal’s Himalaya range, located in Gandaki Pradesh. It forms part of the high central Nepal ranges and is known among mountaineers as a challenging, remote peak.
The mountain’s slopes are steep and glaciated, demanding technical alpine climbing skills for any summit attempt; successful ascents are relatively rare compared with more prominent neighbouring peaks. Because of its remoteness and technical difficulty, approaches typically involve long trek-ins from established base valleys and glaciated routes.
Geographically Ngadi Chuli sits within the complex of high peaks in central Nepal and is accessed from valleys in Gandaki Pradesh; the nearest regional towns serve as staging points for expeditions into the high mountain valleys.
- Climbing note: A high Himalayan summit that is remote and less frequently climbed than neighbouring peak groups - expeditions require advanced technical skills and careful logistical planning.
Best Time to Visit Ngadi Chuli#
For Ngadi Chuli (a high Himalayan peak) plan visits in the pre‑monsoon (April-May) or post‑monsoon (September-October) windows when weather is most stable for trekking and climbing.
Weather & Climate near Ngadi Chuli#
Ngadi Chuli's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -27°C to -4°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -27° - -15° | -31° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 53% | 4.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.4h |
| February | Poor | -27° - -15° | -32° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 58% | 6.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.1h |
| March | Poor | -24° - -13° | -30° | 6 mm | partly cloudy | 60% | 7.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Poor | -21° - -10° | -25° | 0 mm | partly cloudy | 61% | 5.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.7h |
| May | Poor | -17° - -7° | -22° | 0 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 8.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.4h |
| June | Poor | -13° - -4° | -18° | 0 mm | overcast | 81% | 9.2 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.8h |
| July | Poor | -10° - -4° | -15° | 93 mm | overcast | 89% | 7.1 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.6h |
| August | Poor | -10° - -4° | -14° | 84 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.0h |
| September | Poor | -12° - -5° | -17° | 45 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Poor | -18° - -9° | -23° | 27 mm | some cloud | 77% | 6.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.4h |
| November | Poor | -23° - -12° | -26° | 4 mm | some cloud | 61% | 4.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.6h |
| December | Poor | -25° - -13° | -28° | 34 mm | some cloud | 50% | 4.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.2h |
