Chinese Academy of Sciences - Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research Data Center (TPDC)

Gyirong sits on the northern slopes of the Himalayas. Local high-altitude tributaries (such as the Lhende Khola / Lhende River) drain southward through deep gorges, crossing the border into Nepal where they feed into the Bhote Koshi / Trishuli River, and eventually into the major Narayani (Gandaki) River basin flowing into the Ganges.

10 to 13 C

800 mm - 1,200 mm (driven heavily by the summer monsoon)

Characterized by extreme relief—dropping rapidly from high-altitude Tibetan plateau environments down steep Himalayan gorges. This creates distinct vertical climate zones, heavy monsoon influences funneling up from the south, and significant glaciated terrain.