An Indo-British expedition team led by Geoff Hornby made the first ascent of Nandakhani in 1987, approaching from Pindari valley. Their original plan to attempt Changuch from the south. John McKeever alone climbed to Nandakhani's summit after returning from Nanda Bhanar climb. The team comprising John McKeever, Aqil Chaudhury, Rajsekhar Ghosh, Bivujit Mukhoty, Duncan Hornby and Jonathan Preston.