Khumbutse

Khumbutse (Chinese: 坤布崎峰; pinyin: Kūnbùzī Fēng) is the first mountain west (6 km) of Mount Everest. It lies at the border between Nepal and China.

Khumbutse
Khumbutse
Highest point
Elevation6,636 m (21,772 ft)[1]
Prominence460 m (1,510 ft)[2]
Coordinates28°01′13″N 86°52′23″E
Geography
Khumbutse is located in Nepal
Khumbutse
Khumbutse
Khumbutse (Nepal)
Khumbutse is located in Tibet
Khumbutse
Khumbutse
Khumbutse (Tibet)
Parent rangeMahalangur Himal, Himalayas
Climbing
First ascent1979 by Franček Knez
Easiest routeglacier/snow/ice

Overview

Khumbutse's name indicates its location at the head of the Khumbu valley, down which the Khumbu Glacier flows. It is one of the prominent mountains above the southern Everest Base Camp, and is seen in many views from the nearby trekking routes, including at Gorak Shep.

Aerial image showing the location of Khumbutse (lower right). Note that the image is oriented with south-east to the top
  • Left to right: Pumori-Lingtren-Khumbutse
    Left to right: Pumori-Lingtren-Khumbutse
  • Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Everest West Shoulder overlook base camp and the Khumbu Icefall. Mount Everest South-West face (above the west shoulder) and Nuptse's side to right
    Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Everest West Shoulder overlook base camp and the Khumbu Icefall. Mount Everest South-West face (above the west shoulder) and Nuptse's side to right
  • Left to right: Lingtren-Khumbutse - Everest west shoulder.
    Left to right: Lingtren-Khumbutse - Everest west shoulder.

See also

References
  1. "Khumbutse". Peakware.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2013-05-05.
  2. "Khumbutse, China/Nepal". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2013-05-05.
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