Khumbutse (; ; ) is the first mountain west (6 km) of Mount Everest. It lies at the border between Nepal and China.

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.

thumb|none|380px|Aerial image showing the location of Khumbutse (lower right). Note that the image is oriented with south-east to the top

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File:Sagarmatha National Park-Gorak Shep to Pheriche 2013-05-06 08-05-31.jpg|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

File:Everest Base Camp.jpg|Left to right: Lingtren-Khumbutse - Everest west shoulder.

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See also

  • List of mountains in China
  • List of mountains in Nepal
  • Everest Base Camp

References

  • "Khumbutse" on Mountain-Forecast