Khumbutse

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Khumbutse (Template:Bo; Template:Zh; Template:Langx) 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.

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Aerial image showing the location of Khumbutse (lower right). Note that the image is oriented with south-east to the top

Gallery

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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
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Left to right: Lingtren-Khumbutse - Everest west shoulder.