Khumbutse Overview

Peak ID

KHUM

Status

Opened

Elevation

6639 M / 21772 FT

Latitude

28º 01' 14"

Longitude

86º 52' 30"
Khumbutse is the first mountain west of Mount Everest lying just at the border between Nepal and China. The name Khumbu indicates 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 from many viewpoint nearby the trekking routes, including the Gorak Shep.

Location

  • Province:

    Province 1

  • Mountain Range:

    Mahalangur

  • District:

    Solukhumbu/NC

  • Municipality/Rural Municipality:

    Khumbu Pasang Lhamu/NC

Nearest help center

( from the basecamp along
the caravan route )

  • Police post:

    Namche 30KM

  • Army post:

    Namche 30KM

  • Health centre/post:

    Pheriche 10.8KM

  • Tourist police post:

    Lukla 47.1KM

  • Nearest settlement :

    Gorakshep

Royalty Fees

  • Nepalese (NRs):

    Sp 5000, Au 2500, Wi/Su 1250

  • Foreigners (USD):

    Sp 400, Au 200, Wi/Su 100

How to get there

  • From Kathmandu:

    Flight to Lukla

  • Caravan route:

    Lukla-Namche-Khumjung-Dingboche-Lobuche- BC

  • Caravan route
    length:

    47.1KM through Pheriche

  • Climbing route
    length:

    6.3KM

  • Duration:

    28 Days

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