Goraksep Glacier
Goraksep Glacier is a glacier in Koshi Province, Nepal and has an elevation of 5,541 metres. Goraksep Glacier is situated near the locality Kalapathar, as well as near the hamlet Gorakshep.Places of Interest
Highlights include Pu Mori and Kalapattar.
Pu Mori
Peak
Pumori is a mountain on the Nepal–China border in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas. Pu Mori is situated 2½ km east of Goraksep Glacier.
Kalapattar
Peak
Kala Patthar is a notable landmark located on the… Kalapattar is situated 3 km southeast of Goraksep Glacier.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gorakshep and Khumbu Icefall.
Gorakshep
Hamlet
Gorak Shep, also spelled Gorakshep, is a settlement… Gorakshep is situated 4 km southeast of Goraksep Glacier.
Khumbu Icefall
Locality
The Khumbu Icefall is located at the head of the Khumbu Glacier and the foot of the Western Cwm. Khumbu Icefall is situated 7 km east of Goraksep Glacier.
Lobuche
Hamlet
Lobuche is a Nepalese mountain which lies close to the Khumbu Glacier and the settlement of Lobuche. Lobuche is situated 7 km south of Goraksep Glacier.
Goraksep Glacier
- Glacier with an elevation of 5,541 metres (18,179 feet)
- Category: landform
- Location
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Latitude
28.00915° or 28° 0′ 33″ north
Longitude
86.80322° or 86° 48′ 12″ east
Open location code
7MW82R53+M7
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In Other Languages
“Goraksep Glacier” goes by many names.
- Nepali: “Goraksep Glacier”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Kalapathar and Hungchhi.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Khumbu Himal and Chumbu.
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