Nāmphumbā Glacier
Nāmphumbā Glacier is a glacier in Koshi Province, Nepal and has an elevation of 5,061 metres. Nāmphumbā Glacier is situated nearby to the locality Tangga (Sarphu), as well as near Lyakep.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ghunsa.
Ghunsa
Hamlet
Photo: Nirmaljoshi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ghunsa is a village of Taplejung, Nepal at elevation of 3,475 m and is a major check point for Mt. Kangchenjunga. This village came into attention after the helicopter accident that killed 24 passengers including most prominent figures in conservation work. Ghunsa is situated 7 km south of Nāmphumbā Glacier.
Nāmphumbā Glacier
- Type: Glacier with an elevation of 5,061 metres
- Also known as: “Namphumba Glacier”
- Category: landform
- Location: Koshi Province, Nepal, South Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
27.72003° or 27° 43′ 12″ northLongitude
87.91814° or 87° 55′ 5″ eastElevation
5,061 metres (16,604 feet)Open location code
7MV9PWC9+27GeoNames ID
12341876
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Satellite Map
Discover Nāmphumbā Glacier from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Tangga (Sarphu) and Lyakep.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Kanchenjunga Conservation Area and Tāṅgā.
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