South Asia
Nepal
Koshi Province

Kangchung

Kangchung is a peak in , and has an elevation of 6,083 metres. Kangchung is situated nearby to the village , as well as near the hamlet .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Cho La and Nirekhā Peak.

Scenic viewpoint
Photo: Argenberg, CC BY 4.0.
is a summit pass located 5,420 metres above sea level in the Solukhumbu District in northeastern . It connects the village of Dzongla to the east and the village of Thagnak to the west.

Peak
Photo: Gavidipus, Public domain.
Nirekha peak, , is in the same chain as the summits, east of the Cho La Col. The peak is in the list of the new 'A' trekking peaks, for which, in 2006, a peak fee of $500 had to be paid.

Peak
Photo: Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0.
, also known as Cholo, or Kangchung, is a mountain in .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gokyo.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 2.0.
is a small village in Solukhumbu District in the Himalayas of Nepal, at the foot of , located on the eastern shore of the third , Dudh Pokhari.

Kangchung

Latitude
27.9832° or 27° 58′ 59″ north
Longitude
86.7394° or 86° 44′ 22″ east
Elevation
6,083 metres (19,957 feet)
Open location code
7MV8XPMQ+7Q
Open­Street­Map ID
node 9905248503
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Kangchung” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “康琼”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Dragnag and Dzonglha.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Kangchung La and Gaunar Glacier.

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