Teesta Khangtse Glacier

Teesta Khangtse Glacier or Tista Khangtse Glacier is located in the north of , , in a region bordering . This valley glacier is the primary source of the Teesta River.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Glacier
  • Description: glacier in Sikkim, India
  • Also known as: “Pahunri Glacier”, “Pauhunri Glacier”, “Teesta Kangse Glacier”, “Teesta Khangse Glacier”, “Tista Khangse Glacier”, and “Tista Khangtse Glacier”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pauhunri and Dongkya Ri.

Peak
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is a mountain in the Eastern Himalayas. It is located on the border of , and , and is situated about 75 km northeast of . It marks the origin of the Teesta River.

Peak
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is a peak.

Teesta Khangtse Glacier

Latitude
27.9559° or 27° 57′ 21″ north
Longitude
88.8186° or 88° 49′ 7″ east
Open location code
7MVCXR49+9F
Open­Street­Map ID
way 192882123
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­glacier
Wiki­data ID
Q112274092
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Satellite Map

Discover Teesta Khangtse Glacier from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to German—“Teesta Khangtse Glacier” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Yume Samdong and Chhubakha.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include 聋木加东 and Chijolabgye.

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