Hongku Glacier
The Hunku Glacier is located in the Khumbu region of eastern Nepal and forms the southern base of Baruntse mountain.- Type: Glacier
- Description: glacier in Nepal
- Also known as: “Hoṅku Glacier”, “Hoṅku-Gletscher”, “Hunku Glacier”, and “Hunku-Gletscher”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Num Ri.
Hongku Glacier
- Category: landform
- Location: Koshi Province, Nepal, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
27.8585° or 27° 51′ 31″ north
Longitude
86.9592° or 86° 57′ 33″ east
Open location code
7MV8VX55+CM
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=glacier
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Nepali—“Hongku Glacier” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “洪古冰川”
- German: “Hongku-Gletscher”
- Japanese: “フンク氷河”
- Nepali: “हुंकु हिमनदी”
- Nepali: “हुङ्कु हिमनदी”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Chhukhung and Sherlali.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Amphu I and Panch Pokhari.
Nepal: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Kathmandu and Pokhara.
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