Hongku Glacier

The Hunku is located in the region of eastern and forms the southern base of mountain.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Glacier
  • Description: glacier in Nepal
  • Also known as: “Hoṅku Glacier” and “Hunku Glacier”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Num Ri.

Peak
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a mountain in the region of the . consists of a long ridge that culminates eastwards in a pyramid summit. Neighbouring mountains are Island Peak, , and , a popular trekking peak.

Hongku Glacier

Latitude
27.8585° or 27° 51′ 31″ north
Longitude
86.9592° or 86° 57′ 33″ east
Open location code
7MV8VX55+CM
Open­Street­Map ID
way 286080096
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­glacier
Wiki­data ID
Q5943636
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Satellite Map

Discover Hongku Glacier from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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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”
  • German: “Hoṅku-Gletscher”
  • German: “Hunku-Gletscher”
  • Japanese: “フンク氷河”
  • Nepali: “हुंकु हिमनदी”
  • Nepali: “हुङ्कु हिमनदी”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Chhukhung and Sherlali.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Amphu I and Panch Pokhari.

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