Rongbuk Glacier, Qomolangma

Name: Rongbuk Glacier
Address: Qomolangma, China

#14 among attractions in Qomolangma

Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

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The Rongbuk Glacier is located in the Himalaya of southern Tibet. Two large tributary glaciers, the East Rongbuk Glacier and the West Rongbuk Glacier, flow into the main Rongbuk Glacier. It flows north and forms the Rongbuk Valley north of Mount Everest. The famous Rongbuk Monastery is located at the northern end of the Rongbuk valley. Mount Everest is the source of the Rongbuk Glacier and East Rongbuk Glacier. ()

Local name: 绒布冰川 Coordinates: 28°6'7"N, 86°51'55"E

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Rongbuk Glacier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Changtse, Qomolangma National Park.

5.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Changtse, Qomolangma
132 min walk • Changtse is a mountain situated between the Main Rongbuk and East Rongbuk Glaciers in Tibet Autonomous Region, China, immediately north of Mount Everest. It is connected to Mount Everest via the North Col.
4 miW
Park
Qomolangma National Park, Qomolangma
102 min walk • Qomolangma National Park is a national park located in Xigazê Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. Mount Qomolangma is the Tibetan and Chinese name for Mount Everest.

Rongbuk Glacier, Qomolangma

Facts and practical information

Rongbuk Glacier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Changtse, Qomolangma

Qomolangma National Park, Qomolangma