Kangtega

#64 among destinations in Nepal

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Kangtega, known also as The Snow Saddle, is a major mountain peak of the Himalayas in Nepal. Its summit rises 6,782 metres. It was first ascended in 1963. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1963Elevation: 22251 ftCoordinates: 27°46'60"N, 86°49'0"E

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Kangtega – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kusum Kanguru, Kyashar.

6.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ama Dablam, Dingboche
155 min walk • Ama Dablam, often referred to as the "Matterhorn of the Himalayas," is a stunningly picturesque mountain located near the village of Dingboche in the Khumbu region of Eastern Nepal. Standing at an elevation of 6,812 meters (22,349 feet) above sea level, this peak is...
2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Thamserku
51 min walk • Thamserku is a mountain in the Himalayas of eastern Nepal. The mountain is connected by a ridge leading eastward to Kangtega. Thamserku is a prominent mountain to the east of Namche Bazaar and lies just north of Kusum Kangguru.
3.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kusum Kanguru
98 min walk • Kusum Kanguru is a mountain in the Khumbu Region of the Himalaya in Nepal. Its name, Kusum Kanguru, means "Three Snow-White Gods" in the Sherpa language, which refers to the triple summit of the mountain.
2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kyashar
51 min walk • The Kyashar is a mountain peak 6769 m height in the Khumbu region in Nepal, east of Namche Bazar in the so-called Hinku Himal. It is located within the Makalu-Barun National Park.
5.8 miNW
Locality
Tengboche
149 min walk • One of the main attractions in Tengboche is the Tengboche Monastery, which is the largest gompa in the Khumbu region. The monastery is a sacred site for Tibetan Buddhism and is adorned with intricate murals, sculptures, and traditional Buddhist artifacts.
5.3 miN
Village
Pangboche
135 min walk • Pangboche is renowned for its stunning views of the snow-capped peaks of Mount Everest and Ama Dablam, making it a paradise for adventure seekers and photographers. The village is also home to the ancient Pangboche Monastery, which is one of the oldest monasteries in...

Kangtega

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Kangtega – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Ama Dablam, Dingboche

Thamserku

Kusum Kanguru

Kyashar

Tengboche

Pangboche