Mount Khumbila, Khumjung

Name: Mount Khumbila
Address: Khumjung, Nepal

#2 among attractions in Khumjung

Nature, Top attraction, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Khumbila or Khumbu Yül-Lha, roughly translated as "God of Khumbu" is one of the high Himalayan peaks in the Khumbu region of Eastern Nepal within the boundaries of Sagarmatha National Park. Considered too sacred to be climbed by most local Sherpa people, the mountain is considered home to the patron God of the local area. Rising 5,761m above sea level, the mountain overlooks the famous southern approaches to its larger neighbours including Ama Dablam and Mount Everest. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 18901 ftCoordinates: 27°51'2"N, 86°41'60"E

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Mount Khumbila – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Thamserku, Cholatse, Kongde Ri, Taboche.

6.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Thamserku
171 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.
6.2 miNE
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Cholatse, Sagarmatha National Park
158 min walk • Cholatse is a mountain in the Khumbu region of the Nepalese Himalaya. Cholatse is connected to Taboche by a long ridge. The Chola glacier descends off the east face.
6.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kongde Ri, Thame
158 min walk • Kongde Ri is a mountain in the Himalaya of eastern Nepal. The mountain is located four km west of Namche Bazaar. The mountain is classified as a trekking peak, but it is considered one of the more difficult to climb.
5.8 miNE
Natural attraction, Mountain
Taboche, Periche
149 min walk • Taboche is a mountain in the Khumbu region of the Nepalese Himalaya. Taboche is connected to Cholatse by a long ridge. Taboche lies directly across the Imja River from Ama Dablam and above the villages of Pheriche and Dingboche.
1.9 miS
Village, Area
Khunde, Khumjung
50 min walk • Kunde is a village in the Khumbu region of Nepal within the Sagarmatha National Park. It is directly adjacent to Khumjung village in the valley at the foot of Khumbu Yül-Lha, the sacred mountain of the Sherpas.
2.9 miE
Locality
Tengboche
75 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.
3.2 miS
Town
Namche Bazaar
82 min walk • Namche Bazaar is not only a hub for trekkers, but also a vibrant cultural center, with a lively market that showcases traditional Sherpa crafts, clothing, and souvenirs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the rich local culture by exploring the narrow alleys lined with...