Khunde, Khumjung

Name: Khunde
Address: Khumjung, Nepal

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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. The Khumjung-Valley is located between 3800m and 4000m above sea level. Kunde is located in the western part of the valley and slightly higher than Khumjung. It is the site of Kunde Hospital, founded by Sir Edmund Hillary in 1966. Kunde is located less than 25 km away from Mount Everest and is situated in the Himalayas near the Nepal/China border. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 27°49'24"N, 86°42'26"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Thamserku, Monju, Taboche, Mount Khumbila.

5.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Thamserku
135 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.
4.2 miS
Village
Monju
108 min walk • One of the main attractions in Monju is the Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is home to diverse flora and fauna. Visitors can embark on scenic treks through the park, taking in breathtaking views of the Himalayas and spotting rare wildlife...
6.7 miNE
Natural attraction, Mountain
Taboche, Periche
172 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 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Khumbila, Khumjung
50 min walk • 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.
2.7 miNE
Locality
Tengboche
69 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.
1.3 miS
Town
Namche Bazaar
33 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...
5.7 miNE
Village
Pangboche
146 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...