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Khumbu Glacier

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Please check local regulations for: सगरमाथा राष्ट्रिय निकुञ्ज

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Parts of this Highlight comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

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    1. Lobuche – Khumbu Glacier loop from Chukhung

    6.31km

    03:18

    330m

    330m

    Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    August 1, 2017

    The ice masses of Khumbu Glacier are huge. Overall, it extends over 18 kilometers, from an altitude of 8,000 m down to 4,900 m and is just under a kilometer wide. And yet: a few years ago, it was much more massive. One can only hope that he does not defrost further.

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      January 30, 2020

      A must view, so much fantastic scenery to see, what ever direction you look it is all majestic. The magnificent view of the world's highest glacier gonna take your breadth away.

        June 5, 2021

        Unique in the world

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          Distance 1.35 km

          Uphill 60 m

          Downhill 0 m

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