Kongma Tse
| Kongma Tse | |
|---|---|
North aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,849 m (19,190 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 33 m (108 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Nuptse[1] |
| Isolation | 2.25 km (1.40 mi)[1] |
| Listing | Mountains of Nepal |
| Coordinates | 27°56′38″N 86°50′18″E / 27.94393°N 86.83831°E[1] |
| Geography | |
Kongma Tse Location in Nepal | |
| Interactive map of Kongma Tse | |
| Location | Khumbu |
| Country | Nepal |
| Province | Koshi |
| District | Solukhumbu |
| Protected area | Sagarmatha National Park |
| Parent range | Himalayas Mahalangur Himal |
Kongma Tse (Nepali: कोङ्मा त्से) is a mountain in the Koshi Province, Nepal. Kongma Tse is part of the Mahalangur Himal and it has an elevation of 5,849 metres (19,190 ft).[2]
It was formerly called Mehra Peak, but, it was later renamed Kongma Tse to avoid confusion with Mera Peak.[3] "Kongma Tse" means Snowcock, a bird native to Nepal.[3]
Kongma Tse is situated above the Khumbu Glacier opposite Lobuche.[3] Kongma Tse is twined with Pokalde.[4]
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Kongma Tse is located in a tundra climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and cool summers.[5] Weather systems coming off the Bay of Bengal are forced upwards by the Himalaya mountains (orographic lift), causing heavy precipitation in the form of rainfall and snowfall. Mid-June through early-August is the monsoon season. The months of April, May, September, and October offer the most favorable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.[6]
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References
- ^ a b c d e "Kongma Tse, Nepal". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ Stevens, Stanley F. (1996). Claiming the High Ground: Sherpas, Subsistence, and Environmental Change in the Highest Himalaya. Motilal Banarsidass Publishers. p. 498. ISBN 978-81-208-1345-8.
- ^ a b c O'Connor, Bill (1998). The Trekking Peaks of Nepal. The Mountaineers Books. p. 72. ISBN 978-0-89886-676-6.
- ^ Guides, Insight (1 December 2017). Insight Guides Nepal. Rough Guides UK. ISBN 978-1-78671-853-2.
- ^ Peel, M.C.; Finlayson, B.L. & McMahon, T.A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen-Geiger climate classification" (PDF). Hydrology and Earth System Sciences. 11 (5): 1633–1644. Bibcode:2007HESS...11.1633P. doi:10.5194/hess-11-1633-2007. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2 December 2019. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ Everest Treks: A Month By Month Review of the Best Seasons, Brinley Clark, Himalayanwonders.com, Retrieved May 8, 2025.
External links
- Kongma Tse at Nepal Himal Peak Profile