Kongma Tse
Mountain in Nepal
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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]
| Kongma Tse | |
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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[1] |
| Geography | |
  Kongma Tse Location in Nepal | |
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| Interactive map of Kongma Tse | |
| Location | Khumbu |
Country | Nepal |
Province | Koshi |
District | Solukhumbu |
Protected area | Sagarmatha National Park |
| Parent range | Himalayas Mahalangur Himal |
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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