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Teesta Khangtse Glacier

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Teesta Khangtse Glacier or Tista Khangtse Glacier is located in the north of Sikkim, India, in a region bordering Tibet. This valley glacier is the primary source of the Teesta River.[1]

LocationIndia
Coordinates27°58′33.54″N 88°49′36.80″E
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Teesta Khangtse Glacier
Teesta Khangtse Glacier is located in Sikkim
Teesta Khangtse Glacier
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Teesta Khangtse Glacier is located in India
Teesta Khangtse Glacier
Location within India
TypeValley glacier
LocationIndia
Coordinates27°58′33.54″N 88°49′36.80″E
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The glacier is situated in the west of Pauhunri at 5,400 m (17,700 ft)[2] and has a length of 12.88 kilometre.[3]

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