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Kangtega

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Kangtega (Nepali: काङ्टेगा), known also as The Snow Saddle, is a major mountain peak of the Himalayas in Nepal. Its summit rises 6,782 metres (22,251 ft). It was first ascended in 1963.

Quick facts

Type
mountain wd
Located in
Sagarmatha Zone (zone of Nepal) › Eastern Development Region (development region of Nepal) wd
Elevation
6,783 m wd
Prominence
1,143 m wd
Mountain range
Mahalangur Himal wd

About

From the Khumbu and Hinku Valley areas, Mount Kangtega rises to a saddle-shaped point, thus earning the name "The Snow Saddle."

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Questions

Where is Kangtega located?
Kangtega is located in Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Development Region, Nepal.
What is the elevation of Kangtega?
Kangtega is at an elevation of 6,783 m above sea level.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Kangtega · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q527197 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Thamserku-Kantaiga-from-Thame.jpg by Uwe Gille (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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"Kangtega". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/places/kangtega. Retrieved 7 November 2026.

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