Khumbu Glacier Tourism

Type of destination: Natural Attraction

The Khumbu Glacier, situated in the northeast region of Nepal in the Sagarmatha National Park, is one of the key attractions in the vicinity of Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. This iconic glacier, renowned as the highest glacier on Earth, begins below the western flank of Lhotse and serves as a prime route for mountaineers aiming to reach the Everest Base Camp situated at an elevation of approximately 5,364 meters. The glacier extends to a length of about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles), with its ice cascading down from the slopes of Everest, creating dramatic seracs and perilous crevasses. As a result, the Khumbu Glacier plays an integral role in mountaineering, not only for its challenging terrain but also for its breathtaking arctic beauty. With global climate change, the glacier has experienced notable retreat and thinning over the past decades, which has drawn the attention of scientists and environmentalists. Being in a rugged, mountainous region, the glacier and surrounding landscapes offer exhilarating views, unique geological formations, and a glimpse at high-altitude ecosystems.

Top 5 Reviews on Khumbu Glacier

mittagongprint

Wrote on 9th Jan, 2020

Did not realise it was ice

We fist saw the glacier a short walk from Daboche, it was covered in rocks and rubble, could just see a bit of ice here and there plus some melt water pools. Later when we reached EBC we had been walk..

domurchu1

Wrote on 8th Nov, 2019

If you have time or not, to get lost, Then it will be here!!

The glacier is just constantly moving and is like walking on the moon. Everything is grey! It looks dormant but the noise of shifting shale and moving ice will let you know that under all that stone l..

GastroGaz

Wrote on 12th Apr, 2019

Amazing view from above Gokyo

A must view from behind Gokyo, we were there in November, so much fantastic scenery to see, what ever direction you look it is all majestic.

213amirg

Wrote on 15th Jan, 2019

Massive and Majestic

Until the guide pointed it out, I didn't even realize how big the Khumbu Glacier really was. As we were climbing up to EBC, he made a point of showing us when we started trekking on top of the glacier..

Arkoz2015

Wrote on 27th Dec, 2018

Magnificent

The magnificent view of the world's highest glacier gonna take your breadth away. You get to see the glacier on the last day of the ascending trek to Gorakhshep. The base of the glacier seems like cot..

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