Khumjung

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Khumjung is placed at an altitude of three thousand five hundred and fourteen meters above the sea level which is equivalent to 11532 feet. The latitude of Khumjung measures 27° 49′…


Khumjung is placed at an altitude of three thousand five hundred and fourteen meters above the sea level which is equivalent to 11532 feet. The latitude of Khumjung measures 27° 49′ 60”N and the longitude is equal to 86° 43’E.

The total number of people inhabiting the region of Khumjung is around five thousand two hundred and forty five. Khumjung is enveloped by the city of Phorcha and Thyangboche on the eastern regions, Namche Bazaar on its southern areas and the cities of Hilajug, Samde and Thangmoche are on its western peripheries.

The total number of villagers in the Khumjung village is one thousand. Khumjung in Nepal is famous for the purported Yeti scalp, that is, the scalp of an abominable snowman in one of its Monasteries. Scientists have supported the view point that the scalp belongs to one of the members of the antelope family.

There is a primary school as well as a high school constructed by the Himalayan Trust in Khumjung of Nepal, which is meant especially for the Sherpa children. Khumjung at Nepal serves as a campsite for most of the mountaineers expediting the Himalayan ranges. Khumjung is a comparatively large village providing fantastic views of the Ama Dablam to its visitors.

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