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Khumbu, Everest massif (Sagarmatha National Park) · Nepal
Nuptse
Nuptse ("west peak" in Tibetan) is a steep-walled peak 2 km southwest of Mount Everest in Nepal's Khumbu region, forming the dramatic southern wall above Everest Base Camp. Its main summit reaches 7,861 m, with several subsidiary summits along its long ridge.
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