Kongma Tse

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Kongma Tse (Nepali) is a mountain in the Koshi Province, Nepal. Kongma Tse is part of the Mahalangur Himal and it has an elevation of 5,849 metres (19, 190 ft). It was formerly called Mehra Peak, but, it was later renamed Kongma Tse to avoid confusion with Mera Peak. "Kongma Tse" means Snowcock, a bird native to Nepal. Kongma Tse is situated above the Khumbu Glacier opposite Lobuche. Kongma Tse is twined with Pokalde.

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