Teesta Khangtse Glacier
Teesta Khangtse Glacier or Tista Khangtse Glacier is located in the north of Sikkim, India, in a region bordering Tibet. This valley glacier is the primary source of the Teesta River.[1]
| Teesta Khangtse Glacier | |
|---|---|
| Type | Valley glacier |
| Location | India |
| Coordinates | 27°58′33.54″N 88°49′36.80″E |
Location
The glacier is situated in the west of Pauhunri at 5,400 m (17,700 ft)[2] and has a length of 12.88 kilometre.[3]
References
- "Basin Details: Teesta and Bhagirathi Damodar Basin Organisation | Central Water Commission, Ministry of jal shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, GoI". www.cwc.gov.in. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
- Chanchani, Pranav; Rawat, G.S.; Goyal, S.P. "ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION OF UNGULATES IN TSO LHAMO, NORTH SIKKIM" (PDF). Government of Sikkim. p. 359. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- "Tista Khangtse Glacier, India". cn.geoview.info. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
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