Kongma Tse formerly called Mera Peak or simply Mera,
this attractive mountain rises to the north of the  Kongma
La above the Khumbu glacier opposite Lobuje, and is one of several small
summits, including Pokalde, that make up the long South-West Ridge of
Nuptse, between the Khumbu and Nuptse Glaciers. Seen from Gorak Shep,
the summit has a diamond shaped hanging glacier above a steeply inclined
rock wall that makes up the mountain's North Face, which is in turn
slashed by a diagonal ice ramp leading to the lower edge of the glacier.
From the south the mountain is much more approachable.
Seen from the lakes east of the Kongma La, a small, stepped glacier
descends from the summit between long, rocky arms that make up the mountain's
South and South-East Ridges. The margins of the glacier provide the
normal route of ascent. As with Pokalde the views from the summit are
spectacular, especially so because of the nearness of the massive south
face of Nuptse. The views northwards towards Pumori and the Lho La are
also outstanding.
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