| Kangtega | |
|---|---|
 The north summit of Kangtega is seen to the left. To the right you can see Thamserku | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,782 m (22,251 ft) |
| Prominence | 592 m (1,942 ft) |
| Coordinates | 27°47′00″N 86°49′00″E / 27.7833°N 86.8167°E |
| Geography | |
  Kangtega Location within Koshi Province  Kangtega Location within Nepal | |
| Location | Nepal |
| Parent range | Himalayas |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1963 David Dornan, Tom Frost, Michael Gill, Jim Wilson, in an expedition led by Edmund Hillary. |
Kangtega (Nepali: काङ्टेगा), known also as The Snow Saddle, is a major mountain peak of the Himalayas in Nepal. Its summit rises 6,782 metres (22,251 ft). It was first ascended in 1963.
From the Khumbu and Hinku Valley areas, Mount Kangtega rises to a saddle-shaped point, thus earning the name "The Snow Saddle."
