Thame, Nepal
Thame (Nepali: थामे) and its neighbouring Thameteng (upper Thame) are small Sherpa villages in Namche VDC of the Solukhumbu District in Nepal. These were the last year-round villages on the salt trading route that existed between Tibet, Nepal and India. Thame is home to many famous Sherpa mountaineers, including Apa Sherpa.
Thame
थामे | |
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Village | |
Thame in snow | |
| Coordinates: 27.831°N 86.65°E | |
| Country | Nepal |
| Province | Koshi |
| District | Solukhumbu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
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