Lhagba Pool

The Lhagba Pool was a high altitude lake considered to exist, but an examination of evidence, including satellite photos leads to a conclusion that it has dried out.^[1] It was considered the highest lake in Tibet and the second highest lake in the world, behind Ojos del Salado's crater lake.^[2] The pool was supposed to lie at an elevation of 6,368 metres (20,892 ft) above sea level.^[3] It was located between East Rongbuk Glacier and Lhagba La, around 5 km (3.1 mi) north of the Everest summit and 3 km (1.9 mi) east. It was not a major attraction, but was said to be a surprisingly wide (50m) and long (180m) lake.

Sketch map of Everest region

Sketch map of Kharta and environs

Lhagba Pool
Lhagba Pool
Location	Mount Everest, Tibet Autonomous Region
Coordinates	28°2′20″N 86°57′20″E
Type	Alpine lake
Surface elevation	6,368 metres (20,892 ft)

References

1. "The Highest Lakes In The World". Retrieved 22 August 2014.
2. "The Highest Lakes In The World". Retrieved 22 August 2014.
3. "The Highest Lake in the World". Retrieved 20 August 2013.