Kala Patthar
Solukhumbu and Everest
5,545 m18,192 ft above sea level
Kala Patthar meaning -˜Black Rock’ is located on the south ridge of Mt. Pumori at the base of Khumbu Icefall. Kala Patthar is the highest point in the Everest Kala Patthar trek. Although not a proper mountain, the summit of Kala Patthar at an altitude of 5545m provides the most accessible and close-up views of the world’s highest peak. The stunning views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse and Changtse from Kala Patthar are simply mesmerizing. worthwhile.
Photo: Stefan / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
- Best time to visit
- March to May, October to November
- Getting there
- On foot from Gorak Shep on the Everest Base Camp trail.
- Suggested stay
- Half-day side trip
Trips that visit Kala Patthar
- Everest Base Camp TrekDay 11: Hike to Kala Patthar-Trek from Gorakshep to Pheriche 16 days
- Everest Base Camp Trek with Gokyo via Chola PassDay 11: Hike to Kalapatthar-Trek from Gorakshep to Dzongla 20 days
- Everest Three High Passes TrekDay 13: Hike to Kalapatthar & Trek from Gorakshep to Lobuche 19 days
- Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter ReturnDay 11: Hike to Kalapatthar-Fly from Gorakshep to Kathmandu 13 days
- Everest Base Camp Budget TrekDay 9: Hike to Kala Patthar-Trek from Gorakshep to Pheriche 12 days