Kala Pattar

Photo of Kala Pattar

Photo by Clark Abbott

Elevation (feet): 18192
Elevation (meters): 5545
Continent: Asia
Country: Nepal
Range/Region: Himalaya
SubRange: Central Nepal Himalaya
Difficulty: Walk up
Best months for climbing: March, April, October, November, December
Convenient Center: Gorekshep
Nearest major airport: Lukla

Description

Kala Pattar (Khumbu region, Nepal) standing at 5545m asl. is a rocky outcrop against the background of Pumori. Standing on the peak, one can see the Everest range which includes Everest and Lhotse. A basic trekking peak at moderate altitude, nearest thing to a 'basecamp' is a few small huts in a region named Gorekshep (5100+m), on the way from Lukla to Everest Base Camp. Normal route taken to this peak will be via Lukla, Namche Bazaar, Periche, Lobuje and finally Gorekshep.

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