Kala Patthar Trek

The Kala Patthar Trek is the most demanding trek route that offers a stunning view of the tallest Mountains, splendid landscapes, high mountain villages, and Buddhist monasteries. Mountain black stone Kalapatthar is a little peak, a world-famous hill station to observe Mount Everest and many other tallest mountains in a row.

The trek route to Kala Patthar is in the Sagarmatha national park, a UNESCO world heritage site in Nepal. Also popular as a Everest Photography Trek that follows the footsteps of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Sherpa where you will have an opportunity to experience the Sherpa hospitality staying at their lodge.

Everest Basecamp combines Kala Patthar trekking is the best to see the highest mountain in the world. Black mountain Kala Patthar is the best place to view Everest at 8,848m, and many other world’s 8,000-meter peaks such as Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Makalu from hiking at Kala Patthar hilltop.

Additionally, you have a spectacular view of Mount Amadablam, Makalu, Cholatse, Nuptse, Pumori, and many other great peaks. It is very doable for a fit trekker, to view to get spectacular Everest Icefall glacier with huge ice pinnacles soaring to unbelievable heights before reaching Kalapattar hilltop.

In clear weather at sunset when the light can turn the world’s tallest mountain pink. Black rock mountain called Kala Patthar viewpoint (5,550m) is the best place to get a real sunrise/sunset view of Mount Everest region of Nepal. Hiking up Kala Patthar is possible either on the same day as reaching EBC or another day, depending on your itinerary.

Furthermore, the hike to Kala Patthar is suitable for all-age walkers looking for something a little more challenging as it’s too high to ascend. But Our program always includes rest days and builds up gradually, in order to acclimatize to the altitude.

Along with the Kalapattar hiking, you can walk at your own pace, with plenty of stops for rest and possibly to visit at any time throughout the year. Our Mountain trek guide will advise you to walk as per the travel plan with proper acclimatization to avoid altitude sickness.

Price Per Person for 11 days of hikes in the Everest mountain territory.

If you’re wondering to know about what is included and what is excluded from this trip price, kindly check on the cost given on a tab button.

Kala Patthar trek itinerary details

The best Kalapattar hike 12 days itinerary compared to most walks in this region leading up to the hilltop. The particular Kala Patthar hike is designed for world travelers who wish to hike to the base camp of Everest mountain within a restricted time-wise. Travelers who wish to reach Kala Patthar hill station in a more relaxed manner can try this itinerary. However, if this itinerary does not fit? you can send us an inquiry for a tailor-made itinerary.

We take an early morning mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla airport. Breakfast at the hotel and managing crew, walk to Phakding village. Climb ascend along with the narrow Koshi valley following a gentle ascent up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River.

Nupla peak of 5,885 meters is a peak standing just on your opposite side. We pass several tiny Sherpa villages, and guest houses of Ghat, Phakding, Tok Tok, and the Bengkar village.

The trail climbs from the riverbed on the left bank into the mountain, through a forest to Chumoa. We continue along the trail with many ups and downs; cross a stream, and pass by the tiny village of Monjo.

We then come to the Sagarmatha National Park office where a park entrance fee is paid. We follow a short walk along the riverbed of this valley where the major river gets together. Crossing over the Hillary Bridge, the trek begins a steep rise to Namche Bazar.

On your way, we have the first excellent view of Everest (8,848m) and Lhotse (8,516m). Encircled on three sides by mountain ranges, Namche Bazar is a central hub for selling food, trekking gear, and other necessary goods. In the afternoon, hike to the national park museum that exhibits Sherpa culture.

Generally, the Namche Bazaar day tour is the best for Syangeboche hill station hiking, an ideal place for acclimatization to the high altitude before heading to Tengboche monastery. We go up to Khumjung monastery passing over Syangeboche airport hill station.

Khunde and Khumjung is the biggest and oldest Sherpa inhabitants, one of the biggest towns to find mountain climbers. While you are hiking through Syangeboche hill station, you will have an excellent view of Mount Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Thamserku, Mount Nuptse, Everest, Lhotse, Mount Tawche, Mount Kwangde..etc.

The trail today, goes ahead leaving a steep cliff dropping down the Dudh Kosi river. From here you have a panoramic view of Ama Dablam (6,812m), Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse (7855m), and Tawoche (6501m) again. Tengboche Monastery is situated on the hilltop that offers a nice sunrise and sunset view at Everest combined with Ama Dablam.

Leaving at Tengboche hill at the backdrop, we descend through a rhododendron forest and enter Deboche. Crossing a suspension bridge at Imja River (commonly known as Khola in Nepali), we head towards Minlinggo and enter Imjatse Valley beneath the mighty peaks of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, and Lhotse.

It is our turn to head towards Lobuche from Dingboche which is situated at a distance of five and half hours normal walk. Along the journey, you will have again the best eye-catching views of Mount Tawache, Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Pokalde (5,741m), Mount Kongma-Tse (5820m), and the great wall of Mount Nuptse.

Gorak Shep is a sandy ground that offers four lodges to stay overnight for tourists and possible from Lobuche to Gorakshep in two hours trekking. Leave your backpacks, take a lunch, and hike to Base Camp, as it is doable for all-age trekkers.

The distance from Gorakshep to Everest base camp is 6.6 kilometers round trip and is possible to complete in four hours. Today, the journey to base camp is the most rewarding section of the entire Kala Patthar trip. Hiking at ebc is the best day hike in the world.

Our trail winds up through a rocky path of the Khumbu Himalayan glacier attracting you with amazing views of high mountains, glacial river, Granite rocks, and Khumbu ice fall.

Visit the Base Camp, take only photographs, and descend to Gorakshep guest houses to stay overnight. Strong clients make their way up to Kalapatthar to catch the sunset views of Everest and Nuptse including the top peaks in a range. It’s the best scenic to get a charming sunset photography tour.

Hike from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar for sunrise takes about a single hour. Here’s a time lapse taken from the top of Kala Patthar, showing all of the mountain peaks and the clouds breezing past the Himalayan gods.

The hill station Kala Pattar is located at an altitude of 18,210 feet and the highest footsteps of the whole journey. Kalapattar is a famous viewpoint to watch an outstanding sunrise/sunset on the Everest Himalayan range in a row and remains the top viewpoint in Nepal.

It includes Mt. Everest, Mt. Khumbetse, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, and Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku from the black mountain rock hilltop. Taking photographs, we descend downhill and walk to the sandy ground Gorak Shep guest house. Meet the entire Nepali crew, we return to Pheriche Lodge at an altitude of 12,894 feet.

Pheriche is a windy valley where HRA HEALTH POST [Himalayan Rescue Association Aid Post] is available where foreign volunteer doctors are providing medical treatment. Continue the hike to Pangboche village located 13,074 feet, last Human inhabitants with enough lodges with modern facilities.

We trek downhill to Lukla airport with the same trail as we use on our ascending. It is the completion day of our entire journey.

How much does the Kala Patthar trek package price?

Mountain black stone called Kala Pattar trek package price US$ 1160 per person is a standard package on double occupancy basis. For the deluxe and luxury trekking tour plan, we add a 3-5 star category hotel deluxe air-conditioned room in Kathmandu with breakfast plan. Likewise, Tourist standard accommodation with attached bathroom in possible places en route. AND WE ARE OPEN TO CUSTOMIZING YOUR TOUR AND PACKAGES PRICE AS PER YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

We can organize private Kala Patthar Trek or Kala Pattar combined with ebc hikes starting at any date that works for you. Please contact us for more information.

Question: Do I need experience for Kala Patthar Trek?

Answer: It is suitable for keen trekkers/walkers who are able to walk around 4 or 5 hours a day, with a lightweight daypack. For this trekking – yes, you need to have experience in high altitude – somehow about 3000 meters above sea level.

Question: What kind of accommodation can I expect on Kala Pattar Lodge Trekking?.

Answer: We provide you tourist standard accommodation in Kathmandu and a lodge base en route. The rooms along the routes are clean with cozy beds with nice mattresses and blankets. However we recommend you take your own sleeping bags if you have one with you otherwise, you may rent them while you are in Kathmandu.

Question: Is pick-up service available on my arrival day in Kathmandu?

Answer: Yes sure. Provide us with your flight details and Nepal landing time. Our agent will come to pick up you at Kathmandu international airport.

Question: What kind of food can I expect in Kala Patthar Trek Routes?

Answer: Every lodge they have attached restaurants. They cook a delicious range of vegetarian meals such as Pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, rice, eggs, lentils, bread, soups, and fresh vegetables. Fresh vegetables are available during the climate weather season. Dinner and breakfast are provided in the same lodge you spend the night every day and Lunch will be provided on the way to the next place where you are going.

Question: What opportunities will I have for a shower at Kala Patthar Trekking?

Answer: On-base camp lodge trek, they can provide shower on pay. Moreover, if you are on a camping trek – we provide you hot water bucket then you will take a bucket shower.

Question: How do I get drinking water on Kala Patthar Treks?

Answer: Most of all places are hotels and shops where you can buy mineral water to drink. But we advise against buying mineral water in plastic bottles, as currently there are no provisions for disposing of these. Instead, we advise you to purchase boiled water at the local guest houses or bring aqua tablets to purify the normal water as the normal water is available at the campsite/guest houses along the way.

Question: Can I charge my digital camera or other batteries on my trip?

Answer: During the Tea house trekking there will be more chances to charge the battery. We recommend you bring an extra pair in case. Remember to bring your adapters! And we recommend you take extra batteries along with you.

Question: What should my insurance policy cover during Kala Patthar Trek?

Answer: Travel insurance is mandatory before joining any trips with us, and you need to get your travel insurance policy before joining your trips to Nepal. Your travel insurance must cover the helicopter rescue up to 19,000 feet altitude. It comes in handy during medical emergencies and contingency situations. It is recommended to get it from your home country. In case you haven’t bought travel insurance after arriving in Kathmandu; we can help you get one.

Question: What about guesthouse occupancy and crowd during peak season?

Answer: Oh yes, you will see many travelers from all around the world, especially in the popular Everest region during the best high season like spring and autumn. However, recently, there are many guest houses along the routes.

Question: Can I store my luggage/stuff in Kathmandu?

Answer: Yes, you can leave your luggage at your hotel or at our office. Store your stuff in the Gokyo Treks agency office for free.

Question: Is the Hike Kala Patthar Safe for the Solo Female Trekkers?

Answer: Absolutely. Nepal is a safe country to travel to for solo travelers; this trek is perfectly safe for solo female trekkers. We have been organizing the trek even for solo female travelers since its establishment.

Question: How to prevent altitude sickness during Kala Patthar Trek?

Answer: You should never walk too quickly or too high ignoring your body’s symptoms. Proper altitude acclimatization is the best way to prevent high-altitude sickness. Listen to your body, trek gradually enjoying the best of culture and nature while giving enough time for your body to adapt to the changing atmosphere. Drink a lot of fluid & keep your body hydrated. If symptoms like a headache, difficulty in breathing, and others occur. Descend to a lower altitude and was taken to the hospital. If the condition worsened you will be airlifted to the hospital in Kathmandu.

Question: What will happen if my scheduled flight Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu route gets delayed or canceled?

Answer: Weather in the Himalayas is uncertain and we cannot predict. Therefore, the rate of fight delay and cancellation is high at Lukla. If this happens then you will be boarded on the flight tomorrow and you have to spend an extra night at Lukla (if you are returning to Ktm) at Ktm (if you are going to Lukla). Helicopter rescue can also be used, which depends on the situation. So, we recommend you allocate a couple of extra days after your Everest trek so that you will not miss your international flight back.

Question: What are the alternatives to flying from Kathmandu to Lukla?

Answer: The best-recommended way to go for any Everest trek is to board a Kathmandu-Lukla 33 minutes scenic mountain flight. Another available option is to drive from Kathmandu to Phaplu (12 hours full-day drive) and trek for 2 days to reach Chaurikharka. In the present day, there is a regular jeep service from Kathmandu – to Salleri – Kathmandu.

Question: Are there any internet facilities on the Kala Patthar Trek route?

Answer: Everest Link is an internet service provider founded in 2014 that provides high-speed internet and Wi-Fi in the Everest Region. It is the only internet provider on the Kala Patthar trail, making it the world’s tallest internet service.

If you wish to stay connected with better WIFI to your family, friends, or business, we suggest you buy Everest Link Internet. It’s better than other NETWORK connections and you can buy an Everest link card easily in the shops, hotels, or any small lodges along the Everest zone hiking.

Question: Can I use credit cards in Trekking?

Answer: No! Not for the trek route, you need to have cash Nepali rupees because credit cards work only in the bigger city tours/city areas.

Question: When should I book my trip and what are the payment terms?

Answer: Because our trips book up months in advance, we recommend booking early to avoid any misunderstanding. We will, of course, make every effort to accommodate last-minute bookings.

Moreover, regarding the deposit, we prefer a 15% advance deposit of the total price of the trip in order to confirm your reservation before you arrive in Nepal. And the rest of the payment can be made after your arrival in Kathmandu.

Question: Who will carry my luggage on my Kala Patthar Trek?

Answer: We provide porters to transfer your luggage. As we are a responsible trekking tour operator agency, every porter carries a maximum of 25 kilos of your backpack which means 2 guests (12 kg luggage of each guest): 1 porter basis.

Question: How much distance do I have to walk each day?

Answer: When walking/trekking in the mountains, the distance you cover each day can vary greatly due to gradient, terrain, and altitude. As such it is very hard to give specific distances for each day, however, you have to be prepared to walk for roughly about 5 hours each day.

Question: Do I need walking poles for Kala Patthar Trek?

Answer: It is better to hike with walking poles. Learn how to use trekking poles for balance and stability, whether on the sidewalk or on trails. Walking poles can help prevent slips and falls. They are just recommended but not compulsory.

Question: Is it possible to hire a trekking guide? how to book a local Sherpa trek guide?

Answer: Yes it is possible. If you do not want to book a complete full board package trip then you can choose to hire a Sherpa trekking guide for Kala Patthar trekking in Nepal. Hike with hiring our expert trek guide will make your tour safe and unforgettable.

Question: How much additional money do I need per day?

Answer: You can allocate US$ 08 – 10 for a lunch/dinner in Kathmandu and it depends on your spending habits. US$ 7 to 10 US$ each day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates, tea coffee, and some drinks while you are on your trek.