Kala Patthar is a high-altitude viewpoint near Gorak Shep and is widely used by trekkers for close views of Mount Everest and surrounding peaks.
The viewpoint rises above the glacial landscape near the upper Everest Base Camp trekking route.
Many trekkers visit Kala Patthar because Everest itself is not always clearly visible from base camp.
Cold, wind, early starts, fatigue, and altitude are important considerations.
This page connects with Gorak Shep, Everest Base Camp Trek, Everest-region weather, and altitude sickness in Nepal.