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Kala Patthar

काला पत्थर

Landmark located on the south ridge of Pumori in the Nepalese Himalayas

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Kala Patthar (Nepali: काला पत्थर, lit. 'black rock') is a notable landmark located on the south ridge of Pumori in the Nepali Himalayas above Gorakshep. Although not a proper mountain, with a prominence of only 10 m (33 ft), the ascent of Kala Patthar is very popular with trekkers in the region of Mount Everest since it provides the most accessible closeup view of Everest. Due to the structure of the Everest Massif, its high summit is blocked by Nuptse from much of the surrounding region.

Quick facts

Type
mountain wd
Located in
Khumbu Pasanglhamu (rural municipality of Nepal) › Solukhumbu District (district of Nepal) › Koshi Province (province of Nepal) wd
Elevation
5,645 m wd
Mountain range
Himalayas wd

About

The views of Everest, Nuptse and Changtse are spectacular from Kala Patthar and there are glimpses of the northern flank and summit of Lhotse. The world's highest webcam, Mount Everest webcam, was located here. Kala Patthar is considered the highest altitude most will reach without a climbing permit, which must be obtained in Kathmandu, at the Nepal Mountaineering Association.

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Questions

Where is Kala Patthar located?
Kala Patthar is located in Khumbu Pasanglhamu, Solukhumbu District, Koshi Province, Nepal.
What is the elevation of Kala Patthar?
Kala Patthar is at an elevation of 5,645 m above sea level.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Kala Patthar · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): काला पत्थर · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q1511454 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Kala Patthar Mountain, Nepal, Asia.jpg by Vyacheslav Argenberg (CC BY 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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"Kala Patthar". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/places/kala-patthar. Retrieved 7 November 2026.

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