10 best view of Everest Base Camp Trek

24th January 2023

Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu are among the four of the world's six highest mountains that may be found in the Everest region. The main draw of trekking in Everest's foothills is taking in the breathtaking view of the snow-covered Himalayan peaks. The world's highest peak, Mt. Everest, has long been a source of pride for Nepal. Numerous people have followed the trail made by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, the first to conquer Everest. To enjoy the greatest views of Everest while visiting the Everest region, go to Everest Base Camp or continue your adventure to the Gokyo Lakes or Everest Three Passes.

1. Kala Patthar (18,208ft/5,550m)

The most well-known viewpoint in Nepal, Kala Patthar, offers a 360-degree vista of the surrounding Himalayas as well as the closest views of Mount Everest. The highest elevation on the Everest Base Camp walk is Kala Patthar, which is located at a height of 5,550 meters.

A spectacular place to take in the expansive Himalayan scenery is Kala Patthar, which is situated at the base of Mounts Pumori and Lhotse. Kala Patthar is the most sought-after vantage point in the entire Everest region due to the magnificent views of Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Nuptse (7,861 m), and Pumori (7,161 m), as well as the sparkling panorama of Khumbu Glacier. Additionally, you don't need a permit to enter this location.

2. Namche Bazaar

Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286 ft.) is a town (formerly known as Namche Village Development Committee) in Province No. 1 of north-eastern Nepal's Solukhumbu District and Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality. At its lowest point, it is 3,440 meters (11,286 feet) above sea level and covers the slopes of a hill in the Khumbu region.

One of the best views of Mount Everest can be found from Namche Bazaar viewpoint, which also offers a panoramic view of other amazing peaks, including Kongde Ri at 6,187 meters (20,299 feet), Thamserku at 6,623 meters (21,729 feet), Nuptse at 7,861 meters (25790.68 feet), and even the stunning Mt. Ama Dablam at 6,856 meters (20,858 feet) (22,493.44 ft.).

The majority of trekkers who are taking part in the Everest base camp trek or other Everest trekking routes acclimate in Namche Bazaar. You can go on day hikes from Namche if you'd prefer something a little shorter, and you'll learn a lot about Sherpa culture and lifestyle while visiting the Khumbu mountains and their monasteries.

3. Gokyo Ri (17,575 feet/5,357 meters)

The Ngozumba Glacier, the biggest glacier in Nepal, is immediately near to the Gokyo Ri, one of the world's highest communities. It is a different vista in the Everest region that is equally stunning but much less crowded. Even though Gokyo Ri is a little further away, many contend that the views are just as beautiful as those from Kala Patthar. At a height of 5,360 meters, Gokyo Ri offers a picturesque mountainscape of four 8000-meter peaks, including Cho Oyu (8,201 meters), Makalu (8,463 meters), Lhotse (8,516 meters), and Everest (8,848 meters), as well as the uncommon sights of Gokyo lakes and Ngozumpa Glacier, the longest glacier in the Himalayas.

The Gokyo Lakes and the Gokyo Ri Trek is the most popular methods of transportation to this distant location. The Gokyo Valley climb alone is quite rewarding and is not required to be a part of the standard Everest Base Camp expedition. The sparkling Gokyo Lakes, the highest freshwater lake system in the world, can be seen perfectly from Gokyo Ri.

4. Tengboche Village (12,687ft/ 3,867m)

The Tengboche Monastery, the biggest gompa in the Khumbu region, is located at Tengboche. The Khumbu region's small, charming village is particularly spiritual and breathtaking in its surroundings. At a height of 3,867 meters, it is another well-known vantage point that is situated on the hill above Namche Bazaar. The largest Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu region is located in Tengboche, surrounded by a spiritual and cultural atmosphere.

The trekkers are rewarded with magnificent views of the Thamserku (6,623 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Nuptse (7,861 m), Khumbila (5,761 m), Kusum Kanguru (6,367 m), Kangtega (6,782 m), and Taboche mountains from Tengboche hamlet (6,542 m). with a breathtaking up-close perspective of Ama Dablam, the most stunning mountain in the entire globe (6,812 m).

5. Hotel Everest View

The Everest View Hotel has been recognized as the highest hotel in the world with a height of 13,000 feet (3,880 meters) by the Guinness Book of World Records since 2004. Unofficially, at least two hotels have since been constructed even higher. Beautiful juniper shrubs and Gentiana flowers line the route leading up to Hotel Everest View. One of the best spots to view Mount Everest is from Hotel Everest View, which also offers a relaxing rest area for both trekkers and climbers. You can also enjoy a panoramic view of the nearby peaks of Changtse (7,560 m/24,803 ft), Khumbutse (6,665 m/21,867 ft), Nuptse (7,861 m/25,791 ft), and Lhotse (8,516 m/27,940 ft) if you take a walk around.

6. Chukhung Ri

Another great trip is Chukhung Ri, which is frequently taken by tourists who want to climb Island Peak or Lhotse. Chukhung Ri, which is located at a height of 5,550 meters, provides a sweeping vista of mountains and terrain that never ends.

Although challenging and exhausting, the summit of Chukhung Ri is well worth the effort because it offers views of Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Island Peak (6,189m), and Ama Dablam (6,812m), in addition to the serene glacier lake of Imja Tse. Chukhung Ri, however, is regarded as the ideal location to observe the up-close views of Nuptse (7,861m) and Lhotse (8,516m).

7. Renjo La Pass ( 5340m)

Renjo La Pass is one of the three main high passes of Everest with an elevation of 5,340 meters. Renjo La Pass can only be reached via a challenging trek, but the view is absolutely magnificent. Renjo La Pass will reward you with breathtaking views of Mt. Everest (8,848 meters), Nuptse (7,861 meters), Lhotse (8,516 meters), Makalu (8,463 meters), Cho Oyu (8,201 meters), Ama Dablam (6,812 meters), Thamserku (6,623 meters), Kongde Ri (6,187 meters), and Kangtega (6,782 meters).

Lungdeng, a typical Tibetan village, is where the Renjo La Pass trek begins. As you emerge from the valley, you leave the route and ascend a ridge of sand that is steeply up and down. Before reaching the top, you have to navigate the stunning rock formations and frozen double Renjo Lake. You can descend to Gokyo Valley from Renjo La Pass, where you can explore five freshwater lakes at the highest elevation, by ascending.

8. Kongma La Pass (18,159ft/5,535m)

Kongma La Pass, the highest of the three passes in the Everest region, is located at a height of 5,535 meters. The towering mountains, which include Mt. Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,463m), Cho Oyu (8,201m), Ama Dablam (6,812m), and Baruntse (7,129 m), are breathtakingly visible from Kongma La Pass (7,129m). Before plunging down the sheer road to the Khumbu Glacier, the peak reveals the tranquil lakes immediately beneath the pass.

The paths to Kongma La Pass are significantly less frequented than the traditional Everest Base Camp journey, despite the superb views from the pass' peak. The routes to Kongma La Pass and Chukhung valley diverge from the Everest Base Camp route after Dingboche. The peak of the sawtooth ridge of Kongma La is reached after a grueling climb along the bank of the Imja River.

9. Sagarmatha National Park Museum

The Sagarmatha National Park Museum is a small house with a lot of interesting exhibits on the people, culture, geology, and history of the Everest region. It is ideally positioned above Namche Bazar. The Sagarmatha National Park museum may be reached by foot in around 20–30 minutes from the Namche Bazaar settlement. The trail leading to the museum area may be found on the right side of the town as you ascend from the village, just to the right of the top of the town.

For its exhibits on Himalayan flora and fauna and the culture of the Khumbu Sherpas, this park center is worth a visit. You can take in an amazing view of the Himalayan peaks from the level area in front of the visitor center, including Nuptse (7861 meters), Everest (8850 meters), Ama Dablam (6856 meters), and Thamserku (6608 meters).

10. Cho La Pass

Cho La Pass is located in the Solukhumbu District of northeastern Nepal, at a height of 5,420 meters (17,782 feet). Basically, the Gokyo region and the main Everest Base Camp route are connected through the Cho La Pass (home to the Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri mountain). The longer "Three Routes" journey, which also includes the Kongma La and Renjo La passes and includes a stop at Everest Base Camp, also includes the Cho La Pass.

You have the option of doing the Cho La Pass alone without the other two passes, though you can include it in the broader Three Passes Trek.