Last Updated on September 5, 2022 by Treks Planner Nepal
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Witnessing Mount Everest is one of the highlights of any trip to Nepal. Not everyone will be able to fulfill their dream of conquering Mount Everest and reaching the top of the world. However, from these spectacular Everest viewpoints, you can still see the magnificent 8,848-meter peak. Apparently, the best place to view Everest is not confined to the Everest base camp trip. Mt. Everest can be seen from many viewpoints in the Khumbu region. Instead, some of these trekking routes that let you experience Nepal’s stunning Himalayas offer the best vistas.
You forget about the rest of the materialistic world when you are greeted with the magnificent Everest. Your soul will be rejuvenated once and for all by the sight of Mount Everest from the top of the world.
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1. Kalapatthar (5,555m)
The highest viewpoint in Nepal, Kala Patthar, is often referred to as Kala Pattar or Kalapatar. The vista from there is the closest one can get to Mount Everest without having to use any mountaineering techniques.
As it takes at least 10 to 12 days to travel round trip from Lukla Airport to Kala Patthar on the trail that also leads to Everest Base Camp, trekking there requires a significant time commitment. Alternatively, you can also fly in a helicopter from Kathmandu or even Lukla.
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2. Gokyo Ri (5,357 m/17,575 feet)
The ascent of Gokyo Ri is a must-do hike from Gokyo. Gokyo Ri, at 5,357 meters (17,575 feet) above sea level, gives yet another viewpoint of Mount Everest. Gokyo Ri is a recently well-liked yet magnificent trekking destination in the Everest region. You will see the Ngozumpa Glacier and the Gokyo Lakes in addition to Everest. The four tallest mountains in the world, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Lhotse, dominate the skylines in addition to the stunning vista of beautiful Everest. From Gokyo Ri, these peaks all look breathtaking.
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3. Pikey Peak (4,065m)
Even more, faraway and comprehensive views of Everest and the surrounding mountains are visible from Pikey Peak. This viewpoint was considered the best in Nepal by Edmund Hillary, a member of the original Mt. Everest ascent crew. In addition to Everest, you can see the 8,000-meter mountains Dhaulagiri and Kanchenjunga in the distance.
A highly suggested off-the-beaten-path trip in the lower Everest Region is a six-day trek to Pikey Peak.
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4. Farak Ri, Kongde (4,680m/ 15,354 ft.)
It is also known as the Everest Panorama trek, and it is a high-altitude trekking trail intended for seeing Mount Everest from a distance.
Farak Ri is north of the Kongde hamlet, where you can see four of the world’s tallest peaks, and is situated deep within the Sagarmatha National Park. Farak Ri, one of the best locations to view Mount Everest, is also a vantage point from which to observe Mounts Cho-Oyu (8,188 m/26,864 ft.), Makalu (8,485 m/27,838 ft.), and Lhotse (8,516 m/27,940 ft.).
5. Hotel Everest View (3962m/13000ft)
The Hotel Everest, known for being the tallest hotel in the world, offers an amazing 360-degree view of Mt. Everest while bringing luxury into the heart of the Himalayas.
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. In Namche Bazaar, Day 3 of the Everest Base Camp trip is typically set aside as an acclimatization day. Many choose to make the ascent to Hotel Everest View.
And you guessed it right: the Everest mountain range will be clearly visible from the patio area outside the Everet View Hotel. So, after a pleasant two-hour stroll up to the hotel, grab some food and beverages and sit back to take it all in.
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6. Tengboche Monastery (3870m/2,700 ft)
With our list of challenging Everest Viewpoints up to this point, we may have worried you. But this one has lots of advantages, is simple to climb, and has a great view. It is also known as DawaCholing Gompa and is situated in Tengboche, in the Khumjung area, at a height of 3,870 meters. The Khumbu region’s biggest and most significant Gompa is this one. The Tengboche Monastery is located in a hilly area where the ImjaKhola and Dudh Koshi rivers converge. In the year 1916, Lama Gulu constructed the monastery.
The most convenient viewpoint with a great view is Tengboche. The monastery can be reached from Namche by day hike via the closest airport, Lukla. You can continue the Everest journey from Tengboche to Pheriche, the settlement of Gorakshep, and Kala Patthar. From here, you can see Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam in all their breathtaking beauty.