Trail Description

The celebrated sunrise climb from Gorak Shep to the rocky brow of Kala Patthar, the classic close up viewpoint of Everest. The dark pyramid of the worlds highest mountain rises directly across the Khumbu glacier with Nuptse and the icefall below.

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Weather forecast - Kala Patthar Hike

Current conditions and a 3-day forecast for Kala Patthar Hike.

light rain

4°C

Light Rain

98% Humidity
6 km/h Wind

5-Day Forecast

light rain
Today
Light Rain
4°C
light rain
Tomorrow
Light Rain
5°C
light rain
Sunday
Light Rain
5°C
light snow
Monday
Light Snow
4°C
light rain
Tuesday
Light Rain
3°C

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