The best-known viewpoints in Nepal are Poon Hill (about 3,210 m), Kalinchowk (about 3,842 m), Gokyo Ri (about 5,357 m) and Kala Patthar (5,545 m). They differ a lot in effort, from a one-hour sunrise climb to a long trek at high altitude.
Quick list
- Poon Hill, about 3,210 m: sunrise over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. See the Poon Hill guides.
- Kalinchowk, about 3,842 m: a hilltop temple with views of Gaurishankar and the Jugal Himal. See the Kalinchowk guides.
- Gokyo Ri, about 5,357 m: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. See the Gokyo Ri guides.
- Kala Patthar, 5,545 m: the classic viewpoint for Everest. See the Kala Patthar guide.
- Tengboche, about 3,860 m: a monastery village with views of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam.
Near the big cities
Sarangkot above Pokhara and Nagarkot near Kathmandu are the easiest viewpoints. See short viewpoint hikes near Kathmandu and Pokhara.
High viewpoints
Kala Patthar and Gokyo Ri need many days of trekking and good acclimatisation. See high viewpoint hikes in the Everest and Annapurna regions.
Choosing one
Pick Poon Hill or Kalinchowk for a short trip, Tengboche for a gentler Everest region view, and Gokyo Ri or Kala Patthar if you want a big summit-style view and have the time.
Common questions
- Which is the easiest viewpoint hike? Poon Hill, Sarangkot and Nagarkot.
- Which is the highest? Kala Patthar at 5,545 m.
- Which has the best Everest view? Kala Patthar and Gokyo Ri.
Plan it
Start with short viewpoint hikes or high viewpoint hikes.
