Kala Patthar (5,545 m) and Gokyo Ri (about 5,357 m) are the two big viewpoint hikes in the Everest region, and Tengboche (about 3,860 m) is a gentler one. In the Annapurna region the Mardi Himal upper viewpoint, at about 4,200 m, is a similar high-hill goal.
Kala Patthar
Kala Patthar is a dark rocky hill of 5,545 m above Gorak Shep. It gives the best close view of Everest, with Pumori and the Khumbu Glacier. See the Kala Patthar guide.
Gokyo Ri
Gokyo Ri is a rocky viewpoint of about 5,357 m above the Gokyo lakes, with views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. See Gokyo Ri compared with Kala Patthar.
Tengboche
Tengboche is a monastery village at about 3,860 m with views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. It is a good first high-viewpoint stop.
Mardi Himal upper viewpoint
The upper viewpoint on the Mardi Himal trek is at about 4,200 m, with views of Mardi Himal, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machapuchare. See the Mardi Himal guides.
Acclimatisation
Do not rush. Plan rest days and descend if symptoms of altitude sickness get worse. See the Everest Base Camp guides for acclimatisation plans.
Plan it
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