Kala Patthar, Mountain summit in Khumbu Pasanglhamu, Nepal.
The rocky peak rises to 5645 meters above sea level, offering direct views of Mount Everest and the neighboring Himalayas from its elevated position.
The Nepalese government conducted a cabinet meeting at Kala Patthar in December 2009 to discuss environmental concerns affecting the mountain region.
Prayer flags mark the summit of Kala Patthar, following the traditional Nepalese practice of placing these religious symbols at elevated mountain locations.
The ascent from Gorakshep base camp requires a two-hour hike through steep switchbacks, with trekkers gaining nearly 500 meters in elevation.
A webcam installed at Kala Patthar maintains the record for the highest-placed camera system in the world, transmitting images from 5645 meters.
Location: Khumbu Pasanglhamu
Elevation above the sea: 5,645 m
Part of: Mahalangur Himal
GPS coordinates: 27.99580,86.82844
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:56
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