Top Viewpoints of Nepal

Nepal is the country of the Himalayas. There are plenty of viewpoints that offers panoramic views of the Himalayas, mountain cliffs, valleys, lush hills, and dense blooming rhododendron woodlands.

As reaching there may be somehow challenging, the views will be astonishing. You will capture the scenic beauty of mother nature.

Nepal owns 8 of the 14 highest peaks in the world.  It is truly a utopia for all venture lovers. There is not any specific list of such viewpoints because there are many. Some are popular for mountain views, some for sunrise, some for exploring mother nature, and some for all.

Some spectacular viewpoints are explained below.

Kalapatthar

Kalapatthar, the vantage point lies in the Everest Region elevating at 5,550m above sea level. One of the highest viewpoint-Kalapatthar offers panoramic views of the Himalayas including Mt. Everest.

Not only this it offers a breathtaking view of the sunrise and sunset over the giant mountain peaks. There are two options to reach Kalapatthar- one by trekking from Lukla and the next by using a Helicopter from Kathmandu. 

As we reach Everest Base Camp, we cannot observe Mt. Everest and its neighboring. You need to ascend Kala Patthar to get stunning views of Everest, Nuptse, Pumori, Lhotse, Amadablam, and Changtse. 

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Poon Hill

If you want to have a mesmerizing sunrise view over Annapurna Massifs and Dhaulagiri ranges, this point is the best for you. Located over Ghorepani village, it offers panoramic views of the Himalayas.

You should not be worried about getting there because we can reach just 3-4 days walk from Pokhara. The whole journey accomplishes within 9-10 days from Kathmandu. 

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Nagarkot

Nagarkot, one of the best viewpoints around Kathmandu valley locates in Bhaktapur district elevating 2,175m above sea level. Those travelers who are in Kathmandu and have a short time is best for them.

We get there via 1:30 minutes’ drive from Kathmandu. It is popular for both sunrise views and amazing views of the Himalayas. Locating at the top of the hill, it offers breathtaking views of the valley, lush green forests, lavish hills of Shivapuri National Park, terraced fields, and settlements. 

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Sarangkot

Another popular tourist attraction is Sarangkot village. It provides magnificent views of the mountain cliffs, breathtaking views of Pokhara city and Phewa Lake. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna II, and Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail Mountain) can be seen vividly from this place.

The glimpse of the first and last rays of the sun over the giant Himalayas is stunning. This can also be done from Sarangkot.

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Tengboche

Tengboche, a home for Tengboche Monastery and is the spiritual capital of the Sherpa People.  For Everest Viewpoint Trek, this is the last destination. It means we shall have magnificent, 360-degree views of Everest, Tawache, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Thamserku, and many more.

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Pikey Peak

Pikey Peak, another viewpoint for Everest and its surrounding peaks. Sir Edmund Hillary and other mountaineers claimed that this is the best viewpoint for Everest, Dhaulagiri, and Kanchenjunga. Several peaks including 8,000m above ones can be observed from the same place. 

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Gokyo Ri

The next viewpoint for Everest is Gokyo Ri (Gokyo Peak). Remaining slightly farther in comparison to Kala Patthar, it offers more views including Cho Oyu, Makalu, and Lhotse. Gokyo Ri offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the Gokyo valley keeping four-eight thousand-meter summits in the circumstantial. As you look down, you will see the longest glacier- the Ngozumpa glacier which is breathtaking.

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Khopra Danda

Khopra Ridge, a rare viewpoint offers the stunning views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna1, Annapurna South, Nilgiri, and others. This Danda is popular for stunning sunrise and sunset as well. It is a great option for crowded Ghorepani-Poon Hill Trek.

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