Pattale Hill Village, a small mountain settlement 240 km east of Kathmandu, is one of the best viewpoints to see the magnificent Mt. Everest at 8,848 mand many other Himalayan peaks. The road to Pattale passes through scenic villages, river valleys, and terraced mountain settlements.
A short hike to Pattale offers a glimpse into the unique culture and lifestyle of the Sherpa and Magar indigenous people. The major inhabitants are Magar, Sherpa, Rai, and Tamang, whose main occupations are agriculture, trade, and tourism. You can enjoy traditional Sherpa culture and lifestyle. During February and April, the rhododendrons (the national flower of Nepal) bloom spectacularly, adding to the beauty of Pattale Hill.
We start our journey early, at 5:30 am, and start driving towards Pattale Hill through the bank of the Sun Koshi River. It takes about 8 hours of driving through various greenery, including Churia hills, small villages, and rivers, ascending and descending tracks of roads, and finally reaching Pattale Village. After refreshment, take a little hike around the village. In the village, there is a local market where people from another village come to sell their things.
Accommodation: an overnight stay in an available local lodge.
In the early morning, we hike to Patale Hill for a sunrise view from the horizon of mountain ranges, an amazing view of Mt. Everest (8848 m), Mt. Makalu (8643 m), Lhotse (8516 m), Nuptse (7864 m), Kanchenjunga (8586 m), Ama Dablam (6812 m), Mera Peak (6461 m), Number, Karyalung, Cholatse, Taboche, Thamserku, Chamlang, Pumori, and many more interesting views. Afterward, return to the hotel, have breakfast, and retrace our way back to Kathmandu.
Accommodation: an overnight stay at Yatri Suites & Spa or a similar hotel.
