Everest Base Camp
southern base camp at Mount Everest in Nepal (via Wikimedia)
Know before you go
Practical things to prepare for a trip to Everest Base Camp.
- At 5364 m elevation the air is thin and nights turn cold — pack warm layers and pace yourself.
Location
Where Everest Base Camp sits on the map and how to get there.
Nearby cities & towns
Towns and cities closest to Everest Base Camp — browse campsites near each.
What’s nearby
Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.
🏞️ Attractions
Kala Patthar is a notable landmark located on the south ridge of Pumori in the Nepali Himalayas above Gorakshep. Although not a proper mountain, with a prominence of only 10 m (33 ft), the ascent of Kala Patthar is very popular with trekkers in the region of Mount Everest since it provides the most accessible closeup view of Everest. Due to the structure of the Everest Massif, its high summit is b
Pumori is a mountain on the Nepal–China border in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas. Pumori lies just eight kilometres west of Mount Everest. Pumori, meaning "the Mountain Daughter" in Sherpa language, was named by George Mallory. "Pumo" means young girl or daughter and "Ri" means mountain in Sherpa language. Climbers sometimes refer to Pumori as "Everest's Daughter". Mallory also called it
Sagarmāthā National Park is a national park in the Himalayas of eastern Nepal that was established in 1976 and encompasses an area of 1,148 km2 (443 sq mi) in the Solukhumbu District. It ranges in elevation from 2,845 to 8,848 m and includes Mount Everest. In the north, it borders Qomolangma National Nature Preserve, and Makalu Barun National Park in the east; in the south, it extends to Dudh Kosi
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Sagarmatha Trekkers shop
- Convenience
🍽️ Food & drink
- World's Highest Bakery Cafe
- Thukla Bakery Cafe
- Rest Point Bakery & Cafe
➕ Medical
- Gorakshep High Altitude Clinic
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
Weather
Current conditions and the forecast to help you plan your trip.
Best time to visit
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