Dingboche

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Dingboche 27°53′N 86°49′E is a village in the Khumbu region of eastern Nepal. Situated at an altitude of about 4,530 metres (14,800 ft), Dingboche is a popular stop for trekkers and climbers headed to Mount Everest, Ama Dablam or Imja Tse. Parties will typically spend two nights in Dingboche for acclimatization purposes. The village relies heavily on tourists with lodges and tenting areas comprising most of Dingboche. The Imja Khola flows directly east of the village.