Explore Everest Base Camp Virtually

Mount Everest, standing at 8,849 meters (29,032 feet), is the highest point on Earth's surface. For most people, reaching Everest Base Camp at 5,364 meters is the adventure of a lifetime — a grueling 12 to 14 day trek through the Khumbu region of Nepal, past ancient Sherpa monasteries, across swaying suspension bridges, and into an otherworldly landscape of ice and rock.

First summited in 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, Everest draws hundreds of climbers each year to attempt its peak. Now you can experience the drama of the Himalaya from anywhere through immersive virtual tours.

Google Street View: Trek to Base Camp

Areas to Explore

• South Base Camp (5,364m) — The staging ground for summit attempts on the Nepal side, a colorful tent city on the Khumbu Glacier during climbing season.
• Khumbu Icefall — The most dangerous section of the climb, a constantly shifting maze of towering ice seracs and deep crevasses crossed on aluminum ladders.
• Prayer Flags at Base Camp — Thousands of colorful Tibetan prayer flags flutter in the thin air, each carrying mantras and blessings on the wind.
• Kala Patthar Viewpoint (5,645m) — The best accessible viewpoint for a direct, unobstructed view of Everest's summit pyramid and the surrounding peaks.
• Everest Summit Views — Google's imagery captures the view from multiple elevations, revealing the Death Zone and the final Hillary Step approach.

Fascinating Facts

1. Highest point on Earth — 8,849 meters (29,032 feet) as re-measured in 2020 by China and Nepal jointly
2. First summited in 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay as part of the British expedition led by John Hunt
3. Base Camp trek takes 12–14 days round-trip from Lukla, gaining over 2,800 meters of elevation
4. Hundreds of climbers attempt the summit each year during the narrow spring climbing window in April and May
5. Named Sagarmatha in Nepali (meaning "Forehead of the Sky") and Chomolungma in Tibetan ("Holy Mother")

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