The Everest Odyssey continued as our group marched onward to Dingboche, which sits at an altitude of 4,410 meters. The climate here is sunnier and warmer, so I found it very relaxing. I spent most of my time at Café 4410, where I managed to get great Wi-Fi speeds. I spent much of the afternoon doing some serious writing for my blog.

I was quite impressed with the accommodations we had in the various lodges we visited. Most places had hot water facilities, the loos were clean, and our guides took good care of us. Apart from occasionally losing my walking stick, I managed to look after my luggage and money bag.

Café 4410

I got up late, as I was still recovering from the exhausting treks of the past few days. One can view stunning peaks like Mount Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Lhotse from here.

The oxygen levels are very low and drop by almost 60% as one ascends. A few people from our group have suffered from altitude sickness and might have to fall back due to it. Because of that, it’s important to take Diamox in the morning to help maintain oxygen levels.

Dingboche is also considered the last Sherpa village. It is said that this was the village where Sherpa Tenzing and Sir Edmund Hillary first set foot as they proceeded onward on their journey.

The entire region is filled with gompas, prayer flags, prayer wheels, and mani walls. Dingboche is also a key stop for acclimatization. Most of my group spent time at Café 4410, playing cards and watching hiking videos.

Until then, enjoy the pictures of the fascinating Café 4410 and some of the most exquisite peaks in the region.