Dingboche, at about 4,410 m, spreads across the floor of the Imja valley, its potato and barley fields divided by long stone walls that shelter crops from the wind. Most Everest Base Camp trekkers spend two nights here to acclimatise, and the views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse and Island Peak are superb.
Quick answer: Dingboche (about 4,410 m) is a day's walk above Tengboche on the EBC trek. Spend an acclimatisation day hiking up Nangkartshang (about 5,083 m) or to Chhukung. Nights are cold, often well below freezing in autumn.
Dingboche at a glance
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Altitude | About 4,410 m |
| Valley | Imja Khola |
| Acclimatisation hikes | Nangkartshang (about 5,083 m), Chhukung |
| Views | Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Island Peak, Makalu |
| Trek | Everest Base Camp, Island Peak, Three Passes |
Things to do
- Hike Nangkartshang for views of Makalu and Lhotse.
- Walk to Chhukung, base for Island Peak.
- Rest, drink plenty of water and enjoy the bakeries.
Trips and guides
Plan your visit
Dingboche is where good acclimatisation pays off. Contact us and our Kathmandu team will help you plan it.