Dingboche Travel Guide

Trek Zone

Village

Facts and practical information

Nepal's East region is home to the picturesque village of Dingboche, a popular stop for trekkers and mountaineers on their way to Everest Base Camp. Situated at an elevation of 4,410 meters, Dingboche offers stunning views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks, including Ama Dablam and Lhotse. The village is nestled amidst terraced fields and stone-walled houses, providing a serene and authentic experience of rural Nepalese life.

Dingboche is a haven for adventure enthusiasts, with numerous trekking trails leading to nearby peaks and valleys. The village serves as a gateway to the Imja Valley and is a starting point for treks to Island Peak and Chhukung Ri. Visitors can also explore the nearby Dingboche Monastery, a spiritual and cultural hub that offers insight into the local Sherpa traditions and customs.

For those seeking a more leisurely experience, Dingboche is an ideal place to acclimatize to the high altitude before continuing on to Everest Base Camp. The village is dotted with teahouses and lodges that offer cozy accommodations and hearty meals, providing a comfortable respite for weary trekkers. The clear, crisp air and panoramic mountain views make Dingboche a tranquil setting for relaxation and rejuvenation.

In addition to its natural beauty, Dingboche is also a hub of cultural exchange, with visitors from around the world converging to share their trekking experiences and exchange stories. The village's warm and welcoming atmosphere, combined with its breathtaking surroundings, creates an unforgettable and enriching travel experience for all who venture to this remote corner of the Himalayas.

Alternative names: Elevation: 14183 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 27°53'33"N, 86°49'46"E

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Dingboche Top Attractions

Dingboche Attractions - What to See and Explore

Dingboche offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Ama Dablam, Pokalde, Stupa. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Nature • Natural attraction • Mountain
Ama Dablam
Ama Dablam, often referred to as the "Matterhorn of the Himalayas," is a stunningly picturesque mountain located near the village of Dingboche in the Khumbu region of Eastern Nepal. Standing at an elevation of 6,812 meters (22,349 feet) above sea level, this peak is...
Nature • Natural attraction • Mountain
Pokalde
Pokalde Peak is a mountain peak of Nepal situated 12 km southwest of Mount Everest. Pokalde Peak is one of the shortest and easiest trekking peaks in the Everest Region.
27°53'24"N • 86°49'35"E
Stupa
Temple

Day trips

Dingboche – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Dingboche, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Kala Patthar (Mount Everest), Gokyo Ri (Gokyo), Cho Oyu (Sagarmatha National Park).

7.1 miN
Peak for views of Mount Everest
Kala Patthar, Mount Everest
Kala Patthar, a notable landmark in the vicinity of Mount Everest in Nepal, stands as a beacon for trekkers and mountaineers from around the globe. This towering peak, which translates to "Black Rock" in English, is not so much famed for its height—which is a modest...
10 milesNW
Natural attraction, Mountain
Gokyo Ri, Gokyo
Gokyo Peak is a 5,357 m-high peak in the Khumbu region of the Nepal Himalayas. It is located on the west side of the Ngozumpa glacier, which is the largest glacier in Nepal and reputed to be the largest in the whole Himalayas.
17 milesNW
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Cho Oyu, Sagarmatha National Park
Cho Oyu is the sixth-highest mountain in the world at 8,188 metres above sea level. Cho Oyu means "Turquoise Goddess" in Tibetan. The mountain is the westernmost major peak of the Khumbu sub-section of the Mahalangur Himalaya 20 km west of Mount Everest. The mountain stands on the China–Nepal border.
12 milesNW
Natural attraction, Body of water, Park
Gokyo Lakes, Sagarmatha National Park
Gokyo Lakes are oligotrophic lakes in Nepal's Sagarmatha National Park, located at an altitude of 4,700–5,000 m above sea level. Lakes and resort were named after Gokyo Ri peak. These lakes are the world's highest freshwater lake system comprising six main lakes, of which Thonak Lake is the largest.
6.7 miE
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Imja Tse, Sagarmatha National Park
Imja Tse, better known as Island Peak, is a mountain in Sagarmatha National Park of the Himalayas of eastern Nepal. The peak was named Island Peak in 1953 by members of the British Mount Everest expedition because it appears as an island in a sea of ice when viewed from Dingboche.