Dingboche
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A stone-walled farming village at 4,410 metres. It is the second acclimatisation stop on the Everest trail, and from the hill above you can see Makalu.
Dingboche sits in the Imja Valley, surrounded by stone-walled fields of barley and potatoes. Ama Dablam, the south face of Lhotse and Island Peak rise around it. Hikers usually spend two nights here to acclimatise. For the acclimatisation day, climb Nangkartshang Peak above the village, about 5,083 metres, which takes 3 to 4 hours return. On a clear day you can see Makalu, the fifth-highest mountain in the world. You can also head east toward Chhukung. The village has lodges and bakeries, and prices rise noticeably with altitude. Watch for altitude sickness. If you develop a headache or vomiting, descend immediately.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Thukla Pass Memorials
- Ama Dablam
- Pangboche Village & Monastery
- Chhukung Ri
- Tengboche Monastery
- Kala Patthar
- Cho La Pass
- Sagarmatha National Park