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Voykit pocket guide · Nepal
Dingboche
डिङ्बोचे
Spend 1–2 days in Dingboche for acclimatization before higher passes; walk to nearby villages or rest at lodge.
Dingboche is a high‑altitude village (4,410 m) on the classic Everest Base Camp route. It offers basic lodging, a chance to acclimatise, and short walks to Pangboche and Chukhung. One to two nights are enough for most trekkers before moving on.
- Country
- Nepal
- Local name
- डिङ्बोचे
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–May
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (monsoon, heavy snowfall)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- NPR
- Money
- NPR in small notes (100s and 500s) for taxis, tea shops and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rs 800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid Rs 1,200–2,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Nepal Telecom (NTC) and Ncell sell tourist SIMs at Kathmandu airport and in town with passport and a photo.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Ambulance 102 · Tourist police 1144
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round-pin sockets; a universal adapter covers them. Treks charge for device charging.
- Tipping
- Trekking guide: About 10–15% of the guide's total fee, at the end.; Porter: US$5–10 a day, at the end, in person.; Restaurant: Round up if 10% service is added; 5–10% if not.; Driver day: Rs 500–1,000.; Hotel staff: Rs 100–200.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Use filtered refill stations (Rs 50–100 a litre) or purification tablets; buying plastic bottles on treks leaves rubbish in the mountains.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels; squat toilets with a water jug elsewhere. Carry tissue; on treks toilets are outside and freeze in winter.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Masala tea (café) | Rs 30–50 |
| Momos (street stall) | Rs 50–80 |
| Internet cafe (per minute) | Rs 20 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LUA · Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Lukla
- Nearest airstrip; 2–3 trekking days away via Namche Bazaar. No road or air access to Dingboche itself.
- KTM · Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
- International gateway; fly or drive to Lukla, then trek in.
Typical fares
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dingboche
- ≈ 6 h walking, 4,410 m altitude; no paid transport.
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Village is compact; walk to Pangboche (≈30 min) or Chukhung (≈45 min). No local transport; use trekking poles and pace yourself for altitude.
See and do
Known for
- Acclimatisation stop
- Island Peak View Lodge
- Everest Link internet cafe
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pangboche | Walk north along the trail, about 30 min | ≈45 min round trip |
| Chukhung | Walk south on the trail, about 45 min | ≈1 h 30 min round trip |
Sleep
- Island Peak View Lodge
- Simple rooms, gas‑heated shower, masala tea; good for acclimatisation.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much does this cost? | कति पर्छ?kati parchha? |
| I need water, please | पानी दिनुहोस्pani dinuhos |
| Where is the bathroom? | शौचालय कहाँ छ?shauchalaya kaha cha? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste with palms together; a handshake between men in business; avoid: Hugging or kissing in public
- Temples and stupas: Walk clockwise, spin prayer wheels clockwise, shoes off at shrines; avoid: Touching offerings; entering Hindu-only areas
- Food: Right hand, accept refills gracefully; avoid: Sharing food you have bitten; stepping over food
- Feet and heads: Keep feet flat and away from people and altars; avoid: Touching anyone's head
- Photos: Ask first; offer to show the picture; avoid: Photographing cremations or rituals without permission
- On the trail: Pass mani walls and chortens on the left (keeping them on your right); give way to yaks on the mountain side; avoid: Standing on the drop side when animals pass
Scams and watch-outs
- Altitude sickness risk above 4,000 m; ascend slowly and hydrate.
- Cold nights; bring a warm sleeping bag (‑10 °C rating).
- Internet cafe charges Rs 20 per minute; plan usage.
Generally safe for trekkers; main risks are altitude sickness and cold weather. Carry a basic first‑aid kit and stay hydrated.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Dingboche yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Acclimatisation stop
- Island Peak View Lodge
- Everest Link internet cafe
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Dingboche, revision 3501202 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=3501202
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/dingboche). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.