Major city · Nepal
Deboche
A 30-minute walk from Tengboche on the Everest Base Camp trek; stop for lunch or a night if you want a warmer, quieter alternative to Tengboche. One night is enough.
Deboche is a small settlement between Tengboche and Pangboche on the Everest Base Camp trek. At 3,820 m, it is slightly warmer and less exposed than Tengboche. Most trekkers pass through in under an hour, but a night here breaks the climb and gives access to the old nunnery.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NPR
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold), Jun–Aug (monsoon, poor views)
- Airport
- LUA
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Nepal ↗Get visa information only from the Department of Immigration; visa-service lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
- Nepal ↗At stupas walk clockwise; at temples and homes remove shoes where there is a rack or a raised floor; cover shoulders and knees.
- Nepal ↗Carry Nepalese rupees in small notes: many stalls, taxis and tea shops are cash-only, and shops rarely take foreign notes.
- Nepal ↗Strikes (bandh) and protests can close roads without notice: check the news and your hotel the night before any airport or highway day.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Deboche100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Deboche, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?NPR in small notes (100s and 500s) for taxis, tea shops and entry tickets.Nepal-wide
- SIM or eSIMNepal Telecom (NTC) and Ncell sell tourist SIMs at Kathmandu airport and in town with passport and a photo.Nepal-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Nepal-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up if 10% service is added; 5–10% if not.Nepal-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Nepal-wide
- SafetyAltitude sickness is the main risk.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; squat toilets with a water jug elsewhere.Nepal-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 102 ambulance · 1144 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSaturday is the weekly holiday: government offices and many businesses close; museums often close Tuesday.Nepal-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLUA Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Lukla (Trek from Lukla takes 2–3 days to reach Deboche.).
- Getting aroundWalking only.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeTea / coffeeRs 100–200
- Budget bedDorm bed in a lodge, a night, per personNPR 500
- Mid-range bedPrivate room in a lodge, a night, per roomNPR 2,500
- High-end bedPrivate room in a lodge, a night, per roomNPR 4,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NPR 2,000 · Mid NPR 3,500 · High NPR 5,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LUA Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Lukla (Trek from Lukla takes 2–3 days to reach Deboche.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
Best
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jul
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Aug
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Sep
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Oct
Best
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Nov
Best
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Nov (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Deboche: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
2 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
3 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
4 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Jun
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Jul
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
16 rd
Aug
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
15 rd
Sep
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
4 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
1 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking only. The trail through Deboche is part of the main Everest Base Camp route.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tengboche
goDoor to door: 30 min
Walk 30 min uphill
Visit Tengboche Monastery; return for lunch.
Pangboche
goDoor to door: 1 h
Walk 45 min–1 h downhill
Smaller settlement with a monastery; good acclimatisation walk.
Door to door: 2–3 days
Walk 2–3 days via the Cho La pass (5,420 m)
Requires acclimatisation and a guide.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Deboche village
A handful of lodges; all are basic. Rivendell Lodge is the most expensive; Paradise Lodge keeps a warm common room.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rs 1,500–2,500 (lodge dorm, basic meals)
- Mid
- Rs 2,500–4,000 (private room, hot meals)
- High
- Rs 4,000+ (Rivendell Lodge, extra blankets)
Trip budget
| Private room in a lodge1 × 1 night × NPR 2,500 | NPR 2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NPR 3,500 | NPR 3,500 |
| Extra blanket (Rivendell Lodge)1 × NPR 100 | NPR 100 |
| Hot shower (bucket, most lodges)1 × NPR 300 · check | NPR 300 |
| Wi-Fi (limited, most lodges)1 × NPR 500 · check | NPR 500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NPR 690 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 7,590 per person per day, bed included | NPR 7,590 |
2026 estimate in NPR; trekking permits and flights to Lukla excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Dal bhat (meal) | Rs 500–800 |
| Tea / coffee | Rs 100–200 |
| Bottled water (1 L)Bring a filter or purification tablets. | Rs 150–250 |
| Extra blanket | Rs 100–200 |
| Hot shower (bucket)check | Rs 300–500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Altitude: 3,820 m. Acclimatise properly before ascending further.
- Lodges charge per blanket (e.g. Rs 100 at Rivendell Lodge).
- The old nunnery is under reconstruction; enter at your own risk.
- No ATM or shop; carry enough cash from Namche Bazaar or Lukla.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist Police
- 1144
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My bed tonight
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यो लजमा जानेTo this lodge, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance102
- Tourist Police1144
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lukla → Deboche (trek, 2–3 days): check
- Deboche → Tengboche (walk): 30 min
- Deboche → Pangboche (walk): 45 min–1 h
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavād)
- कति? — How much? (kati)
- हो / होइन — Yes / No (ho / hoina)
- पानी — Water (pānī)
- बिल दिनुहोस् — Bill, please (bil dinuhos)
Nepali is widely understood; English is common in lodges.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Deboche. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr · avoid Dec–Feb (cold), Jun–Aug (monsoon, poor views) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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