Khumjung to Deboche on the Everest Base Camp trek covers 2 stages, via Tengboche. It goes from about 3,790 m to about 3,770 m, a net descent of roughly 20 m. Total walking time is about 4.5 to 7 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Khumjung, about 3,790 m
- End: Deboche, about 3,770 m
- Change: a net descent of roughly 20 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 4.5 to 7 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Khumjung to Tengboche: 4 to 6 hours (moderate)
- Tengboche to Deboche: 30 to 60 minutes (easy)
How to split it
A fit walker could cover it in one long day, but most trekkers split it across stages. The route passes through Tengboche. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 3,860 m. Altitude sickness is possible above 3,000 m, so walk slowly, drink water and tell your guide about headaches, nausea or poor sleep. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Reverse direction
Walking Deboche to Khumjung is the same route in reverse and means a net climb, so allow more time than the walk down.
Common questions
- How long is Khumjung to Deboche? Total walking time is about 4.5 to 7 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Khumjung to Deboche? The route passes Tengboche.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Everest Base Camp trek guides.
