Tengboche to Dingboche on the Everest Base Camp trek covers 3 stages, via Deboche and Pangboche. It goes from about 3,860 m to about 4,410 m, a net gain of roughly 550 m. Total walking time is about 4 to 6.5 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Tengboche, about 3,860 m
- End: Dingboche, about 4,410 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 550 m
- Stages: 3
- Total time: about 4 to 6.5 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Tengboche to Deboche: 30 to 60 minutes (easy)
- Deboche to Pangboche: 1.5 to 2.5 hours (moderate)
- Pangboche to Dingboche: 2 to 3 hours (moderate)
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 Deboche and Pangboche. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 4,410 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 Dingboche to Tengboche is the same route in reverse. It is mostly downhill and usually quicker, but a long descent is hard on the knees, so poles help.
Common questions
- How long is Tengboche to Dingboche? Total walking time is about 4 to 6.5 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Tengboche to Dingboche? The route passes Deboche and Pangboche.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Everest Base Camp trek guides.
