Dingboche

Dingboche is a small and the last Sherpa village in the Everest region. It is an accommodation site for trekkers and climbers following the EBC trekking route. The village is rich in culture and diversity. The nearby Nagarjuna Peak is a hiking site for acclimatization and an amazing view of snowcapped mountains. 

Overview

Dingboche is the Sherpa village located at 4410 m/14468.5 feet in the Everest region, Solukhumbu district, Nepal. It is the best place for an amazing view of Mount Ama Dablam, Thamserkhu, Lhotse, and Island Peak. The lowest atmospheric pressure and reduced oxygen level make survival difficult in Dingboche. Therefore, most trekking companies offer a rest day in Dingboche to acclimatize for the Everest base camp trek.

Dingboche is the last Sherpa village in the Khumbu region in its history, but currently we can see settlements in Lobuche, Gorekshep, and other places higher than Dingboche. The gompa, mane, and chorten reflect the Buddhist religion of Dingboche. Explore the farm, reduced vegetation, treeless hills, and mountains below snowcapped peaks. 

Nagarjuna Peak

Nagarjuna Peak is the hiking peak from Dingboche to gain altitude and return to lower elevation for acclimatization. The Nagarjuna peak is located at 5089 m/16696.19 feet. We can have a great view of Mount Ama Dablam, Thamserkhu, Lhotse, and Island Peak from Nagarjuna. 

What to Expect?

Food

The tea houses in Dingboche offer three meals a day. We can get breakfast at around 7:00 to 8:00 am in the morning. The breakfast items include bread, porridge, fried rice, muesli, tea/coffee, and egg items. Breakfast and dinner contain similar food items like Nepali thali, noodles, soup, spaghetti, and chapati, which can be chosen from the menu. 

Accommodation

We can enjoy a comfortable night stay in Dingboce. The clean rooms, big dining hall, and firewood heater with the great view of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and its surrounding peaks are common on accommodation sites in Dingboche. 

Floral and faunal diversity

The high-altitude village Dingboche has the least variety of flora and fauna. We rarely see diverse fauna in Dingboche. Himalayan Yak, mountain goats, and pheasants are common fauna in Dingboche, while reduced Himalayan flora is visible. Potato, barley, and buckwheat are the most common vegetation in agricultural land, whereas reduced medicinal herbs and shrubs are found in pastures.

Sherpa culture

Dingboche is a Sherpa village where we can observe different Sherpa culture and festivals. The most common Sherpa festivals are Mani Rimdu, Lhosar, and Dumje, which is celebrated in Dingboche as well.

Dingboche weather

The Dingboche weather keeps on changing based on the condition of the sun and clouds. We can experience pleasant weather during days of spring and autumn, while the cold weather occurs in the evenings of November, December, January, and February. 

The annual average maximum temperature in Dingboche remains 7.9°C, and the average minimum temperature remains -6.1°C. The winter temperature falls to -25℃ or lower at night while the day remains sunny. The temperature does not fall below 0°C during June, July, August, and September only. 

Wi-Fi and Network

There is good Wi-Fi and network facility in Dingboche. We can call our family members and share the beauty of the place. We can use an NTC (Nepal Telecom) SIM card to connect with our relatives. 

Dingboche remains closed in monsoon.

The monsoon begins in mid-May and continues to mid-August. This time is off-season for trekking in the Everest region. Most of the tea houses remain closed during these months. The villagers close their hotels and shift to lower elevations. Burning firewood is strictly prohibited during monsoon season.

Things to Do in Dingboche Village

• Hiking to Nagarjuna Peak
• Explore Chhukung Valley 
• Visit 4410 Cafe for a good meal and movie.
• Play snooker.

Dingboche Luxury Hotel Name List 

• Hotel Tasi Delek 
• Hotel Summit 
• Dingboche Inn
• Hotel Dingboche resort
• Imja Tse Lodge
• Good luck, Lodge.

Conclusion of Dingboche village

Dingboche village is best known for acclimatization sites during the Everest base camp trek. All the trekkers and climbers following the route from Namche to Tengboche continue to Dingboche for reaching Lobuche or higher elevation. We can enjoy the scenic view of mountains except Mount Everest from Nagarjuna Peak.