4.2 km away
Everest Base Camp Trek: Dingboche to Lobuche
Day 5: An incredibly scenic day which puts you within reach of Base Camp.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Ascent
- 647 m
- Descent
- 81 m
Mera and Island Peaks Day 15 - Chukhung to Namche
A lovely long hike back into forests, thick air and civilisation.
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 832 m
- Descent
- 2.1 km
- Duration
- 6-7 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.3 km
- High Point
- 4.7 km
- Gradient
- 15˚
This is a long day and it can be shortened by stopping at one of the villages you pass through between Chukhung and Namche Bazaar, but most people, after a few weeks on the trail, are willing to put in a bit of effort and make it down to the "big smoke"! Namche is a buzzing little town with bars, fast internet and good bakeries, so after being in such a tough environment for so long, it provides a strong incentive to get you along those final kilometres of trail.
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Description
Hike west on a good trail for an hour down to Dingboche, which enjoys a fantastic close up view of Ama Dablam, and then carry on west/south-west through a series of smaller villages to Pangboche. Cimb up to reach the World famous Tengboche monastery. Take one final look at the upper Khumbu and then descend down to a deep, tree filled gorge. Make one final climb up to the well known landmark that is Tashi's lodge at Kyangjuma and then follow the long descending path that leads to Namche.
The capital of the Khumbu, Namche is wonderful and feels noisy and exciting compared to where you've been over the past few weeks. Grab a drink, buy some donuts and catch up on emails!
From Namche, all that is left is the simple but fairly long task of hiking all the way back to Lukla on the main Everest Base Camp trail.
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Picturesque
Similar routes nearby
4.6 km away
Mera and Island Peak Day 13 - To Island Peak base camp
A day with a "big" feeling which passes through some unusual scenery.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 6 km
- Ascent
- 531 m
- Descent
- 121 m
7.7 km away
Lobuche to Dingboche via the Kongma La
Himalayan trekking at its best over a wild col.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 710 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
7.7 km away
Everest Base Camp Trek: Lobuche to Gorak Shep
Day 6: A final push up to the highest overnight stop on the trek.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 4.3 km
- Ascent
- 299 m
- Descent
- 54 m
9.3 km away
Everest Base Camp Trek: Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp
Day 8: The culmination of a fantastic week of trekking through the biggest mountains on Earth.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8.7 km
- Ascent
- 283 m
- Descent
- 283 m
9.4 km away
Everest Base Camp Trek: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar
Day 7: Although it is of course possible to descend straight back to Lobuche from Gorak Shep, the ascent of Kala Patthar (a small rocky peak overlooking Everest and the Khumbu Glacier) is highly recommended and is well worth a final bit of uphill effort before the long walk back to Lukla.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 3.7 km
- Ascent
- 441 m
- Descent
- 441 m
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Guidebooks in this area
15 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Mera and Island Peaks - Into the Heart of the Khumbu
13 routes · Hiking
The 3 Cols of Everest - The Khumbu at its Best
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