via Chukhung Ri Climb side trek (2 days)
Everest Region, Nepal

The climb to the 5550 m (18,209 ft) summit of Chukhung Ri is a tough lung busting struggle, but the reward is a panoramic view of Makalu, Island Peak, Ama Dablam, and the glacial lake of Imja Tsho. This should only be attempted if you feel well acclimatized at Chukhung.

Weather Conditions in September

Mid-September marks the start of the ‘Fall Season’ historically the monsoon would end in mid-September, however in recent years the monsoon has officially withdrawn in early October. While there is a good chance of precipitation, clear skies and lush, rice paddy terraced hills are your spectacular when it is not raining. The chance of rain decreases as the month progresses. The end of the monsoon means there is still a chance of the occasional heavy snowfall at high altitudes. Furthermore, high passes can have a lot of snow that has accumulated over the monsoon.

At a glance
On average there are 15 days with precipitation in September. The highest point on the trek is Chukhung Ri at 5550 m. During September, expect high temperatures of around 3.1°C (38°F) and lows down to -6.9°C (20°F) at Chukhung Ri.

Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.

Tue Sep 2 (day 1)
Chukhung (4730 m) While technically it is possible to go to both Chukhung Ri and Imja Tsho in a day with one in the morning and the other in the afternoon it is highly recommended if you wish to go to both to add an extra night between the two day hikes in Chukhung, or to choose to go to one or the other. Expect typical high termperatures of about 8.0°C (46°F) and lows of about -2.0°C (28°F) in September. hide images more info on Chukhung
Chukhung Ri (5550 m) About 3-4 hours up and 1-2 hours back down to Chukhung Expect typical high termperatures of about 3.1°C (38°F) and lows of about -6.9°C (20°F) in September. hide images more info on Chukhung Ri
Chukhung (4730 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 8.0°C (46°F) and lows of about -2.0°C (28°F) in September. Overnight hide images more info on Chukhung