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 May

May is the end of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures are more moderate and the pre-monsoon moisture increases the chance of precipitation as the month progresses. It can be hot and humid in the valleys at low elevations, so make sure you carry enough water. Like the rest of the spring, clear mornings typically give way to cloudy afternoons. At high altitudes, the precipitation can turn to snow, although at trekking elevations the accumulation does not usually get too deep. May is also the season when many 8000 m peaks are climbed so base camps of these mountains will be busy with activity.

At a glance
On average there are 12 days with precipitation in May. The highest point on the trek is Chukhung Ri at 5550 m. During May, expect high temperatures of around 4.1°C (39°F) and lows down to -8.9°C (16°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.

Sat May 3 (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 9.0°C (48°F) and lows of about -4.0°C (25°F) in May. 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 4.1°C (39°F) and lows of about -8.9°C (16°F) in May. hide images more info on Chukhung Ri
Chukhung (4730 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.0°C (48°F) and lows of about -4.0°C (25°F) in May. Overnight hide images more info on Chukhung