Mar 26 - Mar 31, 2026 | Change
via Kongma La
side trek
(6 days)
Everest Region, Nepal
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Highlights:
Imja Tsho (Lake) and Kongma La Pass
Difficulty:
strenuous
Probably the least traversed of the classic three passes in the Khumbu region, the path to the Kongma La (5535 m) offers a spectacular but strenuous route between Chukhung and Lobuche. This pass offers unparalleled views of what many regard as one of the most beautiful mountains in Khumbu, the pointed spired of Ama Dablam. While in Chukhung, you may wish to spend an additional day and climb Chukhung Ri for a panorama of the Chukhung Valley, or hike to the alpine lake of Imja Tsho.
Weather Conditions in March
change startMarch is the start of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures begin to rise from their winter lows. By the end of March, temperatures are significantly warmer at lower elevations and hot air from the valleys tend to create clouds in the mountains during the afternoons. Mornings are generally clear, with the clearest weather coming just after sunrise. At high altitudes, while generally warmer than the previous months snow is still possible, and heavy snow storms in March are not unheard of. Mornings and nights are still cold.
At a glance
On average there are 4 days with precipitation in
March. The highest point on the trek is
Kongma La Pass at
5535 m. During
March, expect high temperatures of around
0.2°C (32°F)
and lows down to
-16.8°C (2°F)
at Kongma La Pass.
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Dingboche (4410 m)
About 5 hours from Tengboche Overnight |
| Fri Mar 27 (day 2) |
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Dingboche (4410 m) Overnight |
| Sat Mar 28 (day 3) |
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Chukhung (4730 m)
About 3 hours from Dingboche Overnight |
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Imja Tsho (Lake) (5010 m)
Acclimatization hike to the Glacial lake of Imja Tsho about 3-5 hours round trip from Chukhung |
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Chukhung (4730 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.0°C (41°F) and lows of about -12.0°C (10°F) in March. Overnight |
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| Mon Mar 30 (day 5) |
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Kongma La Pass (5535 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 0.2°C (32°F) and lows of about -16.8°C (2°F) in March. |
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Lobuche (4940 m)
About 6-9 hours from Chukhung via the Kongma La Overnight |
| Tue Mar 31 (day 6) |
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Treks departing around Mar 26, 2026
Apr 1 - Apr 16, 2026 unconfirmed
Everest Base Camp via Cho La, via Renjo La, via Kongma La, via Ama Dablam Base Camp, Fifth Lake, via Kongma La, via Chukhung Ri Climb, and via Cho La
(16 days)
Everest Region,
Nepal
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0 confirmed trekkers
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