Jun 19 - Jun 24, 2025 | 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 June
change startThe middle of June typically marks the beginning of the monsoon. Clear mornings are still possible but get increasingly less likely towards the end of the month. Be prepared for rain and hot humid weather in the low elevation valleys. The added moister means the hills are beginning to change to their vibrant monsoon green. The weather is generally a little drier than in the low valleys at high altitude, but cloud cover can be frustrating when trekking to viewpoints. As always in the spring, early morning is your best chance for clear skies.
At a glance
On average there are 17 days with precipitation in
June. The highest point on the trek is
Kongma La Pass at
5535 m. During
June, expect high temperatures of around
4.2°C (40°F)
and lows down to
-5.8°C (22°F)
at Kongma La Pass.
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Dingboche (4410 m)
About 5 hours from Tengboche Overnight |
| Fri Jun 20 (day 2) |
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Dingboche (4410 m) Overnight |
| Sat Jun 21 (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 9.0°C (48°F) and lows of about -1.0°C (30°F) in June. Overnight |
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| Mon Jun 23 (day 5) |
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Kongma La Pass (5535 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 4.2°C (40°F) and lows of about -5.8°C (22°F) in June. |
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Lobuche (4940 m)
About 6-9 hours from Chukhung via the Kongma La Overnight |
| Tue Jun 24 (day 6) |
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via Chukhung Ri Climb Itinerary Reviews
by Chris (United Kingdom) on Dec 31, 2018
Three Passes & Everest Base Camp via Ama Dablam Base Camp, Upper Gokyo Valley Day Hike to 5th & 6th Lakes, Thame-Khumjung Alternate Route, and via Chukhung Ri Climb led by Ang Tsering Sherpa
