May 6 - May 11, 2024 | Change
via Kongma La
via Chukhung Ri Climb
side trek
(6 days)
Everest Region, Nepal
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Highlights:
Imja Tsho (Lake), Chukhung Ri, 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.
Side trip via Chukhung Ri Climb: 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
change startMay 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.
via Kongma La
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Side trek
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary (6 days)
- 1 Side Trip: via Chukhung Ri Climb
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| Mon May 6 (day 1) |
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Dingboche (4410 m)
About 5 hours from Tengboche Overnight |
| Tue May 7 (day 2) |
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Dingboche (4410 m) Overnight |
| Wed May 8 (day 3) |
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Chukhung (4730 m)
About 3 hours from Dingboche Overnight |
| Thu May 9 (day 4) |
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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)
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. |
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Chukhung Ri (5550 m)
About 3-4 hours up and 1-2 hours back down to Chukhung |
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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 |
| Fri May 10 (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 -8.8°C (16°F) in May. |
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Lobuche (4940 m)
About 6-9 hours from Chukhung via the Kongma La Overnight |
| Sat May 11 (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
