Feb 5 - Feb 10, 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 February
change startFebruary has a slightly higher chance of precipitation than January and a slight increase in the chance of clouds, but in general it is typically a very dry month. While there is little rain, skies in the hills and valleys further from the high mountains can be hazy from dust and pollution. At high altitudes, temperatures can drop to well below freezing. Even during the day, temperatures may not rise much above freezing, if at all, and the snow that does fall doesn’t melt and can become hard and icy. This can make crossing high passes more difficult. During this season it may be wise to bring crampons or at a minimum a good trekking pole.
At a glance
On average there are 3 days with precipitation in
February. The highest point on the trek is
Kongma La Pass at
5535 m. During
February, expect high temperatures of around
-3.8°C (25°F)
and lows down to
-20.8°C (-5°F)
at Kongma La Pass.
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Dingboche (4410 m)
About 5 hours from Tengboche Overnight |
| Fri Feb 6 (day 2) |
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Dingboche (4410 m) Overnight |
| Sat Feb 7 (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 1.0°C (34°F) and lows of about -16.0°C (3°F) in February. Overnight |
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| Mon Feb 9 (day 5) |
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Kongma La Pass (5535 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -3.8°C (25°F) and lows of about -20.8°C (-5°F) in February. |
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Lobuche (4940 m)
About 6-9 hours from Chukhung via the Kongma La Overnight |
| Tue Feb 10 (day 6) |
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