Apr 23 - Apr 28, 2024 | 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 April
change startApril is the peak of the ‘Spring Season’, with more moderate temperatures and still relatively few days of precipitation. Clear mornings and cloudy afternoons are typical, with clouds clearing up just before or just after sunset. Trekkers should also be prepared for the occasional rain shower, especially towards the end of the month. At high altitudes occasional snow storms are possible.
At a glance
On average there are 6 days with precipitation in
April. The highest point on the trek is
Kongma La Pass at
5535 m. During
April, expect high temperatures of around
3.2°C (38°F)
and lows down to
-12.8°C (9°F)
at Kongma La Pass.
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Dingboche (4410 m)
About 5 hours from Tengboche Overnight |
| Wed Apr 24 (day 2) |
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Dingboche (4410 m) Overnight |
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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 8.0°C (46°F) and lows of about -8.0°C (18°F) in April. Overnight |
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| Sat Apr 27 (day 5) |
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Kongma La Pass (5535 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 3.2°C (38°F) and lows of about -12.8°C (9°F) in April. |
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Lobuche (4940 m)
About 6-9 hours from Chukhung via the Kongma La Overnight |
| Sun Apr 28 (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
