Chukhung is a cluster of lodges at about 4,730 m in the Imja valley, east of Dingboche, surrounded by the walls of Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Island Peak. It is the starting point for Island Peak climbs and the Kongma La pass.
Quick answer: Most trekkers visit Chukhung from Dingboche as an acclimatisation day, or climb Chukhung Ri (about 5,550 m) for one of the region's great panoramas.
Chukhung at a glance
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Altitude | About 4,730 m |
| Valley | Imja |
| Peaks | Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Island Peak |
| Viewpoint | Chukhung Ri, about 5,550 m |
| Routes | Island Peak, Kongma La |
Things to do
- Climb Chukhung Ri.
- Walk towards Island Peak base camp and the Imja lake.
- Cross Kongma La on the Three Passes.
Trips and guides
Plan your visit
Chukhung is the gateway to the high Imja valley. Contact us and our Kathmandu team will help you plan it.