Chhukung Ri
छुकुङ री
A viewpoint peak at 5,550 metres above Chhukung village. From close range you can see the south face of Lhotse, Island Peak and glacial lakes.
Chhukung is the last village at the end of the Imja Valley, at about 4,730 metres. It is about 2 to 3 hours east of Dingboche. The climb to the summit of Chhukung Ri from the village takes about 3 hours. From the top you can see the huge south face of Lhotse, Nuptse and Makalu up close, along with Island Peak and the Imja Glacier lake. It is often scheduled as the second acclimatisation day in Dingboche, or as a stop before climbing Island Peak or crossing Kongma La. Few visitors come here. The altitude is high, so take it step by step.
Opening hours
All day (morning recommended)
Nearby sights
- Island Peak (Imja Tse)
- Dingboche
- Ama Dablam
- Thukla Pass Memorials
- Mount Everest (Sagarmatha)
- Everest Base Camp (South)
- Kala Patthar
- Pangboche Village & Monastery