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Chukhung Village – Ama Dablam Glacier loop from Chukhung

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Chukhung Village – Ama Dablam Glacier loop from Chukhung

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Chukhung Village – Ama Dablam Glacier loop from Chukhung

03:11

5.77km

740m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.57 km for 538 m

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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80 m

Chukhung Village

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Chukhung is one of the most important centers of Everest. In fact, despite its high altitude (4,730 metres), it is an important strategic centre: it is the base for climbing the Kongma La pass and for Island Peak.

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480 m

View of Chukhung

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Looks a bit desolate, but the surrounding mountains are breathtaking. Chuckung Valley Lodge comes highly recommended.

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2.38 km

View of Ama Dablam

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Beautiful Ama Dablam. Also called the Matterhorn of Nepal.

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2.49 km

View of Kongma La

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Here you can see the route over the Kongma La Pass from Lobuche to Chuckung.

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2.73 km

View from Chhukhung Ri (5,546 m)

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The hamlet of Chhukhung at 4,730 m in the Imja Khola valley is the starting point for the ascent of the trekking peak Chhukhung Ri. After an arduous ascent we …

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5.44 km

Ama Dablam Glacier

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Impressive mountains from Chuckung.

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5.77 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.14 km

617 m

Surfaces

5.14 km

617 m

Elevation

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Friday 26 June

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Chukhung Village – Ama Dablam Glacier loop from Chukhung

Chukhung Village

View of Chukhung

View of Ama Dablam

View of Kongma La

View from Chhukhung Ri (5,546 m)

Ama Dablam Glacier

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