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Khumbu Peaks - Chukkung Ri, Pokalde, Island Peak Guided Itinerary

Khumbu Peaks, Chukkung Ri, Pokalde, Island Peak Guided Itinerary is the 20-day option for Khumbu Peaks, Chukkung Ri, Pokalde, Island Peak. It is graded moderate and reaches about 6,189 metres. The itinerary follows a guided format with day-to-day timing adjusted to conditions, travel logistics, and acclimatisation needs.

Trip snapshot

Days20 days

DistanceFlexible

Total climb5,655M

High point6,189M

What this trip is like

Stay style: Accommodation follows the standard overnight pattern for this route, with exact properties confirmed closer to departure.

Food and support: Food usually combines lodge, camp, and expedition meals, depending on altitude and the support setup for each stage.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Arrival

Arrival. Expect moderate difficulty, a high point near 1,400 metres.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: -
Moving time: Flexible

Day 2

Rest Day

Rest day in town. Possible drive to Ramechhap** – see ‘Lukla Flight’ details below.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: Flexible

Day 3

Flight to Lukla

Flight to Lukla, and walk downhill to Phakding or Jorsale along the edge of the Dudh Kosi River. Easy, busy path, surrounded by forest.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 1,060M
Moving time: 2.8h

Day 4

Namche Bazaar

This stage covers Namche Bazaar. Expect moderate difficulty, about 980 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 3,440 metres. Typical moving time is around 6 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 980M
Moving time: 6h

Day 5

Acclimatisation day

Acclimatisation day is used as a rest and acclimatisation day. Base altitude or local high point is around 3,440 metres. Short local walks may be used if conditions and energy levels allow.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: Flexible

Day 6

Deboche

This stage covers Stage based from Kathmandu. Expect moderate difficulty, about 410 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 3,850 metres. Typical moving time is around 6 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 410M
Moving time: 6h

Day 7

Dingboche

This stage covers Stage based from Kathmandu. Expect moderate difficulty, about 402 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 4,252 metres. Typical moving time is around 5 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 402M
Moving time: 5h

Day 8

Rest and acclimatisation day

This is another rest and acclimatisation day. In the neighbouring village of Pheriche it is important to visit the Himalayan Rescue Association to listen to the daily lecture on high altitude health, and get a check from the medical staff if required.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: Flexible

Day 9

Chukhung

This stage covers Stage based from Kathmandu. Expect moderate difficulty, about 478 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 4,730 metres. Typical moving time is around 4 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 478M
Moving time: 4h

Day 10

Chukhung Ri Peak

This stage covers Chukhung Ri Peak. Expect moderate difficulty, about 820 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 5,550 metres. Typical moving time is around 5 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 820M
Moving time: 5h

Day 11

Pokalde Base Camp

Walk to Pokalde base camp, next to a small lake on this high plateau. Bring sleeping bag and mat and climbing gear for Pokalde.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: 5h

Day 12

Pokalde Summit

This stage covers Pokalde Summit. Expect moderate difficulty, about 406 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 5,806 metres. Typical moving time is around 3 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 406M
Moving time: 3h

Day 13

Island Peak Base Camp

This stage covers Island Peak Base Camp. Expect moderate difficulty, about 0 metres of ascent, about 716 metres of descent, a high point near 5,090 metres. Typical moving time is around 5 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: 5h

Day 14

Rest and training day

Rest and training day at Island Peak Base Camp

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: 9h

Day 15

Island Peak Summit

Summit day. Descend back to Chukkung.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 1,099M
Moving time: Flexible

Day 16

2nd Summit day

2nd summit day and descend to either Chukkung or Deboche

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: 5h

Day 17

Return to Namche Bazaar

Trek to Namche Bazaar optional via Khumjung.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: 5h

Day 18

Lukla

Trek to Lukla

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: Flexible

Day 19

Flight day

Fly to Kathmandu / Ramechhap

Distance: Flexible
Climb: -
Moving time: Flexible

Day 20

Delay day

Flight delay day

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: Flexible

Day 21

Departure

International flight home

Distance: Flexible
Climb: -
Moving time: Flexible