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Nepal Environmental Trek
Nepal Environmental
Treks & Expedition

Chhukung Ri Peak Climbing

Duration
19 days
Max. Elevation
5550m
Group size
MIn 1+
Level
DIFFICULT
Transportation
Flight
Best Season
Autumn: SEP-OCT-NOV Spring: MAR-APR-MAY
Accomodation
2-3 Star Hotel Accomodation in Kathmandu. Lodge (Teahouse) and Camping Accomodation during Trek
Meals
3 Meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Starts at/ Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Trip Route

Highlights

Overview

Trip Itinerary

Arrival to Kathmandu airport, transfer to hotel. Stay overnight at hotel  in Kathmandu.

Free day in Kathmandu for preparation of the trip. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla & trek to Phakding (2652m). Stay overnight at lodge

Trek from Phakdingto Namche Bazaar (3,440m). Stay overnight at lodge.

Rest day at Namche Bazaar & hike around Thame &Khumbu valley. Stay overnight at lodge. 

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche Monastery (3,860m). Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek to Dingboche Village (4,410m). Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Tyangboche to Chhukung (4,730m). Stay overnight at lodge.

Early morning climb Chhukung Ri (5,550m). Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Chhukung Ri to Lobuche (4,910m). Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,140m). Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Gorakshep to Kalapatthar (5,550m). Stay overnight at lodge. 

Trek from Kalapatthar to Phortse Village (3,810m). Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek Phorste to Namche Bazaar (3,440m). Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phakding (2,610m). Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Phakding to Lukla. Stay overnight at lodge.

Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu takes 35 minutes. You take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.


Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or you can go for city tour. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your final departure. 

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Includes

     a) Kathmandu

    • Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private car
    • 4 night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu
    • One farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
    • Souvenir (t-shirt, mug, pen, bag, etc.)

     b) Trekking/Climbing

    • Peak permits for Chhukung Ri Peak
    • Entry permit for Sagarmatha National Park
    • Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card
    • Climbing guide/s (Sirdar) and Trekking guide/s
    • Trekking Cooks and Kitchen Helpers
    • Necessary porters (one porter carries 25 kilograms)
    • Coverage of insurance and rescue for climbing guides, cooks and porters
    • All meals three times a day during the trek/climb
    • Accommodation in teahouses (lodges) for some nights and some nights camping
    • Necessary trekking/camping equipment such as tents, mattresses, sleeping  bags, down jackets, cooking utensils, etc. 
    • Cooking fuel
    • Camping charges
    • All land transportation wherever applicable
    • Flight ticket from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu
    • Insurance and equipments for guide and porters
    • First aid kit
    • Rescue assistance (Should any emergency arise during your trek, we will provide prompt and professional rescue and medical services. For this, it would be better to have your own travel insurance that can cover helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost incase required.)

Doesn't Include

    • Personal nature expenses
    • Travel insurance
    • All drinks & beverages
    • Hot shower
    • Battery charges
    • Tips
    • Personal Climbing equipments
    • Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu

Equipment List

Mountaineering Equipment
Crampons, Ice axe, Helmet, Harness, Lock and unlock Carabineers, Shovel, Climbing pack, Rope, Ski poles, Desender/abseil device, Jummer (Asender), Tapes, Prusik Loops, Rappel device, Hand Warmer (if possible)

Clothing and Wears
Trekking shoes with spare laces, Mountaineering Boots, Plastic or leather for mountaineering boots, Gore-Tex pants, Long shorts, Insulated Parka, Jumper, Waterproof Jackets, Down Jacket, Fleece Vest, Wool cap, Neck Gaiter, Gloves, Climbing Socks, Thermal Underwear, Sandals, Snow Goggle

Essential Gears
Backpack, Duffle bag, Sleeping Bag, sleeping pad, Tents

Gadgets
Map, Compass, Camera, GPS, Two way radios, Binoculars, Head Lamp, Flashlight

Sun Protection Items
Sun glasses, sun scream, Lip balm,

Medical
First aid Kit (Brufen / Ibuprofens, Antibiotic, Diamox, Paracetamol, Handy Plaster, Crack Bandage, Tincture Iodine, etc.)

Other Essentials
Energy Bars, Water bottle, Water Purification Tablets, Toiletries, Trekking poles, Pocket knife, raincoat, Satellite Phone, Altimeter

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