7.7km
Total Distance
623m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A high side-valley walk up the Imja valley from Dingboche to the small settlement of Chukhung, a base for Island Peak. The trail runs beneath the huge south faces of Lhotse and Nuptse.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Shepherd's hut · 3.4km
    Hut
Path grade (SAC)
T1 · T2 for 3km
Marked route
Sherpani Amphu Laptsa, Island Peak Trek

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Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate