Chukung
Gateway to Island Peak
4,735 mEverest Region
Chukung is a destination in the Everest region of Nepal, at 4,735 m. HoneyGuide lists 3 treks, 8 lodges and 14 sightings here.
Chukung is an important acclimatization spot for trekkers traversing through Kong Ma pass. And if you end up having a rest day too, why not visit nearby Chukung Ri and Chukung Tse? Also, just above the top of Chukung is a memorial of Jerzy Kukuczka,a polish mountaineer who fell in the arms of death while attempting Lhotse from a new route.
