Pangboche to Chhukung on the Everest Base Camp trek covers 2 stages, via Dingboche. It goes from about 3,930 to 3,985 m to about 4,730 m, a net gain of roughly 800 m. Total walking time is about 4.5 to 6.5 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Pangboche, about 3,930 to 3,985 m
- End: Chhukung, about 4,730 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 800 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 4.5 to 6.5 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate to hard
Stage by stage
- Pangboche to Dingboche: 2 to 3 hours (moderate)
- Dingboche to Chhukung: 2.5 to 3.5 hours (moderate to hard)
How to split it
A fit walker could cover it in one long day, but most trekkers split it across stages. The route passes through Dingboche. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 4,730 m. Altitude sickness is possible above 3,000 m, so walk slowly, drink water and tell your guide about headaches, nausea or poor sleep. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Reverse direction
Walking Chhukung to Pangboche is the same route in reverse. It is mostly downhill and usually quicker, but a long descent is hard on the knees, so poles help.
Common questions
- How long is Pangboche to Chhukung? Total walking time is about 4.5 to 6.5 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Pangboche to Chhukung? The route passes Dingboche.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Everest Base Camp trek guides.
