Chhukung Chuli

Chhukung Chuli is a 5550m peak in the Khumbu Himal (S of Lhotse). The Himalayan Database records 2 expeditions to this peak, with the first ascent in 1965 by Johannes Adolf Noordijk.

Peak Details

Field Value
ID 198
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Peak ID CHRI
Peak Name Chhukung Chuli
Alt. Name Chhukung Ri
Location Khumbu Himal (S of Lhotse)
Height (m) 5550
Height (ft) 18209
Sub-range 12
Region 2
Open False
Unlisted False
Trekking Peak True
Trekking Year 2002
Restricted Opened in 1997; converted to trekking peak in 2002
Host Country 1
Status 2
Notes Other map altitudes: 5546m - Schneider, Japan MMW 5550m - HMG-MT, HMG-Finn, Nepa, Shangri La, Kielkowski 5559m - NGS/Washburn Everest
First Ascent Year 1965
First Ascent Season 1
First Ascent Expedition CHRI65101
First Summit Date May
First Ascent Country Netherlands
First Summiters Johannes Adolf Noordijk
First Ascent Notes -
Reference Notes -
Photo Notes -
First Ascent Year 1965
First Ascent Date May 1965
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Expeditions

2 recorded expeditions.

Expedition ID Year Nationality Route Claimed Basecamp Date Summit Date
CHRI65101 1965 Netherlands S Ridge - -
CHRI99201 1999 Japan S Ridge 15th August 1999 15th August 1999