Chekigo is located in the Mt. Gaurishankar Himal and trek in lies upon the Great Himalaya Trail. Interestingly, the location of the nearby peak of Gaurishankar(7,134m) sets the meridian for peculiar Nepal standard time, which is accurately 5 hrs and 45 min ahead of GMT.

The climbing permits were first issued for Mt. Chekigo in 2002.

This is a peak with great artistic appeal. Set in the wilds of the Rolwaling valley, the Chekigo climb, combined with a crossing of the Tashi Lapcha, makes for an excellent mountains climbing experience.