Pokalde Peak Climbing

Pokalde Peak Climbing

Trip Facts

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Duration:15 days
accommodation: Teahouse & Tent
Height: 5,800 m
Best Season: Sep, Oct, Nov, March, April & May
Grade: Moderate to Strenuous
Activity: Trekking & Climbing
Transportation: Flight
Treks Type: Tea house / Camping

Trip Overview

Pokalde Peak Climbing (5806 m). It was first attempted in 1953 via a route that was accessed from Kongma La. Despite its low altitude, the mountain's first climbers who were successful were giants in the mountaineering world, a fact that is the case for several of the Trekking summits. Pokalde Peak is an insignificant to look mountain when viewed from Periche and from there it appears as a huge mass of Nuptse dominating the ridge of rocks.

Pokalde Peak Climbing(5806 meters) The view from Lobuje or Gorakshep the peak is more intriguing rising to the south of Kongma La (5,535 meters/18,159 feet) which is a pass that is rarely traversed which leads to the Chhukhung Valley.,

The northern part of the mountain is home to an icy hanging glacier that can be accessed via the ridge that rises from Kongma La. The size of the rock of the mountain is not very good, but it offers interesting climbing on those well-defined hills. The summit offers a great views and is a lovely small summit.

And Pokalde Climbing (5806 meters) is specifically designed for novices with mountain-climbing dreams. Also, who are physically fit and energetic with no prior experience climbing mountains? It is not difficult to conquer this mountain.

Outline Itinerary

DayDay Acitivity
Day 01: Flight to Lukla (2800m) & trek to Phakding (2610m)
Day 02: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Day 03: Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar
Day 04: Namche – Tengboche (3800m)
Day 05: Tengboche – Pheriche (4200m)
Day 06: Pheriche – Lobuche (4900m)
Day 07: Lobuche – Kalapathar (5545m). Back to Lobuche (4900m)
Day 08: Lobuche – Kongma La Pass – Pokalde Peak Base camp (4300m)
Day 09: Base camp – High camp (5000m)
Day 10: High Camp – Summit Pokalde Peak (5800m) Trek back to Dingboche
Day 11: Dingboche – Tengboche
Day 12: Tengboche – Namche Bazaar
Day 13: Namche – Phakding- Lukla
Day 14: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 15: Departure from Kathmandu

Detail Itinerary

You will leave from Tribhuvan International Airport for Lukla Regional Airport which is located in Solukhumbu district. It is a gateway to Mt. Everest. The airport is built on a hill so it has a steep downfall at the end of the Airport. After reaching Lukla Airport, you will then trek to Phakding. It is a small village in Khumbu. Majority of people living there follow Buddhist religion.

AccomodationOver night at Star Hotel
MealsBreakfast Lunch Dinner

After having breakfast in a lodge, you will then leave for Namche Bazaar. Bazaar is one of the most popular cities of Nepal where the city is built on slope of hills. You will staying in a lodge for a night.

MealsBreakfast Lunch Dinner

You will having a day off at Namche Bazaar which is 3440m above sea level. You will go around the village, communicate with people and know about their tradition. You can also go to top of the village for breathtaking view of the village.

MealsBreakfast Lunch Dinner

After a day break in Namche Bazaar you will be trekking to Tengboche. It is a village in Khumbu. It has many monastery among them Tengboche Monastery is the biggest in the region which was built around a century ago. You will be staying there for a night in a lodge which are mostly runned by local people.

MealsBreakfast Lunch Dinner

Soon after breakfast, you will leave for Pheriche which is 4200m above sea level. It is a village which is situated above Tsola River. The climate will be slightly warmer than your previous day. It is one of the popular stop for trekkers trekking around this route. You can see exotic Mountain View from village during spring and autumn season as the view will be blocked by either clouds or fog during rainy and winter season.

MealsBreakfast Lunch Dinner

After having breakfast in a lodge, you will the leave for Lobuche. Lobuche is a small village in Khumbu region. Majority of people living here are Buddhist so you can expect to see some monastery along your journey. You will be staying in a lodge for a night.

MealsBreakfast Lunch Dinner

This day will a long day. Where you will hike to Kalapatther and then go back to Lobuche Base Camp. Kalapatther means black rock in nepali language. It is very popular among trekkers as it provides near view of Mount Everest. For the night you will be staying at Lobuche Base Camp.

MealsBreakfast Lunch Dinner

As the previous day, it will be a long day because you will be heading to Kongma La Pass and to Pokalde Peak Base Camp which is 4300m above sea level. Kongma La Pass is a very common route for trekkers trekking around this area. It is an optional pass for the Everest Base Camp. After reaching top of the pass you will gradually descend towards the other side. Pokalde Peak Base Camp is the base camp of Pokalde Mountain which is regarded as of the shortest and most easy trekking peaks around Everest Region.

MealsBreakfast Lunch Dinner

You will trekking from Base camp to High camp of Pokalde Peak. The altitude increases massively and you might start to feel cold and risk of altitude sickness also raises. You will be taking rest in high camp for the day in a tent.

MealsBreakfast Lunch Dinner

This day might be the longest day of the trek as you will trek to highest point of Pokalde Peak as well as trek back to Dingboche. You will reach the highest altitude of this trek which is about 5800m above the sea level. You might have to leave even before the sun rises because the weather in these area are really unpredictable. In the noon strong and cold wind starts to blow and snow can fall in any time so you should be prepared for any kind of situation plus you have to climb several steep slopes and might have to use rope in some places. After conquering the peak you will then trek to Dingboche.

MealsBreakfast Lunch Dinner

After a night in Dingboche you will be trekking to Tengboche. It is a village in Khumbu. It has many monastery among them Tengboche Monastery is the biggest in the region which was built around a century ago. You will be staying there for a night in a lodge which are mostly runned by local people.

MealsBreakfast Lunch Dinner

After having breakfast in a lodge or a tea house, you will then leave for Namche Bazaar. As you will be descending you can expect to see the village from top of hill which is absolutely phenomenal.

MealsBreakfast Lunch Dinner

You will be trekking from Namche to Lukla through Phakding. Lukla will be your final destination for the day. 

MealsBreakfast Lunch Dinner

After having breakfast, you will take a flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. The estimated time is around 30 minutes to reach Kathmandu. Our staff from Finding Nepal will be at your service and will drop off you to your hotel.

MealsBreakfast Lunch Dinner

You will depart from Kathmandu to your destination.

MealsBreakfast Lunch Dinner

Cost Include

  • Airport pick up and Drop off
  • All Guesthouse, Lodge/tented Accommodation during the Trek and Climb
  • All meals (Breakfast, Lunches & Dinner with Tea/Coffee) During the Trek & Climb
  • All Private transfer as per itinerary
  • Domestic (Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu) Airfare and taxes as per itinerary
  • An Experienced GOVT licensed Trekking/Climbing Guide & required No. of Sherpa Porters
  • All wages, allowances, insurance, medical and equipment for supporting crew.
  • Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park Fees
  • TIMS fees & Local Province (Municipality/Village) Fees
  • Peak Climbing fees (Royalty)
  • Climbing & Camping Equipment as per itinerary/necessary
  • Garbage fees / a comprehensive medical kit
  • Welcome/Farewell Dinner
  • All GOVT local taxes

Cost Exclude

  • Nepal Visa fees 
  • International airfare 
  • Meals in Kathmandu 
  • Necessary trekking and climbing  equipment and things as per checklist 
  • Any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation 
  • Any transportation cost outside of the regular itinerary 
  • Personal expenses such as insurance, medical charges, laundry, shopping, liquor, hot shower and WiFi etc