Pokalde Peak Climbing
Pokalde Peak Climbing is one of the most challenging and strenuous trekking trails of Nepal. This Pokalde Peak Climbing is very popular among the climbers and mountaineers who love to have challenges all the while relishing in the mesmerizing views of the Himalayas. Amazing journey along the route, magnificent cultural riches and splendid alpine biome all sum up to lead you to the lap of the Himalayas with towering peaks dominating the skies.
Your trek begins from a thrilling flight to Lukla, which is considered the world's second dangerous airport. You will then trek towards Namche Bazaar passing through small villages, rhododendron forests, and rivers. Namche Bazaar is a trade center of the Khumbu Region and also the gateway to the Himalayas. You will get to experience the lifestyle, culture, and tradition of the inhabiting Sherpa communities. You will then trek towards Tengboche where you will see the most important and the oldest monastery of the entire region, Tengboche Monastery. Following an ascending trail, you trek all the way up to the Kala Patthar. Here, you will get to behold panoramic views of mighty Mt. Everest (8,848 m) and other surrounding mountains. Further, you will trek towards Pokalde Base Camp and climb the summit. Pokalde Peak is located at the south of the Kongma La Pass (5,535 m), an isolated route that will lead you to the Chhukung valley. You will see a small hanging glacier on the northern side of the peak. Upon reaching the summit, you can enjoy the spectacular views of the surroundings and the mountains. You will get to see the snow-capped peak like Mt Everest (8,848 m), Mt. Nuptse (7,861 m), Ama Dablam, (6,812 m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m) and many others in the Everest massif. The trail will be difficult at times and you will be required to use trekking equipment to reach the summit. After spending some time on the summit, you will trek back to Namche Bazaar, and take a short thrilling flight back to the Kathmandu. You need to have a prior trekking experience to go on this trek, and you also have to be physically fit. The best time to go on this trek is from March to May and September to November.
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Itinerary
Arrival in Kathmandu 1338m
You will arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, and one of our team delegates will pick you up at the airport. You can rest or take a stroll around the area. Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.
Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla 2840m/45 minutes and trek to Phakding 2610m/3 hours
This day’s journey starts with a memorable and thrilling flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. The flight that takes off from the TIA takes you across the lush green valley and beautiful settlements, rewarding you with breathtaking panoramic views of the pristine peaks as you get closer to the Himalayan region.
Kathmandu to Lukla flight will last about 35 minutes, and after taking a break at the Sherpa town, which is also known as the gateway to the Everest region, you will move along with the second part of this day’s adventure. After trekking past the Chaurikharka Village from Lukla, you will make your descent to the bank of Dudh Koshi River.
Enjoying the views of the Khumbila Peak the native Sherpas considered sacred, you will pass Dudhkoshi Ghat to reach Phakding. If you are not too tired, you can stroll around the village, exploring the local lifestyle, culture and highlights of your first resting destination in this Himalayan expedition.
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3440m/6 hours
After enjoying a warm breakfast at Phakding Village, you will continue with the mainstream Everest Base Camp Trek route and head toward the most popular resting destination in the Everest region, Namche Bazaar. During the first part of this day’s trek, you will walk along the bank of the Dudhkoshi River on the north side and come across several suspension bridges.
This day's exciting trekking route will cross several suspension bridges, including the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge. Passing the charming settlements of Monjo and Jorsale, you will also enter the Sagarmatha National Park on this day. You will traverse a steep climbing part during the last leg of the trek and ascend to Namche Bazaar, which will unveil the first-ever glimpse of the towering peak in the eastern Himalayan region, Mt. Everest.
Acclimatization Day; hike to Everest View Hotel and surrounding hills
You have climbed to significant altitudes from the starting point of this adventure, Lukla. Thus, before heading to further elevating point of this exciting expedition, you will take an acclimatization day here to give your body enough rest. For effective acclimatization, you should do some physical activities, so hiking around the popular destination around Namche a popular activity on this day.
The beautiful Sherpa villages like Khunde Village and Khumjung Village are the top hiking destinations on this day. You can also take your time to explore the Hillary School, Syangboche Airstrip, Sherpa Culture Museum, and the highest place hotel on the planet, Everest View Hotel (3,962 meters).
This day provides you with a perfect opportunity to learn more about the fascinating culture, traditions, and lifestyle of the Sherpa community, who are the founding pillars that significantly contributed to mountaineering. If you happen to reach Namche Bazaar on Saturday, you will also get the chance to explore the weekly market ‘Haat Bazaar’ that takes place in Namche every week.
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche 3860m/5 hours
After acclimatizing properly at Namche, you will then proceed further in your exciting trekking trail. Today’s trekking trail passes through several ascending and descending sections, and the walkthrough across the enchanting rhododendron and juniper forests will unveil the breathtaking views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, and Thamserku.
The trekking route takes you across Kenjoma and connects to the trail from Khumjung, which then stretches across the mani walls. After passing the small traditional village of Sansa, you will make your descent to Phunki Thanga before switching to a steep ascent across the pine forests.
As you leave the forested trail, you will move along the trails with mani walls and praying flags before reaching Tengboche. This Sherpa village in the Khumbu Valley is popular for the Tengboche Monastery; this is the largest gompa in Khumbu and you can observe the Lamas offering prayers in the morning and evening.
Trek from Tengboche to Pheriche 4240m/5 hours
You will descend down to Dingboche and cross Imja River. You will then ascend to Pangboche along with the Mani stones. After reaching Pangboche, you will take a short visit to the ancient monastery. Further, you will ascend to reach Pheriche. During the ascent from Pangboche, you will first pass Orsho and head along Imja River. Overnight stay at a lodge in Pheriche.
Trek from Pheriche to Lobuche 4910m/5 hours
You will begin trekking towards Lobuche with the spectacular views of snow-covered mountains. You will ascend on the tough curved path through rocky glacier moraine, and after reaching the top, you will find several stone caves, built in the memories of the Sherpas who died while climbing the Mt. Everest (8,848 m). You will climb along the glacier and reach Lobuche. Overnight stay at a lodge in Lobuche.
Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep 5140m/3 hours and afternoon explore to Everest BC 5365m/5 hours
Today’s journey will take you to one of the key highlights of this Himalayan expedition, Everest Base Camp. Leaving Lobuche after breakfast, you will make your ascend on the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and push for the Gorak Shep. This is the final human settlement enroute to Mt. Everest, and after dropping your luggage here, you will continue toward the base of the towering mountain crossing the glacier.
You will enjoy the captivating views of Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu Icefall along the way as you push for the base camp. If you are trekking during the high season, you will also see the colorful tents that the mountaineers set at the foothills of the mountain while preparing for their Everest expedition.
After enjoying the epic Himalayan atmosphere and making memories at the base of the towering peaks, you will then make your return to Gorak Shep for an overnight stay.
Early morning hike to Kalapatthar 5550m/2 hours and trek to Lobuche 4910m/3 hours
Today’s morning hike will lead you to the popular vantage point of the Everest region, Kalapatthar. You will hike before dawn to enjoy the enchanting sunrise views that reflect its yellow beam on the pristine white peaks. From this popular viewpoint, you will also be able to enjoy a 360-degree panorama of the stunning pristine peaks like Everest, Pumori, Nuptse, and Lhotse.
Then, you will enjoy a warm breakfast at Gorak Shep before moving along with your descending journey across the moraines of the glacier to Lobuche.
Trek from Lobuche to Pokalde Base Camp 4400m/7 hours via Kongma-La Pass 5535m
It's time to head toward the main objective of this Himalayan expedition. You will leave Lobuche behind after breakfast and head toward the Pokalde Peak Base Camp traversing across the Kongma La Pass. The trekking trail on this day is steep and you will navigate your way across the rocky sections, so be mindful about your footing.
After trekking across the pass, you will then head toward a large circular glacial lake beneath the Kongma La Pass, where the Pokalde Peak Base Camp is situated. On arrival at the base camp, your climbing crew will set up camp at the base camp, and you will start preparing for the ascend starting tomorrow.
Trek from Pokalde Base Camp to High Camp 5000m/5 hours
During the initial part of your Pokalde Peak Climbing, you will push for High Camp. You will traverse across the rock, ice, and snow section of the mountain for about 4 to 5 hours to reach the high camp from the base camp. Although the route isn’t technical, you should be on the lookout for the occasional loose rockfall.
Your crew will set up warm camps at the High Camp, and you will take your time to acclimatize to the alpine altitudes. You will rest early today as you will start your scaling adventure before dawn tomorrow.
Summit to Pokalde Peak 5806m and back to Chhukung 4730m/8 hours
The big day is finally here; starting your climb early in the morning, you will follow the footsteps of your mountain, heading toward the summit of the peak. You will navigate your way across the rocky and vertical sections of the mountain; you will push toward the narrow summit of the peak.
From the top of this incredible trekking peak in the Everest region, you will be able to relish the breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks like Makalu, Pumori, Ama Dablam, and other surrounding peaks. Enjoying your time at the top of this peak, you will then climb down to the base camp, following the same route across the high camp.
After clearing out the base camp, you will then follow the descending trail toward the Chhukung Village. This charming acclimatization destination in the Everest region is situated on the left fork of the Imja Khola. Celebrating your successful expedition, you will prepare yourself for the return journey starting tomorrow.
Trek from Chhukhung to Tengboche 3860m/6 hours
On this day, you will leave the Chhukung Village to join the mainstream Everest Base Camp trek route again. Today's trekking adventure will be quite easy as you will be descending for the most part and will leave the alpine altitude to join the warm temperatures of the sub-alpine zones.
Following the downhill route, you will trek alongside the Imja River and push for the Pheriche Village. After, you will then head toward the Pangboche Village before finally arriving at Tengboche for an overnight stay.
Trek from Tengboche to Monjo 2835m/6 hours
Leaving the spiritual ambiance of the Tengboche Monastery, you will continue your journey toward the lower regions of the trail. From Tengboche, you will first make your descent to Namche Bazaar and trek across the charming trails of rhododendron, fir, and oaks forest at the banks of the Dudh Koshi River. During the last leg of the trek, you will walk on a suspension bridge over the river to reach the Monjo Village passing the beautiful settlements of Jorsale and Larja Dobhan.
Trek from Monjo to Lukla
This will be the last day of the trek in your exciting Himalayan expedition. After breakfast at Monjo, you will continue alongside the banks of the Dudh Koshi River trekking alongside the lush forest and landscapes. Trekking across several suspension bridges, you will trek past Phakding Village to reach Lukla for an overnight stay.
Early morning fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
After having the last breakfast with the views of the Himalayas, you will fly back to Kathmandu. The flight will be short and scenic with amazing views of snow-capped peaks and hills from the aircraft. Upon reaching Kathmandu, you will be taken to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to rest and explore on your own. Overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Kathmandu.
Final Departure from Kathmandu
Today is the final day of your Pokalde Peak Climbing itinerary. We will arrange a transportation facility to the airport according to your flight schedules on this day. Our staff will receive you at your hotel and oversee the checkout procedure before transferring you to the TIA. Have a safe journey home!
Includes/Excludes
- Pickup and drop from the Tribhuwan International Airport on a private vehicle.
- Welcome dinner as well as farewell dinner in Kathmandu
- Two-night 3 Star Category Hotel stays in Kathmandu on B/B.
- All ground transportation cost
- Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu flight cost
- Peak climbing permit.
- One experienced climbing guide.
- Two Clients One Porter for trekking Part, one extra Porter for Climbing Part
- National Park entrance permit.
- TeaHouses/Lodges Plus Camping combined accommodation throughout the trek – in accordance with the itinerary
- All 3 meals throughout the trek & climb– Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- All of the Accommodation including camping arrangements.
- Equipment for kitchen and camping during the climbing duration
- Basic first aid kits
- All required taxes and necessary paperwork by the government
- Accident and health insurance for the staff of the expedition.
- Purchase of personal gear and clothing.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Emergency evacuation costs and other medical assistance.
- International flight fare cost
- Tips for guides/porter