Pokalde Peak Climbing
Climb Pokalde Peak to experience the thrill of Himalayan mountaineering. This brief and scenic climbing in the Everest region is ideal for beginners and provides breathtaking vistas and an excellent introduction to alpine adventure.
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Pros
- Excellent views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.
- Near to verest Base Camp, allowing for a combination with the EBC.
- Perfect for beginner climbers with less technical difficulty.
Cons
- Despite being non-technical, it is short and easier for experienced climbers to complete.
- It requires a climbing permit and limited equipment.
- The weather can still be severe at high elevations.
Pokalde Peak Climbing is one of the easy & less challenging but more fun – trekking plus peak climbing trails of Everest region Nepal. Pokalde peak climbing is a popular & easy trekking peak with Everest base camp trekking in Nepal.
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 close to Mt Everest in the region. Peak climbing with Everest base camp trek, pokalde can be a unique experience in your EBC trek.
Your trek begins from a short, scenic flight to Lukla. Lots of air turbulence can be felt in that small plane even during 25 minutes of flight. We will then trek towards Namche Bazaar passing through small villages (like; Chaurikharka, Ghat, Thadokoshi, Phakding, Monjo, Jor sale), rhododendron forests, and rivers.
Namche is an iconic village for all Everest region trekkers, expeditors or climbing crews
Namche Bazaar is a trade center of the Khumbu Region and also the gateway to the depth of Himalayas. You will get to see the lifestyle, culture, and tradition of the inhabiting Sherpa communities.
Namche is a bit more modernized than usual. But still the typically traditional practices are alive in nearby villages like; Thame, Khumjung, Khunde. We will also get an opportunity to visit multiple museums (sherpa museum, Namche gallery, Sagarmatha national park museum – at namche bazaar) to know more about the history and cultural history. Stories of sherpa, mountaineers and relation in between mountain & sherpa is inspiring.
Close view of mountains by your bedroom and a short walk towards Sagarmatha national park museum premises to witness the beauty of tallest mountain (Mt. Everest) is a major attraction of Namche Bazaar. Sagarmatha national park museum is located in a perfect location to showcase most of the peaks seen during Everest base camp trekking.
Helicopter tours to Namche or just Namche trek is thus famous and trending among those who want to be in comfort & still love the Mountains.
Pokalde basecamp & the summit
You will see a small hanging glacier on the northern side of the peak upon arrival at the base camp of Pokalde 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; bit of Mt Everest (8,848 m), Mt. Nuptse (7,861 m), Ama Dablam, (6,812 m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m) and many others in a long chain of white beauty.
The climbing route to the Pokalde peak will be difficult at times but just with use of proper trekking equipment; the summit can be reached. Previous trekking experience is recommended to go on pokalde peak climbing, and you also have to be physically fit. Saying that – climbing training or previous climbing experience is not needed for Pokalde peak climbing.
After spending some time on the summit, you will trek back to Namche Bazaar.
The best time for Pokalde peak climbing adventure is from March to May and September to November. For your information spring (March to may) is the best season for Mt Everest Expeditions as well.
With over decades of experience and expertise in the field of trekking, climbing and tours in Nepal, Nepalgram team has been gaining a massive reputation due to its safety first priority with lots of returning customers.
Our certified guides are also fluent in English which helps to make the journey enjoyable.
Pokalde peak climbing itinerary
Kala Patthar is a well-famed destination, famous for its majestic 360-degree of the Mahalangur Himalayan Range.
After following the route of Everest base camp Kala Patthar trek, we head back to Lobuche for our climbing destination, which is the Pokalde Base Camp.
The climb from Pokalde Base Camp to the high camp is a short 600m climb. The following day, the climb extends further to the summit which stands at around 5806m.
After summiting the peak, we make our way back down to Chukkung. Furthermore, we pass through the settlements of Tengboche and Monjo towards Lukla. From Lukla, we will catch an early morning flight back to the capital, concluding our incredible 18 days journey!
Looking forward
After a rich Himalayan trekking experience, our Pokalde Peak climbing trip will end at the Lukla airstrip.
Nepalgram Adventure is glad to design your Pokalde Peak Climbing trip in Nepal. As a local trekking agency in Nepal; with our experienced climbing/Trekking guides and expert staff- we keep your satisfaction intact.
Outliine Itinerary
- Day 1 – Arrival in Kathmandu
- Day 2 – Full day Sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu valley
- Day 3 – Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding
- Day 4 – Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
- Day 5 – Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar
- Day 6 – Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
- Day 7 – Tengboche to Dingboche (4360m)
- Day 8 – Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
- Day 9 – Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep, afternoon explore to Everest Base Camp
- Day 10 – Early morning hike to Kalapatthar and trek to Lobuche
- Day 11 – Trek from Lobuche to Pokalde Base Camp via Kongma-La Pass
- Day 12 – Trek from Pokalde Base Camp to High Camp
- Day 13 – Summit to Pokalde Peak 5806m and back to Chhukung
- Day 14 – Trek from Chhukung to Tengboche
- Day 15 – Trek from Tengboche to Monjo
- Day 16 – Trek from Monjo to Lukla
- Day 17 – Flight From Lukla To Kathmandu
- Day 18 – Departure
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Pokalde Peak Climbing
Climb Pokalde Peak to experience the thrill of Himalayan mountaineering. This brief and scenic climbing in the Everest region is ideal for beginners and provides breathtaking vistas and an excellent introduction to alpine adventure.
Product Brand: Nepalgram
5
Pros
- Excellent views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.
- Near to verest Base Camp, allowing for a combination with the EBC.
- Perfect for beginner climbers with less technical difficulty.
Cons
- Despite being non-technical, it is short and easier for experienced climbers to complete.
- It requires a climbing permit and limited equipment.
- The weather can still be severe at high elevations.
Pokalde peak climbing (altitude = 5801m) is one of the easy trekking peaks in Everest region, which can be combined with Everest Base Camp trek.
From Lobuche village; Pokalde peak looks interesting rising to the south of Kongma-La (5,535m.) Pokhalde Peak (5849m) is situated south-west ridge of Nuptse.
Mt. Pokalde was first climbed in 1953 by a route from the Kongma-La (5535m) along its North-ridge and now also; most people climb the north ridge from the Kongma-La. It is also possible to climb the South ridge.
One can climb this peak in a less than a day time frame. However proper knowledge of climbing and information of the route is always a key thing for mountaineering.
The mountain lies to the east of the Khumbu Valley which leads all the way up to Everest base camp. Pokalde is around two or three miles from Everest but the Lhotse ridge obscures the view of the highest point on Earth from the summit. However the view of Makalu, Amadablam, Baruntse, Thamsherku is wide and clear.
Caravan Route along the towering mountains explores lot more than just those beautiful mountain ranges
From Namche you will trek towards Tengboche, where you will see the most important monastery of the entire region, Tengboche Monastery. Tengboche monastery is the largest monastery of upper everest region.
Soon after crossing another oldest and historically important Buddhist Monastery at upper Pangboche ; we will get into the no tree line zone. Basically, trekking route towards pokalde basecamp is same as everest basecamp trekking route.
Towards the end of trekking part – following an ascending trail, you trek all the way up to the Kala Patthar and take a side trip to Everest basecamp before climbing Pokalde peak. At Kalapatthar summit, you will get to behold panoramic views of mighty Mt. Everest (8,848 m) and other surrounding mountains. The view of the mountains, glacier and the ice fall is closer than you can imagine.
After Kalapatthar and EBC trek, you will trek towards Pokalde Base Camp and climb the summit. Pokalde Peak is located to the south of the Kongma La Pass (5,535 m). Kongma la is a famous (and first to cross in general) pass of Everest 3 high passes trek. Kongma la is also an isolated route that will lead you to the Chhukung valley. Chhukung valley is also called imja valley.
Cost details with Nepalgram Adventure
18 days trekking and climbing programs includes Lodge, tent accommodations, Breakfasts, Lunch, Dinners, Porters’ High climbing guide & cook.
The price also includes fixed rope, main rope, ices crow, snow bar, ice hammer & all the group gears need while climbing the peak.
Hotel in Kathmandu as per our itinerary is included. Transport, Climbing permit and insurance is included in the cost for Pokalde Peak Climbing.
We assure kind hearted and experienced staff who knows how-to trace the route on glacier or icefall, high pass route, and how to fix the rope for ice climbing, and how to climb the Poklade peak with minimal risk and precisely successful pattern.
Cost for any trips to Nepal is always facilitating our clients.
Highlights of Pokalde Peak Climbing
- Beautiful & Breath taking domestic flight experience Kathmandu – Lukla - Kathmandu
- Explore Sherpa villages, people & cultures, religions & lifestyle of many ethnic groups
- Summit to Pokalde Peak with the eye-catching views of Ama Dablama, Cho Oyu, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku, Island Peak, Makalu , Cholaste and Tawachee, hike upto Kalapatthar
- Hike to Kalapatthar and Everest base camp
- An ultimate dream for all adventurous people to see Everest
- Explore Sherpa villages, people & cultures, religions & lifestyle of many ethnic groups
- Visit Buddhist monasteries at Tyangboche and Buddhist cultural experiences
- Well conserved vast bio-diversity
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