Pokalde Peak is a mountain peak of Nepal situated 12 km southwest of Mount Everest. Pokalde Peak is one of the shortest and easiest trekking peaks in the Everest Region. The majority of the 650m climb from base camp requires little more than walking with short sections of scrambling up rock. During the trekking seasons this rocky peak is scarcely covered by snow. Despite its lack of any great technical difficulty, it offers trekkers the prospect of reaching 5,800m in elevation and superb views from the summit, particularly to the South East, North West and West. Other prominent mountains visible from the summit include Makalu, Ama Dablam and Pumori. Because of its relatively low difficulty and impressive summit vista's for this altitude, Pokalde is a popular commercial tourist peak in Nepal for those wishing to climb a Himalayan peak without needing to use ice axes and crampons. The first ascent of Pokalde Peak was made in April 1953 via the ridge adjoining the Pokalde summit with the Kongma La high pass (5,535m). This ridge continues from Kongma La to the slightly higher Mehra Peak (Kongma Tse) at 5820m and beyond. Hence the prominence of Pokalde Peak is modest at 271m (889 feet). Most ascents of Pokalde Peak nowadays are made by skirting the opposite Makalu side of the mountain.  

 

Itinerary Details

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel/welcome dinner

Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley

Day 03: Flight to Lukla (2840m) trek to Phakding (2640m)

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m)

Day 05: Acclimatization day

Day 06: Trek to Phortse Thanga (3600m)

Day 07: Trek to Machhermo (4410m)

Day 08: Trek to Gokyo (4750m)

Day 09: Trek to Gokyo Peak (5480m)

Day 10: Trek to Nyimagawa (5050m)

Day 11: Trek to Cho La Pass (5420m) and to Dzongla (4840m)

Day 12: Trek to Lobuche (4910m)

Day 13: Trek to Kala Pattar (5545m) & back to Ghorakshep (5140m)

Day 14: Trek to Everest B. C. (5310m) and back (4910m)

Day 15: Trek to Pokalde Base Camp (4500m))

Day 16: Climb to Pokalde summit (5806m) & return to Base Camp

Day 17: Trek to Tengbuche (3860m)

Day 18: Trek to Khumjung (3780m) and to Namche (3440m)

Day 19: Trek to Lukla (2840m)

Day 20: Spare day incease of flight cancellation

Day 21: Fly to Kathmandu (1350m) / Hotel

Day 22: Drive to Airport for return flight,