Pokalde Peak Climbing
Date of Departure
trip informaiton
Duration
18 days
Max Altitude
Pokalde Peak 5,806
Difficulty
Difficult
Starts from
Kathmandu
Trips Ends at
Kathmandu
Activity
Accommodation
Meals
Weather
°C
Group Size
Best Season
Region
Everest Region Trekking Packages
Accommodations During Pokalde Peak Climb with Everest Base Camp Trek
In accordance with our standard category, we Himalayan Trekkers offer the best 3-star category lodging options in Kathmandu on a twin/double sharing basis. However, you can choose from 4-star to 5-star hotels/resorts, modest lodges, and even hostels in Kathmandu.
Your accommodations in the Himalayas will be trekking teahouses with minimal amenities. The rooms will be on a twin/group sharing basis furnished with a bed, mattress, blanket, and pillow as a bare minimum. While you can get the rooms with private bathrooms in Lukla, Namche Bazaar, you might have to share the restrooms as you move up to the higher regions. And, in areas where trekking lodges and teahouses are not available, we provide lodging in tent camps.
Meals during Pokalde Peak Climb with Everest Base Camp Trek
Himalayan Trekkers will offer all three meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—with the exception of the lunches and dinners in Kathmandu, which have a wide variety of dining options. We can recommend the eateries in Kathmandu to meet your menu choice and budget.
During the trekking journey starting from Lukla, you will be served breakfast and dinner at the teahouse where you spend the night and lunch at the teahouse on the way to your onward destination. Please keep in mind that the menu options keep on going limited with the increasing elevation, mostly after Namche Bazaar. The most well-known dishes are Nepali staple Dal-Bhat-Tarkari (rice, lentil soup, and seasonal vegetables), local dishes, noodles, dumplings, flatbreads, potatoes, fried bread, and mushroom soup. Then, during the climbing duration, our tent cooks will provide you with freshly cooked meals.
FAQ
1. Where is Pokalde Peak located?
1. Where is Pokalde Peak located?
Pokalde Peak is located in the Khumbu region of Solukhumbu district lying just 12 km southwest of Mt. Everest. It lies north of Kongma La ridge and is situated just above the Khumbu glacier, opposite Lobuche Peak.
2. What is the height of Pokalde Peak?
2. What is the height of Pokalde Peak?
Phokalde Peak is located at an altitude of 5,806 meters above sea level.
3. What can we see from the Pokalde Peak summit?
3. What can we see from the Pokalde Peak summit?
The Pokalde Peak summit offers a majestic panoramic view of the snowy giants including the highest mountain in the world Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Baruntse, Mt. Shishapangma, Mt.Cho Oyu, Mt. Gosainthan, Mera Peak, and others.
4. Is it difficult to climb Pokalde Peak?
4. Is it difficult to climb Pokalde Peak?
Pokalde Peak is a short and easier climbing peak of the Himalayas. Previous climbing experience is not required for climbing this peak but one must be physically and mentally healthy and engage in outdoor activities like hiking, jogging, cycling, swimming, etc. before the trek.
5. When is the best time to climb Pokalde Peak?
5. When is the best time to climb Pokalde Peak?
Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November) is the best season for Pokalde Peak climbing. The weather is favorable with the lowest chances of any unfortunate events happening. Spring offers walking through the blossoming wild-flower forests whereas Autumn falls after the monsoon offering the best vistas of the Himalayas.
6. How long does it take to climb Pokalde Peak?
6. How long does it take to climb Pokalde Peak?
Pokalde Peak climb is a one-day summit that can be done in 8-9 hours both ways depending on the travelers. However, the overall trip consists of 17 days.
7. Can I do solo Pokalde Peak climbing? Do I need a guide for Pokalde Peak climbing?
7. Can I do solo Pokalde Peak climbing? Do I need a guide for Pokalde Peak climbing?
Solo climbing to Pokalde Peak is not possible. And it is mandatory to have an authorized climbing guide in order to ensure the traveler's safety. Our guides are authorized professional climbing guides who are skilled and have a lot of knowledge and experience in this field. However, there are two options for this trip, you could either join a group or climb solo with the guide.
8. Do I need travel insurance for Pokalde Peak climbing?
8. Do I need travel insurance for Pokalde Peak climbing?
It is mandatory to have travel insurance for Pokalde Peak climbing. You could purchase insurance from a reliable insurance agency from your location/home country. While purchasing travel insurance one must choose the insurance that covers emergency and medical evacuation, trip cancellation/delay, medicinal treatment, injury, loss of baggage, liabilities, etc.
9. Is a climbing permit required for Pokalde Peak Climbing? Is the permit included in the package?
9. Is a climbing permit required for Pokalde Peak Climbing? Is the permit included in the package?
Yes, a climbing permit is required for Pokalde Peak climb along with TIMS and Sagarmatha National Park permit. The legal climbing permit is issued by Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). All the permits and entrance fees are included in all the packages offered by Himalayan Trekkers including the Island Peak Climb.
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