 This relatively undistinguished peak is the culmination of a rocky, pinnacled ridge beyond the huge lateral moraines of Pheriche. In many ways it can be regarded as the final bony knuckle on the long fingered ridge that extends southwards from Nuptse, bounding the east bank of the Khumbu Glacier.
To the Sherpas Pokalde is immensely important. The home of major deity, it is the object of a monsoon pilgrimage during which the devout perambulate clockwise around the mountain.
The route from the east is quick and straight – forward and was probably pioneered by Sherpas to place prayer flags on the summit. The first Western ascent was recorded in 1953 by a group from the Everest Expedition that included John Hunt, Wilfred Noyce, Tom Bourdillon and Mike Ward. They climbed the north ridge direct from the Kongma La. “ A jolly ridge, in the Alpine sense,” wrote Noyce later, using it as a fine viewpoint for studying the surrounding giants. Everest and Makalu rear above the clouds like two great canine teeth: “Fangs excrescent”, to use Malory’s phrase, “gaunt and yellowy – Brown.”
Pokalde is best approached from the lodges of Lobuche and can be climbed in a day. A well- marked trail leads across the Khumbu Glacier and climbs to the pass in about three hours. The cluster of tiny lakes on the east side provides an ideal high camp.
Itinerary in Details (Pokalde Peak)
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345 meters)
Meet our Representative and transfer to the hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Start the sightseeing trip at 9am in the morning after breakfast. Where we will be visiting Pashupatinath temple, Buddhanath temple, Monkey temple, Bhaktapur durbar square, and Kathmandu durbar square. The afternoon includes a final briefing and preparations of the trek. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla(2804 meters) trek to Phakding (2610 meters) 3hrs
An early morning start takes us to Tribhuwan International Airpots in Kathmandu for the 35 minutes scenic flight to Lukla at 2804 meters. On the arrival at the airport our guide will brief you and introduce to our Sherpa’s before we begin our trek towards Phakding at 2610 meters. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazar (3441 meters) 5.30 hrs
We continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Koshi, crossing this majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. Namche Bazar known as the Gateway to Everest which is home to many quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, money exchange, internet café and a bakery. Namche is one of the biggest villages along the whole Everest trials. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05: Namche Bazar Acclimatization Day
We will rest at Namche Bazar to acclimatize and adjust the thinning of the air. A short trek to the museum celebrating the traditions customs of the Sherpa people. We have rewarding views of the Himalayas with a stunning sunrise and sunset at the panorama of the khumbu peaks. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 06: Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3860 meters) 5 hrs
We trek to an attitude of 3860 meters today. On reaching Tengboche your guide will tell you about the local monastery situated here. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4350 meters) 5.30 hrs
Our uphill trek continues, taking us to the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Dhigboche with its exquisite views of Lhotse. Island Peak and Ama Dablam. We take our time so we avoid getting affected. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 08: Trek to Chhukung (4710 meters) 4 hrs
From here we have a short walking day to Chhukung as it is very important to avoid getting affected by the thinning of the air and get acclimatization to climb Island Peak. Our guide will give you a short briefing on Climbing Island Peak and about next day’s activities. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 09: Trek to Pokalde Base camp. Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 10: Climb Pokalde Peak (5745m) and back to Pokalde Base camp. Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 11: Trek from Pokalde Base Camp to Khongma Tse Base Camp. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 12: Climb Khongma Tse Peak (5820m.) and return back to Khongma Tse Base Camp. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 13: Trek to Pokalde Base Camp. Overnight at Tented Camp
Day 14: Trek to Chhukung. (4710m) Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 14: Trek to Pangboche (3985m.). Overnight at Guesthouse
Day 15: Trek to Khumjung (3790m.) Overnight at Guesthouse
Day 16: Trek to Phakding. (2610m). Overnight at Guesthouse
Day 17: Trek to Lukla.
Finally we return to Lukla where the trek began, which seems a life time ago. Enjoying time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 18: Fly to Kathmandu from Lukla
Enjoying your last glimpse of the mountain you have recently visited for one last time in the 35 min scenic flight back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 19: Leisure day in Kathmandu
It's also spare day in case of bad weather in Lukla. If you are interested in continuing onto Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting Adventure, Kathmandu Shopping Tour or Scenic Everest Flight.
Day 20: Transfer for your final flight departure
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