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Trip Overview
Pokalde Peak Climbing, a challenging yet rewarding adventure, awaits in the Everest region of Nepal. Pokalde Peak, also known as Dolma Ri, is a captivating trekking peak in Nepal's majestic Khumbu region. Towering at 5,806 meters, Pokalde Peak offers breathtaking views of iconic Himalayan peaks like Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu. The climb is not for the faint-hearted, involving technical sections and demanding previous mountaineering experience. The route is a mix of rock, ice, and snow climbing. Pokalde Peak Climbing is a popular choice among trekkers looking to combine a trek to Everest Base Camp with a summit climbing experience. It's a challenging yet rewarding way to test your mountaineering skills while immersing in the awe-inspiring landscapes in the heart of the Himalayas. The sense of accomplishment and the view from the summit will leave you inspired and motivated, ready to take on new challenges.
The journey to Pokalde Peak typically begins in Kathmandu, Nepal's vibrant capital city. From here, climbers take a scenic flight to Lukla, a small mountain town that serves as the gateway to the Everest region. The trek to Pokalde Peak follows the renowned Everest Base Camp (EBC) trail, which is frequented by trekkers from all over the world. This route passes through picturesque villages such as Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche, each offering a rich insight into the Sherpa culture and their warm hospitality. The trail is adorned with prayer flags, monasteries, and chortens, providing a spiritual and cultural dimension to the trekking experience.
The base camp for Pokalde Peak is usually set up near the village of Lobuche or at a higher elevation close to the Kongma La Pass. The approach to the base camp is a journey in itself, involving traversing rugged terrain, crossing glacial streams, and navigating through high-altitude landscapes. From the base camp, climbers embark on the ascent, which is a mix of rock scrambling and glacier travel. The route to the summit is straightforward, with no significant technical difficulties, but the high altitude and steep sections demand careful acclimatization and physical preparation. The ascent, a few hours of intense effort, is rewarded with awe-inspiring panoramic views of some of the world's highest peaks, including the majestic Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu, a sight that will stay with you forever. These unique and unforgettable views will fill you with excitement and eagerness to experience them firsthand.
The descent from Pokalde Peak follows the same route back to the base camp and then retraces the path to Lukla. Climbers often take the opportunity to visit Everest Base Camp or other nearby trekking peaks, extending their adventure in the Khumbu region. The entire expedition, from Kathmandu to the summit and back, usually spans two to three weeks, depending on the chosen itinerary and acclimatization schedule.
Itinerary
Cost Include
- Accommodation in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast basis (4 star hotel) as per program
- All Meals in Trekking & Expedition
- Peak permit fees
- Experience Guide, cook, helper & porters as per program
- Equipments & Daily allowance for Trekking & Climbing staffs
- Insurance of all staffs from Nepali Insurance company
- Extra tents for climbing period (If necessary)
- All transportation as per program
- Member Tent, Dining tent, Toilet tent, Shower tent, Table , Chair & store tent for base camp
- Welcome / Farewell Dinner
- First aid & Medicine kit (Normal)
- Domestic flight arrangement with cargo 30 KG only
- All applicable Government tax
Cost Exclude
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Lunch & Dinner at Kathmandu
- Essential Personal Equipments for climbing & trekking
- Emergency Rescue evacuation (If necessary)
- Personal insurance & all types of personal nature cost
- All types of Beverages & Drinks
- Garbage Deposit fees (refundable / need to manage garbage fixed Place)
- Personal Tips/bonus to trekking & Expedition staffs
- Any extra cost due to extension of program, delay arrival, sickness or other unavoidable circumstances.
- Extra cargo charge on domestic flight except 30 KG Per-person
Equipment list for Pokalde Peak Climbing
This checklist is designed to help you prepare for a trekking holiday in Nepal, with additional notes for those attempting to summit a trekking peak. It's reassuring to know that high-quality gear, including outdoor clothing and sleeping bags, can be conveniently rented in Kathmandu.
Most treks will be in lodges or teahouses, which offer basic rooms with two single beds and mattresses. These lodges, with their cozy rooms and provided blankets, ensure a comfortable stay, making your trek a more enjoyable experience. A good-quality three-season sleeping bag should suffice. However, for trekking peaks, you'll generally set up base camp with tents, necessitating a warmer sleeping bag, a liner to enhance its warmth, and a sleeping mattress.
| TRAVEL DOCUMENTS | HEAD |
| Debit/Credit Cards | Sun Cap |
| PP Size Photo (2 Pieces) | Fleece Hat/ Warm Hat (1-2 Pcs) |
| Insurance Paper And Contact Address. | Neck Gaiter (2 Pcs) |
| Family Members / Company’s Contact | Head Lamp with extra batteries |
| Address | Sun Glasses (UV Protection) |
| Travel Insurance | Balaclava |
| HANDS AND FEET | UPPER BODY |
| Light Liner & Down Gloves | Thermal Top Base Layer (2 Pcs) |
| Normal Socks (5-6 Pairs) | Fleece Jacket (1 Pcs) |
| Trekking Shoes | Gore Tex Jacket (1 Pcs) |
| Slipper (1 Pair) | Down Jacket (1 Pcs) |
| Camp Shoes | Quick Dry T-Shirt (2 Pcs) |
| Hiking Boot with ankle support | Wind breaker/Windproof Jacket |
| LOWER BODY | PERSONAL EQUIPMENT |
| Thermal Bottom Base Layer (2 Pcs) | Down Sleeping Bag -10°C to -20°C |
| Fleece Trouser (1pcs) | Headlamp (Rechargeable Batteries) |
| Gore Tex Pant (1 pcs) | Trekking Pole |
| Light Weight Quick Dry Trekking Pants(2-3 Pairs) | Rucksacks 35L - 45L/Day Bag |
| Gaiters for trekking boots | Rain Pancho & Umbrella |
| Under Wear (4 pcs) | Powerbank |
| EATING & DRINKING | TOILETRIES |
| Energy Bar | Hand Disinfectant |
| Snacks | Wet Tissue |
| Water Bottle | Tooth Paste & Tooth Brush |
| Thermos | Soap & Shampoo |
| MEDICAL/FIRST AID | MISCELLANEOUS |
| Severe Pain Killer (Flexon) | Lip Balm |
| Mild Pain Killer (Paracetamol) | Sunscreen |
| Throat Lozengen (Strepsils) | Moisturizer |
| Lubricating Eye Drop (Artificial Tear) | Quick Dry Towel |
| Antacid Tab | Trails Maps |
| Electrolyte Tab | Trekking Poles |
| Handy Plast | Sun Cream (30-50 Spf) |
| Blister Blast | Lip Guard (30-50 Spf) |
| Crep Bandage (Elastic Bandage) | Sun Glasses (UV Protection) |
