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The Pokalde lies in the Khumbu Himal Range of the Everest Region, standing at a height of 5806 meters. The mountain which lies southwest of the Everest also goes by the name of Dolma Ri. Despite being in the Everest region, the Pokalde Peak is considered a relatively easy climb, especially climb from the Base Camp to its summit is easier than on most snow peaks. This makes Pokalde a popular desination among those who wish to get to the top of a mounatain without much hassle. Moreover, the panoramic views of the Everest region peaks, including other giants like Pumori, Ama Dablam, and Makalu amply rewards the ascent. However, the trekkers should note the exposed rocky nature of the mountain and make enough acclimatization to the high altitude environment.
The Pokalde has a long history with the Westerners after the first ascent via the southeast ridge in 1953. The Kongma Glacier near the Pokalde Base Camp makes the hiking more enjoying. There is an ice-wall suitable for taking training on ice climbing. However, such offbeat attempts should be done with enough gears and under the guidance of trained mountaineers. For the rest, more exposure with less technical challenges makes Pokalde a popular destination.
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 01. Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.
Day 02. Kathmandu Sight Seeing/Preparation for the Trek.
Day 03. Fly Kathmandu to Lukla. Trek to Phakding
Day 04. Phakding to Namche Bazar
Day 05. Namche to Dole
Day 06. Dole to Macherma
Day 07. Macherma to Gokyo
Day 08. Gokyo to Gokyo Peak
Day 09. Macherma to Phorche Thanga
Day 10. Phorche Thanga to Pheriche
Day 11. Pheriche to Lobuche
Day 12. Kongma La high camp
Day 13. Summit/Trek to Chhukung
Day 14. Chhukung to Pangboche
Day 15. Pangboche to Tengboche
Day 16. Tengboche to Namche Bazar
Day 17. Namche to Phakding
Day 18. Phakding to Lukla
Day 19. Lukla to Kathmandu by air
Royalty for the Pokalde Peak:
| Group Size | Rate US$ | Additional P/P US$ | 1-4 persons
| 350 | | | 5-8 persons | 350
| plus 40 per person | | 9-12 persons | 510 | plus 25 per person | Maximum number of members in a team is 12.
Garbage deposit A refundable garbage deposit has to be made for climbing any of the Group A & Group B category climbing peaks. The deposit mount of USD 250.00 must be deposited with the Nepal Mountaineers Association (NMA) which makes the refund according its provisions.
Notes:
- Each climbing team will fill up an application form provided by the NMA mentioning the partner trekking agency registered with the HMG and NMA and accompanied by a sirdar/guide registered with NMA.
- The permit is valid for the period of one month only. The maximum number of the group size will be 12 persons.
- An additional 25% charge of the total amount of the initial fee will be made for each extended week.
- The leader or climbing member of the team must collect the permit in person from Nepal Mountaineering Association.
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