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Phokalde Peak |
(5,806m/19,044ft.)
Area: Khumbu Himal - Everest Area
This mountain was first climbed in 1953 by a
route from the Kongma La along its North-ridge.
Despite its relatively low altitude the
mountain's first successful climbers were giants
of the mountaineering world, a fact that is true
of many of the Trekking peaks.
Phokalde is an insignificant-looking mountain
when seen from Periche, from where it appears as
a rocky ridge |
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dominated by the vast bulk of Nuptse. Seen from the Lobuje or
Gorak Shep the peak looks more interesting rising to the south
of the Kongma La (5,535m/18,159ft), an infrequently traversed
pass that leads into the Chhukhung Valley. The northern side of
the mountain has a small hanging glacier that is best reached
along the ridge rising from the Kongma La. By and large the rock
on the mountain is poor, although it does offers some
interesting scrambling on the well-defined ridges. The summit
provides a good viewpoint and from that perspective is a fine
little peak. |
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Itinerary In Detail |
Days 1 Fly
Kathmandu to Lukla. |
Days 2-9
Trek Namche-Thyangboche-Dingboche. |
Days 10
Establish high camp near Kongma La. |
Days 11
Climb Pokalde peak. Trek to Gorakshep |
Days 12
Climb Kalapattar and/or visit Everest Base Camp. |
Days 13-17
Return trek to Lukla. |
Days 18 Fly
Lukla to Kathmandu.
This peak can be combined with others like Island Peak,
Khongma tse or Lobuche East. The trekking route can
include crossing the Chola pass into the Gokyo valley. |
We can customize
this trek according to your travel needs. |
For Booking & Further
Information
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