Three Peaks Climbing: Pokalde Peak, Island Peak and Lobuche East Peak-Cost, Distance, Itinerary, In Nepal

After formal completion of the customs and immigration processes at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport, one of our agents will meet you at the arrival exit and take you to your pre-arranged accommodation. You can spend the rest of your time relaxing in your hotel room or strolling through Thamel's streets. A welcome meal will be held in the evening at an exceptional Nepali restaurant, where you will be able to sample real Nepalese food and participate in a cultural presentation. In Kathmandu, spend the night.

After breakfast at our hotel, we can go for a walk around the neighborhood and do some shopping in preparation for our adventure journey the next day. We will meet our hiking guide and other participants in the afternoon at the office for a pre-trip discussion and to meet our trekking guide. In addition, you will be briefed about the expedition's nature, equipment, and team composition. We'll return to our hotel later for a restful night's sleep. In Kathmandu, spend the night.

We will be escorted to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu airport after breakfast for an early morning flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft), the starting point of our trip. We arrive at the Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla after a thrilling 40-minute flight above the stunning green and white mountains. This is one of the world's most picturesque flight itineraries, culminating in a dramatic landing on a hillside surrounded by high mountain peaks. We meet our other crew members upon arrival in Lukla, and after some packing and preparations, we begin our journey through the wealthy settlement of Lukla till we reach Phakding. We only have a short hike today to help with acclimatization. If you want to do something different, we can take a side journey to a local monastery. Phakding is where you'll spend the night.

The trek begins after breakfast in the morning. The hike today is nice, with a few short uphill and downhill sections, many river crossings, and a spectacular view of Mt. Thamserku (6,608m/21,675ft) from Bengkar hamlet. After crossing a few more bridges, we arrive at the Sagarmatha National Park's Monjo entrance, where our trekking permits are examined in order to keep track of trekkers and local trekking staff. Jorsale, the last village before Namche Bazaar, is reached after a gentle descent and a gradual trek. We reach Hillary Suspension Bridge after a pleasant walk along the riverbed. We halt at the Chautara here to admire the view as we walk uphill towards Namche Bazzar, getting a closer and wonderful view of Kwangde Peak, its sister peaks, Kusum Kangaru, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Tawache, and many other magnificent mountains. Finally, we arrive in Namche Bazaar, the most colorful town in the Khumbu region.

This is the trek's first scheduled 'acclimatization' day. Instead of being idle, health professionals always advise us to be active and moving during our rest days. We can either go on a day walk to Thame or visit Khunde, or we can rest and explore Namche Bazaar on our own. Namche Bazzar is the Everest (Khumbu) region's primary hub, with government offices, ATMs, Internet cafés, stores, restaurants, a bakery, and a vibrant market every Friday and Saturday nights. It will help us acclimate correctly if we hike a few hundred vertical feet during the day. Visit the Tourist Visitor Center at the Sagarmatha National Park headquarters to learn about the first Everest climbers, Sherpa culture, and the Everest region's plant and animal life. We then take a fun side excursion up to Khumjung and hike up to the famed Syangboche airport. The Everest View Hotel, located just above the airstrip, is a Japanese project to construct a luxurious hotel with spectacular views of the world's highest mountains. A well-known monastery that shelters a yeti scalp is located in the Khumjung valley, which is flanked by the snowy peaks of Kongde and Thamserku, as well as the sacred summit of Khumbila. Pay a visit to Hillary School, which is located on the same property. Return to Namche Bazaar after having lunch and spending some time in Khumjung. Namche Bazaar is where you'll spend the night.

We begin our walk towards Tengboche after breakfast in Namche, with spectacular views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku. Our trip follows a gentle path with few ups and downs, with spectacular views of the Great Himalaya in the background. Wild animals such as pheasant, musk deer, and a herd of Himalayan Thar can be seen along the road. The trail descends steadily to Kayangjuma. Sansa, the key trail junction to Gokyo valley and Everest Base Camp, is reached at the end of the trek. Following the track through the pine forests, we arrive at Phunki Thenga, a little town with a couple of teahouses and a small army station nestled in the alpine woods, after crossing the prayer flag-draped bridge over the Dudh Koshi River. After a relaxing lunch at Phunki Thenga, we have a short but strong climb up through the pine forests before arriving at Tengboche. Tengboche is an excellent spot to see Ama-Dablam, Nuptse, and Everest up close, and it also boasts the largest Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu region. We go to the monastery the next day at about 3 p.m. to see the ritual in the Everest region's most important and popular monastery.

With the mountains as a backdrop, the monastery in Tengboche is even more beautiful in the morning. We take photos of the monastery and the surrounding scenery before embarking on our day's excursion. To explore Pangboche hamlet and its ancient Monastery, we chose the upper trail for greater views. We pass through a number of Chortens and Mani walls, as well as tiny communities. Lunch is served with spectacular views of Ama-Dablam. In the afternoon, hike north to Pheriche or east along the route beneath Ama Dablam's colossal north face. As we enter the Imja Valley, the walking becomes more moderate. As we near the Lobuche River's junction, the valley ahead begins to open up, and we dip into the river to begin the day's final and steepest climb up to Dingboche. When we arrive at Dingboche, we are greeted by a stunning view of fields surrounded by stone walls, which shelter the barley, buckwheat, and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals.

Our second day of acclimatization was spent in Dingboche. Breakfast with a view of the rising Ama Dablam (6856m/ 22493 feet) to the south is truly unforgettable. We climb the ridge on the north side of the hamlet to get a better view of Mt Ama Dablam, Mt Lhotse, and the other peaks visible from Dingboche. This will be an excellent acclimatization trip. Three of the world's six highest peaks, Mt Lhotse, Mt Makalu, and Mt Cho Yu, may be seen from this vantage point. The towering peaks of Cholatse (6440 m/21,126 ft) and Taboche (6542 m/21,463 ft) loom to the west. Looking northwest, we can see a slew of peaks rising from the Khumbu Khola valley's head. The Lobuche West and East peaks, as well as Lhotse, which reaches nearly 8500 meters (27, 890 feet), are the most prominent. We can scan the wide Imja Khola valley as well as the gorgeous farms and pastures of Dingboche from a vantage point high on the ridge. Dingboche is where you will spend the night.

This phase of the peak climbing journey takes you to the Pokalde mountain's base camp. The steeply climbing trail takes about 4 to 5 hours to reach the base camp of Pokalde Peak on its way to the summit. Even though today's trek is short, it will be beneficial for acclimatization. We can introduce ourselves to basic ice climbing abilities once we get to base camp. Pokalde Peak's base camp is located below the Kongma La pass, beside a huge circular lake in the middle. Furthermore, the peak's base camp offers breathtaking views of Mt. Makalu, Amadablam, the Nuptse's southern face, and many other notable mountain peaks in the Everest region. Pokalde Peak Base Camp is where you'll spend the night.

Today's rising trail leads us to Kongma La Pass, from which we can gaze out over a vast basin dotted with frozen lakes. The breathtaking view of Pokhalde Peak from the high pass cannot be missed. Cholatse, Nuptse, Lhotse, Makalu, Ama Dablam, and several more peaks in the Khumbu region will be visible from the upcoming climbing trail. The trek eventually comes to an end at High Camp on Pokhalde Peak today, with breathtaking vistas of the Everest region's largest mountain range. High Camp is where you'll spend the night.

This will be the pinnacle of the entire Everest region journey. As a result, we shall rise early today and set out on our journey to our destination. This leg of the journey is strenuous because it follows a relatively challenging stone ascending track. Pokalde Peak, a tiny rocky summit, is reached at the end of the climbing trail. We can see the most beautiful and panoramic views of the world's highest mountains from the top of Pokalde Peak, including views of Mt Makalu, Ama Dablam, Pumori, and a number of other tallest peaks in the Khumbu region. We retrace our steps back to Chhukung via Kongma La Pass after taking in the breathtaking views from the peak. We might trek to Chhukung Ri, a rocky knoll with spectacular views of Lhotse, Island Peak, Ama Dablam, Makalu, and several more peaks, including Baruntse. In Chhukung, spend the night in a lodge.

The path from Chhukung climbs rather steeply south before turning east to the valley's main line. From the Lhotse Glacier, it then winds along or below the southern flank of the moraine. We continue our lovely stroll along the bank of a brook. The Amphu Lapcha is located to the southeast. A cries-cross path leads to a vast valley surrounding the SW side of Island peak through the Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines.

We get up from 12 to 1 a.m. today and eat breakfast before starting our ascent. We must reach the top before noon, since the strong winds in the highlands may constitute a barrier to a successful ascent later in the afternoon. The trail climbs for many hundred meters beyond the base camp before cutting off the steep mountainside. The path starts off sandy, then transitions to grass before becoming boulder-strewn. As we progress up the hill, the slope narrows and the track enters a narrow rock channel. We make our way up the rocky gully. It's not tough, although there are a few short granite steps to climb before we reach the gully's right side. The trail then climbs a ridgeline to a thrilling and exposed traverse onto the top glacier's snout. When necessary, the guides will secure a rope. The summit ridge is reached through a steep snow slope. For safety, both a fixed rope and a man rope will be used during the climb. After successfully climbing up the rock, we utilize a fixed rope. The rope will normally be 350 meters long. The length, however, is determined by the season and the crevasses. There are two fresh crevasses, each measuring about 3 and 4 meters in length. We'll be crossing them with ladders. We descend all the way to Island Peak Base Camp, where some of our staff await us after enjoying the summit views and snapping photos. We celebrate our successful ascent of Island Peak.

We cleaned ourselves and our equipment today. It's also a good day for a hot bath and shaving. Furthermore, it is critical to leave as few footprints as possible in order to preserve the Himalayan environment. We retrace our steps back to Dingboche after packing everything and tidying the base camp. The trek today is short and enjoyable, consisting of a few hours of primarily flat and downhill walking through the village of Chhukung to reach Dingboche. Dingboche is where you'll spend the night.

The day begins with a climb through the Khumbu Khola valley to Duglha. Beyond Duglha, we hike up the Khumbu Glacier's steep final moraine. As we reach Chupki Lara, an eerie ridge top with magnificent mountain vistas, we navigate our way through the boulder-strewn slope. At the top of the ridge, there are a number of stones with prayer flags that serve as tributes to Scott Fischer (an American mountaineer) and Babu Chiri Sherpa (a Nepalese mountain guide) who died while on an expedition to climb Everest. We find ourselves "in front of" several huge peaks as the trail descends to the Khumbu Glacier moraine — Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and Mahalangur Himal. Although we are currently in close proximity to Everest, the big peak remains hidden. The effects of the altitude will be starting to take effect at this point, and we will begin to notice colder nights. Lobuche is where you'll spend the night.

Take the trail to Everest Base Camp through Gorak Shep Lake, which was previously enormous. Continue straight ahead and pass by the memorials to the Indian army mountaineers. The way from here can be confusing, so follow the lead Sherpa; the trail changes every year owing to glacier movements - the trip is tough due to thin air at high altitudes, traveling through stony dunes, moraine, and streams – until we reach base camp. As we approach Everest Base Camp, we can't help but admire the Everest climbers who brave the Khumbu Icefall to reach the summit. During the peak expedition season, Everest Base Camp is bustling with activity. The vibrant colors of the mountaineer's tents shine out against the dreary gray surroundings (especially in spring). The mountains we can see from base camp are Nuptse, Khumbutse, and Pumori, but Everest itself is not visible. We return to Gorak Shep for a restful night's sleep. The sunset view from Kala Patthar, on the other hand, is more beautiful than the morning view. The panorama created by the setting sun's rays striking the snow-capped mountains is amazing. Our guides and Sherpas will organize a trip to Kala Patthar today, rather than waiting until the next day, for those trekkers who prefer to continue to Kala Patthar for a magnificent sunset view. Gorak Shep is where you'll spend the night.

Our journey comes to a close today. We begin early in the morning to get the magnificent vistas from Kala Patthar of Mount Everest as the first light of day shines on it. However, we must prepare for an early morning departure in the dark and chilly (-10 to -14 C) temperatures. There's also the possibility of frigid winds, which are rather typical. Even as Everest emerges between the west shoulder crest and Nuptse, familiar peaks such as Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse tower to the east. On the way up to Kala Patthar, we can stop to gather our breath and take pictures at various spectacular viewpoints. We arrive at Kala Patthar after several hours of ascent. We scramble from here to the rocky outcropping at the summit, which is marked by cairns and prayer flags. As we near the summit, we sit on the Kala Patthar rocks, our gaze wandering from one enormous peak to the next, taking in the incredible Himalayan panorama. We take as many photos as we can with our camera and mentally capture the scene to endure a lifetime. We eat breakfast when we return to Gorak Shep, followed by a steady descent to Lobuche for a pleasant night's rest.

Today is the first day of our trek from Lobuche to Lobuche High Camp. The path to Lobuche Base Camp becomes steeper and rocky after a short distance on a rather flat plain. We continue along the Lobuche Glacier, taking in the spectacular views of Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Pokalde, Thamserku, Kantega, and other peaks. We proceed on a rocky moraine road from Base Camp to High Camp. We set up camp, have lunch, and rest when we arrive at the high camp.

Today is the most important day for the summit. We get up at 2 a.m., get ready, eat breakfast, and set out early for the summit attempt. More panoramic views of the Alps can be found on Lobuche East than on any other trekking summit. From the top of Lobuche, you'll have spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Pumori, and other peaks. We spend some time celebrating and taking pictures at the top before returning to the High Camp.

Because there is no assurance that we will have ideal weather on our scheduled summit day, this day will be used as a backup in case we are unable to summit the Lobuche East Peak on an intended day due to bad weather or other factors. If the weather becomes really adverse, we will have to postpone our summit attempt for today. Someone in the group may have difficulty acclimating well enough to accomplish the ascent; the day can be used in such a situation as well. If all goes well on the journey and we don't need this extra day, we'll walk down to Chhukung.

We hike downwards from Lobuche Base Camp after breakfast and rejoin the Everest Base Camp path at Lobuche. Lobuche is where we eat lunch. We retrace our steps back to Pheriche from Lobuche. Enjoy the spectacular views of Mt. Ama Dablam in the distance on your trip to Pheriche. We carry on to Pangboche from Pheriche. Pokalde, Thamserku, and Kantega are just a few of the other peaks you can visit. We'll walk down the hillside, which is covered in rhododendron and juniper trees. If it's spring, our surroundings are ablaze with pink and crimson rhododendron blooms. When you arrive in Pangboche, you might want to pay a visit to the famed Pangoche Monastery.

After crossing the Dudh Koshi River on a prayer flag-draped bridge, the trail descends quickly through the pine forests to the Dudh Koshi gorge. Sansa, the region's primary trail junction, is reached at the end of the walk. With every bite, we unconsciously enjoy the stunning Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Nuptse. Following lunch, the trail to Namche Bazaar winds through multiple bends as it clings to the steep wooded slope beyond Kyangjuma. While walking through the forest on the trail, we keep an eye out for wildlife such as mountain goats, snow leopards, and colorful pheasants. We arrive at Namche Bazaar's army camp after going through a Chorten. From here, we'd like to take one last look (and photograph!) at Lhotse, Everest's summit, and Tengboche. We take a good hot shower when we arrive at our lodge and sleep soundly in our Namche Bazaar room.

Because the trail dips steeply, we must walk gently and with control while our unsteady legs battle the uneven ground. The trail becomes more level and natural after crossing the suspension bridges over the fast-flowing Dudh Koshi and its tributaries. The mild breeze has begun to warm us up by today. As we journey through this lovely mountain air, any leftover sore throats and colds will be gone by today. Despite the fact that we are on the same journey down, we have radically different perspectives. We capture vast plains, rhododendron and pine forests, and snow-capped peaks in the distance. While walking through the Sherpa settlements, we see the outstanding faith in Buddhism and the culture of prayer stones and prayer flags. When we arrive in Lukla, we stretch our tired legs and reflect on the previous few weeks. We come to the end of a magnificent walk on a good note, with everyone safe and sound with a grin on their faces!

After a lengthy mountain adventure, we fly back to Kathmandu. We arrive in Kathmandu early in the morning. In your hotel, you can rest and relax throughout the day. If you want to bring some things home from Nepal for friends and family, go to some nearby shops or go out to Thamel for typical Nepalese goods, which you may accomplish with the help of our guides or on your own. If you want to see more of Kathmandu, this is the day to do it! Remember, we'll be having a lovely supper together to commemorate our successful completion of a truly thrilling and gorgeous excursion into the mountains.

As your journey in Nepal comes to a close today, you are bidding farewell to the Nepalese Himalayas. There's nothing else to do but exchange emails with your other travelers and organize your images. You can go shopping or sightseeing if you have extra time. A representative will send you off at the airport around 3 hours before your planned flight. You'll have plenty of time on the way home to plan your future excursion to Nepal's beautiful country.