Pokalde, Mountain summit in Sagarmatha Zone, Nepal.
The Pokalde peak reaches an elevation of 5,806 meters, offering views of Mount Everest and other peaks in the Mahalangur Himal range.
The British mountaineering team first reached Pokalde summit in 1953 during their reconnaissance mission before the successful ascent of Mount Everest.
The Sherpa communities residing near Pokalde maintain their Buddhist practices through monasteries, prayer flags, and traditional ceremonies in the mountain passages.
Climbers access Pokalde through Lukla airport, following a multi-day trek through Namche Bazaar and Dingboche before reaching the base camp.
The mountain features a non-technical climbing route that allows experienced trekkers to complete the summit ascent and descent within a single day.
Location: Sagarmatha Zone
Elevation above the sea: 5,806 m
Part of: Mahalangur Himal
GPS coordinates: 27.92477,86.83319
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:06
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