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 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.

SAMPLE ITINERARY:

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.

The trek cost covers: 
Includes: All ground transfers. Fully organized trek (Sirdar, cook, guide, kitchen boy, Porters, two-person dome tents, dining tent, toilet tent, foam mattresses, camping stools and tables). Three meals a day, tea/coffee, peak fee if any, and National Park fees). All air transfers within Nepal if applicable. Three Star Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on Bed and Breakfast twin share basis. Tourist Class Hotel accommodation on the same basis in others cities if applicable. 

What it does not covers: Sleeping Bag, personal clothing, and equipment International flights, visas, meals in cities, airport taxes, excess baggage charges, personal laundry, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. Travel insurance and medical insurance. Tips to tour leader and other staff members. Emergency rescue by helicopter, medication and hospitalization in case of illness and trip delays.