Climb the three summits in the Everest region, each offering vantage points to admire mountain vistas and high passes
Trip info
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25 Nights/26 Days
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6,189m/20,305ft.
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Strenuous
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Kathmandu, Nepal
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Kathmandu, Nepal
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Flights and private car
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Hotel/Teahouse/camping
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Three Peaks Climbing: Pokalde Peak, Island Peak and Lobuche East Peak
- Lobuche East Climb (6,119m/20,075ft): From the summit of Lobuche East, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the Everest region, Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Pumori, among other majestic peaks.
- You’ll be able to see the entirety of the Everest region, including other high mountains and glaciers.
- Depending on the weather and visibility, you might also spot peaks like Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Thamserku
- Pokalde Climb (5,806m/19,049ft): Pokalde Peak is located south of the Chhukung valley and passes through the Kongma La Pass (5,535m)
- Climbing while not technically difficult, Pokalde Peak is a relatively hard peak to climb, often used as a warm-up for other Himalayan peaks. Alternative name: Pokalde Peak is also known as Dolma Ri Peak.
- Island Peak (6,189m/20,305ft): From the summit of Island Peak, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the Himalayas, like Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam.
- From Island summits You’ll see a semi-circle of giant peaks to the north, like Nuptse (7,879m), Lhotse (8,501m), Lhotse Middle Peak (8,410m), and Lhotse Shar (8,383m). To the east, majestic Makalu (8,475m), and to the south, Baruntse and Ama Dablam
- The Island summit offers a truly unforgettable 360-degree panorama of the surrounding peaks and glaciers
- From Island peak, you can also see the south face of Lhotse and the stunning west face of Lhotse rising from the Lhotse Glacier
- The peak is known as “Island Peak” because it appears as an island in a sea of ice when viewed from Tengboche and Dingboche.
- The peaks itself offers a unique perspective of the surrounding mountains, making it a rewarding Three peaks climb for those seeking a Himalayan adventure.
- Best time to climb: Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) are the best times to climb three Peaks due to stable weather conditions.
Khumbu 3 Peaks Climbing is a unique Himalayan mountaineering holiday in the Everest region offering you a chance to climb three peaks in a single itinerary. Island Peak (6,189m), Pokalde Peak (5,806m) and Lobuche Peak (6,119m). Khumbu 3 Peaks for people with and without previous experience of high altitude trekking Around 6000m high peaks in Khumbu region this peak is suitable for you during trekking. Therefore; trek to Gokyo and Chola Pass for acclimatization and climb the three trekking peaks in the Himalayas. Build your experience of Himalayan climbs. Or, if your goal is to climb bigger mountains like Ama Dablam, Manaslu or Cho You then this trip serves as an excellent preliminary trip.
The trip is fully guided and supported by our guides and we provide a 1:3 climbing guide to client ratio during summit days for maximum support. Each peak is listed as a trekking peak in Nepal and the climb doesn’t consist of technical difficulty. However, the long duration and extreme conditions make this trip challenging. Different skills are required for each climb and this trip will definitely provide you with a better understanding of high-altitude climbs.
However; you will not only rejoice in the scenic mountain views in the Everest region but you will also enjoy the warm hospitality of amiable Sherpas in central Khumbu valley. Our climb begins through yak trails in valleys and progresses through a few high passes to the base of trekking peaks. We will begin our Khumbu 3 Peaks Climbing starting with the Lobuche peak and ending with the Island peak. Enough acclimatization days and contingency days have been allocated in the itinerary to ensure a successful climbing.
What you can expect from the Khumbu 3 Peaks Climbs?
The “Khumbu Region 3 Peaks Climbing” refers to a challenging trekking and climbing adventure in Nepal’s Khumbu region, combining ascents of Island Peak (6,189m/20,305ft), Lobuche East Peak (6,119m/20,075ft), and Pokalde Peak (5,806m/19,049ft), offering stunning views and cultural experiences.
Here’s a more detailed look at the 3 Peaks Climbing:
- Pokalde Peak: Pokalde is a popular trekking peak is located south of the Chhukung valley and passes through the Kongma La Pass (5535m). You’ll have a clear view of Mount Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Nuptse (7,861 m), Ama Dablam (6,812 m), and Pumori. While not technically difficult, it’s a moderate climb that requires some experience and fitness.
- Island Peak (Imja Tse): Island Peak is a popular trekking peak known for its challenging climb and stunning views of Everest and surrounding peaks.
- Lobuche East Peak: Lobuche East is a more technical climb compared to Island Peak, offering views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Pumori.
- The Challenge: The Khumbu 3 Peaks climb is considered strenuous due to the high altitude, remote location, and technical climbing sections, especially on Island Peak and Lobuche East.
- Physical Condition: Climbers need to be in excellent physical condition and have some experience with high-altitude trekking and climbing. You’ll need to use climbing equipment like harnesses, ice axes, crampons, and mountaineering boots.
- The Experience: The trek passes through a variety of landscapes, including rugged mountain ridges, snowy areas, and lush vegetation.
- Himalayan Cultural: You’ll have opportunities to learn about the Sherpa people’s traditions and Himalayan cultural heritage.
- Panoramic Views: The views from the summit of Island Peak, Pokalde Peak and Lobuche East are breathtaking, with panoramic views of the Himalayas
- Best Time to Climb: The best time for climbing in the Khumbu region is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons.
- Difficulty: The climb is considered moderately technical, with Island Peak and Lobuche East being the most technical.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR PEAK CLIMBING PACKAGE:
- This is a general itinerary package below, which can always be “customized” individually. The trek/climb package can be redesigned or redeveloped according to your interests, for more information please contact us.
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