Pokhalde looks like a crenulated rocky ridge dominated by  the vast bulk of Nuptse when seen from Nuptse. The mountain has a small hanging glacier, which is best reached along the ridge rising from the Kongma La, on its northern side. The last 50 meters to the top is rather steep so may need a rope. Although the summit is comparatively
John Hunt and his Everest Expedition Team first climbed the Pokalde Peak in 1953 via Kongma La along its north ridge.The peak looks like a crenulated rocky ridge dominated by the huge bulk of Mt.Nuptse. The peak has small glacier, which is best reached along the ridge rising from the Kongma La, on its northern side
Highlights of the Trekking Peaks-
Panoramic views of Khumbu Mountain Range that is Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Makalu, Baruntse, Thamserku, old Tyangboche monastery, exploring Namche Bazaar, Khumjung village and Pangboche village.
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