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Khumbu and Gokyo, Nepal / Peak climbing

Khumbu Three Peaks

Combine Pokalde, Island Peak and Lobuche East with an extended Khumbu journey and a Gokyo valley return.

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The Khumbu valley above Pheriche, with Tawoche and Cholatse
The Khumbu valley above Pheriche, with Tawoche and Cholatse.
Duration
26 daysOutline programme
Highest summit objective
6,189 mRoute objective
Season
Spring / AutumnAsk for current dates
Experience
Technical peak climbingPeak climbing

A closer look at the journey.

This three-peak journey links Pokalde, Island Peak and Lobuche East within a single Khumbu programme. Acclimatization stops precede a sequence of separate climbing camps, with spare days around the larger objectives. The return crosses Cho La to the Gokyo valley, adding lakes and a different side of the Everest region to the climbing journey.

The programme combines an approach trek with time for climbing preparation and a summit attempt. Snow, glacier conditions and weather can change the route and daily plan. Tell us about your mountain experience before booking so that we can agree the equipment, guiding and preparation needed for this particular climb.

  • Pokalde, Island Peak and Lobuche East objectives
  • Separate camps and spare climbing days
  • Cho La crossing and Gokyo valley return

The route, day by day.

This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.

Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu

Meet the team and prepare for the mountain journey.

Day 2Lukla to Phakding

Fly to Lukla and begin the trek.

Day 3-4Namche acclimatization

Reach Namche and spend a further day before continuing higher.

Day 5-7Deboche and Dingboche

Trek to Dingboche via Deboche and include an acclimatization day.

Day 8-9Pokalde programme

Reach the climbing base and attempt Pokalde when conditions allow.

Day 10-13Island Peak programme

Move to Island Peak camps, attempt the climb and retain a spare day for conditions.

Day 14Dingboche

Descend to Dingboche between the climbing objectives.

Day 15-18Lobuche East programme

Establish base and high camps, attempt the agreed summit objective and use the spare day as needed.

Day 19-20Cho La and Gokyo

Cross Cho La when conditions allow and spend time around Gokyo, with an optional viewpoint hike.

Day 21-23Return to Lukla

Descend through Phortse Tenga and Monjo towards Lukla.

Day 24Fly to Kathmandu

Return by air when weather permits.

Day 25Kathmandu reserve day

Rest and allow for a delayed mountain flight.

Day 26Departure

Transfer for your onward journey.

A clear plan and quotation.

Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.

Services to discuss

  • Agree the permit arrangements and in-country transport in your quotation.
  • Agree the guiding, porter support and responsibilities on the mountain.
  • Agree accommodation, camp facilities and the meals provided at each stage.
  • Agree shared climbing equipment, communications and emergency arrangements.

Budget separately

  • International travel, entry documents and costs outside the agreed programme.
  • Personal climbing equipment and insurance appropriate to the itinerary.
  • Personal spending, tips and any separately agreed climbing staff bonuses.
  • Additional accommodation, transport or evacuation costs if plans change.

Before you set out.

Previous high-altitude trekking and competent snow, glacier and fixed-rope skills are required, with the endurance for several climbing objectives and a high pass.

Accommodation: Hotels in Kathmandu, trekking lodges or approach camps, and tented climbing camps.

Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.

Is the summit attempt on a fixed day?

The itinerary gives a climbing window. Your guide will adjust the attempt, rest days and descent to the conditions and the team. Reaching the summit cannot be guaranteed.

What experience should I discuss before booking?

Previous high-altitude trekking and competent snow, glacier and fixed-rope skills are required, with the endurance for several climbing objectives and a high pass. Share details of your recent climbs, altitude experience and rope skills so that we can assess the preparation and support required.

Other journeys to explore.

Everest, Lhotse and Makalu catching the last sun, seen from Gokyo Ri

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