Machermo Peak Climbing

Overview And Highlights

Trip Facts

Trip Type

Camping

Grade

Strenuous

Altitude

6237 m.

Transportation

Ktm-Lukla-Ktm by Flight

Group Size

1 or more

Best Season

Spring and Autumn

Duration

17 Days

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Machermo peak (6237m.) is situated at Mahalangur region, and this is one of the most interesting peak climbing among the trekking Peaks in Nepal. To reach the base camp, the trail leads through Yak pasture, on the way of Gokyo trek. The base camp is set up above the rocky meadows and moraine around 5140 meter. Further climb ascends on the rock and snow slopes to reach the top. The same path descends to base camp. From the summit of this Peak provides stunning views of Amadablam, Lhotse Shar, Nuptse, Lhotse and Everest.

The main attraction of Machermo peak is panoramic views of Himalayan peaks like Everest (8850), Nuptse, Lhotse, Makalu Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Cho-oyu, Mt. Kantega, Mt. Kusum Khagaru, Mt. Kongde, Mt. Twache peak, Mt. Cholaste, Island peak etc.

Itinerary Expand All Close All

Day 1 : Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport.

Food

Welcome Drink

Accomodation

Hotel

Elevation

1400

On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork.

Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 2 : Trip preparation and city tour of Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur.

Food

Breakfast

Accomodation

Hotel

Elevation

1400

Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon you will drive back to your hotel.

Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 3 : Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) that takes about 35 minutes.

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

2886

After early-morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and drive to the domestic airport terminal. Receive your boarding pass and fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) that takes about 35 minutes. The flight offers you up close views of the Himalayas and romantic landscapes of hills, farms and rivers.

On arrival to Lukla, you will begin 3 hours trek to Phakding (2640 m.). You start your trek from Lukla with a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River. Mt. Nupla (5885m) which can be seen in the distance is a peak atop the Kongde Ridge. You descend a mountainside path that merges into your route to Everest, with views to a wonderful valley to your right; and Mt. Kusum Kang (6367m.) to the far end.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 4 : Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m.) takes about 5 to 5 and half hours.

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

3440

This day you trek and cross the river on high suspension bridges. Beyond Monjo (2800m.) is the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park which was set-up to protect and preserve this fragile mountain environment. You then ascend quite steeply to Namche and along the way, if the weather is clear, catch a first glimpse of Mt Everest in the distance. You can also enjoy the view of Mt. Kusum Kangaru, Thamserku, Kongde-Ri and Tawoche peak. You can also visit some of the village monasteries on the way of trekking to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.).

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 5 : Rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and excursion around the places.

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

3440

It is an ideal place to spend a rest day for acclimatization to the high altitude before heading off towards Tyangboche. For the acclimatization you walk up to Khunde hospital which was set-up by Sir Edmund Hillary or a one hour walk up to the Syangboche (3800m.) where Everest View Hotel is situated above Namche for the outstanding view of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 6 : Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dole (4040m.) via Khumjung, takes about six hours.

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

4040

From Namche the route heads up all the way to Khumjung, a picturesque village which also has its own Gompa at the top end of town. Soon after leaving Khumjung the trail climbs to a large chorten on top of a ridge. This ridge descends from Khumbila, a 5734m peak, said to be the abode of the patron God of the Khumbu region. The trail descends slightly towards the Sanasa and then trail ascends up to Mongla (4000m.). From here, you can see panoramic views of various mountains. You trek steeply descending the pass through Phortse Tenga and from there, the trail climbs steeply to Dole, through rhododendron and birch forest festooned with hanging mosses and lichens.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 7 : Trek from Dole to Machermo (4410m.) takes about 3 hours.

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

4410

From Dole you climb steadily along the side of the valley, where the small and thorny bushes give way to scrub juniper as the altitude increases. The trail passes many summer settlements. Ahead of you are excellent views of Cho Oyu, while back down the valley you can view the peaks of Kantega and Thamserku. This is a short day and you will arrive at Machermo in time for lunch.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 8 : Trek from Machermo to Gokyo (4750m.) which takes about 4 hours.

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

4750

Today you head for the lakes at Gokyo. You follow a very scenic path to Pangka and then descend slightly, following one of the melt-water Rivers which flow down the west side of the Ngozumpa Glacier. You climb a steep rocky path inclined into the valley by the side of the glacier, passing the first of the holy lakes. You soon arrive at the second of the lakes, crossing the path which heads across the glacier to Cho La (5420m.) - your route to Lobuche and Everest, later in the trek. The third lake is known as Dudh Pokhari and on its eastern shore is the settlement of Gokyo.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 9 : Rest day at Gokyo and excursion in and around Gokyo valley.

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

4750

Gokyo is situated by the side of Ngozumpa glacier, the biggest glacier of Nepal. This day you can make a side trip to Fifth Lake via Forth Lake. Or you can trek from Gokyo to Gokyo Ri. Gokyo Ri looms above the village on the northern edge of the lake and you leave camp just after first light, following a steep path up the hillside. As you climb, the summits of Everest, Lhotse and Makalu slowly come into sight and the view from the summit of Gokyo Ri itself, is one of the finest to be had in the Everest region - some say it is even better than that from Kala Patthar.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 10 : Trek/climb from Gokyo to Gokyo Ri (5483m.) and then trek down to Machermo Base Camp via Gokyo village takes about five hours.

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Camp

Elevation

5483

Gokyo Ri looms above the village on the northern edge of the lake and you leave camp just after first light, following a steep path up the hillside. As you climb, the summits of Everest, Lhotse and Makalu slowly come into sight and the view from the summit of Gokyo Ri itself, is one of the finest to be had in the Everest region - some say it is even better than that from Kala Patthar. After lunch it is a short walk to the village of Machermo.

Stay overnight at camp.

Day 11 : Climb from Base Camp to Camp I.

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Camp

Climb from Base Camp to Camp I.

Stay overnight at camp.

Day 12 : Climb from Camp I to Camp II.

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Camp

Elevation

5300

Climb from Camp I to Camp II.

Stay overnight at camp.

Day 13 : Summit Machermo Peak (6237m.) and descend back to Machermo Base Camp.

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Camp

Elevation

6237

Summit Machermo Peak (6237m.) and descend back to Machermo Base Camp.

Stay overnight at camp.

Day 14 : Trek from Machermo Base Camp to Namche Bazaar (3440m.) takes about five hours.

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

3440

The trail gently descends to Dole and then starts descending steeply to Phortse Tenga (3650m.) passing through rhododendron forests. Then, the path immediately ascends steeply to Mongla Danda (4000m.) and gently descends up to Kyanjoma (3500m.) following small up and down trail to your next destination.

Stay overnight in lodge.

Day 15 : Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886m.) takes about six hours.

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

2886

The last day of your trek leads from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. The trek is pleasant, except for few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote- Koshi River crossing it three times. The last uphill climb of 45 minutes will bring you to Lukla for your overnight stay.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 16 : Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu takes 35 minutes.

Food

Breakfast

Accomodation

Hotel

Elevation

1400

You take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu.

Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 17 : Departure

Food

Breakfast

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

What Is Included ?

a) Kathmandu

Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
3 night hotel accommodation with breakfast
One day city sightseeing with an English speaking tour guide and private vehicle
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
Souvenir

b) Trekking

Machermo peak climbing permit
Trekkers' Information Management system (TIMS) card
Entry permit for Sagarmatha National Park
Entry fee of local municipal government
Climbing guide (Sirdar)
Equipments fee for the climbing guide
Required porters including a cook (some nights will be camping and will require cook and cooking utensils)
All meals three times a day during the trek/climb
Accommodation in teahouses (lodges) for some nights and some nights camping
Necessary trekking/camping equipment such as tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags, rope, Ice axe, Helmet, Harness, cooking utensils, Epi gas, etc.
Round trip flight tickets: Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu
Insurance and equipments for the guide and porters
First aid kit
Tax, VAT and our service charge
Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must be well insured from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)

What Is Excluded?

Personal nature expenses (Telephone calls, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages)
Travel insurance
Tips for involved staffs
Sherpa summit bonus
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Personal climbing equipments
Entrance fees while sightseeing in and around Kathmandu
Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking due to any personal reason than the scheduled itinerary)

Machermo Peak Climbing Altitude Profile

FAQs

Machermo Peak is located in the Gokyo Valley, west of the standard Everest Base Camp route. It sits just above the village of Machhermo, which lies between Dole and Gokyo. The peak is easily accessible through the Gokyo Lakes trek, making it an ideal addition for trekkers exploring the Renjo La, Cho La, or the Everest Three Passes route.

Machermo Peak is classified as a moderate to technical trekking peak. The climb involves:

Glacier travel
Steep snow and ice slopes
Use of ropes, crampons, and ice axes

It’s more challenging than Island Peak due to steeper pitches and possible ice sections, but less extreme than technical peaks like Ama Dablam. Previous climbing experience is strongly recommended.

A standard Machermo Peak expedition takes about 16 to 19 days. This includes:

Trekking time to and from the peak
Acclimatization days in Namche, Machhermo, or Gokyo
A summit window
Buffer days for weather or emergencies

The trek also allows time to visit Gokyo Lakes and climb Gokyo Ri for a stunning acclimatization hike.

Yes, previous high-altitude trekking and some technical climbing experience are highly recommended. You should be comfortable using:

Crampons
Ice axe and fixed ropes
Harness and helmet

If you’ve previously summited a trekking peak like Island Peak, or have taken a basic mountaineering course, you’ll be better prepared for the challenges of Machermo.

The most favorable climbing seasons are:

Spring (April to early June): Clear skies, warmer temperatures, and more stable snow conditions.
Autumn (late September to early November): Crisp air, dry trails, and excellent visibility.

Climbing in winter or monsoon is not advisable due to snow hazards, poor visibility, and difficult trail conditions.

Your journey starts with a flight to Lukla, followed by trekking through Namche Bazaar, Dole, and Machhermo village. From there, you ascend to Machermo Peak Base Camp, usually located between 5000–5200 meters. Some itineraries include a High Camp around 5700 meters to shorten summit day.

You’ll need the following permits:

Machermo Peak Climbing Permit (issued by Nepal Mountaineering Association – Group A peak)
Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit

These are typically arranged by your trekking agency and included in your package.

During the trekking portion, you’ll stay in teahouses—basic but comfortable lodges offering local and Western meals. At base camp and high camp, you’ll switch to camping with tents, and food will be prepared by the expedition cook.

Meals include dal bhat (rice and lentils), noodles, pasta, soup, eggs, and hot drinks like tea, coffee, and hot chocolate to keep you warm and energized.

Yes, because the climb goes above 6,000 meters, the risk of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is real. Symptoms include:

Headaches
Nausea
Shortness of breath
Loss of appetite

Your itinerary should include gradual acclimatization, with rest days in places like Namche, Dole, or Gokyo. Guides are trained to monitor your health and use medications or emergency descent if needed.

Essential equipment includes:

Double-layered mountaineering boots
Crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet
Warm clothing (base layers, down jacket, shell)
-20°C sleeping bag
Sunglasses, gloves, and headlamp
Climbing rope and safety devices (usually provided by the guide)

Some of this can be rented in Kathmandu, but personal gear should be tested and well-fitted before the expedition.

You need to be in excellent physical condition. The climb requires:

6–10 hours of hiking/climbing daily
Ability to carry a 10–12 kg daypack
High tolerance for altitude and cold

Training should start at least 2–3 months prior, focusing on cardio (running, hiking), strength, and endurance. If you can climb stairs for an hour with weight or complete long weekend hikes with a pack, you’re on the right track.

While no Himalayan climb is without risk, Machermo Peak is relatively safe when:

You travel with an experienced and licensed guide
Use proper equipment
Follow a well-paced itinerary
Respect your body and don’t rush altitude gains

Weather and snow conditions are the main variables. Reputable companies include weather monitoring, rope fixing, and emergency evacuation plans in their safety protocols.

Machermo offers a more authentic and quiet alpine experience. While Island and Mera are beautiful, they can be quite crowded. Machermo appeals to climbers who want:

Fewer trekkers
A more technical challenge
Access to both Gokyo Lakes and Everest views
A unique peak that still feels like a true expedition

It’s also perfect for climbers seeking a next-level challenge before tackling 7,000+ meter peaks.

Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition ensures you to provide a well planned itinerary for Machermo Peak climbing. An experienced and highly professional climbing guide will be assigned to each climbing member. All necessary logistics will be taken care from our side. However, we expect to maintain good health and physical condition as well as well good mental preparation from your side.

Additional Information

Mountaineering Equipments

Crampons, Ice axe, Helmet, Harness, Lock and unlock Carabineers, Shovel, Climbing pack, Rope, Ski poles, Desender/abseil device, Jummer (Asender) , Tapes, Prusik Loops, Rappel device, Hand Warmer (if possible)

Clothing and Wears

Trekking shoes with spare laces, Mountaineering Boots, Plastic or leather for mountaineering boots, Gore-Tex pants, Long shorts, Insulated Parka, Jumper, Waterproof Jackets, Down Jacket, Fleece Vest, Wool cap, Neck Gaiter, Gloves, Climbing Socks, Thermal Underwear, Sandals, Snow Goggle

Essential Gears

Backpack, Duffle bag, Sleeping Bag, sleeping pad, Tents

Gadgets

Map, Compass, Camera, GPS, Two way radios, Binoculars, Head Lamp, Flashlight

Sun Protection Items

Sun glasses, sun scream, Lip balm

Medical

First aid Kit (Brufen / Ibuprofens, Antibiotic, Diamox, Paracetamol, Handy Plaster, Crack Bandage, Tincture Iodine, etc.)

Other Essentials

Energy Bars, Water bottle, Water Purification Tablets, Toiletries, Trekking poles, Pocket knife, raincoat, Satellite Phone, Altimeter

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