Nirekha Peak Climbing (6159m.)

Overview And Highlights

Trip Facts

Trip Type

Lodge / Camping

Grade

Strenuous

Altitude

6159 m.

Transportation

Ktm-Lukla-Ktm by Flight

Group Size

1 or more

Best Season

Spring and Autumn

Duration

23 Days

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Nirekha peak (6159m, 20,206ft.) is one of many newly opened Himalayan climbing and trekking peaks in Nepal. It is one of the most famous view points among all the peaks of Nepal. From the view point, one will have panoramic views of Himalayan peaks like Everest (8848.86), Nuptse (7879m), Lhotse (9501m), Lhotse Shar (8383m), Makalu (8475m), Baruntse (7720m), and Ama Dablam (6856m) Thamserku, Cho-oyu etc.

Nirekha is in the Mahalangur Region, deep in the Himalayas, close to the Tibetan border and hidden among the well-known giants of Everest, Cho Oyu, and Cholatse. The climb itself is relatively straightforward, though it does require ice-axe, crampons and some fixed rope sections. It is a very do-able climb for anyone in good shape and with a desire for high adventure.

Nirekha peak requires some technical skills of peak climbing. Experienced climbers should attempt the summit.

Itinerary Expand All Close All

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu

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 to Lukla and trek to Phakding

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

2640

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 approximately 5 hours.

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

3440

Namche Bazaar (3440m) is surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges and opens out only where it faces the Bhote Koshi.
Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 5 : A day for rest at Namche Bazaar (3440m.) for acclimatization.

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 acclimatization you walk up to Khumjung where you can visit a monastery. You can also enjoy the splendid views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawoche, and Kwangde and so on. Or you can take an hour's walk up to Syangboche (3800m.) where Everest View Hotel is situated above Namche for an 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 6 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. You can enjoy a delicious meal at Phortse Tenga (3650m.).
Stay overnight in lodge.

Day 7 : Trek from Dole to Machermo (4150m.) takes about five hours

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

4150

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

Day 8 : Trek from Machermo to Gokyo (4750m) takes about four and half 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 melted-water. Rivers flow down the west side of the Ngozumpa Glacier. You climb a steep rocky incline 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 and later in the trek. The third lake is known as Dudh Pokhari and on its eastern shore is the settlement of Gokyo.
Stay overnight in lodge.

Day 9 : Rest day at Gokyo when you may go for excursion in and around Gokyo valley.

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

4750

Gokyo is a trade centre where the Sherpa people run lodges to provide the best services to trekkers. Gokyo is situated by the side of Ngozumpa glacier, the biggest glacier of Nepal. This day you can also take a trip to the Fifth Lake via the Fourth Lake.
Stay overnight in lodge.

Day 10 : Trek/climb from Gokyo to Gokyo Ri (5340m) and trek down to Thangna (4650m) via Gokyo village takes about four and half hours.

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

4650

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 Thangna, situated at the shore of the Ngozumpa Glacier.
Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 11 : Trek to Nireka Base Camp (4950m.)

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Camp

Elevation

4950

Today, you will trek from Thangna to Nireka Peak Base Camp.
Stay overnight at camp.

Day 12 : Acclimatization at Nireka Base Camp

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

4950

Today is your acclimatization day at Nireka Base Camp.
Stay overnight at camp.

Day 13 : Climb from Nireka Base Camp to High Camp (5300m.)

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Camp

Elevation

5300

Today, you will climb from Nireka Peak Base Camp to High Camp.
Stay overnight at camp.

Day 14 : Summit Nireka Peak (6159) and descend to Base Camp

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Camp

Elevation

6159

Today, you will summit Nireka Peak with the support of our experienced climbing guide from High Camp. You will then descend to Nireka Base Camp.
Stay overnight at camp.

Day 15 : Trek from Abi Base Camp to Dzongla (4843m.) via Chola Pass (5420m.)

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

5420

Trek from Abi Base Camp to Dzongla (4843m.) via Chola Pass (5420m.). The Chola pass is most of the time covered with blue ice giving you a chill feeling. Here you can also enjoy the panoramic view of various mountains. From here, the trail descends steeply down for an hour and then slightly descends all the way to Dzongla.
Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 16 : Trek from Dzongla to Gorakshep (5180m.) via Lobuche takes about 5 hours.

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

5180

From Dzongla the trail descends and ascends gently and contours around the west side of the Lobuche Khola, providing excellent views of Ama Dablam, the Nuptse-Lhotse wall and Everest. The trail coming from Pheriche meets at the Lobuche Khola (Lobuche Stream).
Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 17 : Trek from Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp (5337m.) and back to Gorakshep takes about 4 and half hours.

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

5337

While trekking to Everest Base Camp you pass through a trail, which weaves its way through ice pinnacles and past the crevasses of the Khumbu Glacier. During the spring season, you can meet some expedition team on the Everest Base Camp. On the return leg, you can take a higher route to get a spectacular view of the Khumbu icefall and numerous mountains. You return to Gorakshep to stay overnight.
Stay over night at lodge.

Day 18 : Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m.) and trek to Pheriche (4250m.) takes about 6 and half hours.

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

5545

Early morning climb to Kala Patthar (5545m.) and enjoy the view of sunrise. From Kala Patthar you can have a panoramic view of Mt. Everest and many other mountain peaks like Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Khumbutse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku and many more. The town of Pheriche is known as windy town.
Stay over night at lodge.

Day 19 : Trek from Pheriche to Tyangboche (3850m.) takes about 4 hours.

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

3850

To reach Tyangboche you pass through Pangboche village, which is known to have highest permanent settlement throughout the year in Khumbu region. Upon your arrival at Tyangboche village you come across the famous legendary monastery, the largest in the Khumbu region.
Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 20 : Trek from Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m.) takes about 4 hours.

Food

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

3440

From Tyangboche, the trail descends steeply and slightly towards Phunki Tenga (3250m.) crossing the Dudh Koshi. Now you have a glimpse of panoramic views of the great peaks of the Khumbu including Mt Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. Passing by several villages and numerous teashops, the trail ascends steeply to Sanasa where local Sherpa people sell the Tibetan goods.
Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 21 : 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 22 : Fly to Kathmandu

Food

Breakfast

Accomodation

Hotel

Elevation

1400

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. You take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu takes about 35 minutes.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 23 : 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
Souvenirs

b) Trekking

Nireka peak climbing permit
Trekkers' Information Management system (TIMS) card
Entry permit for Sagarmatha National Park
Entry fee of local municipal government
Climbing guides (Sirdar) (one climbing guide for 2 climbers)
Equipments fee for the climbing guide/s
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, 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)

Nirekha Peak Climbing (6159m.) Altitude Profile

FAQs

Nirekha Peak lies in the heart of the Khumbu Himal, east of the Gokyo Valley, very close to the Cho La Pass (a high mountain pass linking Gokyo and Lobuche). It is part of the Mahalangur Himal range, and you can spot it towering behind the turquoise lakes of Gokyo and along the route toward Everest Base Camp. It’s accessed through trails connecting the Everest Base Camp Trek and Gokyo Lakes Trek.

Nirekha Peak is classified as a technical trekking peak. This means it requires:

Climbing experience on snow and ice
Use of crampons, fixed ropes, and ice axes
Good knowledge of glacier travel

Some sections are steep and require the use of ascenders and jumar techniques, especially near the summit ridge. It’s more demanding than Island or Lobuche East, making it ideal for climbers looking to build on their mountaineering skills.

The climb typically takes 20 to 24 days, depending on the route and acclimatization plan. The itinerary often includes:

Trekking through Namche, Gokyo, and Cho La Pass
Several days for acclimatization
Time for setting up base and high camps
A summit attempt and descent

It can also be extended with side trips to Everest Base Camp or Gokyo Ri.

Yes. Nirekha Peak is not for beginners. You should have:

Experience above 5000 meters
Familiarity with glacier travel and high-altitude conditions
Ability to use technical climbing gear like ropes, harnesses, and crampons

This peak is a good choice for climbers who have done Island Peak, Lobuche East, or who have completed a basic mountaineering course.

The best seasons are:

Spring (April to early June) – when the weather is warmer and snow conditions are stable.
Autumn (late September to early November) – known for crystal-clear skies and great visibility.

Climbing in monsoon or winter is generally not recommended due to heavy snow, unstable weather, and avalanche risks.

You’ll need several permits:

Nirekha Peak Climbing Permit (from the Nepal Mountaineering Association – Group A peak)
Sagarmatha National Park Permit
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Permit

The expedition starts with a flight to Lukla, followed by a trek through Namche, Dole, and Gokyo. From Gokyo, you cross Cho La Pass to establish base camp near the foot of Nirekha Peak, typically between 4900–5000 meters. A high camp is usually set up at around 5700 meters for summit day.

Yes, altitude sickness (AMS) is a serious risk on this climb, as you’ll be spending extended time above 5000 meters. The itinerary includes acclimatization days to help you adjust, and guides are trained to recognize and manage symptoms like:

Headaches
Nausea
Dizziness
Loss of appetite

It’s important to stay hydrated, go slow, and communicate any symptoms early.

During the trekking phase, you’ll stay in teahouses, which offer basic but comfortable lodging with hot meals.

During the climbing phase, you’ll sleep in expedition tents at base and high camps, with meals prepared by the support team.

Food typically includes Nepali and Western dishes like dal bhat, pasta, soups, eggs, and porridge to keep you fueled for the climb.

You should begin training at least 3–4 months in advance, focusing on:

Cardiovascular endurance (running, hiking, stair climbing)
Strength training (especially legs and core)
Hiking with a loaded backpack
If possible, practice with crampons and ropes

Training with elevation gain and carrying a 10–12 kg backpack is ideal preparation.

With the right team and preparation, Nirekha Peak is relatively safe. Key safety factors include:

Climbing with a licensed guide
Proper use of ropes and glacier safety equipment
Including rest and acclimatization days
Having emergency evacuation plans in place (e.g., helicopter rescue)

Weather changes and altitude are the biggest risks, so it’s important to follow your guide’s instructions carefully.

Nirekha offers a more technical and isolated experience compared to Island or Mera Peak. It’s ideal if you want:

A less crowded climb
More alpine-style, technical challenge
Close proximity to Everest and Gokyo regions
A chance to push your skills further in a real Himalayan setting

It’s not just another “walk-up” peak—it’s a rewarding adventure for serious climbers seeking a fresh objective in the Khumbu.

Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition ensures you to provide a well planned itinerary for Nirekha 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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