"Machhermo Peak"
Machermo Peak rises directly above the village of Machhermo on the trek towards the Gokyo Lakes in the Everest region.
It offers an ideal climbing challenge for mountaineers looking for an alternative to crowded peaks like Island Peak.
Route, acclimatisation and permit notes for Machermo from the Nepal Side side, plus practical safety advice.
Situated in the Mahalangur Himal range, guarding the southern flank of the Gokyo Valley.
The official elevation is 6,273 m (20,580 ft).
Local Folklore: Machhermo village is famous in Himalayan lore as the site of a reported Yeti sighting in 1974.
Climbed via its south-western slopes, setting up base camp above Machhermo village.
The standard season on Machermo is Spring & Autumn (Mar–May / Sep–Nov). Remote Base Camp: Facilities above Machhermo village are limited; camping support is mandatory.
Approaches to Machermo begin from Nepal Side in Solukhumbu District, where the main objective is the South Ridge. Confirm current permit, insurance, and national park requirements before departure.
Plan for road travel to the Nepal Side trailhead, then several days of walking before you reach the foot of Machermo. Gain height gradually, take a rest day before moving to high camp, and keep a spare weather day in reserve during Spring & Autumn.
Summit day on a 6,273 m objective is long, so start early and set a clear turn-around time. If the South Ridge is crowded or the snow is unstable, waiting a day is almost always better than pushing on.
Machermo "Machhermo Peak" stands at 6,273 m in Solukhumbu District, Gokyo Valley. The figures below summarise the mountain for trip planning.