The majority of the 650 metres (2,130 ft) climb from base camp requires little more than walking with short sections of scrambling up rock.

Pokalde Peak can be easily climbed in half a day by a fit and acclimatised group with appropriate leadership.

The final pitch to the summit also involves a short section of near vertical scrambling which for amateurs should definitely be protected by rope.

The base camp of Pokalde Peak is situated in a raised "amphitheatre" style valley with a large circular lake in the middle below the Kongma La pass.

Footprint evidence of significant snow leopard activity has been witnessed in the vicinity of Pokalde Peak base camp.