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Overview

LOBUCHE PEAK TREK & CLIMB ADVENTURE

‘enjoy the adventure on top majestic and exciting technical Lobuche East Peak’

Lobuche Peak Trek & Climb Adventure is one of the most exciting trekking peaks of Nepal Himalaya. Soaring high at 6,119 m and 20,075 feet above the Khumbu valley a mere distance from the world's highest Mt. Everest.

The Lobuche with twin peaks the East and West, the west is slightly higher than the East Lobuche Peak. The West Lobuche Peak stands at 6,145 m / 20,161 feet close to Lobuche East. However, the most common and open for climbing is Lobuche East, most trekking peaks are controlled by NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association). Where all climbers need to obtain the permits through NMA,

accompanied by a local expert guide. The climbing guide has to be approved and licensed by NMA, for a safe and enjoyable climb on all trekking peaks.

Lobuche East Peak Trek & Climb Adventure is located in the high valley of Khumbu west of Mt. Everest. Our adventure includes a visit to the Everest base camp and a climb of Kalapathar high rocky hill, before scaling Lobuche East Peak.

Which makes the adventure more accessible with enough time for acclimatization and exercise, and to experience the high-altitude terrain.

Lobuche East Peak Trek & Climb Adventure begins from the busy town of Lukla with a unique airport and runways. Like any other trek around Khumbu, the walk follows the main popular trail of Everest base camp. Heading through Phakding and Sagarmatha National Park entrance with an undulating climb up to the famous Namche Bazaar.

A perfect place for rest days to get acclimatized, having time for side trips around its viewpoint. As well as exploring the local immense cultures of Sherpa the highlanders of Everest, after a pleasant stop in Namche Bazaar.

The adventure continues toward our goal and highlights, as the walk leads on a scenic trail to Tengboche. A beautiful place with an impressive monastery facing a grand vista of snow-capped peaks with Mt. Everest and Ama Dablam.

Leaving Tengboche and its beautiful forest, heading towards the barren open country to Dingboche and then at Lobuche. Where trail follows on a glaciated path to Gorakshep and towards Everest base camp, enjoy the dramatic and amazing scenery. Stand close beneath the world's highest Mt. Everest and massif Khumbu ice-fall, after an exciting moment.

The next adventure is a climb to high Kalapathar rocky hill, an amazing viewpoint with the closest views of Mt. Everest. Includes an array of towering giant peaks, and then walk towards our main destination at Lobuche base camp.

At the base camp of Lobuche East base camp not far from the main trail of Thugla and Lobuche. A free day for practice exercise as well as preparation for the exciting climb to the summit of Lobuche East Peak.

The climbing grade is TD means Technical Difficule, the grading comes from popular French and Swiss Alpine Climbing Classification.

After a good rest and acclimatization, the adventure starts heading towards High Camp and then getting ready for the final ascent.

Early morning before dawn climb up to a steep rocky ledge of ice and snow, encountering few technical sections.

Then final a big push leads you atop the summit of Lobuche East Peak.

On top enjoy grandeur views of a snow mountain range that encircles the summit, with a close look of Mt. Everest.

A slow descent back to base camp, and then on a return journey to Namche Bazaar as the walk continues downhill. Reaching Lukla for the last overnight around Khumbu and Everest region, the next morning a scenic flight brings you to Kathmandu.

Reaching Kathmandu, our memorable adventure of a great wonderful experience on Lobuche Peak Trek and Climb concludes.

Things to know on Mount Everest Base Camp Trek:

Trekkers might be unaware that Mt. Lhotse, the world's 4th highest peaks share the same base camp as Mt. Everest. The new agreed height of Mt. Everest is 8,848.86 meters / 29,031.69 feet, which was announced at a virtual ceremony by both countries Nepal and China.

Likewise, the actual height of Kalapathar Hill and view top is 5,643 m / 18,514 feet high, as there are two tops the lower and higher. The lower top of Kalapathar is at 5,545 m. high, the main top is slightly higher both ridges offers the grand views of Mt. Everest.

Outline Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: At Kathmandu for trek preparation and sightseeing tour.

Day 03: From Kathmandu fly to Lukla 2, 820 m, trek to Phakding 2,645 m- 04 hrs.

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m / 11, 350 feet - 06 hrs.

Day 05: At Namche for acclimatization and a short scenic hike.

Day 06: Trek to Tengboche 3,867 m - 05 hrs.

Day 07: Trek to Dingboche 4,340 m - 05 hrs.

Day 08: Rest day in Dingboche for acclimatization and short excursion.

Day 09: Trek to Lobuche 4,960 m - 05 hrs.

Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,364 m -07 hours, return to Gorakshep.

Day 11: Climb Kalapathar 5,643 m and trek to Lobuche East Base Camp 4, 940 m / 16,208 feet -06 hrs.

Day 12: At Base Camp rest day and preparation for the climb.

Day 13: Trek and climb to High Camp 5,400 m /17,712 feet -04 hrs.

Day 14: Summit day on top Lobuche Peak climb and descend to base camp.

Day 15: Trek to Pangboche 3,900 m- 06 hrs.

Day 16: Trek to Namche Bazaar- 07 hrs.

Day 17: Trek to Lukla - 06 hours.

Day 18: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu with afternoon free at leisure.

Day 19: At Kathmandu free day at leisure.

Day 20: Depart for International Departure.

Please Note:

The flight to Lukla and back to Kathmandu, where flight can be delayed or might get postponed for next morning. Due to unfavorable weather conditions around mountainous region of Himalayas, can happen sometimes even in best time of the season. If the situation arise please bear with us, the company will try its best within our limit and control.

Trip Highlights

    Trip Brief Summary:

    Trekking Mode: Staying in best available Lodges and tented camping on climb of Island Peak.

    Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous with touch of altitude.

    Climbing Grade: TD (Technical Difficule) From French / Swiss Classification.

    Highest Spot on treks: Kalapathar Hill at 5,643 m / 18,514 feet. Everest base camp 5,364 m / 17, 598.43 feet.

    Activities: Exciting flights, scenic trek and adventurous climbing.

    Trek & Climb: 15 Nights and 16 Days with flights both ways.

    Total Trip: 19 Nights and 20 Days from arrival to final departure.

    Best Seasons:

    Lobuche Peak Trek & Climb Adventure, one can enjoy nearly all seasons of the year-round, except the monsoon wet times. The best seasons are in spring and autumn/fall, where days are crystal clear for views and pleasant walks.

    The spring times begin from March till May, the high seasons for trek and climb to Lobuche Peak and around the Himalayas.

    Most days are clear fine and bright with sunshine, which can get overcast in the late afternoon. Chances of snowfall sometimes on higher terrain, cold in the morning late afternoon, and nighttime. The mid-hills are lively with wildflowers in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendron of various species from trees to a bush. The next best time is in autumn/fall, one of the peak seasons. For trekking around the Himalayas and to Everest base camp, where days are mostly crystal clear for views and scenic walks. However, the days are shorter due to fewer sun-light hours, much colder morning and late afternoon till night time.

    Chances of snowfall sometimes during the walk around higher areas above 3,000 m high, but with a bright starry night sky.

    Religion, Culture of Everest, and high Khumbu:

    The Sherpa of Everest around high Khumbu follows Tibetan Buddhism known as Mahayana or Greater Wheel. Established by great Guru Rinpoche Padamasamba in the 7th Century, reforming Buddhism which was near to extinct.

    The culture, tradition, and heritage are similar to its Tibetan predecessors, the Sherpa migrated from the Eastern part of Tibet. More than 500 years of history, and the word Sherpa means Sher for East and Pa for people.

    Interesting villages of Sherpa to explore and to observe the immense impressive cultures of age-old heritage. The name for Everest in the native Sherpa language is Chomolungma of Tibetan origin, which Nepali calls Sagarmatha.

    In both languages means a ‘Great Mother’, and most villages are adorned with religious flags and monuments of prayer walls.

    Every village houses impressive monasteries and shrines, which you will have time to explore and observe.

    Sherpa celebrates New Year called Losar, which falls at the end of February or the beginning of March. According to the Tibetan Buddhist Lunar calendar, based on animals and birds, the year 2022 is a year of a Tiger.

    The other main festival celebrated around high Khumbu is Mani-Rimdu, which takes place en route to Everest base camp. At Tengboche monastery, the event takes place at end of October or the first week of November.


Detail Itinerary

Day 1:

Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

On arrival in Kathmandu at Nepal international airport, received by our staff and guide for short drive to your hotel. Located amidst the main city, check into your rooms and join in for trek briefing with other members of the trip. Our guide provides information about the trek and climb, local lodge, tented camping and culture and so on. Evening group dinner an introduction to Nepalese meals and traditions.
Day 2:

At Kathmandu for trek preparation and sightseeing tour.

Enjoy the free day for trek preparation and join for an interesting sightseeing tour around historical, cultural and religious places. Kathmandu is steeped with World Heritage Sites, our city / cultural guide will takes you around the great places of historical wonders of great interest. Afternoon free for individual activities and trek and climb preparation.
Day 3:

From Kathmandu fly to Lukla 2, 820 m, trek to Phakding 2,645 m- 04 hrs.

Morning transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport, as per the flight time for Lukla after checking in. Board in a small aircraft for an exciting flight of 35 minutes to land at Lukla Tenzing & Hillary Airport. During air, enjoy a panorama of Himalayan peaks with Mt. Everest. From Lukla walk stars heading down to Dudh Koshi River following a gradual winding path to Phakding village for an overnight stop.
Day 4:

Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m / 11, 350 feet - 06 hrs.

From Phakding, after breakfast walk on a gentle path with few ups and down crossing a long bridge to Monjo. A short walk to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, and then reach Jorsalle village for a lunch stop. After a good lunch, walk on the river bed for an hour and then the climb leads to a bridge. The uphill continues till Namche Bazaar is reached for an overnight halt in the comfort of nice hotels/lodges. Enjoy views of Kwangde peaks at a near distance with a panorama of Namche Bazaar
Day 5:

At Namche for acclimatization and a short scenic hike.

A perfect place and the right altitude for a rest day to support acclimatization. At Namche various places for a short hike, the nearest is up to the Park Headquarter, a scenic view-point. Overlooking views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and majestic Ama Dablam with adjoining peaks, visit the museum of great interest. Energetic people can hike up to Everest View Hotel, a few hours climb reach you at Everest View Hotel. The first luxurious hotels around Khumbu, which was built in the mid-1970’s at 3,880 m high. Afternoon relaxes and walks the streets of Namche Bazaar lined with restaurants, shops, and stores with large hotels and resorts. At Namche once a week a Saturday market is held, and hence the name Bazaar is tagged with Namche.
Day 6:

Trek to Tengboche 3,867 m - 05 hrs.

After a pleasant rest day at Namche, the adventure continues heading higher walking on a scenic wide trail, and down to Phungi-Tenga. A small settlement with few shops and restaurants amidst a forest, an ideal lunch stop en route to Tengboche. Having lunch afternoon few hours climb into the cool shade of rhododendron and pine forest to Tengboche. A beautiful spot with an impressive colorful monastery surrounded by lovely woods and Snow Mountains. On checking into a nice lodge, with time to visit the monastery interior of great religious and cultural interest. Enjoy the panorama of high snow peaks with Mt. Everest and magnificent-looking Mt. Ama Dablam
Day 7:

Trek to Dingboche 4,340 m - 05 hrs.

Marvel the glorious morning views of snow-capped peaks, and then walk continues heading downhill to a river. After crossing over a steel bridge, leaving the tall tree behind for small alpine shrubs and juniper bush. A slow climb to Pangboche, the last permanent village on route Everest base camp, enjoy a refreshing break. From Pangboche a short climb to Somare for a lunch stop, and then the adventure continues on a gradual up. As altitude gains on open exposed windy terrain then reaching Dingboche for two overnights stop. Dingboche is located on a scenic Imjatse valley, beneath the towering North Face of Ama Dablam and close to Lhotse peaks. Includes views of Island Peak, a famous and popular trekking peak of Nepal Himalayas. At Dingboche check into a nice lovely lodge with time for rest and to marvel at the beautiful surroundings.
Day 8:

Rest day in Dingboche for acclimatization and a short excursion.

Another pleasant rest day at Dingboche for a short acclimatization hike up to Nakarjung ridge top for a spectacular mountain panorama. Enjoy views of Lhotse, Lhotse Shar with Nuptse as far towards Mt. Makalu in the east with towering Island Peak. Rest of the afternoon at leisure and enjoy the fascinating surrounding scenery.
Day 9:

Trek to Lobuche 4,960 m - 05 hrs.

Adventure gets closer to our destination, morning leads to a short climb up on a ridge. Enjoy the morning glorious views of Imjatse valley encircled by snow peaks, as the walk follows a pleasant uphill to Thugla. A small spot with few tea-houses, where Pheriche and Dingboche trail joins towards Lobuche and Everest base camp. At Thugla the massive Khumbu glacier melts into a torrential river, afternoon a short steep climb to Thugla ridge. On reaching the top the walk gets better with a slow uphill walk to Lobuche, located on a corner. Lobuche with many good lodges for overnight halt facing grand views of Nuptse and Lobuche peaks.
Day 10:

Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,364 m -07 hours, return to Gorakshep.

The morning after having early breakfast, then usual time to cover a long distance to Everest base camp our main highlight. Starts on a flat level path for short while, and then climbs above Khumbu glacier and moraine. As the walk continues reaching a flat glacial sandy field at Gorakshep, a place with few lodges. Located at the bottom of Kalapathar hill and Mt. Pumori, Gorakshep was an early Everest base camp before the 1970’s. After a refreshing break, continue walking heading east towards our main goal, then finally reach Everest base camp. An exciting spot beneath the world's highest Mt. Everest, the view of Everest is obstructed by towering Lhotse and Nuptse peaks. Enjoy the dramatic scenery of arctic landscapes, covered by remorseless fields of ice and glaciers. Stand close to massif Khumbu Ice-Fall, during the Mountaineering Expedition season of April and May. The base camp will be flooded with climbers full of tents from various nations’ expeditions’ camps. After a breathtaking experience return to Gorakshep for an overnight halt.
Day 11:

Climb Kalapathar 5,643 m trek to Lobuche East base camp 4, 940 m and 16,208 feet - 05 hrs.

Another exciting adventure morning before sunrise climb to the top of Kalapathar hill or halfway, where you can catch lovely and close views of Mt. Everest with Mt. Pumori and range of peaks. The climb to the top offers a good exercise before Lobuche Peak adventure, after a wonderful moment with glorious mountain scenery, having breakfast head down to Lobuche settlement and carry on to Lobuche East Peak base camp. Located off from the main trail of Lobuche and Thugla quite hidden in the closed corner where tents are pitched for some days till the climb is over.
Day 12:

At Base Camp rest day and preparation for the climb.

A spare day for practice climb as well as to study the safe route towards the summit of Lobuche East Peak. Enjoy relaxing and preparation for the Big Day.
Day 13:

Trek to Lobuche High Camp 5,400 m /17,712 f) -04 hrs. and for Pre- Climbing practice and training.

Late morning or early afternoon leave the base camp for advance or high camp to make the climb more accessible, where walk and climb follows a faint path over moraine of rocks and ice to reach a possible clear spot to establish the camp. After finding a suitable space to pitch tents and enjoy the afternoon checking the route of climb and preparation for next early morning bid to the summit top.
Day 14:

Climbing day to Lobuche East peak 6,119 m /11,287 feet and back to Base Camp-08 hrs.

Morning before start of dawn, follow our lead guide and start climb over snow and ice with rocky sections, as climb gets steep and technical with physical challenge for all including expert climbers. A steep ascent over open and exposed areas covered in snow and ice with rise of 50° angle towards summit top of Lobuche East Peak and close to its adjoining West Peak. At the top with mesmerizing moment facing mind-blowing views of rolling landscapes with snow mountains and zagged hills and valley within closest range of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse facing far towards Mt. Makalu in the east horizon with Mt. Cho-Oyu towards North West with super wide panorama of peaks that includes majestic Amadablam. After a glorious views and exciting tough experience facing fantastic views, and then head down towards base camp for last overnight in tented camp.
Day 15:

Trek to Pangboche 3,900 m- 06 hrs.

After achieving all our major goals and highlights, clearing the camp with all garbage. Walk down to Pheriche and then downhill to Pangboche following a gradual gentle for overnight stop. Pangboche a nice settlement with many good lodges and restaurants. Enjoy the majestic view of Mt. Ama Dablam at a close distance.
Day 16:

Trek to Namche Bazaar- 07 hrs.

From Pangboche, a long day's walk to Namche Bazaar. Start the morning heading down to a bridge, then uphill back into green vegetation and tree lines. As the climb leads to the top of scenic Tengboche and the monastery, after a short break marvel at the beautiful views. From Tengboche down to Imjatse River, and then short steep up to Shanasa village, and then the walk gets easier. Following the winding trail to Namche Bazaar for an overnight stop.
Day 17:

Trek to Lukla - 06 hours.

Last and a long day trekking of the adventure, start the day much earlier reaching Lukla on time by late afternoon. Return journey on the same earlier route on a scenic trail past Sagarmatha National Park to Phakding. Stopping for lunch at Phakding, and then head on a gradual path with last hour climb to Lukla for last overnight halt. Enjoy the last dinner with fellow members and guide.
Day 18:

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu with afternoon free at leisure.

An early morning breakfast to catch a flight for Kathmandu, a short walk to Tenzing & Hillary Airport in Lukla. As the plane arrives from Kathmandu, then board a small aircraft for a sweeping short flight to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu domestic airport, transfer to respective hotels, rest of the day at leisure for individual activities.
Day 19:

At Kathmandu free day at leisure.

In Kathmandu we have spared a day free to enjoy individual activities, as well for shopping souvenirs of Nepal. Interested people can join in for another exciting sightseeing tour of Patan and Bhaktapur worth a visit.
Day 20:

Depart for international departure.

Transfer to Nepal international airport in Kathmandu, as per your international flight time, our guide and staff transfer you to the airport. Then bid farewell to staff and guide, enter the airport terminal for homeward bound, after a great wonderful experience on Lobuche Peak Trek & Climb Adventure.

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