Lobuche East Peak Climbing

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Lobuche Peak, standing at 4,950 meters, boasts two distinct summits: East and West, with elevations of 6,119 meters and 6,145 meters respectively. The East summit is commonly referred to as the 'trekking peak,' while the West summit is renowned as an 'Expedition peak,' both connected by a ridge. Reaching Lobuche Peak entails embarking on a journey to Everest Base Camp via Gorakhshep. Climbing Kala Patthar at 5,550 meters not only offers stunning views of Everest but also serves as excellent acclimatization and exercise preparation before ascending Lobuche. As one approaches Lobuche, its imposing presence, resembling a dark triangular silhouette, dominates the landscape above the Khumbu glacier. Ascending the East summit involves descending through a marked notch before ascending steep snowy slopes to reach the top. From the summit, climbers are rewarded with panoramic views of majestic peaks such as Cholatse, Ama Dablam, Pumori, Everest, and Tawoche, creating an unforgettable mountaineering experience.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, — Food Dinner Accomodation Hotel Elevation 1350 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 Day 2: Trip preparation and city tour of Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur. — Food Breakfast Accomodation Hotel Elevation 1350 Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can also choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon, you will drive back to your hotel.Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. Day Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) that takes about 35 minutes. — Food BLD 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 Day 4: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m.) takes approximately five hours. — Food BLD 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 Day 5: A day for rest at Namche Bazaar (3440m.) for acclimatization. — Food BLD 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 Day 6: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3867m.) takes about five hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 3867 As you climb through the forested zone, the incline eases and a splendid view appears. You continue climbing the mountainside diagonally until you come to the stone gate built by the lamas which marks your entry into Tyangboche (3860m).Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 7: Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4260m.) takes approximately five hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 4260 Dingboche is a beautiful patchwork of fields enclosed by stone walls protecting the crops of barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals. Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 8: Rest day at Dingboche (4260 m.) for acclimatization. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 4260 There are some breathtaking views of the North face of Ama Dablam and the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge as you explore this beautiful valley that leads up to Island Peak. The walk is short with a good chance to relax in the afternoon. Another option is to hike up to Chhukum, where you can enjoy the panoramic view of Island peak, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Tawoche peak and others.Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 9: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4930m.) takes about five and half hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 4930 The onward journey leads north for up to 50-minutes until you come to a Mani-prayer Stupa. The trail follows a downward path to Pheriche village. Today's walk offers views of the Mt.Tawache, Ama Dablam and to the north-Pokalde (5741m), Kongma-tse (5820m) and the great wall of Nuptse. After two hours walk, the trail from Pheriche joins near Dugla (4595m) before a small wooden bridge over the river of Khumbu glacier.Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 10: Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5486m.) via Gorakshep (5180m.) and again back to Gorakshep takes about seven hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 5486 Trek up the valley following the rocky moraine path, view icy glacial ponds and icebergs down below of the Khumbu glacier. Gorakshep is the location of the original Everest Base Camp with the new camp being further up the valley. Now the trail winds through a rocky path and the Khumbu glacier. The view of Nuptse, Lho-La and Khumbu Tse appears in front of you.Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 11: Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m.) and then Lobuche (4930m.) takes about 4 and half hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 4930 You accomplish an early morning climb to Kala Patthar (5545m.) and enjoy majestic sunrise and up close view of Mt. Everest. From Kala Patthar you can have a panoramic view of Mt. Everest and many other mountain peaks like Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Khumbu Tse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku and many more peaks.Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 12: Trek from Lobuche to Lobuche Base Camp (4980m.) which takes about four hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 4980 After walking over flat about half way you begin to follow steep ascent path to reach Lobuche Base Camp. The path is quite rocky and it moves along the bank of Lobuche Glacier. While trekking, you can enjoy the spectacular views of Chola Tse, Tawoche, Ama Dablam, Pokalde, Thamserku, Kangtega and many more.Stay overnight in camp. Day Day 13: Climb from Lobuche Base Camp to High Camp (5500m.). — Food BLD Accomodation camp Elevation 5500 Stay overnight in camp. Day Day 14: Summit Lobuche East (6119m.) and back to Base Camp and it takes about nine hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel Elevation 5500 At the summit you will catch stunning views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Tawoche, Chola Tse, Pumori, Changri etc.Stay overnight in camp. Day Day 15: Trek from Lobuche Base Camp to Pangboche (3850m.) takes about 6 hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 3850 You trek all the way downhill passing Dugla. The spectacular views of Chola Tse, Tawoche, Ama Dablam, Pokalde, Thamserku, Kangtega and many more compensates you tiredness.Stay overnight at lodge. Day Day 16: Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m.) takes about 4 hours. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Elevation 3440 From Pangboche, the trail descends steeply and slightly 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 Day 17: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886 m.) takes about six hours. — Food BLD 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 Day 18: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel Elevation 1350 You take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu takes about 35 minutes.Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. Day Day 19: Departure. — Food BLD As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

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