Lobuche Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trekking

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Lobuche peak climbing with Everest base camp Trekking Lobuche peak climbing with Everest base camp trekking is good combination of world's best trekking EBC and attractive summit, offering a variety of existing routes and wide scope for new lines. Seen from near Pheriche, the dark triangle of its rocky east face rises above the moraines of the Khumbu Glacier to and icy skyline. This skyline forms the south ridges, the junction of the east faces with the glaciated south west face and the line of the normal route of ascent. The climb includes some technical difficulties on quite steep (45 - 50 degree) snow/ice slopes and requires the use of fixed ropes. The views of Ama Dablam and Taweche are spectacular. Our return route passes through Tengboche, a magnificent location with a fascinating monastery, where we rest and savor the incredible scenery, including magnificent views of Everest, Ama Dablam (6856m), Kantega (6809m), Kwangde (6194m), Nuptse (7879m), and Lhotse (8511m).

02 / WHY GO

The memorable moments

The best combination of Everest Base Camp Trek with Lobuche Peak Climbing is at 6,119 m. Lobuche Peak Climbing Everest Base Camp Trek Explore the Tibetan culture influenced villages. The authentic Sherpa tradition is one of the highest settlements on EBC Earth. Magnificent views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse and many other snow-capped peaks in the Everest region. The crossing of challenging adventure climbing high alpine pass – Kongma La Pass 5535m to reach Lobuche Peak with EBC Trek. Less crowded Lobuche East Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek and Lobuche East Expedition requires professional experts and experienced mountaineer to overcome a climbing difficulty. Lobuche Peak Climbing in Nepal with EBC Trek along with Mountaineering and Expedition requires essential apparatus to reach Lobuche Peak Summit.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 17 Days: Lobuche peak climbing with Everest base camp Trekking — Suggested Itinerary Day 1: Kathamandu-Lukla- Ghat- Phakding ( 2650m./8745 ft.) 3 hours walkA magnificent 35 minute flight to Lukla (2800m./9240ft.) and an exciting landing on a steep mountain runway brings us to the start of our trek. We head up the Dudh Koshi Valley on a well-marked trail to our first stay at a lodge in Phakding.Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 2: Phakding-Manju-Joresalle-Namche Bazzar ( 3440m./11352ft.) 5 hours walkwe continue north following the Dudh Kosi river and on to Jorsale where we enter the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park. From here it is a short walk to the confluence of two rivers, the lmja Drangpa (Imja Khola) and the Nangpo Tsangpo (Bhote Kosi) followed by a steep climb (for about 2hrs.) to Namche Bazaar, the main town in the Khumbu region. Namche is a prosperous Sherpa town and an important trading centre with a weekly Saturday market. Stay there overnight at lodge.Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 3: Rest day for Acclimatization in Namche BazzarRest day and overnight. Namche Bazaar is tucked away between two ridges amongst the giant peaks of the Khumbu. Once named the 'Trekkers Mecca of Nepal’ Namche now boasts plenty of lodges and souvenir shops. It is an ideal place to spend a rest day, acclimatizing to the new altitude before heading off towards Everest Base Camp. Options for acclimatization walks include a visit to Khumjung Village and Khumjung gompa which has a Yeti skull, and also an hour walk up to the Everest Hotel (3850m./12705ft.) above Namche for the sunset view of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and Everest. Stay at same Lodge.Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 4: Namche Bazzar-Phunki Tenga -Tyangboche ( 3750m./12705ft.) 5 hours walkThe trail contours around the side of the valley, high above the Dudh Kosi. Now we get our first really good views of the great peaks - Khumbu, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam, including Everest. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, we descend steeply to a bridge over the river at Phunki Tenga. The village is an excellent lunch spot, and here we can rest before making the steep climb to Tengboche. Although tiring, the hike up the zigzag path has numerous distractions, with rhododendron bushes, beautiful birds and superb mountain scenery. Tengboche is famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in the Khumbu. We stay near the monastery with Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam framed in the doorway of our lodge. Stay overnight there at lodge.Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 5: Tengboche- Pangboche- Somare- Dingboche (4350m./14355ft.) 5 hours walkIt is a 5/6 hour trek from Tengboche to Dingboche. The trail leads past the tiny village of Devuche, crosses the Imja Khola and, after passing beautifully carved mani stones and a few chortens, we reach Pangboche. Ama Dablam dominates the skyline as we make our way to the village of Dingboche where we stay for two nights at a lodge .Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 6: Rest day - AcclimatizationDingboche is a good place to rest and acclimatize. There are magnificent mountain views and many options for acclimatization hikes. We need to ensure you will be successful on your trek to the Everest Base Camp and Kala Pathar. Today we hike to Nagarjun hill and see the stunning views of Makalu, Island Peak, Ama Dablam and Tawache. Stay in same lodge.Meals included : Breakfast Day 7: Dingboche-Thukla- Lobuche ( 4900m./16170ft.) 4 hours walkWe continue up the wide valley beneath the impressive peaks of Cholatse and Tawache on the left. We then turn right and climb more steeply towards the foot of the Khumbu Glacier and Lobuche east peak. At the top of this climb, there are many stone Pyramids, built as memorials to the many Sherpas who have died while climbing Mt Everest. The path then climbs gently along the glacier, to eventually reach the cluster of houses at Lobuche. Stay overnight at lodge .Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 8: Lobuche-Gorakshep ( 5130m./16929ft.) 2 hours walk - Excursion to EBC ( 5364m./17701ft.) 5 hours round tripWe continue our trek along the Khumbu Glacier in the early morning for a wonderful walk to the Everest Base Camp (5364m./17701ft.). From Lobuche, it is two hours trek to Gorak Shep where we leave our bags at the Lodge. After lunch, we hike for 2 hours up the Khumbu Glacier to the EBC. After spending time viewing the famous Khumbu Icefall and wandering through the ‘village’ of climbing groups, we return to Gorak Shep and stay overnight at lodge.Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 9: Gorak Shep - Kala Pattar - Lobuche ( 4900m./16170ft.) 5 hours walkWe rise very early in the morning for the hike to Kala Pattar (5550m./18315ft.) Our objective is to reach the summit of Kala Pattar just as the sun rises. After 2 hours of hiking, you will stand on Kala Pattar, just beneath Pumori (7165 m/23644 ft). From here, you have an unobstructed view of the Everest south face, Nuptse and many other peaks. The scenery is breathtaking and you will want to extend your stay as long as possible to take picture after picture and enjoy the vast array of mountains that surround you. And, at some moment while you stand looking out over the scene below, you will realize the significance of your achievement and the great feeling of satisfaction of a job well done. Soon, however, we have to leave Kala Pattar and make our way back to Gorak Shep, then trek to Lobuche and stay overnight at lodge .Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 10: Acclamatization dayThis day is to acclamatize the high altitude. Explore around to higher elevation and return to stay overnight at same lodge.Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 11: Lobuche- Lobuche Base Camp ( 5350m./17655ft.) 3 hours climbWe climb to Lobuche base camp. From the Base Camp, situated beside a lake, we can enjoy stunning vistas of the Ama Dablam and the Taweche. We stay there overnight at tent.Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 12 : Lobuche Base Camp - High Camp ( 5850m./19305ft.) 4/5 hours climbToday, we ascent 4/5 hours to high camp.Through snowy slopes, we step onto a ridge overhanging the Khumbu and Lobuche glaciers. Setting up fixed ropes is sometimes necessary (slopes with a gradient about 45 to 50 degrees). We stay there overnight at tent.Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 13: Lobuche Peak summit ( 6119m./20192ft.) - High camp-Lobuche ( 4900m./16170ft.) 8 hours We summit Lobuche peak and backwards to High Camp . Steady progress on the final ridge towards the summit, we can come across few crevasses. We climb down to Lobuche and stay overnight there at lodge.Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 14: Lobuche - Pheriche-Tyangboche ( 3990m./13167ft.) 6 hours walkWe trek down to Tyangboche 6 hours walking and stay there overnight at lodge. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 15: Tyangboche-Namche ( 3440m./11352ft.) 5 hours walkOur trek takes us downhill from Phortse to the Dudh Kosi river. We cross the river and make our way through Phortse Thanga and from there, after many steep switchbacks uphill to Kenjoma, Again, the views from this elevation are outstanding as you look down the valleys to the west and admire the surrounding peaks. We will reach Namche Bazzar then stay there overnight at lodge.Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 16: Namche - Lukla ( 2800m./9186ft.) 6 hours walkToday the trail steeply descends to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then continues on an easy natural walk to phakding. After a lunch, trail will lead you back to Lukla. On arrival in Lukla you will have time to relax, stretch those sore legs and celebrate the completion of your trek. Stay there overnight at lodge .Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 17: Lukla- Kathmandu ( 1300m../4290ft.) 6 hours walkIn the morning, we rise early for breakfast, then walk to the airport. Before boarding the flight to Katmandu, you say goodbye to the porters and also goodbye to the mountains. The plane rolls down the short runway, then soars across the Dudh Kosi River and makes its way back to Katmandu. Transfer to your hotel. Meals included : BreakfastTrek Ends

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE