Duration: | 17 days |
accommodation: | Teahouse & Tent |
Height: | 6,119 m |
Best Season: | Sep, Oct, Nov, March, April & May |
Grade: | Moderate to Strenuous |
Activity: | Trekking & Climbing |
Transportation: | Flight |
Treks Type: | Tea house / Camping |
Lobuche East Peak, 6119m is an exhilarating and challenging method to improve your Classic Everest Base Camp Trekking with a stunning climb that is located in the middle of the Khumbu valley in Nepal. Although not at the height of Island summit (6189m) and Lobuche East Peak climbing is more difficult technically. Lobuche Peak is a genuine high altitude mountaineering adventure that requires an understanding of rock climbing and techniques for climbing ice at higher altitudes.
Lobuche East is a favorite due to the stunning views which can be seen from the summit. Lhotse Nuptse Pumori, Lobuche, Ama Dablam, Makalu and notably the stunning panorama of Mount Everest, which is not accessible at all from Island Peak. Lobuche is comprised of a few tiny summits. The name "Lobuche Peak is the name used to refer to Lobuche East, not Lobuche West, which is an entirely different and difficult summit. The most popular way that leads to Lobuche East is from the south ridge. The Lobuche East Peak Climbing begins at an Everest Base Camp Trekking that is in itself an incredible trekking trail that takes you through lush forest, Sherpa villages and monasteries with unending panoramas of Khumbu Mountains. Acclimatization is crucial to be able to climb Lobuche East Peak Climbing and climbing through the Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar provides the best for preparing to go on the cautiously-paced climbing that is Lobuche East Peak
After having reached Everest Base Camp along with the famed Kala Patthar from which we have a spectacular view of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori and other mountains we return to Lobuche village. The path up the valley from Lobuche gets more difficult and rocky when we approach our destination, Lobuche Base Camp 4950m. After arriving at Base Camp, we clamor through rocky, stone-paved landscapes as well as snowy slopes by using fixed ropes until we climb to the ridge on the southwest slope which is where we establish High Camp, 5600m.
To get to at the top from High Camp at High Camp, we walk over a rocky slab of stone that might be covered with snow and ice. To get to the correct summit ridge, we need to climb 50m up an incline of 45 degrees on the snow wall. We employ fixed ropes. The sharp ridge of snow that leads to the summit's first point is exposed. There is a descent that might require rappelling down before making the final ascent sharply up to the peak. At the top, you can enjoy an amazing view of most magnificent mountains in the world.
Day | Day Acitivity |
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Day 01: | Arrival in Kathmandu Airport and Hotel transfer |
Day 02: | Arrangement Day |
Day 03: | Fly to Lukla(2840m) and trek to Phakding(2610m) 3-4hr |
Day 04: | Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar(3440m) 6-7hr |
Day 05: | Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar |
Day 06: | Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche(3800m)4-5hr |
Day 07: | Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche(4347m)5-6hr |
Day 08: | Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche ( 4930m) 3-4 hr. |
Day 09: | Trek to Gorakshep (5180m) and day hike to E.B.C. 5364M. Back to Gorakshep |
Day 10: | Trek to kalapatther (5555m. back to Lobuche Base Camp |
Day 11: | Trek to Lobuche High Camp |
Day 12: | Summit Day Lobuche peak (6119m.) |
Day 13: | Trek to Pheriche(4,200m) |
Day 14: | Trek back to Tengboche(3,800m) |
Day 15: | Trek back to Namche Bazaar(3,446m) |
Day 16: | Trek back to Lukla(2800m) |
Day 17: | Fly back to Kathmandu |
Our staff from Finding Nepal will come to receive you in Tribhuvan International Airport. From there, you will be escorted in a private tourist vehicle and will be transferred in a tourist standard hotel.
Accomodation | Over night at Star Hotel |
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
You will arrange all the necessary stuff according to your check this day while staying in Kathmandu. And your journey will start from the day after.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
You will leave from Tribhuvan International Airport for Lukla Regional Airport which is located in Solukhumbu district. It is a gateway to Mt. Everest. The airport is built on a hill so it has a steep downfall at the end of the Airport. After reaching Lukla Airport, you will then trek to Phakding which is approximately 3-4 hours far. It is a small village in Khumbu. Majority of people living there follow Buddhist religion.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
After having breakfast in a lodge, you will then leave for Namche Bazaar. The estimated time to reach there is about 6-7 hours. Namche Bazaar is one of the most popular cities of Nepal where the city is built on slope of hills. You will staying in a lodge for a night.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
You will having a day off at Namche Bazaar which is 3440m above sea level. You will go around the village, communicate with people and know about their tradition. You can also go to top of the village for breathtaking view of the village.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
After a day break in Namche Bazaar you will be trekking to Tengboche which will be around 4-5 hours trek. It is a village in Khumbu. It has many monastery among them Tengboche Monastery is the biggest in the region which was built around a century ago. You will be staying there for a night in a lodge which are mostly runned by local people.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
You will be leaving for Dingboche for the day. The expected time to reach there is approximately 5-6 hours. Majority of people residing there are Sherpas. It is one of the most popular stop for trekkers trekking around this area. The main source of income people living in these are is tourism. You will be staying there for a night.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
After having breakfast in a lodge, you will the leave for Lobuche. Lobuche is a small village in Khumbu region. Majority of people living here are Buddhist so you can expect to see some monastery along your journey. You will be staying in a lodge for a night.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
You will leave immediately after breakfast because it will a long day. You will go to Gorakshep and a day hike in Everest Base Camp and return to Gorakshep for the night stay. The weather is expected to be cold regardless of which season you are travelling in.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
As the previous day, this day will be also long. Where you will hike to Kalapatther and then go back to Lobuche Base Camp. Kalapatther means black rock in nepali language. It is very popular among trekkers as it provides near view of Mount Everest. For the night you will be staying at Lobuche Base Camp.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
You will leave and go trekking towards Lobuche High Camp. Lobuche is located close to Khumbu Glacier and residence of Lobuche. There are two main peaks which is divided in East and West. East peak in more popular and trekked compared to the west. You will be staying there for a night in a tent or in a lodge.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
You will conquer Lobuche Peak today. You shall leave as soon as you finish breakfast as the weather in those areas is very unpredictable and it can brew cold and strong wind after 12 pm in the noon. The weather will be cold so you have to bring your warmer clothes to keep you warm throughout this trek.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
After you conquer you will descend down to a lower altitude where you will staying in the village of Pheriche for the night. It is a village in Khumbu region and situated above Tsola River. The climate will be slightly warmer than your previous day. It is one of the popular stop for trekkers trekking around this route. You can see exotic Mountain View from village during spring and autumn season as the view will be blocked by either clouds or fog during rainy and winter season.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
After breakfast, you will leave for Tengboche on your journey back. You will be spending a night in Tengboche where you can see old monasteries.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
On your return journey, you will again reach beautiful village of Namche which is settled in slope of hills. You will be spending you’re a night in Namche Bazaar in a lodge.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
Immediately after breakfast, you will be leaving for Lukla. You will be staying there for a night and continue your journey the day after.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
After having breakfast in a lodge, you will then return to Kathmandu in a flight. Our staff will be in the airport to pick you up and drop to your hotel to end the trip.
Meals | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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