Trip Details

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Technical Challenging
  • Trip Style: Tea House Trek & Climbing
  • Transport: Private Vehicle / Aeroplane
  • Food: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel + Tea House Lodge, and Camping
  • Group Size: 1
  • Max Elevation: 6119m

Highlights

  • Ascending of Lobuche Peak, (6119 m / 20,075 ft)
  • Exploring worldwide popular Everest Base Camp (EBC) at 5359m / 17,582 ft and close of view of Mt. Everest from Kala Pathar 5545m / 18, 193 ft
  • Blessing of the largest monastery of Khumbu region, Tengboche Monastery, for a trip to the mountains
  • Passing the glaciers, icefall as Khumbu Glacier (14km long, 420 m deep)
  • Traverse the trails through Sagarmatha National Park, the UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Living in the Sherpa villages of warm hospitality and outgoing locals with their interesting mountain stories
  • Landing at amazingly thrilling Lukla Airport and mesmerizing Himalayan town, Namche Bazaar

Lobuche Peak Climbing is an adventure as well as warm-up climbing in Everest Region before ascending the highest mountains of Nepal. Lobuche East Peak (6,119 m/ 20075 ft) and Lobuche West Peak (6145m 200606 ft) come under the Lobuche Peak. They are linked by a ridgeline of about 2km/ 1.25 miles. Here, Lobuche Peak Climbing refers to the Lobuche East Peak climbing. Ascending of Lobuche Peak was firstly recorded in 1984 by Laurence Nielson and Ang Gyalzen Sherpa. Lobuche peak is one of the closest peaks to Mount Everest.

Summary - Lobuche Peak Climbing

During the Lobuche Peak Climbing, you pass through the Everest Region Trekking, 15 Days Everest Base Camp Trek, and enjoy the classic view of Everest, the highest mountain of the world, along with the mighty mountains like Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, Thamserku, Pumori. Lobuche Peak Climbing not just leads you to climb the peak but also allows you to explore the trekking trail, varying landscape, diverse flora and fauna, respectful culture, cozy communities, and warm hospitality. The astonishing trail to Lobuche Peak makes the climbers satisfied and delightful until the last day of the Lobuche Peak Climbing trip.

The Lobuche Peak Climbing journey begins as you fly from Kathmandu to Lukla Airport, Everest region. Travelers feel like they enter the different worlds as they leave all the city chaos and urban havoc in Kathmandu and start the trek in Everest Region. The Lobuche peak climbing trip begins with a short flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and then the trail follows the classic route to Everest Base Camp. Finally reaching the Everest base camp, you will head up to Gorakshep, Kalapathar, subsequently to Lobuche peak. Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar route are added in this Lobuche Peak Climbing as they are mostly demanded as well as support in coping with high altitude and acclimatization of the human body for peak climbing. Nepal Adventure Team also offers to customize itinerary as per trekkers' desire and capability.

Grading, Difficulties, and Experience - Lobuche Peak Climbing

Lobuche Peak Climbing is a non-expedition summit yet requires a permit to ascend it. The western Lobuche Peak is more technical and challenging and considered to be an expedition peak. On the basis of IFAS (International French Adjectival System) and Alpine Grading system, Lobuche Peak (Eastern) is graded as PD+ which indicates longer routes at altitude, snow, and ice slopes up to 45 degrees, complex glaciers, harder scrambling, belaying climbing, and rappelling descent. Lobuche Peak (eastern one) is technically straight forwards and can be attempted by all comers and people with less or no mountaineering knowledge and experience. Sherpa of Nepal experienced climbing mountains including Mt. Everest, kindly support all types of climbers for successful ascending of Lobuche Peak climbing in association with the Nepal Adventure Team. However, it still demands physical activeness and acclimatization to high altitudes. Nepal Adventure Team has listed the itinerary for the acclimatization of travelers. On the other hand, travelers have to be fit and physically active to ascend Lobuche Peak.

Namche Bazaar

Namche Bazaar is a tiny town at 3,440m / 11,286 ft being the final town of Everest Region Trek. Namche Bazaar is located at Khumbu Pasang Lhamu in Solukhumbu District of Province 1, Nepal and the Himalayan Region of Nepal as Nepal is divided into three regions: Himalayan, Hilly, and Terai. Though it is termed as a town, it is a small village with less than 100 dwellings. It has the facilities and services of a bank, pub, bakery, various stores, trekking gear shops, snooker pool at such a high altitude in the Everest Region so it is termed as a town. One can reach Namche from Lukla on a day but it is dangerous for visitors due to the high altitude however, locals usually do it.

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Outline Itinerary

  • Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m)
  • Day 2Trip Preparation and Sightseeing (If Require)
  • Day 3Fly to Lukla (2845m/ 9, 334 ft) and trek Phakding (2,610m/ 8563ft) – 3 Hours
  • Day 4Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11, 286ft) – 6 Hours
  • Day 5Acclimatization Day (Visit National park viewpoint, Syangboche airport, and Everest view Hotel)
  • Day 6Trek to Tengboche (3860m/12,665ft) -5 Hours
  • Day 7Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m/14, 470 ft) – 6 Hours
  • Day 8Second Acclimatization day at Dingboche and hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,615m/ 18, 422 ft)
  • Day 0Trek to Lobuche Village (4,910m/ 16, 109 ft) – 5 Hours
  • Day 10Stay at Gorak Shep (5,153m / 16,907 ft) via Everest Base Camp (5,364m / 17,582 ft) – 8 Hours
  • Day 11Stay at Lobuche Base Camp via Kala Patthar (5,545m/ 18,193 ft) - 7 Hours
  • Day 12Trek to East Lobuche High Camp (5,200m/ 17,061 ft) – 3 Hours
  • Day 13Summit Lobuche Peak (6,119m/ 20,075 ft) and return to Lobuche Base Camp – 8/10 Hours
  • Day 14Trek form Lobuche Base Camp to Pangboche (3,985m / 13, 074 ft) - 5-6 Hours
  • Day 15Walk down to Namche (3440m/11,286 ft) 6-7 Hours
  • Day 16Trek to Lukla (2,845m / 9,334 ft) 6-7 Hours
  • Day 17Early flight to Kathmandu (1350m)
  • Day 18Finale Departure
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What's Included

  • Airport picks up and drops by private vehicle
  • Welcome and farewell dinner at a typical Nepali Restaurant and cultural dance
  • Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu by fight (both way flight)
  • Accommodation 3 nights, 3 star or similar hotel in Kathmandu on BB (breakfast and bed) basis
  • 14 Nights Teahouse lodges accommodation during the trek and all meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) included
  • Seasonal fruits and salads during trekking and camping
  • An experienced trekking guide, climbing Sherpa, assistant Sherpa, Cook, porters(1 for 2 trekkers) and their salary, travel, insurance, etc
  • Optional supply: Down jacket, duffel bag, and sleeping bag (to be returned afterward)
  • NAT company T-shirt, Trekking route maps, and Appreciation Certificate
  • Sagarmatha National Park fee (Permit) and Local Government Charge
  • Lobuche Peak Climbing permit
  • TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System)
  • Best quality tents and kitchen utensils for camping
  • Group climbing types of equipment
  • First aid medical kitbag
  • All government VAT and Local Taxes
  • Nepal visa fees, International flight
  • Extra accommodation and meals behind schedule
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Tips to guide and porter

PRICES & DATES

Departure notes

The following dates are the fixed departure dates and a common schedule for Lobuche Peak Climbing on 2021 and 2022. If you want a special and private package we can arrange one for you.

Trip DatesStatusPriceNote  
02 Oct, 2022 - 19 Oct, 2022GuaranteedUS$ 2295
09 Oct, 2022 - 26 Oct, 2022GuaranteedUS$ 2295
12 Oct, 2022 - 29 Oct, 2022GuaranteedUS$ 2295
16 Oct, 2022 - 02 Nov, 2022GuaranteedUS$ 2295
19 Oct, 2022 - 05 Nov, 2022GuaranteedUS$ 2295
23 Oct, 2022 - 09 Nov, 2022GuaranteedUS$ 2295
26 Oct, 2022 - 12 Nov, 2022GuaranteedUS$ 2295
30 Oct, 2022 - 16 Nov, 2022GuaranteedUS$ 2295