Lobuche Peak Climbing

Trip Overview

‘ENJOY THE DARING AND CLASSIC CLIMB ON TO LOBUCHE PEAK WITHIN EVEREST RANGE’

Lobuche Peak Climbing one of the most enjoyable adventures on striking peaks with daring climb using your best effort on technical sides to reach the summit of Lobuche Peak, Lobuche with two peaks with west and east where our adventure takes you on top Lobuche East Peak at above 6,119m / 20,070 ft high facing an outmost panorama of surrounding world highest mountains that leaves you breathless. Lobuche Peak Climb considered as most Technical Mountain out of all trekking peaks in Nepal, but with knowledge of climbing skill and great efforts where one can reach its summit top and descend safely back after victorious moments on the top facing outmost views.

Lobuche Peak Climbing due to its toughness where grade applies as TD means ‘Technical Difficult’ a straight forward climb encountering great technical difficulties on some section towards its summit. The grade for the climbs used from French and Swiss Technical Alpine Climbing Systems and Classification, as used popularly worldwide on these types of adventure on the alpine climb where all climbers need some practice and energy for Lobuche Peak Climb. Our adventure begins with a swift scenic flight to Lukla from Kathmandu and then walking past nice Sherpa villages adorned with an immense culture of Buddhism religion to reach high Namche Bazaar, after having time at Namche walk follows too much greenery with the cool shade of woodland at Thyangboche Monastery. A beautiful spot surrounded by tree lines with a wide panorama of mountains with views of Everest and Amadablam, as walk descends leaving the forest behind for barren wilderness to reach first at Everest base camp and climb of scenic Kalapathar for glorious views of mountains with Everest at close distance. After much exercise and acclimatization, our next adventure leads to our main goal and highlight for Lobuche Peak climb where the base camp well hidden from the main trekking trails. With great effort and enough time conquer the summit of Lobuche Peak with a grand panorama of mountains and wonderful views of landscapes, after a great adventure on top Lobuche Peak head back to Namche unto Lukla for short panoramic flight to Kathmandu after a great magnificent adventure of a lifetime experience on Lobuche East Peak Climb.

Main Highlights:

“Adventure on top of the tough climbing peak of Lobuche East with grand views
One of the most technical skill climb to the summit of Lobuche East Peak
Rewards you with an awesome panorama of mountains with close to Everest
Explore traditional farm villages of Sherpa the Highlanders of Everest region
Visiting lovely villages adorned with colorful Buddhist cultures and custom
From alpine hills of green trees to arid and windswept terrain within the arctic zone”

Trip Preview:

Mode of accommodation: Hotels- Lodge and camping on the climb.
Trek Grade:  Moderate to Adventurous.
Climbing Grade: TD ‘Technical Difficult’ from French and Swiss
Climbing Classification Systems
Trek and Climb: 14 Nights and 15 Days with flights and walks.
People and Culture: Populated by highlanders Sherpa people
interwoven with strong Buddhism religion and
colorful culture with traditional heritage.
Best Seasons: April to May and September to November months April to May lively with wildflowers and rhododendron (Nepal national flower), where days are clear for views. October to November another best months for clear views but with short lights, cold in the morning and night times chances of snow on route walks.

Total Trip: 18 Nights and 19 Days (arrival to final departure)

Details Itinerary

Short Outline Itinerary:

Day 01:  Arrival in Kathmandu with transfer to hotel.
Day 02:  In Kathmandu with sightseeing tour and climb preparation.
Day 03:  Flight to Lukla 2,820 m and trek to Phakding 2,657 m – 04 hrs.
Day 04:  Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m – 06 hrs.
Day 05:  In Namche for rest and acclimatization with short hike.
Day 06:  Trek to Thyangboche 3,867 m – 05 hrs.
Day 07:  Trek to Dingboche 4,365 m – 05hrs.
Day 08:  Another rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization and local hike.
Day 09:  Trek to Lobuche 4,890 m – 05 hrs.
Day 10:  Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,365 m and walk back to Gorakshep
5,180 m – 06 hrs
Day 11:  Morning climb on top Kalapathar 5,545 m trek to Lobuche Base
Camp 4,865 m – 05 hrs.

Day 12:  Trek to Lobuche High Camp 5,400 ms/17,712 ft -04 hrs.
Day 13:  Climb Lobuche peak 6,119m / 20,070 ft and to Base Camp- 08 hrs.
Day 14:  Trek to Pangboche 3,900 m – 05 hrs.
Day 15:  Trek to Namche Bazaar – 06 hrs.
Day 16:  Trek to Lukla – 06 hrs.
Day 17:  Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel free afternoon at leisure.
Day 18:  In Kathmandu reserve day and free day for individual activities.
Day 19:  Final departure from Kathmandu homeward bound.

Detail Itinerary:

Day 01:  Arrival in Kathmandu with transfer to hotel.
On arrival at Kathmandu international airport get transferred to hotels after received by our guides and staff, at hotel check-in and join in for group briefing regarding trek and climb and other useful information, with welcome dinner.

Day 02:  In Kathmandu with a sightseeing tour around places of interest.
Morning departs from the hotel where our city guide will show you around places of interest within Kathmandu, the tour of world heritage sites and back to hotel preparation for Lobuche Peak Climb.

Day 03:  Flight to Lukla 2,820 m and trek to Phakding 2, 625 m – 04 hrs.
Morning fly to Lukla with grand views of Himalayan peaks during 35 mins flight with Everest on reaching at Lukla with time to refresh, then continue walking on the gradual trail with few ups and down past Lukla town and visiting Sherpa farm village to reach at Phakding for an overnight stop.

Day 04:  Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m – 06 hrs.
Today a long walk to reach at famous Namche Bazaar, morning starts with the gradual walk following Dudh Kosi River and crossing few bridges to reach Sagarmatha National Park entrance near Monjo village. From here walk on the river bed and then climb for few hours into the forested trail with views of snow-capped peaks, as this scenic walk reaches you at exciting Namche Bazaar.

Day 05: Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and hike.
Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization, before heading higher area a good place for free day in Namche, spend the day with scenic hike to viewpoints on top Namche facing Mt. Everest-Amadablam and other range of peaks, afternoon explore the streets and shops, Namche holds a colorful and busy Saturday Market once a week.

Day 06: Trek to Thyangboche Monastery 3,867 m – 05 hrs.
From Namche walk leads on the gradual scenic path with downhill to Imjatse River at Phunge-Tenga for lunch, afternoon uphill climb into rhododendron, pines, fir forest with grand views of snowcapped peaks. After few hours of climb reaching at Thyangboche Monastery, enjoy marvelous views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Kantega, Thamersarkhu, Kwangde with magnificent Amadablam, an afternoon with time to visit its interesting monastery and observe monks and priest on prayer.

Day 07: Trek to Dingboche 4,365 m – 05 hrs.
Morning with grand views of peaks then downhill to a river, after crossing a bridge with a slow climb towards Pangboche village with close views of Amadablam peak, the walk continues to reach a scenic Imjatse Valley where our overnight stops at Dingboche located with views of Amadablam and Island peaks.

Day 08:  Another rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization and local hike.
Another lovely and scenic spot for the rest day to get acclimatize where one can take a short hike up at Nakarjung hilltop, for excellent views of mountains facing Imjatse and Dingboche below, after at leisure and rest marvel the grand views of mountains.

Day 09: Trek to Lobuche 4,890 m – 05 hrs.
From Dingboche with pleasant time heading up above Dingboche and Imjatse valley with scenic views, and then on gentle up as altitude catches taking slowly to reach at Thugla for lunch stop, in this small place, afternoon climb to a ridge of Thugla-La with gradual walk of an hour from here to reach at Lobuche for overnight with views of Nuptse and Lobuche peaks.

Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,365 m back at Gorakshep – 06 hrs.
After Lobuche walk, today takes you to our highlight at Everest base camp, as our route leads with slow uphill and above Khumbu glacier and moraine to reach a flat field at Gorakshep a place with few nice lodges.

From Gorakshep continue to walk toward the east to reach Everest base camp, on reaching our target enjoy views of giant peaks with Khumbu Ice-Fall and glaciers, and then walk back to Gorakshep for an overnight stop.

Day 11: Morning climb on top Kalapathar 5,545 m trek to Lobuche Base
Camp4,865 m – 05 hrs.

Early morning climb on top Kalapathar at above 5,545 m, highest point on trekking with magnificent views of mountains includes Mt. Everest at close distance, after a great time on top descend back to Gorakshep for breakfast and continue walk to Lobuche, from here downhill into hidden areas tucked in a corner away from main trail at Lobuche Base Camp to set camps for the climb.

Day 12: Climb to Lobuche High Camp 5,600m / 18,368 ft – 04 hrs.

The morning starts with a gentle climb to reach high and advance camp, the climb takes almost four hours to reach flat available ground for an overnight camp, after climbing past rocks and moraine to High Camp. Afternoon time to scout the areas with final preparation for the climb and as well practice climbs on ice and rocks face at Lobuche High Camp.

Day 13: Climb the summit 6,119m / 20,070 ft and to Base Camp – 08 hrs.
As climb starts early morning towards Lobuche East Peak summit heading with steep climb facing some technical sections; where our guide will fix ropes around necessary places to make the ascent much accessible towards the summit of Lobuche East at above 6,119 m high. At the top on reaching after a vigorous climb rewards you with breathtaking views of fascinating scenery of mountains and valleys, after a successful climb enjoying a panorama that surrounds you with close views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Mt. Amadablam with Mt. Makalu, Chamlang and Baruntse peaks towards southeast, after a great adventure and experience of a lifetime descend safely taking the same route back at base camp.

Day 14: Trek to Pangboche 3,900 m – 05 hrs.

All climbers should be at base camp on this day for clean up the garbage to hand over designated SPPC personal (Sagarmatha Pollution Project Control) as well packing gears for Yaks to carry onward to Lukla. After getting organized our return route leads towards Imjatse valley with scenic views as walk proceeds towards Thugla and down at Pheriche valley to reach at Pangboche village for the overnight halt.

Day 15: Trek to Namche Bazaar – 06 hrs.
From Pangboche retrace the journey with ups to Thyangboche and downhill with an hour up and then on the good winding path to Namche Bazaar for an overnight stop before Lukla.

Day 16: Trek to Lukla – 06 hrs.
Today a long walk to reach our last stop in Khumbu area at Lukla, from Namche on the downhill to a river with a short climb to Monjo and then on a good trail to Phakding village, where few hours walk from here reaches you at Lukla for final overnight stop within Everest and Khumbu area.

Day 17: Fly back to Kathmandu with a free afternoon at leisure.
Morning as per your flight time transfer to Tenzing-Hillary air terminal in Lukla, boarding in a smaller aircraft for a scenic flight back to Kathmandu and then to your hotel, after the greatest adventure on Lobuche Peak Climb.

Day 18: In Kathmandu reserve and contingency day with the free day.
We reserve this extra day as a contingency in case of bad weather that might lead to flight delay and cancellation at Lukla, which happens sometimes even in the best season of time If all goes well enjoy this spare day for own individual activities and shopping.

Day 19: Final departure from Kathmandu homeward bound.
Last day in the land of Himalayan Wonders, as per your international flight time depart from the hotel for the airport for your international flight back to home countries or other respective destinations.

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