- Activities
Climbing
- Trip Grade
Strenuous
- Starting Price
€3500/Person
- Accommodation
Tea House / Lodge/Tents at High camp
- Max. Altitude
6119 meter
- Best Season
Mar-May, Sep-Dec
- Active Hours
6 Hours
- Group Size
04-12 Person
Lobuche Peak Climb
Lobuche Peak Climb is one of the most recommended 6000 meters peaks that are easily accessible. This program is for climbing the east summit, it’s less technical and easy to climb. This meticulously crafted Lobuche Peak Climb 20 days Expedition Itinerary offers a gradual acclimatization process, guiding you through the Khumbu Valley, ascending towards Everest Base Camp, and steadily advancing toward the summit of Lobuche East Peak. Notably, this peak serves as a crucial training ground for Everest summit teams, aiding in their preparation before embarking on the ultimate ascent.
On the approach to climb Lobuche peak, we will take the traditional Everest Gokyo lake Trail, leaving from Lukla and heading up the impressive Khumbu Valley. Along the trail we will spend 2 nights acclimatizing in Namche Bazar, the Sherpa capital of the Region. We will also visit impressive monasteries and view remarkable scenery as we pass numerous seven and eight thousand meter peaks on the trail. We really only run private group climbs to Lobuche peak.
Lobuche East Peak stands out as one of Nepal's most renowned climbing peaks exceeding 6,000 meters. The peak has two summits: East and West summits. Most climbers attempting to climb Everest in spring climb Lobuche Peak as an alternative to acclimatization to Camp-I to minimize the risk of the Khumbu Icefall.
Departure from different cities
Arrival at Kathmandu airport (usually in the afternoon) already marks our entry into another world... Customs formalities, baggage collection and welcome by our local French-speaking guide. Crossing the city to the hotel already offers a first discovery of the bustling and colorful capital of Nepal. Buses, trucks, bicycles and sacred cows crisscross in a friendly chaos... Depending on the arrival time, visit the surrounding area or simply settle in and rest at the hotel before your dinner at the hotel.
Free time
Early departure from the hotel to reach Kathmandu airport/Manthali Airport then flight of approximately 35/20 minutes to Lukla (2840m). We can see the range of the himalaya from our flight and already observe some mountains with snow covered from lukla. We go to lodge to meet the porters and take a cup of tea and coffee to start our journey. We will check our baggages and give to porters and we will find it only in the camp for the night. After tea break, we pass through the Lukla small city and meet the control point for the permits. We already notice the Buddhist culture and see it's monuments like Stupa, Chorten, prayer wheels with prayer flags. We descents towards Thado Koshi (2550m) for our lunch, Kusum Kanguru (6367m is just infront of us . After 1h 30 minutes of walk by passing some small villages and Buddhist monuments we arrive at our camp Phagding village.
Note :- Flights to the Everest Region now depart from Ramchhap airport due to congestion at the Kathmandu airport. It take around 4/5hours of drive from Kathmandu, so we leave Kathmandu at 1 am to reach there for the early morning flights. The flights are only in the morning. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. between 3h to 3h 30 Accommodation : in lodge +180m -380m
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
•Walking time: between 3h to 3h30
•Accommodation: In lodge
•Height difference: +180m/-380m
The day already, we attack to high altitude, we continue climb gradually towards Monjo village by the bank of the Dudh Kosi river, We pass through lots of beautiful village and can see Kusum Kanguru (6367m) and Thermserku Himal(6618m). We enter in the Sagarmatha Nation Park, and check point for the permits at Monjo. Jorsala(2740m) is the best place to lunch just at the bank of the river. We cross the bridge for several times, by passing the last long and high suspension bridge we climb up steepy part from where we can observe first point view of Mt. Everest (8848m). We arrive at Namche Bazar, where we stay for two nights. Namche is the gateway to the Khumbu region and Namche Bazaar is an entrance and a cultural hub as well as the real crossroads for the different treks in the region, don't be surprised to meet a lot of people before entering the city and when leaving.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
•Walking time: between 6h to 6h30
•Accommodation: In lodge
•Height difference: +815m/-60m
The day is know as rest day but we do some activities to avoid the altitude sickness in the mountains. There are lots of choices to pass the day and acclimatize. We put two options, your guide will help and explain you for the hike of the day. Possible to go to up to Thamo village (3493m), by following Bhote koshi river which comes from Tibet. We can discover another part of the region where we will not go. You can see the views of Thame village from long way, from where trekkers do the three passes Trek. Another option is to climb up to Everest view point (3880m) and return down to Namche Bazar for the lunch and free time to visit Namche Bazar.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
•Walking time: between 5h
•Accommodation: In lodge
•Height difference: +/-470m
The first hike is pretty steepy part. We follow auto route where we can see lots of people up to Kenjoma (3550m). kenjoma is the center point for the separation of Gokyo lake and Everest Base camp trek. We climb up around 2 hours towards Mong la pass (3973m), where we stop for lunch. We descent steepy down to Phortse Thanga (3680m) to our camp.
Possible to climb up Phortse village after lunch which is very famous for alpinists. Beautiful view Thamserku 6608m, Amadablam 6814m) and Kangtega (6685m). You can take a rest and visit up to near river which come from Gokyo lake.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
•Walking time: between 5h
•Accommodation: In lodge
•Height difference: +650m/-395m
We climb up gradually in the forest of rhododendron along the torrent. We climb up some steep stone path. The path crosses several hamlets before emerging into the mountain pastures, from where we can see magficint views of Thamserku (6618m), Kangtega(6783m). We arrive at Dhole village (4110m) and climb up summit of Dhole pass (4200m) et lunch at Luza(4360m). Up and down to Machhermo (4470m).
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
•Walking time: between 5h30 to 6h
•Accommodation: In lodge
•Height difference: +880m/-150m
We stard our day by steep climb up to summit from where we can observe beautiful view of Cho Oyu (8153m), border with Tibet. We walk on straight easy path and cross one small village Phangga (4480m) and climb up to the first lake of Gokyo area and continue towards Gokyo lake in a beautiful mountain setting from where we can see the Gokyo Peak with splendid view of Gokyo lake, where we stay just at the bank of the lake.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
•Walking time: between 5h30 to 6h
•Accommodation: In lodge
•Height difference: +460m/-120m
Early in the morning we climb up steep part to Gokyo peak (5357m) to see the sunrise and panoramic view from the summit. Magnificent viewpoint over all the peaks very close to Khumbu, including four over 8000m: Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu. The best view point. Return back to Gokyo for the breakfast and cross the glacier (moraine) to reach Dragnag (4700m), where we lunch and pass night. Base camp of Chola Pass (5420m).
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
•Walking time: between 5h to 5h30
•Accommodation: In lodge
•Height difference: +630m/-700m
On of the important day of the trek, we climb up by the valley then grassy slopes lead us to the first pass of Nyimagawa (5041m), via a steep path with big stones and difficult steep part before reaching to Cho La Pass(5420m). A short passage on the glacier that we have to walk in ice and descends to the gigantic rocky ramp by following moraine and then the hamlet of Dzonglha (4830m), where we pass our night.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
•Walking time: between 6h to 6h30
•Accommodation: In lodge
•Height difference: +800m/-660m
Early in the morning we climb to Kala Pattar (5600m) by a path that is sometimes a little steep, but regular. We climb up to do the highest summit of the trek (5550m), which is located at just foot of the almost perfect pyramid of Pumori (7161m), the view of Everest, Ice Fall and Nuptse (7861m), Base camp view, 360 degree mountains view. We then descend to Gorak Shep for the breakfast and continue to return back towards Lobuche (4910m, where we stop for lunch break. After lunch, the long way to arrive our camp Dingboche (4410m) by steep descending by passing the pass of Thukla (4830m), where we can see the monuments of alpinisits who were dead at Everest Expeditions.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
•Walking time: between 7h to 7h30
•Accommodation: In lodge
•Height difference: +670/1290m
We reach Namche Bazar (3440m) by the same way, we go to visit museum of climbers and to see the culture of Sherpas,
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
•Walking time: between 4h to 4h30
•Accommodation: In lodge
•Height difference: +120/940m
Return back to Lukla (2840m), The last day hike of the trek, end of the trek and find everyone at the evening together to celebrate the conquered of the trek. The guide will explain you all the necessary briefing for the last day of the trek for Nepali staffs.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
•Walking time: between 6h to 7h
•Accommodation: In lodge
•Height difference: +550/450m
Flight back to Kathmandu or Ramechap. Mostly in big season will be Lukla to Ramechap/ Manthali airport to avoid the traffic jam at Kathmandu. And 5 hours of vehicles to arrive Kathmandu.
Breakfast included
Accommodation: In lodge
Kathmandu ( Visiting Day)
This one day is extra day which is putted for the security of flight from Lukla to Kathmandu/ Manthali because of bad weather. If we can't fly in the date which was planned or booked because of bad weather. We can manage in another day by plane or helicopters.
Breakfast included.
Accommodation: In lodge
Departure to Destination
Breakfast included.
Arrive at the destination (End of the trek)
Lobuche's twin summits tower high above the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier near Everest Base Camp. The West Peak (20,160 feet) is considered a difficult, technical climbing objective. Our route ascends the more straightforward East Peak (20,075'), which is considered a trekking peak.
Summiting Lobuche Peak requires a high level of cardiovascular fitness, but you don't necessarily need advanced mountaineering skills. As long as you're comfortable operating in high alpine environments, can use crampons and handle an ice axe, the climb shouldn't present too many difficulties.
In summary, climbing Lobuche Peak is a challenging undertaking that requires technical climbing skills, physical endurance, and high-altitude acclimatization. It is recommended for experienced climbers with good physical condition and the necessary equipment and resources.
Lobuche (also spelt Lobuje) is a Nepalese mountain which lies close to the Khumbu Glacier and the settlement of Lobuche. There are two main peaks, Lobuche East and Lobuche West.
The Lobuche peak consists of two different summits, East and West with heights of 6,119 m and 6,145 m respectively. A continuous ridge connects them but there is still a sharp gap and a considerable distance between them. The East Peak is recognized as a trekking peak, whereas the West is known as an Expedition Peak.
Mera Peak (6476m) and Island peak (6,189m) are the two most popular trekking peaks in Nepal. Ama Dablam (6,856) is widely considered as the perfect mountain to climb by veteran climbers. Machapuchare (6,993) which is the highest peak among 6000m peaks Nepal. This sacred mountain has never been climbed to its summit.
Nepal is a country that is famous for the Himalayas. There is the part of the Greater Himalayas and there are altogether 1310 peaks in Nepal above 6000m and 90 peaks exceed more than 7000m. Among these mountains, 414 peaks are already open for climbing.
