Lobuche Peak Climbing

You will meet your trek leader for a briefing about the trek beginning from the next day. After the briefing, there will be a short question and answer session about your trip in which you may ask anything regarding the trek. We all finalize our preparation for the trek. In the evening enjoy the nightlife in Kathmandu.

Early morning we fly from Kathmandu to Lukla: a panoramic view of the eastern part of the Himalayas in Nepal. Langtang, Gauri Shanker, Numbre, Manglungtse, and finally Everest appear during this flight of 45 minutes. The trek begins with a short descent to the valley of the Dudh Kosi. From the village of Chaunrikarka (2621 m), the path heads north through the Sherpa villages where they grow wheat, potatoes, corn, and vegetables. We cross the Dudh Kosi on a wooden bridge suspended.

The day begins with a walk along the Dudh Kosi. The path rises gently. On several occasions, we cross the river, pass the village Jorsale (2805 m) then begin a steep ascent to Namche Bazaar. Half an hour later, we can see Everest. We arrive at Namche early to get to know the famous Sherpa village and its inhabitants. Some shops and traders sell Tibetan jewelry and handicrafts from Tibet. Each week is an important market in Namche where farmers sell their crops around wheat, maize, millet, etc.

Acclimatization and rest in Namche (3440 m). Visit the Sherpa capital, depending on market day and Tibetan shops.

The trek continues along the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Kosi with magnificent views of the mountains. We spend the night next to the Thyangboche monastery, the spiritual center of the Khumbu region. Inside the monastery are incredibly ornate wall hangings, a 20-foot sculpture of Buddha, and the musical instruments and robes of the Lamas. With luck, our group will see the Lama perform a ceremony and hear the mystical chanting and music.

From Thyangboche, the trail drops to Debuche crosses another exciting suspension bridge on the Imja Khola and climbs to Pangboche among thousands of mani stones. Our uphill trek continues, taking us to the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche with its exquisite views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam.

Today’s trail continues along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and passes by stone memorials for climbers who have perished on nearby summits.

After an early morning start, we ascend Kala Pattar (18,450 feet) and enjoy famous views of the Himalayas, without having to climb Everest! That evening we camp beneath Kala Pattar at Gorak Shep. In the event of bad weather, we have the opportunity for a second chance to climb Kala Pattar. Today we will also continue our trek to Everest Base Camp, located at the foot of the Khumbu Icefall. We’ll spend the day at Everest Base Camp, giving you a chance to meet the climbers and thoroughly explore the area. Overnight in tents at the base camp.

Today, we will start hiking towards the Lobuche Base Camp which offers us stunning views of Ama Dablam (6856m), Cholatse (6635m), Thamserku (6608m), and Kangtega (6685m) among many others. Overnight at Lobuche Base Camp.

We will mostly climb along the gravelly moraines to reach the High Camp. It will almost take us four hours to reach the High Camp. The path might get steep and slippery on many instances so, we should walk being cautious of each step. We will walk enjoying the view of awe-struck mountains today. Upon arrival of high camp, we will also do some mountaineering exercises and then overnight at the high camp.

Today is the day we finally summit the Lobuche East peak with the guidelines of the experts. We will slowly climb the steep ascending trail crossing paths that require technical guidelines. Our guides will be helping us with the use of trekking gear on each step. We will be mesmerized by the views of the mountains like Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,414 m), Mt. Ama-Dablam (6,856 m), Mt. Makalu (8,463 m) in the far distance from the top. After spending some time there we will descend back to the base camp and then overnight at the tented camp.

The weather can be unpredictable in these mountainous regions. We will attempt the climb on this day if we are unable to scale the peak on the summit day.

Our day begins right after breakfast and then we head downhill from Lobuche Base Camp and again join the Everest Base Camp route at Lobuche. We have lunch at Lobuche before retracing our footsteps back to Pheriche. During our trek to Pheriche, we can again take in the magnificent distant views of Mt. Amadablam. Some of the other peaks that will mesmerize you are Pokalde, Thamserku, Kantega, and others. We will descend and trek down a hillside with layers of rhododendron and juniper trees. After reaching Pangboche you will have an opportunity to visit the famous Pangoche Monastery.

Today we trek back along the Dudh Kosi River through a magnificent rhododendron forest and past brilliant waterfalls. Shortly before reaching Namche, the trek takes us through a pine forest, where musk deer often graze in the early morning. Arriving in town, we may see lowland porters, highland Sherpas, and Tibetan people trading food and supplies during Namche’s market time. We stay at the Hotel with hot showers and a comfortable bed.

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla where we spend the night at a Lodge.

Departure Morning flight to Kathmandu. On a clear day, the view is superb on the Himalayas. Transfer to the hotel. After lunch, we leave for a city tour.

If you have an evening flight, we’ll take you around some cultural places in the day. Then our representative will drop you at the Tribhuwan International Airport for your onward flight.