Lobuche Peak Climbing

Accommodation: Yes
Walking / Driving: 30M

We have the day today for gear and equipment preparation day for Lobuche Peak Climbing. Visit our office in Thamel after breakfast. First and foremost, we will collect the permits and TIMS card for the trek. After acquiring these, you can go for gear and equipment shopping around Thamel. Your guide for the Lobuche Peak Climbing will help you with the preparation. After the completion of them all, you can rest for the day at your hotel in Thamel. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Itinerary Meal: Breakfast

The flight to Lukla is early in the morning for clear weather. The guide will pick up from the hotel and you’ll head to TIA with your climbing team. From Kathmandu, you will fly next to Ramechap airport. We will have a brief break and fly to Lukla airport from here. After landing in Lukla (2840 m) the trek starts to Phakding village. This is quite a warmup segment and a relaxed trail takes to the Phakding Village. Overnight at a local lodge in Phakding.

Itinerary Meal: B+L+D
Accommodation: YES
Walking / Driving: 7-8hours

We will start early at the Phakding valley and walk towards the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazar. the trail is smooth and uphill passing by small and big settlements throughout the way. We will walk beside the DudhKoshi River and cross multiple suspension bridges next. Entering the Sagarmatha national park officially, we will have an hour of walk to reach Namche Bazar. Nearing the village, you can have the first view of Mt. Everest from the trail. Overnight at a lodge in Namche Bazar.

Itinerary Meal: B+L+D
Accommodation: YES
Walking / Driving: 4-5hours walk

We have a rest and exploration break for better acclimatization in the higher elevation. There are many different short hiking destinations from Namche village that you can visit today. We will start our hike to Khumjung village from Namche after breakfast. As one of the major villages in Khumbu, Khumjung is a great opportunity to learn about the local culture. We will visit the monastery and other attractions here. Spending some time at Khumjung, we will hike back to Namche. You can attend the local market in the evening and view the lifestyle of people living in these areas. Overnight at a lodge in Namche.

Itinerary Meal: B+L+D
Accommodation: Yes
Walking / Driving: 2-3Hours walk

Enjoying a great sunrise view at Namche, we will start the trek towards Tengboche today. Leaving Namche, we will have a gradual uphill walk to Tengboche. The views of Thamserku, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Everest is fantastic from this part of the trek. Passing by the rhododendron forest we will have a much barren segment to walk nearing Tengboche. After reaching there we will visit the Tengboche Monastery. This vast monastery is also one of the biggest and most significant monasteries of the upper Khumbu region. In major festivals, locals gather and celebrate in the Monastery courtyard and premises. Overnight at a teahouse in Tengboche.

Itinerary Meal: B+L+D
Accommodation: Yes
Walking / Driving: 4-5 hours walk

We will start the day with a wonderful sunrise from the Tengboche Monastery over the Himalayas. After breakfast, we will start the trek towards Dingboche. The first small settlement we will stop today is Pangboche. Pangboche is also the base camp for AmaDablam climbing expedition. Walking further from here we will reach the Imja Valley and follow a trail beside the Lobuche River. Few patches of barley fields will mark the arrival of Dingboche where we will stop for the day. Overnight at a teahouse in Dingboche.

Itinerary Meal: B+L+D
Accommodation: Yes
Walking / Driving: 3-4hours walk.

Dingboche is the second acclimatization and exploration day in Lobuche peak climbing. Dingboche at an elevation of 4410 meters is strategically the best acclimatization destination. We will carry on short hikes around Dingboche for better acclimatizing. After breakfast, we will start the hike to NangkarTshang (ChhukumRi). Walking for about two and a half hour we will reach the top of ChhukumRi. From the top one can have a sublime view of mountains and landscapes all around. We will rest for the day in Dingboche after returning from the hike. Overnight at a teahouse in Dingboche.

Itinerary Meal: B+L+D
Accommodation: Yes
Walking / Driving: 3-4 hours

We have a short day of walking today leading to Lobuche. We will get pass Dugla at the end of the terminal moraine of Khumbu Glacier. The trail takes us past ChupkiLhara next. ChupkiLhara has the memorial of legendary mountaineers Scott Fisher and BabuChiri Sherpa (10 times Everest Summiteer). We will rest for the day after reaching Lobuche in the afternoon. Overnight at a teahouse in Lobuche.

Itinerary Meal: B+L+D
Accommodation: Yes
Walking / Driving: 3-4hours walk.

From Lobuche, We have a short and relaxed walk to Gorakshep. GorakShep is the last place with teahouses before the Everest Base Camp. After reaching Gorakshep, we will rest for a while and start the trek towards the Everest Base Camp. This part is challenging and a great warm-up section for the lower climbing parts of the Lobuche peak. We will reach the base camp of Everest after 2-3 hours of steady walk. Spending some time here, we will walk back to GorakShep. Overnight at a teahouse in GorakShep.

Itinerary Meal: B+L+D
Accommodation: Yes
Walking / Driving: 2-3hours.

To acclimatize and prepare better for the Lobuche Peak climbing, we have another hiking day today. From Lobuche, we have a moderate hike to the popular viewpoint in the Himalayas, Kala Patthar. Kala Patthar is also one of the best places to photograph the mighty Everest and other majestic peaks. Walking three hours of walk we will climb and reach the KalapattharRi. We will enjoy a mesmerizing time here and start the return trek to Lobuche. Overnight at a teahouse in Lobuche.

Itinerary Meal: B+L+D
Accommodation: Yes
Walking / Driving: 4-5hours walk.

From Lobuche, we have some challenging sections to cover leading us to Lobuche High Camp. Before leaving Lobuche we will once more check the gears and equipment and prepare for one last time before the climb. The walking portion is gradual with a few steep sections in which you must follow the instructions of your guide. Nearing the high camp the trail is mostly covered with snow. We will set up our camp and rest for the day at high camp. Overnight at a camp.

Itinerary Meal: B+L+D
Accommodation: Yes
Walking / Driving: 3-4 hours.

Today is the day of summiting Lobuche East. We will wake up early and start the ascent. Midway to the climb, we will experience a beautiful sunrise lighting up the area. Following the ropes and guidance of the guide, we will have a long ascend ahead of us. After about 3-4 hours we will reach the false summit of Lobuche. Most climbers might expect this part as the top and return. However, Lobuche east is about a couple hundred meters higher. After one and a half hours of challenging uphill climb in the snow-covered peak, we will reach the Summit of Lobuche. We will spend some time, live the moment, and take some photographs before starting descend. We will be back at the high camp by late afternoon. Overnight at a camp.

Itinerary Meal: B+L+D
Accommodation: Yes
Walking / Driving: 8-9 hours walk.

We have an extra day separated for bad weather which might postpone the summit of Lobuche. The whole procedure to climb the peak will be done this day in case of those scenarios. Otherwise, you will rest and explore the area in Lobuche High Camp. Overnight at a camp.

Itinerary Meal: B+L+D
Accommodation: Yes

From Lobuche high camp we will start the day with a fantastic sunrise view. Soon after we will start descend towards Pheriche from Lobuche. Stopping briefly at Lobuche, we will have our lunch at Dingboche. We will reach Pheriche in the afternoon and rest for the day here. Overnight at a teahouse in Pheriche.

Itinerary Meal: B+L+D
Accommodation: Yes
Walking / Driving: 6-7 hours walk.

From Pheriche, we will continue to Descent to Namche. The path is mostly downhill and you can enjoy the scenery throughout it. We will also cover a significant distance passing by major settlements in the way. The first stop is Tangboche. Then we will walk further to Namche Bazaar today. Enjoy the local culture and delicacies here and rest for the day. Overnight at a lodge in Namche Bazar.

Itinerary Meal: B+L+D
Accommodation: Yes
Walking / Driving: 5-6 hours.

As the last segment of Lobuche peak climbing, we will trek from Namche to Lukla. Most part of this scenic trek is through forests and ridges. Stopping in the midway settlements for rest and lunch, we will reach Lukla in the afternoon. You can also head out in the local market here for some souvenirs from the Himalayas. Overnight at a lodge in Lukla.

Itinerary Meal: B+L+D
Accommodation: Yes
Walking / Driving: 5-6 hours.

From Lukla, we will take a morning flight to Ramechap. Once in Ramechap, you can choose between flying back or take an adventurous hill-highway drive to Kathmandu. We will take you to your hotel after reaching Kathmandu. As for your departure, we will pick you up and drive you to TIA a couple of hours before the flight back to your home. Return with an adventure and memories of a lifetime with the Lobuche peak climb from Himalaya Guide Nepal.

Itinerary Meal: B+L+D
Walking / Driving: 5-6hours.