Trip Route :
Kathmandu- Lukla- Namche Bazaar- Lobhuche- Tyangboche and Everest Region
Best Season :
March to May/Sept to Nov
Overview
Lobuche Peak Climbing – 15 day takes you to high and picturesque Khumbu valley, making this adventure in shorter duration allowing you enough time to get acclimatized and prepare for this great typical adventure on Lobuche Peak Climbing. This peak is grading of TD means ‘Technical Difficulty’ which is a straight-forward climb with much technical skills required in most sections of the climb to reach its summit above 6,119 meters/11,287 feet high, where you will be engulfed with strong views of surrounding Mahalangur Himalaya range's peaks along with Everest, as far towards Makalu in the east.
The climbers need to be in good health and physical conditions to conquer this tough summit, and also need proper good equipment to tackle tough section during the climb. It begins from Lukla settlement after reaching from Kathmandu on scenic flight, where walk leads past nice villages of Phakding-Monjo to reach high and famous Namche Bazaar, with time for rest day to acclimatize before heading higher elevation for the climb.
We trek continues reaching scenic spot of Thyangboche and its remarkable monastery where trail leads you inside this wonderful Buddhist spot facing outstanding views of Amadablam with Everest and series of peaks. After Thyangboche green vegetation and tree lines stops for barren and arid terrain as our walk leads you at the base of Lobuche peak for typical climb on top Lobuche summit facing wonderful mountain panorama. Enjoying marvelous time with tough experience to tackle the mountain, then on long downhill to Namche and back at Lukla where flight takes you Kathmandu to conclude our remarkable high altitude adventure on Lobuche Peak Climbing.
Trip Highlights
Views of existing Himalayan of top highest peak in the world Mt. Everest region.
World heritage site Everest Trek.
Great views from the summit of Lobuche peak.
Summit Lobuche East peak (6,119 m).
Unforgettable views of high mountains and Khumbu Ice-fall.
Visit Namche Bazaar.
Adventure experience of climbing of peak.
Scenic mountain flight to and from Lukla.
Exploring Sherpa culture & tradition.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival day in Kathmandu. (1,300m/4,428ft)
Today is your arrival day in Kathmandu from your home. We welcome to you a small Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal. Our Company representatives will receive you at Tribhuwan International Airport, and drop you to your hotel with some important brief for the further preparation of this summit. [Overnight at Kathmandu]
Day 2 : Kathmandu to Phakding (2,612m/8570 ft) 3/4 hrs
We fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (Tenzing-Hillary Airport) early morning 30 minutes scenic flight then Trek to the Phakding. [Overnight at Phakding]
Day 3 : Pkhading to NamcheBazar (3,440m/11,287ft) (6/7 hrs)
After our breakfast we trek to NamcheBazar following Dudhkosi River with narrow valley via, Manjo and Sagarmatha National park check post with processing of official documents as rules of National Park authority and have lunch at Jorshalle. We cross over suspension bridge, We will gently climb up through Pine forest some point of half way up to the rest place you may see a glimpse of Mt. Everest. We continue walking about 1:30 hrs reach to the NamcheBazar. [Overnight at NamcheBazar]
Day 4 : Acclimatization (rest) day in Namche Bazaar.
Today is rest day at Namche enjoying time as well as taking hike purpose to support acclimatization, where Namche has perfect height for hike around to Everest view point for scenery of Everest –Nuptse-Lhotse and Amadablam with range of smaller peaks. It is important to visit museum of great interest provides you with much information of Khumbu valley Sherpa, landscapes, flora and fauna with history of mountaineering around Khumbu area, in the afternoon explore around streets of Namche bazaar. [Overnight at NamcheBazar]
Day 5 : NamcheBazar to Tengboche Monastery (3860m/12665ft) 5/6 hours.
From NamcheBazar, our journey continues walking on scenic path through green shade of trees with outstanding views of Everest and adjoining peaks, as trail takes you further to high elevation reaching at beautiful and Buddhist faith place in Tengboche. Trail leads to a climb within rhododendron-oaks and pines trees to reach at Tengboche Monastery; with time to explore its monastery of great interest within views of peaks includes Everest and Amadablam. [Overnight at Tengboche]
Day 6 : Tengboche to Dingboche (4410m/14,468ft)-4/5 hrs.
We enjoy the best views of Mt. Everest and Amadablam, the trail walk leads downhill to a via Deboche of Nunnery monasteri river. We cross a bridge, then on gradual up to Pangboche village with close view of Amadablam. From Pangboche tree lines fades for short bush of juniper and Burberry, the trail leads further east direction towards Dingboche, placed within scenic Imjatse valley, from where you can get excellent views of Island peak with Amadablam North Face. [Overnight at Dingboche]
Day 7 : Acclimatization day in Dingboche (5,100m/16728ft).
It is necessary to have rest day in Dingboche for acclimatization before our typical climb on top Lobuche peak, here one takes a hike high at Nagarjun hill, offers great views of mountain range and as far towards Makalu, afternoon relax and enjoy surrounding scenery. [Overnight at Dingboche]
Day 8 : Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940m/16208ft)-3/4 hrs.
From Dingboche walk up slowly gradual uphill path to reach at Thugla, a small isolated place with few shops and tea-house, having lunch here on uphill trail to reach at Thugla ridge on top where you can see great many stone memorials of unfortunate climbers who died on climbs on Everest and other high peaks of Khumbu area, after a short rest continue walk to Lobuche. [Overnight at Lobuche]
Day 9 : Lobuche to Lobuche High Camp (5,400m/17,712ft) 3 / 4 hours.
Early morning We walk on good path to reach at the end of Lobuche valley on main trail, then our route switches to a corner well hidden from trekking path reaching at Lobuche base camp and higher at High Camp for overnight stop in a tented camp. Afternoon with time for climbing preparation where our guide will offer final brief with information on safe and successful climb on top Lobuche peaks.
Day 10 : Summit on Lobuche East peak (6,119m/11,287ft) and back to High Camp-9/10 hours.
Start early morning where climb leads on snow and ice sections, facing steep technical sections to overcome and then heading much higher to reach on top Lobuche Peak summit; after gaining and encountering technical climb finally last push and great haul reach you on top of the summit, after a great tough experience, as you feel in top spirit facing views of mountain range and scenic valley, from the summit descend safely back to base camp for overnight.
Day 11 : Extra day if incase of unfavorable weather conditions.
Due to the weather condition, we reserve an extra day as contingency, in case of bad and unfavorable weather or adjusting with this day to maintain itinerary taking care of client’s fitness as well on this high altitude adventure. If this day is not used and all goes well according to our standard itinerary our guide / leader will use this extra day on return trek to Lukla, making some short day as you enjoy the walks with views on route.
Day 12 : Lobuche to Tengboche Monastery (3860m/12665ft) 4/5 hrs.
After a great enjoyable walk with adventurous experience on top, Lobuche peak feels on top of the world, where morning walk leads you on easy and pleasant route towards Lukla with overnight at Tengboche after walking past Pheriche and Panboche villages, as well back into green vegetations.
Day 13 : Tengboche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,287ft) 4/ 5 hrs.
Morning super panorama of Everest with other high peaks including Amadablam peaks, as morning walk leads to an hour descend to reach Imjatse River, and then climb for another hour heading to a small village at Shanasa, where walk continues on scenic gradual winding path to Namche. Overnight at Namche.
Day 14 : NamcheBazar to Lukla (2,860m/9,383ft) 6/7 hrs.
Today is longest walk day but worthy, on long downhill to reach Dudh Kosi river, with slow and good walk via Sagarmatha National Park near Monjo as our trail leads to Phakding, from here on much easier trail with final last hour climb to reach at Lukla. [Overnight at Lukla].
Day 15 : Lukla to Kathmandu.
After a grand experience on high Khumbu valley with wonderful adventure we get ready to fly back to Kathmandu, morning walk to Tenzing-Hillary air terminal where short spectacular flight brings you into city life of Kathmandu with transfer back to your hotel. In your leisure time you may do shopping for your friends and families, beside that if you want to explore world heritage site of Kathmandu, our company provides services which cost extra will be chargeable for these programs. As mentioned above, our company will drop you to at airport for your return to home, with further planning of re visit of Nepal for next activities.
Day 16 : Departure to Home
What's included
Airport pickups and drops.
Domestic two way flight tickets.
Lobuche Peak Climbing Permit & Garbage deposit
All meals (B/L/D) during trekking as indicated by the itinerary.
Sagarmatha National fee and local Permit cost.
Tea house/Accommodation (Sharing basis tents or guest house).
Insurance for Guide, Porter and field staffs.
English Speaking trained and experienced trekking and climbing Sherpa Guide.
Porter Service (Two trekker's one porter).
Guide and Porters costs including their salary, equipment, transportation, food and teahouse
Good quality tents and good kitchen equipment.
Group Climbing equipment (like ropes, Ice-Screw, snow bar)
Welcome dinner
All Government and Local taxes.
Airport drops and pickups.
What's not included
Personal Climbing and trekking gears (equipment).
Duffel/trekking bags
Excess Baggage Charges (If you have more than 15kg luggage)
Medical and Rescue Insurance.
Hot and cold Drinks
All foods and beverages other than on the itinerary.
Personal Expenses (Laundry Service, Phone Calls, Battery Charge, Bar bills, Hot Shower Boiled water etc.)