Lobuche Peak Climbing

Holiday Overview

Lobuche Peak Climbing has been categorized in two differences.Which are called Lobuche West and Lobuche East. First Time, Lobuche West peak Category  (A) was climbed in 1955 by Southern Shoulder.This Peak is recognized technically difficulty  for climbing. Lobuche East  Peak Category (B) is Popular for climbing in Everest Region. From the Top Lobuche Peak enjoy the  view of Mt.Everest,Nupse,Makalu,Lhotse,Pumari,Cho Oyu,Changtse,Gyachungkang,Cholatse and Amadablam.

While Climbing Peaks,Climbing Gears are most important. for proper Preparation read  an articles. Nepal Peak climbing Gears (equipment)

Lobuche Peak Climbing Permit Cost  How much?And When to climb?

March-April (250$) per person=Main Season for Peak Climbing

Sep-Nov (125$) Per Person = Main Season for Peak Climbing

Dec-Aug (70$) Per Person=Off season for Peak Climbing

For more info read on this link www.nepalmountaineering.org

How to get Lobuche Peak Climbing Permit and Climbing Guide?

Lobuche Peak climbing  Permit is arranged by an Agency.We have an energetic, experienced ,well understanding   trained climbing Guide.It means, we can arrange climbing Permit and Climbing Guide.

How about Lobuche Peak Climbing Guide Insurance and how much does it cost?

Insurance is compulsory for Climbing Guide.It Cost as bellow:-

15 Lakh Accidental Insurance.

4 Lakh Medical Insurance.

10000$ Helicopter Resque.

For more info  read on this link https://nepalmountaineering.org/documents-required-to-issue-permit

Who Set the Camp at Lobuche Base Camp or high Camp/How to get Meals there?

Agency set the Tent  at Lobuche Base Camp or high Camp and Meals,Tea, Coffee etc Manage by an Agency.It is included in Agency Services.

How much does it cost Lobuche Peak climbing Package?

Cost depends on your Group size,In Group cost  will be Cheaper and for an individual will be expensive.

Where to get climbing equipment for Lobuche Peak? Do I have to Carry from Kathmandu?

If you have you can yourself, But if you do not have Climbing equipment you can hire at Lobuche just for your climbing duration.

Outline Itinerary of Lobuche Peak Climbing

Day 01: Kathmandu airport(arrival)-Transfer to Hotel

Day 02: Short flight to Lukla-Walk to Phakding 2610m.3-4hrs(Lodge)

Day03:Phakding – Namche 3440m.5hrs.(Lodge)

Day 04:Day hiking day at Namche-Everest view Hotel-Khumjung (Acclimatization) (Lodge)

Day 05:Namche-Tengboche 3900m. (Lodge)

Day 06: Tengboche-Dingboche 4110m.5hrs(Lodge)

Day 07: Dingboche (Acclimatization) (Lodge)

Day 08: Dingboche-Lobuche 4900m.5hrs(Lodge)

Day 09: Lobuche-Gorekshep 5140m.After lunch day hike to Everest base Camp 5364m.7hrs.

Day 10: Gorekshep-Kalapathar 5550m- Lobuche 4900m 6 hrs(Lodge)

Day 11: Lobuche 4900m- Lobuche  east Base Camp/Or High Camp 5400m.3-4hrs.

Day 12: Lobuche east Base Camp/High Camp 5400m.-Summit 6119m. -Lobuche.

Day 13: Lobuche-Tengboche 3900m.5hrs (Lodge)

Day 14: Tengboche-Namche or Monjo 5-7hrs.(Lodge)

Day 15: Namche or Monjo-Lukla 5-7hrs.(Lodge)

Day 16:Early in the morning fly back to kathmandu. 

Day 17: sightseeing in kathmandu (Farewell Dinner)

Day 18: Departure

Note: Lobuche Peak Climbing is combined with (Imja Tse)Island Peak for an interested

Lobuche Peak Climbing Itinerary in Detail

Day 01: Kathmandu airport(arrival)-Transfer to Hotel

Enjoy Nepal Treks Staffs will come to Airport for your arrival in Kathmandu then you will drive to hotel and you will have welcome dinner in the evening at Nepali culture restaurant with your Trekking Guide.

Included: Welcome Dinner

Altitude: 1350m.

Day 02: Short flight to Lukla-Walk to Phakding 2610m.3-4hrs(Lodge)

Early in the morning  drive to Airport then 35 minutes  fly to Lukla with small domestic plane.After your landing at Lukla you will have breakfast.After your breakfast walk to the phakding along the Milk River (Dudhkosi and Kusumkosi).The trek begins descent to Kusumkosi which is famous for lunch place.with your lunch enjoy the view of Peak Kusumkhang and continues to Phakding.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: At lodge

Ascent:200meters

Descent:50 meters

walking distance: 3 to 4 hrs.

Day03:Phakding – Namche 3440m.5hrs.(Lodge)

After having breakfast trek continues along the Dudhkosi River with an incredible view of Mt Thamserku and Kusumkhang by crossing the many of suspension wood and Hillary bridge.At Monjo it is important checked the Sagarmatha national park permits with Pasang lhamu rural community fees.from Monjo walk short down to Jorsale and continues walk to Hillary bridge.From the bridge continues climb up to Namche Bazar through the Everest Gate Way which is  big settlement of sherpa people and local market.Here is available Health post , Trekking shops, Bakery and Internet, post office facilities .

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: At lodge

Ascent:1000meters

Descent:100 meters

walking distance: 6 to 7 hrs.

Day 04:Day hiking day at Namche-Everest view Hotel-Khumjung (Acclimatization) (Lodge)

Today is a acclimatize  day climb up to Everest view Hotel 3800m through the syangboche Airport.After breakfast walk up to Everest view hotel 2-3 hrs and enjoy the view of Mt Amadablam, Thamserku,Lhotse,Nupse,Tawache,Mt Everest.The day is most panoramic and relax acclimatize  day.If you are more interested to visit khumjung Village walk down   30 minutes to village or walk down same way to Namche.At Namche the more interesting part is Sherpa museum, Bakery and Trekking shops,Local markets if you want  to more interested.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: At lodge

Ascent:350  meters

Descent:350 meters

walking distance: 4-5  hrs.

Day 05:Namche-Tengboche 3900m. (Lodge)

After breakfast the trail goes through the Sangnasa and Teshinga Village.from here descent up to Phungi Tenga Dudhkori River.From here climb up to Tengboche.The day as well most panoramic day .The place Tengboche also most interesting place for the Everest range panorama with Very old Tengboche Monastery.The monastery was destroyed by earthquake in 1934 and rebuilt.Again the monastery burned in 1989  and it was restored by German Help after 2 years.Tengboche is surrounded by high Himalayan peaks, it is best for photography in the morning with sunshine and in the evening with sunset.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: At lodge

Ascent:900  meters

Descent:500 meters

walking distance: 5 hrs. /15 km

Day 06: Tengboche-Dingboche 4110m.5hrs(Lodge)

Walk down through the forest to Dudhkosi River and continues  climb  to Pangboche village.On the way enjoy the  mountain view of khumbu Region again.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: At lodge

Ascent:700  meters

Descent:300 meters

walking distance: 5 hrs. /15 km

Day 07: Dingboche (Acclimatization) (Lodge)

We have again acclimatization   day.After breakfast we climb up to 500 meters and come back to lodge.The day offers you a great  panorama of Himayalan background .

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: At lodge

Ascent:500  meters

Descent:500 meters

walking distance: 4 hrs. /6 km

Day 08: Dingboche-Lobuche 4900m.5hrs(Lodge)

The trail goes through the Thukla.It is better to have short tea break here.On the way no lodge before Lobuche .From Thukla continues climb up to Lobuche.Here are few lodges therefore better to book your room one day before.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: At lodge

Ascent:700  meters

walking distance: 5-6 hrs. /12 km

Day 09: Lobuche-Gorekshep 5140m.After lunch day hike to Everest base Camp 5364m.7hrs.

Gorekshep is about 6 km far away from Lobuche.It takes 3hrs around to reach Gorekshep from Lobuche.After having lunch you hike to Everest Base camp 5364meters and explore the gigantic view of khumbu glacier , Everest Base Camp.finally same way come back to Gorekshep.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: At lodge

Ascent:650  meters

walking distance: 6-7 hrs. /12 km

Day 10: Gorekshep-Kalapathar 5550m- Lobuche 4900m 6 hrs(Lodge)

get up early in the morning ,prepare well your equipment like warm gloves, jackets, woolen hat, light,shoes, socks, some chocolates, biscuit and water  . you climb to Kalapathar (black stone) at 4:30 am.It takes up and down to 4 hrs.Kalapathar is famous for mt everest massive panorama view with an amazing sunrise.Enjoy the rounded mountains view and come back to Gorekshep.After having breakfast walk down to Lobuche.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: At lodge

Ascent: 300 meters

Descent :650  meters

walking distance: 6 hrs. /15 km

Day 11: Lobuche 4900m- Lobuche  east Base Camp/Or High Camp 5400m.3-4hrs.

You walk today relatively plane,Steep  and Rock path, Continue move through the glacier  and get view of Amadamblam,Thamserku,Cholatse,Kangtega and Pokalde.After reaching at Base Camp,or High Camp we will set Tent Camp and climbing Training will be by Climbing Guide.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: At Tent

Ascent: 400 meters

Descent :100  meters

walking distance: 3-4hrs

Day 12: Lobuche  east Base Camp/Or High Camp 5400m.-Summit 6119m. -Back to Camp-Lobuche.

Today early start 12 to 1 am.Walk through the snow and ice by using fixed Rop.It is important to reach on the Top(Summit) 6119m. Before afternoon due to strong windy.When you reach on the Top of Lobuche Peak,of course you admire yourself by enjoying the view of Mt Everest,Nupse,Makalu,Lhotse,Pumari,Cho Oyu,Changtse,Gyachungkang,Cholatse and Amadablam.After summit come back to your Camp then continue to Lobuche.

Meals: Breakfast/Pack Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge

Ascent: 930 meters

Descent :1120  meters

walking distance: 10-12 hrs/7km

Day 13: Lobuche-Tengboche 3900m.5hrs (Lodge)

Walk down hill through the Periche  village and Pangboche  to Tengboche. Afternoon visit the monastery and monks if are interested.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: At lodge

Ascent: 150 meters

Descent :1300  meters

walking distance: 5 hrs. /16 km

Day 14: Tengboche-Namche or Monjo 5-7hrs.(Lodge)

Walk down 200 meters to Dudhkori River and climb up to Sanasa village.From here continues to Namche Bazar.It takes 5 hrs around to Namche Bazar from Tengboche. Depends on your condition if you are more interested to walk walk you can continues to Monjo viallge.The place is 2-3 hrs far way from Namche.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: At lodge

Ascent: 150 meters

Descent :1300  meters

walking distance: 5-7 hrs. /14 km

Day 15: Namche or Monjo-Lukla 5-7hrs.(Lodge)

The day is  your final and long walking day for your trek to Lukla.Follow the same way through the Monjo, phakding to Lukla.Lukla is a great place after your trek.You can go to Bakery shops if you want.In the evening if you are interested to hand over some Tips to your porters that you can.It is the final  day to be  with your porters.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: At lodge

Ascent: 200 meters

Descent :680  meters

walking distance: 5-7 hrs. /15 km

 Day 16:Early in the morning fly back to kathmandu.

Early in the morning fly back to kathmandu  and drive to your Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast/

Accommodation: Hotel

Flying duration: 35 minutes

Day 17: sightseeing in kathmandu (Farewell Dinner)

You have world heritage sites seeing in kathmandu.Our agency provide you Culture Guide in kathmandu for your sightseeing.We include you Pashupatinath ,Swayambunath  and Boudanath sightseeing.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch and farewell dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 18: Departure

you will be picked up at your hotel and drive to Airport by an agency

Service Included?
1) Airport Pick Up and Drop
2) Welcome and Farewell Dinner
3) Kathmandu Sightseeing-Half day  and entrance fees
4) Hotel in Kathmandu 3  nights-on BB basis
5) Lobuche Peak Climbing Permit
6) Climbing Guide and Porters
7) Breakfast,Lunch ,Dinner,tea,cofee,Chocolate during your Trek
8) Airfare( Lukla-KTm) with Guide
9) Duffle Bag
10) Staff Insurance and first aid kit.
11)Jeep/flights
12)Tent
13)Sagarmatha National Park/Tims
14)Group Climbing Rope

Service not  Included?
1)Kathmandu-Lunch and dinner
2)Personal Expenses
3)Water and alcoholic drinks
4)Nepal visa
5)Travel insurance
6)Airfare(international)
7) Tips for Staff