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Lobuche Peak

Highlights

  • Challenging Trekking Peak at 6,119m (20,076ft) in Everest Region: Lobuche Peak offers climbers a demanding yet achievable high-altitude mountaineering objective in the iconic Everest region of Nepal.
  • Glacial Terrain and Technical Sections: The ascent involves traversing glaciers, navigating steep snow slopes, and tackling technical sections requiring the use of ropes, crampons, and ice axes, testing climbers' mountaineering skills.
  • Stunning Everest Vistas and Cultural Experience: Climbers are rewarded with breathtaking views of the Everest massif, including Mount Everest itself, and can immerse themselves in the local Sherpa culture during the trek to base camp.

Overview

Lobuche Peak, standing at an elevation of 6,119 meters (20,076 feet), is a renowned trekking peak in the Everest region of Nepal. It offers climbers a challenging yet achievable objective, making it a popular choice for those seeking to experience the thrill of high-altitude mountaineering.

The climb to the summit of Lobuche Peak involves traversing glaciers, negotiating steep snow slopes, and tackling technical sections that require the use of ropes, crampons, and ice axes. The ascent is physically demanding, testing climbers' endurance and mountaineering skills.

One of the highlights of the Lobuche Peak climb is the opportunity to witness breathtaking views of the iconic Everest massif, including the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest. The trek to Lobuche Peak Base Camp also passes through traditional Sherpa villages, providing a cultural experience and a glimpse into the local way of life.

Lobuche Peak is often considered an excellent preparatory climb for those aspiring to tackle higher and more technically demanding peaks in the Everest region or elsewhere in the Himalayas. With proper acclimatization, experienced guides, and the necessary mountaineering gear, Lobuche Peak offers an unforgettable and exhilarating climbing adventure in the heart of the Everest region.

Itinerary

Day 1 : Kathmandu Arrival (1340m)
Hotel

ACCOMODATION

Hotel

Airport Shuttle

TRANSPORTATION

Airport Shuttle

One of our representatives will pick you up at the airport and accompany you to the hotel. Depending on your arrival time, we will visit some of the most important places in the capital. In the evening, we will have a meeting at the hotel to brief you on the entire trip.

Day 2 : Drive to Manthali and fly to Lukla, overnight at Phakding (2610m)
Tea house

ACCOMODATION

Tea house

7 Hours

DISTANCE

7 Hours

4 Hours

DURATION

4 Hours

+100m / -330m

ELEVATION

+100m / -330m

Flight, van

TRANSPORTATION

Flight, van

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MEAL

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We leave early from Kathmandu to Manthali, a town 130 km away, from where we will take a flight to Lukla (2850 m). Today’s stage descends gently towards the bottom of the Dudh Kosi valley (“river of milk” in Nepali), where we will spend the night in the town of Phakding. In the afternoon, we will visit the more than 500-year-old monastery.

Day 3 : Phakding to Namche (3450m)
Tea house

ACCOMODATION

Tea house

14 Km

DISTANCE

14 Km

6 Hours

DURATION

6 Hours

+900m / -100m

ELEVATION

+900m / -100m

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MEAL

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

From today onwards we will be trekking on the Sagarmatha (Everest) National park , the highest National park of the world. The trail passes through various settlements Toktok, Monjo, Jorsalle, and this day we will cross the highest bridge in Larchye Dovan. The first sight of Everest can be seen today from the Tope danda. Namche/Nauche : Also called the Chamonix of Himalaya, with various shops, restaurants and hotels and a weekend market. Is also considered as the capital of Khumbu Valley.

Day 4 : Namche to Khumjung (3780m)
Tea house

ACCOMODATION

Tea house

3.5 Km

DISTANCE

3.5 Km

4 Hours

DURATION

4 Hours

+430m / -90m

ELEVATION

+430m / -90m

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MEAL

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today will be an easy hike towards Khumjung passing via Syangboche airstrip, we will have the tea break at the famous Everest view hotel. Then, we descended to Khumjung, one of the most beautiful villages in the Everest region. We can visit the Hillary school and Khunde village.

Day 5 : Khumjung to Dole (4038m)
Tea house

ACCOMODATION

Tea house

9 Km

DISTANCE

9 Km

6 Hours

DURATION

6 Hours

+400m / -300m

ELEVATION

+400m / -300m

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MEAL

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we will take a diversion to the renowned Gokyo Valley, famous for its lakes. En route we may catch views of other eight-thousanders such as Cho Oyu (8,201m). With some luck, we could also encounter native wildlife like the musk deer or the Himalayan monal (Nepal's national bird). We will stay overnight in the village of Dole within the valley region.

Day 6 : Dole to Machhermo (4470m)
Tea house

ACCOMODATION

Tea house

6 Km

DISTANCE

6 Km

4 Hours

DURATION

4 Hours

+430m / -90m

ELEVATION

+430m / -90m

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MEAL

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we depart from the forested scenery to enter the open high pasturelands populated with yaks. At these heights, increased water consumption is crucial so be sure to stay well hydrated. In the afternoon, we will hike up a small hill for acclimatization and appreciate incredible views of Mount Sagarmatha (Everest), Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and countless more. We will spend the night in the town of Machhermo, legendary for its tales of the elusive Yeti, or Abominable Snowman.

Day 7 : Machhermo to Gokyo (4740m)
Tea house

ACCOMODATION

Tea house

9 Km

DISTANCE

9 Km

4-5 Hours

DURATION

4-5 Hours

+667m / -288m

ELEVATION

+667m / -288m

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MEAL

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today's trek meanders past the idyllic turquoise Gokyo lakes. We’ll enjoy views of the first two lakes as we make our way towards our overnight accommodation along the shores of the third Gokyo lake. In the afternoon we’ll embark on a shorter hike up to the fourth Gokyo lake for acclimatization. From that higher vantage point, we can relish in magnificent south face views of Cho Oyu (also known as the Turquoise Goddess).

Day 8 : Gokyo to Thagnak (4700m)
Tea house

ACCOMODATION

Tea house

7 Km

DISTANCE

7 Km

6 Hours

DURATION

6 Hours

+641m / -736m

ELEVATION

+641m / -736m

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MEAL

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we will rise early to witness the sunrise from Gokyo Ri peak (5,360m). This vantage point offers the most superb Everest views in the region, along with several other eight-thousanders including Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,485m) and Cho Oyu (8,201m). If skies are clear, we may also glimpse Shishapangma and numerous 7,000m and 6,000m peaks across the horizon. 

After breakfast, we will trek onward to Thagnak, crossing over the vast Ngozumba glacier along the way.

Day 9 : Thagnak to Dzongla (4700m) via Cho La Pass (5420m)
Tea house

ACCOMODATION

Tea house

9 Km

DISTANCE

9 Km

8 Hours

DURATION

8 Hours

+900m / -730m

ELEVATION

+900m / -730m

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MEAL

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is a major day, as we leave Gokyo Valley behind and cross over the Cho La Pass to enter the Khumbu Valley on the other side. We will be treated to nonstop dramatic mountain views throughout the day's trek. Our overnight stay will be in the village of Dzongla within the Khumbu region.

Day 10 : Dzongla to Lobuche High Camp
Tents

ACCOMODATION

Tents

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MEAL

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11 : Lobuche High Camp to Lobuche peak Summit and back to Lobuche
Tea house

ACCOMODATION

Tea house

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MEAL

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12 : Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5160m) and hike up to Everest Base Camp (5360m)
Tea house

ACCOMODATION

Tea house

8 Km

DISTANCE

8 Km

6 Hours

DURATION

6 Hours

+868m / -506m

ELEVATION

+868m / -506m

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MEAL

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we will arrive at our destination – the legendary Everest Base Camp where Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay once camped before their pioneering summit of the world's highest mountain. We will tour the historic site before descending back down to Gorak Shep to spend the night.

Day 13 : Gorak Shep to Kalapathar (5545m) and hike down to Pheriche (4400m)
Tea house

ACCOMODATION

Tea house

16 Km

DISTANCE

16 Km

8 Hours

DURATION

8 Hours

+920m / -1780m

ELEVATION

+920m / -1780m

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MEAL

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning, we will hike to the highest vantage point of our trip to witness the sunrise over Mount Everest. After breakfast, we will begin the journey back to our starting point. We will spend the night in Pheriche as we make our return.

Day 14 : Pheriche to Namche (3450m)
Tea house

ACCOMODATION

Tea house

20 Km

DISTANCE

20 Km

10 Hours

DURATION

10 Hours

+446m / -1530m

ELEVATION

+446m / -1530m

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MEAL

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today most of the way we descend passing various settlements like Somare, pangboche where we encounter many trekkers, we will visit the famous Tyangboche monastery on the way, it is a long day but we can enjoy the ambience of Namche tonight.

Day 15 : Namche to Lukla (2800m)
Tea house

ACCOMODATION

Tea house

19 km

DISTANCE

19 km

8 Hours

DURATION

8 Hours

+622m / -1153m

ELEVATION

+622m / -1153m

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MEAL

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This the only trail that we are going to repeat, we will descend from Namche saying goodbye to the Everest, the people and with all the good memories we will celebrate our last dinner in Lukla with all our staff and Guides.

Day 16 : Fly back to Manthali and drive to Kathmandu (1340m)
Hotel

ACCOMODATION

Hotel

Flight, Van

TRANSPORTATION

Flight, Van

We will fly back to Manthali and drive to Kathmandu that day. In the evening you can explore the local market of Thamel and buy souvenirs for your friends and family.

Day 17 : Contingency Day or Rest day
Hotel / Tea house

ACCOMODATION

Hotel / Tea house

Breakfast

MEAL

Breakfast

In case we couldn’t fly back to Kathmandu because of the unseen conditions it's better to have one extra day.

Day 18 : Departure
Airport Shuttle

TRANSPORTATION

Airport Shuttle

Breakfast

MEAL

Breakfast

You will be dropped off at the airport in a car or jeep prior to your flight departure time.


Trip Route
Trip Code
#YOGIS-P000032
altitude
altitude
6119m
duration
duration
18 Days
transport
Transport
Flight, Van
Group
Group Size
1-14
Level
Level
Challenging
Activity
Activity
Climbing
Accomodation
Accomodation
Hotel, Tea house, Tents
Accomodation
Best Season
Spring

Need Help?

  • Phone
    +977-9841603858
    Call us for info.
  • Mail
    himalayanyogiadventures@gmail.com
    E-mail us.

What is Included?

  • Private transportation, all airports pick up and drop.
  • Shared transportation, Kathmandu - Manthali - Kathmandu vehicles.
  • Domestic flights Manthali - Lukla - Manthali.
  • Deluxe hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on BB basis.
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner and accommodation in guest houses during your trekking.
  • Lobuche High Camp service.
  • Professional mountain guide during the trip and expedition in 2:1 ratio.
  • Guide’s salary, insurance, food and accommodation.
  • Lobuche peak climbing permit and garbage management fee.
  • National Park permits, local government permits and taxes.

What is Excluded?

  • International flights, visa fee and travel insurance.
  • Drinks during your trek and Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu.
  • All personal expenses, bar’s bill, hot shower and mineral water.
  • Personal equipment and gears.
  • All costs arising due to flight cancellations, natural disasters, health problems and political unrest.
  • Porters to carry your bag.
  • Peak summit bonus for guide.
  • Tips for the field staff/guide.

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