Lobuche east peak climbing will give amateur climbers and explorers the opportunity to trek and climb a wide variety of existing routes as well as new challenging climbing routes. As you climb to the southern Base Camp at an altitude of 5500 meters, you will have stunning views of Ama Dablam, Tawache and many more spectacular mountains. After an acclimatisation trek to Kala Pathar and Everest Base Camp, you climb beneath the main glaciers descending from Lobuche Base Camp to gain access to the wonderful ridge overlooking the Lobuche and Khumbu glacier – the views are breathtaking. Lobuche East true summit can be reached with some degree of difficulty by gaining the notch with a descent followed by a climb of steep snowy slopes to the amazing top. It is not mandatory that you have prior climbing experience, however, good outdoor experience and a sound level of fitness are necessary when joining this Lobuche east peak expedition and will enable you to thoroughly enjoy your adventure. Thus Lobuche peak climbing offer a great opportunity of wonderful trekking peak climbing in the glorious Everest region.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu (1350m) |
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing & getting prepared |
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,800m) then trek to Phakding (2,652m), 40 min flight, 3-4 hours trek |
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), 5-6 hours |
Day 05: Acclimatization Namche Bazaar (3,440m) |
Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m), 5- 6 hours |
Day 07: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft): 5-6 hours |
Day 08 : Dingboche to Lobuche (4940m), 5-6 hours |
Day 10: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft), visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,594 ft): 6-7 hours |
Day 11: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5545m) and back to Lobuche (4940m): 7-8 hours |
Day 12 : Lobuche to High Camp (5,400m), 3-4 hours |
Day 13: Lobuche High Camp to Summit (6119m/20,070 ft) and back to High Camp, 8-10 hours |
Day 14: Contingency/reserve day |
Day 15-17: Return back to Kathmandu |
Day 18: Fly to Kathmandu |
Day 19: Final Departure to sweet home ! |
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu (1350m)
We will be waiting you at Kathmandu international airport holding a signboard with your full name so that you could recognize us so easily. When you come out, we will take private car to get 3*** hotel in the heart of Kathmandu city. Shortly you will do check in and get refreshed. In the evening we will have a fantastic welcome dinner together at one of the Nepalese famous kitchen which introduces you a very unique Nepalese cuisine.
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing & getting prepared
This is the valley where flourished Buddhism and Hinduism together over the centuries. The ancient architectures of Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples are just spectacular. As this is the capital city of Nepal, people live together from different walk of life and ethnic communities. After a breakfast, we start our guiding tour to UNESCO world heritage site;Kathmandu Durbar square, Monkey temple and Bouddhanath stupa; the major Buddhist sites.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,800m) then trek to Phakding (2,652m), 40 min flight, 3-4 hours trek
An early flight to Lukla and landing on a steep mountain runway brings us to the start of our trek at the village of Lukla. Once we reach there, you will have quick breakfast. Then we will proceed towards Phakding which is slightly downhill from Lukla, so it will be comparatively easier day in your trek.
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), 5-6 hours
After breakfast in Phakding, we will continue our Three Pass trek crossing five suspension bridges over the Dudh Kosi river. We will register your permit number and group details at the National Park office in Monju, the entrance gate for Sagarmatha National Park. After crossing the Hilary suspension bridge we will ascend the trail to Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the center of the Khumbu region where many small shops can be found.
Day 05: Acclimatization Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
This is the first of the three scheduled rest days which will help us acclimatize to the high altitude. Since experts believe that it is better to stay active even during rest days for better trekking experience we are going to spend the day enjoying small hikes in and around Namche Bazaar. We hike up to Everest View Hotel to enjoy admirable views of the Himalayan vistas.
Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m), 5- 6 hours
The trail leads moderately flat with superb view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and close up view of Thamserku, Khangtaiga. The trail continues wild lives spot of musk deer, colorful pheasant. Trail descend to Dudh Koshi river where few lodges and series of picturesque water driven prayer wheels. Cross suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi River a steep climb through pine and juniper forest, walk about 2 hours bring us to Tenboche. The famous Monastery with the background of Ama Dablam, Nupte, Mt. Everest and many more peaks.
Day 07: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft): 5-6 hours
Morning views of Everest and magnificent Ama-Dablam, walk leads downhill for few hours to the bridge over Imjatse River, after the bridge walking on open country where the tree lines disappears only for few sparse vegetation and juniper bushes, walking on the gentle uphill for a while to reach at Pangboche village at 3,900 meters, the last permanent village before Dingboche and beyond, from here a slow climb to Somara for lunch and continue walk on the nice terrain with last climb to Dingboche village.
Day 08 : Dingboche to Lobuche (4940m), 5-6 hours
Today’s hike to Lobuche(4900m) is not too long. Since your body has already adjusted to the altitude it does not take much time & effort to reach Lobuche. Accomodation there is limited and sometimes people have to sleep in the common dining area. Today one also crosses memorials of people who died climbing Everest. It gives a stark reminder of how tiny we are compared to the forces of nature.
Day 10: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft), visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,594 ft): 6-7 hours
The trail follows windy and rocky path with crest of north ridge to Everest along with Mt. Pumori, Mahalangur, Lingtern, Khumbutse, Nuptse, etc. Trail continues along side of Khumbu Glacier to Gorakshep. Check in to Hotel, Lunch and afternoon set out to visit world’s highest base camp Everest Base Camp. Base Camp has no view of Mt. Everest but fantastic view of Khumbu Ice fall and colorful camp site of Everest expedition during expedition season.
Day 11: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5545m) and back to Lobuche (4940m): 7-8 hours
The day starts with a hike up to Kalapattar (5545m/18188ft), the best viewpoint to witness Mt. Everest and the spectacular Himalayan range. Then trek back to Gorekshep for hot breakfast and then descend to Lobuche.
Day 12 : Lobuche to High Camp (5,400m), 3-4 hours
We trek towards Lobuche base camp. After walking some distance on relatively flatter plane, the path to the Lobuche Base Camp gets steeper and rocky. We move forward along the Lobuche Glacier while enjoying great views many Himalayas. From the base camp, we continue on a rocky moraine path to reach the High Camp. We set up our camp, take lunch and rest. For the climb, we usually will be climbing on rock surface for up to around 5770m. After that, we climb on ice and use ropes when necessary. However, the use of the rope and the length depends upon the season and the crevasses. Fixed rope is used most of the times whereas man rope is used when required. The climbing leaders will decide what is best for when.
Day 13: Lobuche High Camp to Summit (6119m/20,070 ft) and back to High Camp, 8-10 hours
It is important that we have to reach the summit before noon because in the afternoon the strong winds in the high lands might become a barrier for a successful summit. We will most likely be walking on rock surface up to around 5700m after which we climb on ice. We use both fixed rope and man rope as per our leader’s instruction. The climbing surface as well as the length of the rope and depends on the time of the season and the crevasses. We spend some time at the summit celebrating and taking pictures, then we get back to the High Camp again for an overnight stay.
Day 14: Contingency/reserve day
This is an extra day set aside to manage any unintended hindrances like flight delays or bad weather for climbing. Setting aside an extra day will ensure that even if we were to face a day’s set back, the trip will continue thus guranteeing a successful climb.
Day 15-17: Return back to Kathmandu
We head back down to Lukla domestic airport crossing different rivers, forest, Sherpa villages.
Day 18: Fly to Kathmandu
After the breakfast, we will check in to Lukla airport and board the plane to Kathmandu. Flight is again depended on weather conditions so delay could happen! In Kathmandu, in the the evening,we will host a farewell dinner at one of the finest restaurant.
Day 19: Final Departure to sweet home !
Today our journey comes to end ! Majestic Himalaya representative will drop you off at the airport approximately 1 hour before your scheduled flight. We wish sweet journey for your way back to home.
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OUR SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DURING THE TRIP:
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- Tented accommodation during the climb
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek and climb
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu)
- English speaking, trained and experienced trekking guide(leader), climbing guide (leader) and assistant guides
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
- All necessary paper work; trekking permits and Lobuche Peak climbing permit
- Good quality tents and kitchen utensils for camping
- Group mountaineering (climbing) equipments
- Medical kit (carried by your guide)
- All government and local taxes
OUR SERVICES EXCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DURING THE TRIP:
- Nepalese visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg luggage, cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Altitude chamber (PAC) or oxygen
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Personal climbing equipment
- Personal climbing guide if requested
- Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
- Tips for guides and porters
- Services not listed in the ‘What Is Included’ section