Trip Facts
- Total Duration 23 days
- Trip Grade Moderate to Strenuous Plus
- Max Altitude 6119m.
- Start From Lukla
- End From Lukla
- Min Size 2 Pax
- Max Size 10 Pax
- Trip Mode Trekking/Climbing
- Accommodation Tea House/Camping
- Best Season: September to November and mid March to Late May
Trip Highlights
- Lobuche Peak Summit 6119m.
- High Mountain Pass
- Grand Himalayan view including Mt. Everest
- Remarkable Landscape
- Beautiful Rivers, Glaciers, Lakes, and Waterfalls
- Typical Sherpa villages and culture
- Glorious Buddhist Monasteries and Stupas
- Memorable Trekking and Climbing
Lobuche Peak is located in the high Himalayas Everest Region. It is a magnificent trekking peak that offers awe-inspiring 360-degree views of the great Himalayas from its summit. This technical climbing expedition requires good physical fitness, making it perfect for adventure seekers looking to gain alpine climbing experience. The Lobuche Peak summit offers stunning views of the Khumbu, including the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, as well as other notable peaks such as Mt. Ama Dablam, Makalu, Nuptse, Pumori, Cho Oyu, Cholatse, Tabuche, and Lhotse.
The Lobuche Peak expedition begins with a short flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, after which we follow either the Everest Base Camp Trek route or the Gokyo Lake Valley and Cho la Pass route. The latter provides better acclimatization opportunities, and the Gokyo Valley is considered one of the most beautiful valleys in the Khumbu region, with panoramic views of the world’s greatest mountain scenery, including four 8000m giants and numerous other peaks.
Prior to the ascent, we spend a day or two at base camp resting and being trained in the use of climbing equipment. The usual route for climbing Lobuche Peak is along the southern ridge, which takes two days with a high camp established at around 5200m. Once the summit is reached, we descend to base camp and trek back to Lukla along the Everest Base Camp route, passing through the famous Tengboche Monastery and the town of Namche Bazaar.
In conclusion, Lobuche Peak is an ideal climbing trip for adventure travelers seeking to gain climbing experience in the Himalayas. It’s stunning views and challenging climb require both physical and mental fitness, making it a great opportunity for those looking to push themselves beyond their limits and experience the beauty of the Himalayas.
Trip Itinerary
Days | Program |
01 | Arriving in KTM and transfer to Hotel-1300m. |
02 | Preparation day |
03 | Fly to Lukla (2800m.) and trek to Phakding-2645m. 3-4 hours |
04 | Trek to Namche Bazzar-3440m. 6-7 hours |
05 | Acclimatization day, day hike to Everest view hotel 3890m. |
06 | Trek to Dole-4040m. 7-8 hours |
07 | Trek to Machchhermo-4410m 3-4 hours |
08 | Trek to Gokyo-4770m. 3-4 hours |
09 | Climb the Gokyo Peak (5373m.) and back to Gokyo and rest |
10 | Trek to Thaknak-4626m. 3-4 hours |
11 | Trek to Jongla4800m via Cho la pass (5420m.) 7-8 hours |
12 | Trek to Lobuche-4930m. 3-4 hours |
13 | Trek early morning to Gorakshep-5160m and continue climb the Kala patar Peak (5545m.) and back to Gorakshep 7-8 hours |
14 | Day hike to Everest Base camp and Trek to Lobuche Peak Base Camp-4815m. 7-8 hours |
15 | Rest day do some practice Climbing |
16 | Climb to High Camp-5212m. 4-5 hours |
17 | Summit the peak 6119m and return to base camp-4815m. 9-11 hours |
18 | Trek to Tyengboche-3860m. 6-7 hours |
19 | Trek to Monzoo-2800m. 7-8 hours |
20 | Trek to Lukla-2800m. 5-6 hours |
21 | Fly back to KTM and rest |
22 | Free Day |
23 | Departure to Home |
Trip Cost
Per Person | U.S. $2950 |
Single Supplement | U.S. $100 |
Trip Deposit | U.S. $500 |
Single Supplement in KTM only
What's Included
- Peak climbing Permit
- Three-time meals (breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) and Tea/Coffee
- Accommodation on the trip and during the climbing sharing basis
- Porters, a Climbing Guide, and a Guide wages, food, accommodation, and insurance
- Climbing guide equipment
- Equipment tents and one Kitchen or dining tent, Snow bar, Ropes, EP gas and stove, Ice-cru and Kitchen
- utensils that we need at base camp and high camp.
- 4 nights’ accommodation in KTM Tourist Standard Hotel
- Airfare for you, Guide and climbing guide
- Airport Transfer
- Personal Climbing gear rent
- National Park and TIMS card fee.
- Garbage deposit
- All the Government Taxes
- Conservation and TIMS card fee.
What's Excludes
- Cold and hard drink and water
- Shower
- Food in KTM
- Travel insurance emergency evacuation and personal medical expenses.
- Any donation along the trail and anything that not mentioned above
- Guide/Transfer in Kathmandu for sightseeing
- Tips
Trip Equipments
The Equipment we provide
- Tents and one Kitchen or dining tent
- Snow bar
- Main Rope and fixed Rope
- EP Gas and stove
- Ice-cru
- Kitchen equipment
- Porters clothing
- Helmet
- Jummer or Ascender
- Ice-Axe
- Harness
- Figure 8 (Rappel device)
- Crampons
- Carabineers with lock minimum and without lock
- Climbing Boots
Personal Equipment List
- Bags: A small day Bag pack, Backpack or Duffle bag.
- Down or Fiber-filled Jacket and Down Pants if you have
- Water and windproof Jacket (Gore-Tex)
- Fleece Jacket
- Hiking Shirts, Cotton and Polypropylene t-shirt
- Full Polypropylene and fleece T-shirts (jumper)
- Sun Had and woolen hot or balaclava with ear protection.
- High altitude insulated Pants nylon wind pants
- Hiking Pants.
- Thermal underwear Tops and Bottoms (Polypropylene and Fleece)
- Gloves with liner and layer shell (Gore-Tex)
- Long Gaiters
- Trekking Boots and camp Shoes or Thongs
- Socks (thick woolen at least 2 pairs and some best trekking Socks)
- Sleeping bag (minimum -25˚)
- Water Bottle or came bag
- Flashlight
- Sunglasses
- Sun cream
- Towel
- Iodine, water purification tablets or Steripen
- Personal Medical First Aid Kid
- Battery charger with multi adaptor and Batteries
Note: If you don’t have all the above following equipments you can buy or rent when you arrive in Kathmandu.
Trip Highlights
- Lobuche Peak Summit 6119m.
- High Mountain Pass
- Grand Himalayan view including Mt. Everest
- Remarkable Landscape
- Beautiful Rivers, Glaciers, Lakes, and Waterfalls
- Typical Sherpa villages and culture
- Glorious Buddhist Monasteries and Stupas
- Memorable Trekking and Climbing