Lobuche Peak Climbing

Trip Information

Duration18 Days
Trip Grade Technical Challenging
Trip Type Peak Climbing in Nepal
Best Time Mar-May and Sep-Nov

Lobuche peak climbing is offers scenic view of several mountains like Nuptse, Pumori, Khumbutse, AmaDablam and Mount Everest. There are two Lobuche Peaks—Lobuche East and Lobuche West. A long ridge divides these two peaks as east and west. Normally, climbing Lobuche Peak signifies summiting Lobuche East which is at an altitude of 6119m.

In comparison to other peaks climbing, Lobuche East is a bit challenging but rewarding too as you will enjoy the natural beauty from here.

The rhododendron, pine and oak forests on the way are fascinating for any climber. You are also fortunate enough to witness the tallest peak of the world Everest from Everest Base Camp as you get here too.

Itinerary

Day 1:Arrival in Kathmandu

Namaste! Info Nepal Treks and Expedition heartily welcomes you in the city of temples—Kathmandu. Our representative will receive you at Tribhuvan International Airport. Our intimacy with you begins from here and we will be in your service for 24x7 from this very moment. The representative will assist you with vehicle and drive to the hotel. You can spend some time in hotel and get fresh before roaming around Thamel, renowned tourist spot of Kathmandu.

Overnight in hotel

Day 2:Flight to Lukla/Trek to Phakding

Early in the morning, after breakfast, we drive to Tribhuvan International Airport. Here we catch flight to Lukla. It is a beautiful flight of around half an hour. You will get majestic view of mountains from the comfort of the plane.

In Lukla you are accompanied by your porter and the trekking begins from today. Phakding is our destination today. It is a walk of around four to five hours. It is an interesting walk penetrating rhododendron forests and enjoying snow-capped peaks above you.

Overnight in teahouse

Day 3:Phakding to Namche Bazaar

It is inspiring walk. We will be passing through woods. Following the route of DudhKoshi River we head ahead. Monjo is one of the on the way destinations. It (Monjo) is regarded as entrance gate to Sagarmatha National Park. A couple of hours further walk will bring us at Namche Bazaar.

Namche is quite busy area of Khumbu Region. Majority of the people are Sherpa here. People get here to purchase essential commodities and also to socialize.

You get ample time to roam here. There are few monasteries here where you can pay your visit. Most of the inhabitants of the place follow Buddhism here.

Overnight in Namche Bazzar

Day 4:Acclimatization Day

It is a kind of leisure day. While on trekking this type of rest is essential for trekkers as it reduces the chances of being arrested by high altitude sickness. It helps to adjust your body with increasing elevation and this is known as acclimatization.

You can visit Sagarmatha National Park today. The park shelters different species of animals and, if lucky enough, you will get chance to see snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, Himalayan Thar, musk deer and blue sheep among others.

It is reported that more than 170 species of birds are found here including Himalayan pheasant known as Danphe. It (Dnaphe) is a national bird of Nepal.

Overnight in Namche Bazaar

Day 5:Namce bazaar to Tengboche

We will follow ascending route today. We will be walking in encircled course. It is encircled by Himalayas. The chirping sound of birds on the way fascinates you.

A couple of hours of labour will bring us at Trashinga. From here we follow downhill track. We reach Phunkitenga. We lunch here. Before arriving at Tengboche we cross rhododendron forests and experience uphill walk.

Tengboche is popular for the monastery. Here you see largest monastery of Khumbu Region. The monastery enshrines Yeti Skull along with the statue of Lord Buddha.

Overnight in Tengboche

Day 6:Trek to Pheriche

We wake up early in the morning and witness the beauty of Tengboche. The majestic sight of Tobuche Peak, AmaDablam, Nuptse and other peaks are mesmerizing from here.

Passing through small villages we move on. We get in Pangboche at first. Pheriche is couple of minute distance from here. It is a nice settlement of Sherpa people.

Overnight in Pheriche

Day 7:Trek to Dughla

As usual we will start our trail after breakfast. We will be entering inside Imja Valley. Before getting in Dingboche we follow uphill trail. Crossing KhumbuKhola and Dusa we arrive at PhulungKarpo. After crossing the wooden bridge we further move ahead. The splendid view Pumori is beautiful. Finally, we get in Dughla. It is a small but nice settlement from the view of Thamserku, Nuptse and other mountains are spectacular.

Overnight in Dughla

Day 8:Dughla to Lobuche

We cross moraines but before that we get through Khumbu glacier. It is a climbing trail till ChupkiLhara. The place is naturally so beautiful you love to be here. The sight of Nuptse, Pumori, Khumbutse and several other mountains are marvelous.

Overnight in Lobuche

Day 9:Lobuche to Kala Patthar and back to Lobuche

The sunset view from Kala Patthar is awesome. You will witness Everest more closer from here. Here you are surrounded by mountains in 360 degree. Gorakshep is our next destination from here. From Gorakshep we follow downhill track to get back Lobuche.

Overngiht in Lobuche

Day 10:Trek to Lobuche Base Camp

Reaching Lobuche Base Camp is a bit hard walk. We incline through rocky path to get in Lobuche Glacier. It is a blissful place that will show you Amadblam, Thamserku and other mountains. Walking through boulders and moraines we arrive at Lobuche Base Camp. Here we set up camp.

Overnight in Lobuche Base Camp

Day 11:Lobuche Base Camp to High Camp

After breakfast we start walking towards Lobuche Peak High Camp. The trail is tough and hard. The High Camp is located at an altitude of 5600m. The path to the camp is technical so, you have to be careful.

On this day climbing experts will give you essential tips which are helpful for the successful accomplishment of our climbing. You will learn techniques to manage, handle and use equipment and gears.

Overnight in High Camp

Day 12:Trek to Summit and Back to Base Camp

To avoid possible bad weather, strong wind blowing in day time and glaring sun light, we start climbing early in the morning. Much awaited climbing begins after the breakfast.

We go through narrow path. With the help of rope we proceed and finally, step on Lobuche Peak.

The site is perfect place to unveil the beauty of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, AmaDablam, Pumori and other mountains. We get back to the Lobuche Base Camp after enjoying lifetime precious moment here.

Overnight in Lobuche Base Camp

Day 13:Lobuche Base Camp to Pangboche

Passing through the foot of Everest—Everest Base Camp—we head towards Pangboche. Crossing Lobuche and Pheriche we arrive at Pangboche. Here we visit a monastery called Pangboche Monastery.

Overnight in Pangboche

Day 14:Pangboche to Tengboche

Crossing DudhKoshi River our trail goes on. It is nice experience of walk while getting through DudhKoshi gorge. Passing forests we reach Tengboche. It is a nice settlement where reside Sherpa people.

Overnight in Tengboche

Day 15:Tengboche to Namche Bazaar

After breakfast we head towards Namche Bazaar. Crossing Kyangjuma and jungles we arrive at Army Camp near Namche Bazaar.

Overnight in Namche Bazaar

Day 16:Namche Bazaar to Lukla

It is not that tough trail. We will walk ‘ukalo’ and ‘orolo’ which means up and down. We cross BhoteKoshi River and arrive at Jorsale. We reach Monjo by noon. Further descend walk along DudhKoshi River bring us at Lukla.

Overnight in Lukla

Day 17:Fly to Kathmandu

After breakfast we catch flight to Kathmandu. It is a wonderful flight of your life as you will witness beautiful mountains from the comfort of plane.

Here in capital you get ample of time to roam around especially, on the streets of Thamel. If interested, you can purchase gifts to your friend and family.

Info Nepal Treks and Expeditionwill offer you farewell dinner tonight.

Overnight in hotel

Day 18:Departure to your country

Your Nepal stay ends from today. Representative of Info Nepal Treks and Expeditionwill drop you at Tribhuvan International Airport three hours earlier to you scheduled flight.

See you next season for another trip!

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