Lobuche Peak Climbing

Duration: 18 Days / 17 Nights   |   Based on 1 Review
  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Strenuous
  • Style: Peak Climbing
  • Transportation: Private Vehicle / Aeroplane
  • Meals: BLD (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
  • Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge &Tent
  • Group Size: 1-25
  • Max Altitude: 6,119m/20,075ft

Highlights of Lobuche Peak Climbing

  • Magnificent view of Mt. Everest Summit (8,848m) from Kala Patthar
  • Gokyo Valley trek by crossing Cho La Pass (5,420m) as an option
  • 360-degree panoramic view of Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Ama Dablam from Lobuche Peak (6,119m)
  • The world’s highest placed Everest View Hotel to have the close view of Mt. Ama Dablam
  • Sherpa villages showcasing true Tibetan Buddhist culture and tradition
  • Experience of mounting on a trekking peak of Nepal
  • Varieties of flora and fauna of Sagarmatha National Park
  • Reaching Everest Base Camp (5,364m)

Lobuche Peak climbing begins from Pheriche. Pheriche provides a stunning view of mountains in the Khumbu region. You follow the traditional trekking path to Everest Base Camp until you reach Gorakshep. You can walk up to Kala Patthar to see magnificent views of Mt. Everest (8,848m), the highest peak on the planet. Besides, you can also have the panoramic view of Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Ama Dablam. As an alternative, you can go up to Gokyo valley and move over Cho-La Pass (5,420) to reach Lobuche Base Camp.

The trail of Lobuche Peak climbing moves through the dense rhododendron and pine forests of Sagarmatha National Park. Sagarmatha National Park is one of the highest altitude conservation centres in the world. You can observe the animals like musk deer, Himalayan thar, red panda, etc in here. While in Namche Bazaar acclimatization, you can visit Everest View Hotel that is the highest placed hotels in the world. It is one of the vantage points of Everest region to see the stunning vistas of snowy peaks including Mt. Everest.

You begin this peak climbing in Nepal after flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (Tenzing Hillary Airport). After a day’s acclimatization at Namche Bazaar, also known as the Sherpa Capital, you move further. By visiting Tengboche Monastery, you continue towards Everest Base Camp (5,364m). Lobuche Peak is around 8.5 kilometres southeast from the base camp of Mount Everest.

From Louche Base Camp, you begin to see unparalleled views of Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812m), Cho-Latse, Thamserku (6,623m) and Tawache Peaks. There are two summits of Lobuche lying on the same ridge, but are separated by several summits of other smaller peaks. The number of ups and downs and variation in altitude is great. Your next stop is a camp at a higher altitude, reached by climbing steep icy slopes. The summit is attempted after being acclimatized at High Camp.

An ascent up to Louche needs a climbing permit, decent mountaineering skills and a full range of climbing equipment. The peaks of Nepal are scaled by a huge number of climbers each year, and Lobuche is no exception. It tests your skills, your passion for mountaineering and your spirit of adventure.

Although it is not mentioned in the itinerary, you should be resilient for one day or two as contingency. It is true the weather of the high altitude region is never predictable. Sometimes, the weather can be really unfavourable even after you have reached High Camp. In this situation, you can neither drop the mission nor go further. Only option you have is to wait and see the right kind of weather that enables you achieve your mission.

This package can be customized into Everest Base Camp Gokyo Valley trek, Jiri Everest Base Camp trek and Everest Base Camp trek as well. Orbit Alpine Adventure has developed Lobuche Peak climbing 18 days itinerary. For more details, you can contact us via email, phone call, WhatsApp or online booking services.

FAQs:

1. Why should I book Lobuche Peak climbing with Orbit Alpine Adventure?

Orbit Alpine Adventure is a local trekking agency located at Thamel, Kathmandu established and run by a well experienced man in this field. Mr. Puru, the owner of this agency, is one of the very few persons in the trekking field of Nepal. He has done a successful trekking of the Great Himalayan Trail (GHT: 1,700km) and all other Himalayan regions of Nepal. He has a sound knowledge of ground handling and understanding the demands of the trekkers. As he has been to the Himalayas many times, he can give you the best counselling and important tips to successfully complete the trekking in Nepal. Similarly, he has conquered many of the trekking peaks of Nepal as a team leader of the expeditions. His knowledge and experience can really help you to climb Lobuche Peak without any mishap. Similarly, the agency has the Sherpa guides who can assist you to reach the destination without any accidents. They give you enough training on using the climbing gears during the acclimatization day at the base camp. We highly recommend you to book this climbing mission with us as we always believe in “Clients’ Satisfaction is Our Motto”. Likewise, your safety is our first and foremost concern. For more details: www.orbitalpineadventure.com.

2. How do I get Lobuche Peak Summit?

Lobuche Peak is located in the Everest region, which is named after the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest. To do this climbing, you should take a domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, also called Tenzing Hillary Airport. From there, you follow the main trekking trail of Everest Base Camp up to Lobuche and change the direction towards Lobuche Base Camp. After a day’s acclimatization at the base camp, you ascend to High Camp and finally to the Lobuche Peak Summit. It takes almost 11 days to reach the top of Lobuche Peak (6,119m) without Everest Base Camp trek.

3. Is Lobuche Peak climbing difficult?

Actually, peak climbing is a difficult task in itself as you have to reach the top by crossing the crevasses. More than that, you have to begin the journey from High Camp to the summit immediately after the mid night. The headlamp is the only option to find out the right trail to mount on the summit. However, the Sherpa guides of Orbit Alpine Adventure are well trained and experienced to help you win over this peak. Proper acclimatization, training on using climbing gears and precautions to avoid Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and other safety measures make you able to reach the top of this peak of 6,119m.

4. Does your agency provide rescue service in case of emergency?

Without any doubt, YES! In case of emergency, Orbit Alpine Adventure provides prompt rescue services by coordinating with your Insurance Company. What you have to do is to pay extra charge for the Eurocopter AS350 helicopter as per their rules. For more information, you can contact: www.orbitalpineadventure.com.

5. Can I do Lobuche Peak climbing with or without Everest Base Camp trek?

You can do Lobuche Peak climbing both the ways. If you want to reach up to Everest Base Camp trek, the itinerary becomes a little longer. And the cost of Lobuche Peak climbing with Everest Base Camp trek is a little higher than doing without it. To know more about the cost, click www.orbitalpineadventure.com.

Day to Day Itinerary

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On the arrival time, the representative of Orbit Alpine Adventure welcomes you at the Kathmandu Airport. Then, he transfers you to the hotel that is reserved for your accommodation facility. 

  • Meals: Wellcome Dinner
  • Accommodation: Three Star Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft

The tour guide of the agency guides you through the important historical and socio-cultural sites of the Kathmandu Valley. Visit historical Durbar Square area, Pasupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Swyambhunath Stupa. These are the important landmarks of Nepal enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage List including three out of the valley. In the evening, the team leader gives you the detailed introduction about Lobuche Peak climbing itinerary.,

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Three Star Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft

After breakfast, you take a domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, also called Tenzing Hillary Airport. You can have the aerial view of landscapes, forests, villages and snowcapped peaks of Everest Region. While in the sky above Kathmandu, you can also enjoy the panoramic view of Manaslu and Langtang regions as well.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Phakding
  • Altitude: 2,610m/8,563ft
  • Time: 5 Hours

By crossing Hillary Suspension Bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, you move ahead along the dense forests of rhododendron and pine. You might see some wild animals like musk deer, black bear inhabiting in Sagarmatha National Park. Finally, you reach Namche Bazaar, the main trading hub of Solukhumbu region. You can find all the modern amenities over here.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Namche Bazaar
  • Altitude: 3,500m/11,483f
  • Time: 6 Hours

For the acclimatization purpose, you can visit Everest View Hotel that gives you the perfect view of Mt. Ama Dablam and other peaks. You can also visit Monjo, the office of Sagarmatha National Park. There is Sherpa Museum to see the photos of Tenzing and Hillary captured in the 1953 Everest Expedition. You should have enough drinking water and hygienic food to prepare for the further ascent.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Namche Bazaar
  • Altitude: 3,500m/11,483ft

Following the rugged trail along Sagarmatha National Park, you move towards Tengboche village. You can visit Tengboche Monastery which is the largest monastery of Khumbu region. Enjoy the captivating view of the snowcapped peaks of Everest region.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Tengboche
  • Altitude: 3,850m/12,631ft
  • Time: 6 Hours

Walking along the banks of the Imja Khola that originates from the Imja Lake or Island Peak, you move ahead. Crossing the lush forests of pine and rhododendron, you reach Dobuche village, a Sherpa settlement area. Then, you go past other villages Pangboche, Somare and Milingo by enjoying the stunning view of Mt. Lhotse (8,516m). 

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Dingboche
  • Altitude: 4,350m/14,272ft
  • Time: 6 Hours

From here, you move further by crossing the moraine rift of the world’s largest glacier, the Khumbu Glacier. On the way, you see some memorials of the climbers who lost lives while attempting to climb Mt. Everest. Finally, you reach Lobuche village, which has the friendly people who are always helpful and honest. From here, you can relish the stunning vistas of the Great Himalayas.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Lobuche
  • Altitude: 4,950m/16,240ft
  • Time: 6 Hours

Today is the most remarkable day as you are going to reach the base camp of the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest. For that, you begin the journey to Gorakshep after having breakfast. Gorakshep used to be the base camp of Everest until the 1953 Everest expedition made by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. By keeping the backpack at a hotel, you march ahead to Everest Base Camp. Enjoy the breathtaking vistas of snowcapped peaks of Everest region from here and return to Gorakshep for the night stay.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Ghorakshep
  • Altitude: 5,140m/16,864ft
  • Time: 7 Hours

Early in the morning, you begin the trekking to Kala Patthar (5,545m) to capture the sunrise view of Everest region. Kala Patthar is the best vantage point of the Everest Summit and other neighbouring peaks. Capturing the lifelong memory of the world’s highest mountain in the camera and the mind, you climb down to Gorakshep. After having breakfast, you trek back to Lobuche base camp on the way stop for the lunch at Lobuche teahouse. Then, you trek to the base camp and meet all the climbing staff members and overnight at tented camp. 

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Place: Lobuche Base Camp
  • Altitude: 4,865m/15,961ft
  • Time: 7 Hours

The team leader gives you the required instructions about using the climbing gears. The training at the eleventh hour is also very fruitful to successfully win over the peak of 6,119 metres. If you have any confusion regarding the using climbing gears and techniques, you can ask the instructor. The climbing guide teaches you the effective techniques to accomplish this trekking peak without any mishap. Take enough rest, water and hygienic food items to keep yourself ready for the further ascent.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Camping
  • Place: Lobuche Base Camp
  • Altitude: 4,865m/15,961ft

After taking your breakfast, you continue to ascend towards High Camp by following the rocky path. By walking around four hours, you reach the destination. Then, you set up the tented camp for the night station. You had better walk around High Camp for the acclimatization purpose and to witness the mesmerizing Himalayan views.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Camp
  • Place: Lobuche Peak high camp
  • Altitude: 5,600m/18,373ft
  • Time: 4 Hours

This is the most thrilling day of the entire trekking in Nepal this season. About 2:00 AM, you start the trip to reach the summit of Lobuche Peak (6,119m), the most awaited factor of this whole trekking package. As the weather and the wind may not be favourable during the daytime, you have to start the epic journey after midnight. You have to use both the fixed rope and manrope to cross the crevasses in the icy zone. Follow the instructions of the Sherpa guide to do away with this mission. Once you are on the top, you have most enchanting vistas of the eight-thousanders and other peaks of Everest region. You spend some time on the zenith to capture the rarest snaps of the glowing peaks in the early sunshine. Then, trek back to High Camp by storing the lifetime memories of the Great Himalayas

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Camp
  • Place: Down to High Camp
  • Altitude: 6,119m/20,075ft
  • Time: 9 Hours

Having the sunrise glimpses of the fascinating vistas of the Great Mountain Giants, you trek down towards Pangboche. You join the main trail to Everest Base Camp right from Lobuche where you will have your lunch. By enjoying the smiling sight of Mt. Ama Dablam, you walk past Periche. Then, the trail runs through the lush forests of pine and rhododendron trees. If you are making this trip in spring, the entire forests are covered with the colourful rhododendron. When you arrive at Pangboche, you go to visit the Pangboche Monastery, which is the oldest monastery of the entire Khumbu region. 

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Pangboche
  • Altitude: 4,350m14,272ft
  • Time: 9 Hours

After breakfast, today’s trip starts from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar by walking past Tengboche Monastery. The trail that goes along the dense rhododendron and pine forests takes you across Sansa Village. If you are lucky, you might see some wildlife species like Himalayan goats, snow leopards and colourful pheasants, etc. Finally, crossing a local chorten decorated with colourful prayer flags, you reach Namche Bazaar for the night stay.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Namche Bazaa
  • Altitude: 3,500m/11,483ft
  • Time: 5 Hours

You descends towards Lukla by walking along the rugged trail that plays hide and sick in the dense forests of Sagarmatha National Park. After crossing the Hillary Suspension Bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, you arrive at the hotel. Enjoy the last night in the Everest region by witnessing the Himalayas and Sherpa settlement areas. 

  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Lukla
  • Altitude: 2,800m/9,383ft
  • Time: 7 Hours

After taking breakfast, you catch a morning flight to Kathmandu from Lukla, Tenzing Hillary Airport. While on board, you enjoy the aerial panorama of the snowcapped peaks and captivating landscapes for the last time this season. After the plane lands at the Airport, you will be transferred to the hotel. In your leisure time, you can stroll around Thamel to purchase some relics or clothing items as gift to your people.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
  • Accommodation: Three Star Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft
  • Time: 45 Minutes

This is the last day of Lobuche Peak climbing 20 days itinerary that you booked with us. So, the crewmember of Orbit Alpine Adventure relocates you to the Kathmandu Airport as per the flight schedule.

  • Meals: Breakfast

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