Trip Overview

	Trip Profile Lobuche East Peak Climb, Everest Region
	Type Climbing
	Span 22 Days
	Accomodation 3 star hotel in Kathmandu and tea house during the trek
	Meal Plan Breakfast in Kathmandu. Full board meals during trek.

Lobuche east peak climbing at a glance

Among the trekking peaks in Nepal, Lobuche East peak is regarded as one of the most technical peaks. Despite its altitude of 6000 meters +, climbing the top requires a climbing guide, along with the experience of using ice axes and crampons.

Lobuche east 6,119 m (20,075 ft) of Alpine PD + is a Seismil peak located in the Khumbu Valley of Nepal. A part of the greater Himalayas, Lobuche East is classified as a small peak. It is considered a more technical climb compared to other small peaks in Nepal.

Next to Lobuche East is Lobuche Far East, a new summit of Lobuche that is 26 meters shorter than the previous one. Other small popular peaks like Maximum Island, Mera Peak and Pokalde pride accompany Lobuche, all of which are considered good for climbing.

The first recorded ascent of this peak is surprisingly as late as 1984 by Laurence Neilson and Ang Gyalzen Sherpa.

22 Day(s) Detailed Itinerary

Arrival on:Kathmandu, Nepal
Departure from: Kathmandu, Nepal

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Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu

Activities:

TIA to Kathmandu city, pickup
Kathmandu hotel check-in
Trek preparation & meet-up with guide
Collect all trekking permits & registration at one place
Local souvenir

Elevation: 1,400 metres
Meals Provided: Welcome dinner

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing

Activities:

Visit UNESCO World heritage site- Boudhanath Pashupatinath, the monkey temple Swayambhunath
Explore city streets & traditional crafts such as pottery and weaving.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, and Trek to Phakding

Activities:

Scenic Kathmandu-Lukla Flight
Discussion & meeting With Porters
Follow Through The Dudh Koshi Valley
Witness Buddhist shrines, prayer flags along the way

Accommodation: Basic Tea House
Elevation: 2,610 m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar

Activities:

The crossing of several rivers
Pass-Through high Suspension bridges including popular
Hillary bridge
Walkthrough beautiful rhododendrons, giant firs and magnolia trees
Enter the Sagarmatha National Park
Catch glimpse of Everest, Nuptse-Lhotse

Elevation: 3,440m
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Rest and acclimatization Day

Activities:

Warm-up walks to the sherpa museum to acclimatize in high altitude.
A glimpse of Sherpa culture & their long mountaineering history
Optional hike to the Sherpa villages of Khunde and Khumjung (3,800m)
Promising views of Everest & its neighbours.

Elevation:3,440 m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse

Day 6: Trek to Dole

Activities:

Wide and scenic beautiful trail
Incredible views of Thamserku, Kongde, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Mt. Everest
Discover Kyanjuma village

Elevation:4040m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse

Day 7: Dole to Machharmo

Activities:

Steep climb through Lhabarma and Luza
Scenic and peaceful trail
The fragrance of Scrub Junipers

Elevation:4410m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse

Day 8: Machhermo to Gokyo

Activities:

Starts with an ascent to a scenic ridge
Catch a majestic view of Kangtega
Pass by the riverbank of Dudh Kosi.

Elevation:4750m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Basic Teahouse

Day 9: Day rest in Gokyo, walk Gokyo Ri option, Quinta Lake

Activities:

Gokyo Valley, Full day exploration
Optional hike to Gokyo Ri (5,330m)
Alluring views of Cho Yu

Elevation:5383m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 10: Trek to Thaknak

Activities:

Walk through Glacier called Ngozumpa glacier, longest glacier of Nepal
Climb up to the small hill for acclimatization purposes

Elevation:4,700 m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 11: Trek through Chola Pass dzungla via Cho la pass

Activities:

Descend to the bottom of Cho La
Take on Rocky trail & steep climb for a while
Mesmerize the View from the top of the pass

Elevation: 4750m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 12: Trek to Gorak Shep

Activities:

Start with an easy downhill walk till Lobuche
Follow the rocky trail that leads to Gorak Shep
Flabbergasting views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse,Mt. Pumori
Witness Khumbu Glacier

Elevation:5,160m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 13: Day trip to Everest base camp

Activities:

Witness Everest With your own eyes while at Everest Base Camp
Pass along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier
Take time to savour the beauty of Himalayas
Return to Gorakshep

Elevation:5364m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 14: Gorakshep- Kalapathar-Lobuche East

Activities:

Hike to the Kalapathar (the back rock hilltop) by the morning
Witness the sunrise panorama over Mt. Everest (8848m)
Take time to sample the beauty of Khumbu Himalayas
Return to Gorak Shep, on packing bags walk back to Lobuche.
Check your climbing gears before you scale the summit
Attend Last minute briefing

Elevation: 5,545m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 15: Lobuche-Base Camp of Lobuche East

Activities:

Hike towards to Lobuche Base Camp
Prepare yourself for stepper and rocky trails
Witness incredible views of Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Pokalde, Thamserku, Kantega

Elevation: 4,865m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 16: Base camp of Lobuche To Lobuche High Camp

Activities:

Hike through the rocky moraine till you reach Lobuche High Camp
Tented camp set up at High Camp
Final checks on peak climbing gears

Elevation: 5,600m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 17: Summit day: Lobuche East (6119)and back to base camp

Activities:

Walk through the moderately steep snow and ice
Fix rope & climb gradually
Make Your worthy steps at Lobuche summit
Witness panorama of the entire Himalayas including -Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Pumori, Cho Oyu
Capture you summit moment & retrace your steps back to Base camp

Elevation: 6,119m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping

Day 18: Base camp of Lobuche East to Pangboche

Activities:

Hike back to Lobuche village
Retrace the steps down to the main trail to Pheriche
Explore the Pangboche village-biggest settlement of Sherpa community
Take a visit to Pangboche Monastery

Elevation: 3930m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House

Day 19: Pangboche To Namche Bazaar

Activities:

Navigate downs to the valley
Pass through subtropical forest
Undertake a short ascend Tyangboche Hill
On reaching Tyangboche, descend to river valley
Make your final steps towards Namche
Enjoy your summit success at Namche

Elevation: 3,440m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House

Day 20: Namche Bazaar - Phakding - Lukla

Activities:

Steep descends to the Hillary Suspension Bridge
Pass by several local villages of Jorshale, Manjo & Phakding
Walkthrough Dudh Koshi River Valley
Trace your step back to Lukla

Elevation: 2,800m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House

Day 21: Lukla - Kathmandu

Activities:

Sweeping flight to Kathmandu
Bird's eye view of hills & mountains
Hop in at Hotel

Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 22: Final Departure

Activities:
Bid final goodbye to the team
Airport Drop off

Meals: Breakfast

Inclusion

What's included?

A porter and his entire expenses.
Airport pickup and drop facility.
Breakfast,Lunch and dinner during the trek.
Climbing permit
Down jackets and sleeping bags (provided upon request).
First aid medical kit
Fresh seasonal fruits after the dinner (while on the trek).
Full day guided city tour in Kathmandu (Day 2) by a private vehicle.
Insurance of guide and porter.
Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight tickets
Licensed, experienced and English speaking trekking guide.
Necessary supporting crew (tour guide, cook, helpers &sherpas)
One porter for two people.
Professional Sherpa climbing guide
Sherpa staffs (guides, porters, cook etc. )
Stay in the city at finest hotel (3 nights twin sharing room at Kathmandu).
Trekking permits/TIMS.
Upscale Adventures duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map.
Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese Restaurant with traditional ethnic music and dance.

What's not included?

Additional meals and drinks
Cost for additional trips.
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Extra porter charge.
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Nepal arrival visa.
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Tipping to staffs (as an appreciation).
Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation