Lobuche Peak Climbing

Lobuche Peak Climbing is an attractive & daunting mountain that rises over the moraines of the Khumbu Glacier to a spectacular skyline forms the south ridge

Package price
USD 2550
Trip Code
MKA-1133
No of days
21
Group Size
min 2 people
Challenge level
Strenuous
MEALS
Included (B,L, D)
TRANSPORTATION
Private Vehicle & Flight
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel & Guest House
MAX ALTITUTE
6,119m/20,070 ft.
BEST SEASON
Mar-May / Sep-Dec
START POINT
Kathmandu
END POINT
Kathmandu
SUITABLE FOR
10 to 79 years old
WALK PER DAY
5-6 hrs walk per day
GUIDING METHOD
Live Guide/Instructor

Trip Overview

Lobuche Peak is the 9th highest trekking peak in Nepal. Not perhaps the Everest by a few - but it Lobuche that stands close to the highest point in the planet. An attractive and daunting mountain that rises over the moraines of the Khumbu Glacier to a spectacular skyline forms the south ridge providing a common climbing route. Lobuche East peak is more challenging and popular among the others peaks. One can reach the peak of Lobuche Peak by descending a marked notch and climbing steep snowy slopes to the top. Said that Laurence Nielson and Ang Gyalzen Sherpa made the first ascent to Lobuche on 25 April 1984, but the possibilities are that others may have reached the summit before as it is always especially remarked by the Everest Expedition groups.

21 Days Lobuche East Peak Climbing costs USD 2,550 per person. The cost includes the cost of transportation, meals, and other facilities like Tents, camping, high altitude Tents, and others as mentioned in the Includes section

Best Season for Lobuche Peak climbing

The best and perfect time to climb or trek the rocky peak of Lobuche is in the spring (April, May) and autumn (September, October, November)

Lobuche Peak Climb

We highly recommend the Lobuche Peak climbing trip to the people who wish to go for adventure trekking in the Everest region, Everest Base camp trek can be extended to the Lobuche Peak climbing for those who love adventure challenges and have some mountaineering experiences. Lobuche Peak with Everest Base Camp trek offers the chance to see the amazing Everest region, snowy mountains and experience the life of Sherpas in the Himalayas.

Lobuche East Peak Climbing 2024

Lobuche East is a popular trekking peak and is situated conveniently next to the path of the famous Everest Base Camp. There are actually two peaks of Lobuche, Lobuche East Peak and Lobuche West Peak, Lobuche East is the most popular among them and is often climbed by the adventure trekking groups who come to see the splendid views of Mt. Everest and the famous Khumbu region.

Lobuche East also acts as a confidence builder for the extreme mountaineers who plan to summit the serious 8000m mountains. The climb to Lobuche East is relatively straightforward and easy as compared with other mountains with few technical hurdles. Lobuche Base Camp and High Camp both have ample spaces with reliable sources of water and hence allowing the mountaineers and adventure climber to enjoy the expedition of the great mountain without worrying too much about the logistics and water.

DETAILED Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Kathmandu, reception and transfer to hotel.

Pickup from airport and transfer to hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 2

Meet guides, briefing, equipment checks and preparation, PM welcome dinner.

Full day guided sightseeing around the Kathmandu valley. Join us for the welcome dinner at evening. Hotel Overnight.
Day 3

By air to Lukla, rendezvous with porters then trek to Phakding (2,610m) - lodge.

Trek to Phakding (2,610m). (2-3 hours)

Early morning transfer to airport for flight to Lukla. The flight into Lukla is a lifetime experience, in itself. The airfield is on a slope and the difference between the two ends of the runway is about 60 meters!

Meet with your sirdar and the rest of the crew. You will need to identify your luggage, which is to be made into loads, and then while you have lunch your crew will load these onto pack animals or get it ready for your team of porters. After lunch, trek for a few hours along the Dudh Kosi River to the village of Phakding 2800 m.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Lodge
Day 4

Trek to Sherpa capital Namche Bazaar (3,440m) - lodge.

The trail continues north up the Dudh Kosi valley to Jorsale, where the trail officially enters the Sagarmatha National Park. There is an entrance station just beyond the village where trekking permits are checked and National Park fees collected. Continue along the trail, crossing the Bhote Kosi River to begin the steep climb up to Namche Bazaar (3440 m)., the administrative center of the Sagarmatha National Park and the hub of Sherpa society.

Remember to look out for glimpses of Mt. Everest from the trail on the way to Everest!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Lodge
Day 5

Acclimatisation day, visit Gompa and Sherpa Museum – lodge.

You will explore the surrounding of Namche this day, Namche Bazar Rest and acclimatization. Namche is the famous picturesque Sherpa village and we have rest in the afternoon to enjoy walking round the village and visiting the Sherpa museum.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Lodge
Day 6

Further acclimatisation. Trek to Kyangjuma (3,600m) via Khumjung (3,780m), visit the Hillary School and Visitor Center – lodge.

Tengboche Monastery (3,860m) 5hrs walk. We walk with beautiful view under the soaring peaks of Thamserku and steadily descend to the Imja Khola and lunch at Phunki along a very pleasant trail. Here in Phunki, we see series of water driven prayer wheels. After lunch 2 hrs ascent will take us to Tengboche Monastery (3,860m) surely is one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Lodge
Day 7

Trek to Deboche (3,820m) via Tengboche Monastery – lodge.

Pheriche (4,260m) 5 hrs walk. We move forward up to Imja Khola valley Pangboche (3,900m) and lunch. After lunch we visit the Monastery and look at the Yeti scalp. We again move to the summer village of Pheriche (4,260m). Superb scenery at all time.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Lodge
Day 8

Trek to Dingboche (4,410m) - lodge.

Lobuche (4,920m) 4 hrs walk. We move up a small ridge and contour around the base of Khumbu Glacier and lunch at Dhugla (4,600m). After lunch, we take a steep ascent to the terminal moraine of the glacier from where the views are stunning. We continue again along the moraine and camp at the foot off the Lobuche Ice Fall (4,930m).

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Lodge
Day 9

Acclimatisation day, hike to Chhukhung (4,730m) or climb Nangkar Tshang ridge to 5,000m – lodge.

The actual distance is not so far for this day but we wake up in the early morning and move forward to Gorek Sherpa where we take a rest.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Lodge
Day 10

Trek to Lobuche (4,910m) -lodge.
Day 11

Trek to Gorakshep, visit Everest Base Camp (5,364m) - lodge.
Day 12

Climb Kala Patthar (5,550m) then descend to Lobuche and Lobuche East Base Camp (5,000m) - camp.
Day 13

Climb to Lobuche East high camp (5,400m) - camp.
Day 14

Climb to Lobuche East summit then return to Lobuche – lodge.

Follow the main Khumbu Valley down to Pheriche, site of the Himalayan Rescue Association's Trekkers' Aid Post.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Lodge
Day 15

Spare day

Easy walk along the Imja Khola with a visit to the gompa at Pangboche, then a short climb up to the Tengboche Monastery.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Lodge
Day 16

Trek to Pangboche (3,930m) - lodge.

The trail descends steeply towards Pungki Thanka and another steep climb to Namche Bazaar.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Lodge
Day 17

Trek to Monjo or Phakding via Namche Bazaar – lodge.

A view of Namche Bazar.

Down along the gorge of the Dudh Kosi and trek further up to the small mountain airstrip at Lukla to catch your return flight to Kathmandu. Weather permitting your trekking crew might prepare a farewell treat for you. You would be expected to join in the singing and the dancing!

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Lodge
Day 18

Trek to Lukla – lodge.

Fly back to Kathmandu. Enjoy the diverse restaurants, chaotic markets for shopping and relaxing.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel, Kathmandu
Day 19

By air to Kathmandu – hotel.
Day 20

Sightseeing and shopping, PM team dinner – hotel.

We drop to Kathmandu airport.
Meals Included: Breakfast

Please Note: Our itinerary may be dictated by road and bridge conditions, and the location of good camp spots. So, the itinerary serves only as a basic guideline.
Day 21

Depart Kathmandu

Cost Includes

Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek and climb
Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu)
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
Medical kit (carried by your guide)
All government and local taxes

Cost Excludes

Nepalese visa fee
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Excess baggage charges
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
Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
Tips for guides and porters
Services not listed in the ‘What Is Included’ section

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ALTITUDE ACCLIMATIZATION

To get the most from your trek, and to stay safe, it is important to follow acclimatization guidelines. At Makalu Adventure, whenever possible, we follow the acclimatization formula set out by Drs Jim Duff and Peter Gormly; experts in Wilderness Medicine. "Above 2000m, altitude illness is a possibility and above 2500m it becomes common".
"As a rough guide, above 2500m the maximum daily height gain between sleeping altitudes should not exceed 400m, with a rest day every third day or after every 1000m of sleeping ascent".
"Avoid overexertion and breathlessness while acclimatizing, stay well hydrated, avoid alcohol, excess caffeine, salt and protein, your diet should be 70% carbohydrate above 3500m".

Why Choose Makalu Adventure

Makalu Adventure has been trading for over 25 years; is one of the leading trek and expedition agents in Nepal and is used as in-country agent by several international adventure companies. At the helm is Mohan Lamsal (MD) assisted by head trekking guide Tenging Sherpa and head climbing guide Sanu Sherpa. Teni started trekking as a porter aged 14 and has hiked every trail in Nepal, many times! Sanu Sherpa has the distinction of having climbed all 14, 8,000m peaks, twice! Mohan Lamsal is not only MD of Makalu Adventure, he is also the General Secretary of the Nepal Mountaineering Association. You are in safe hands with Makalau Adventure.

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Sean James

United Kingdom August 29, 2020

Excellent service and a welcome by Makalu Adventure

I've known and worked with Mohan and Makalu Adventure for nearly 15 years. In that time I've led many treks and high altitude expeditions to Nepal (15 expeditions over 8000m and counting). His company provides an excellent service and a welcome that I look forward to every season. The Thamel Eco Resort is a center of tranquility in Kathmandu and the perfect place to start and finish the Himalayan Adventure. The staffs are now like family and I hope to return for many years with the guarantee of safety and security that he offers in the mountains.
Roy Francis

France March 20, 2020

I have been working as my country-agent for Makalu Adventure since last 20 years and recommend them most highly.

“I have used Makalu Adventure as my in-county agent for the last twenty years and recommend them most highly. The staff are knowledgeable, well trained and go that extra mile to make sure all is well. These are just some of the trips I have done with Makalu Adventure: Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek - Phapulu to Everest Base Camp - Annapurna Base Camp - Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake Trek Annapurna - Circuit of Dhaulagiri - Circuit of Manaslu - Rolwaling to Everest - Humla to Mt. Kailash - Everest ABC Tibet - Makalu Base Camp - Makalu Sherpani Col Pass Trek - Kangchenjunga Base Camp - Langtang Valley - Parchamo Peak - Dolpo - Mera Peak.