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Lobuche Peak Climbing

Overview

Lobuche Peak Climbing

Lobuche Peak Climbing is another mesmerizing climbing journey at Everest region after Island Peak. There are two summits of the Lobuche East (6119m) and Lobuche West (6145m). Nepal Hiking Himalaya offers chance to put your name with legends like Laurence Nielson and Ang Gyaljen Sherpa. These two people first climbed the peak in the year 1984.
Among two peaks east and west the Lobuche Peak Climbing at east summit is the most popular. The breathtaking views of the Mountains like Nuptse, Khumbu glacier, Mount Makalu and also the Mount Rongbuk of the Tibet can be seen from the summit. Locals and usual visitors of the region often refer the peak as the false peak. The journey to the base camp of the Lobuche consists of the side trip to the Everest Base Camp.

Kalapathar Hiking

The Kalapathhar hiking for the mesmerizing sunrise view in the mountains of the Khumbu region too can be experienced before embarking the Lobuche Peak Climbing journey. After such an amazing mountain vistas observation the journey heads towards Pheriche. In the side of Lobuche glacier the preparation of the ascending the mountain takes place. After successful ascending of the peak climbers can enjoy the panoramic mountains views of Cholatse, Amadablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and other prolific mountain range. The surrounding landscape of the Everest region is epitome of any wilderness adventure.

Most of the mountaineers use the peaks like Lobuche, Mera and Island for the practicing purpose before embarking in a greater expedition at higher mountains. Once you have descended from the peak the journey is as similar to that of Everest Base Camp Trekking. Passing by Namche, Phakding and Lukla the mountain flight bring you back to Kathmandu.
Book the adventurous package of Lobuche Peak Climbing with the expert team of Nepal Hiking Himalaya. We ensure your safety and high quality service while roaming around mountains of Nepal.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2 Flight to Lukla; Trek to Phakding
Day 3 Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 4 Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar and its Surrounding
Day 5 Trek to Tengboche
Day 6 Trek to Dingboche
Day 7 Dingboche Acclimatization
Day 8 Trek to Lobuche
Day 9 Trek to Gorakshep;Hike to EBC
Day 10 Hike to Kalapathar for Sunrise View; Trek to Lobuche Base Camp
Day 11 Lobuche Ascent; Trek Down to Pheriche
Day 12 Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 13 Trek to Lukla
Day 14 Flight to Kathmandu

Detail Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu

Our Airport Representative will receive you at the airport and transfer you to hotel. All the trip details will be discussed. The company will offer the welcome dinner.

Day 2
Flight to Lukla; Trek to Phakding

An early morning start takes us to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu for the 35 minute picturesque flight to Tenzing and Hillary Airport at Lukla at 2804meters. We begin our trek towards Phakding at 2610meters. After that, you will get to observe beautiful Sherpa settlement Choplung. The trail goes on by the side of the Dudh Koshi valley before climbing to Ghat (2530m). Then, track climbs tenderly once more about an hour to final destination Phakding where we spend a night

Day 3
Trek to Namche Bazaar

On the way, from Phakding, today we can have a scene of an arresting pine forest, all along Dudh Koshi River crossing numerous suspension bridges through Sherpa villages Benkar, Chimoa, Monjo and Jorsole. National Park permit check spot with the peaceful view of Mt. Thamserku (6618 m). The lane continues throughout the Dudh Koshi riverbed to the meeting point of Bhote Koshi and Dudh Koshi Rivers. Now, the trail climbs slowly crossing high Tenzing- Hilary suspension bridge. On the way, stimulating glimpse of Mt. Everest right up next Nuptse- Lhotse edge will be spotted. Mounting for 3 hours, the magnificent pine forest will end reaching a prosperous trading and administrative village Namche Bazar. We stay this night in hotel

Day 4
Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar and its Surrounding

We will spend a day here in order to become accustomed and adjust to the thinning of the air, as well as a short trek where a museum is celebrating the traditional customs of the Sherpa people. Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and health experts advise to hold at least one extra night. There is a day tour where one can visit Sagarmatha (Everest) National park on the small hill where we can look at a range of things related to the first Everest climbers, Sherpa culture and learn about the various plants and animal life of the Everest region. After that we can take entertaining acclimatization side trip to large traditional Sherpa village Khumjung with the view of Thamserku, Khaantaiga, Ama Dablam, Mt, Everest aqnd many more. In the evening, we return back to Namche Bazar for overnight.

Day 5
Trek to Tengboche

From Namche Bazaar he trek continues along the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Koshi with wonderful views of the mountains. We trek to an altitude of 3860 meters today. The fairly flat way will take us today to view wonderful landscape of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and close up view of Thamserku, Khangtaiga. The path continues and we can observe wild lives like musk deer (a herd of Himalayan Thar) colorful pheasant (Danphe, National bird). Then the path slopes down to Dudh Koshi River where series of picturesque water driven prayer wheels. Cross suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi River a steep climb through pine and juniper forest, walk about 2 hours bring you to Tenboche. With the background of Ama Dablam, Nupte, Mt. Everest and many more peaks, the famous Gomba, Tengboche Monastery can be spotted.

Day 6
Trek to Dingboche

Today, the trail drops to Debuche, crosses another exhilarating suspension bridge on the Imja Khola, and climbs to Pangboche amongst thousands of Mani stones. We can see gigantic view of Ama Dablam and the track lines up to the upstream closer to Imja River quite pleasant up toward Imja valley. The trail at present show the way us to Dingboche the last Sherpa settlement with the stunning terraced field enveloped by stone wall to avoid barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold wind and grazing animals. We stay at hotel at night.

Day 7
Dingboche Acclimatization

Today, we trek to Dingboche. Dingboche is a fascinating jumble of small fields encircled by stone walls shielding the crops of barley and potatoes from the chilly winds. It is occupied mainly through the monsoon months, when big numbers of yaks are made to graze in the valley meadow. At the back of the lodge, the massive rock looks of Taweche look as if we are moving towards the heaven. Chukkung is another sensible option. The sights are unbelievable in this valley; the soaring south face of Lhotse to the north, Island Peak in the core of the valley and the fluted ice walls of nameless peaks is lined up in the southern end of the valley.

Day 8
Trek to Lobuche

On this day, we come up the small point behind the village above Pheriche Valley. At the top, Taweche and Cholatse (6440m) strikes us with its image which seems to slope frontward from across the valley in the west. To the north, Lobuche Peak (6119m) and the snowfields of Cho La is prominent. The walking is now by and large flat on wide-open fields, but make sure that you are well hydrated. Then, we cross the Khumbu Khola at Dughla (4620m) and take a light lunch at the foot of the huge terminal moraines of Khumbu Glacier. The incredible view of Pumori (7145m) and, across the border in Tibet, Changtse (7550m), are seen at the top of the valley at the same time Everest disappears behind the gigantic walls of Nuptse and Lhotse.

Day 9
Trek to Gorakshep;Hike to EBC

Today is a challenging day. We walk along the Khumbu Glacier and up to Everest Base Camp at 5365 m, the closest you can get to Mt. Everest without climbing equipment. The view of the Khumbu Icefall from Base Camp is spectacular. A steady way up permits us to build the slow, steady pace necessary when walking at high height. When we arrive at the moraines of Changri Nup Glacier, we make a sequence of small up and down walking over a unsteady track lined with cairns that shows the way ultimately to the unexpected glacial sands of Gorak Shep (5160m). And then, we consequently, head off towards the Everest Base Camp. We return back to Gorak Shep for the night.

Day 10
Hike to Kalapathar for Sunrise View; Trek to Lobuche Base Camp

Today is another difficult yet rewarding days of the trek. Most of morning in this day is spent climbing Mount. KalaPatthar (5545m) The climber gets the most magnificent mountain panorama: Everest, the highest point on the planet at 8848 meters, tower directly to the front and on all sides come into view, the other giants, Nuptse, Pumori, Chagatse, Lhotse and countless others. We make a quick descent to Gorak Shep, a tiny settlement at 5180 meters then trek down to

Day 11
Lobuche Ascent; Trek Down to Pheriche

This is the crucial day of peak climbing adventure. We will start the climbing voyage early in the morning. You will be guided by the Sherpa and Climbing Leader. Trekking Guide will only guide during the trekking on the trail. Heed instructions from the leader and meticulously ascend the mountain. The descend is always crucial. The scenery of the mountains from the top of the Lobuche is truly blissful. We will do the short hike to Pheriche for the overnight stay.

Day 12
Trek to Namche Bazaar

From Pheriche we take a somewhat different way down to Orsho, then moving to Pangboche village. Here we can see the oldest monastery in the region which contains what is said to be the scalp and bones of a ‘Yeti’, or the abominable snowman. Leaving mountains at the back of us, our descent get us through Tengboche Monastery at elevation of 3860 meters before continuing back to the town of Namche Bazaar at 3441meters. We arrive back to Namche Bazaar in the afternoon.

Day 13
Trek to Lukla

Today, go back over the main track down to Dudh Koshi retracing to Phakding. Following the track we reach to Lukla scaling different Sherpa villages crossing a suspension bridge above Thado Koshi. For about 45 minutes, we climb to accomplish the entire trek and we reconfirm flight ticket and see off to local porters.

Day 14
Flight to Kathmandu

After travelling 35 minutes, we fly Back Kathmandu, in the morning and move back to the hotel. Your Climbing Certificate will be issued. The Success Party will be given by the agency.


Whats included in this tour

Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.

  • • Airport Pick Up & Drop in private transportation
  • • Trip Briefing, Pre-preparation & Counseling
  • • Government Taxes & Office Service Fees
  • • All Permits & Entrance Fees
  • • Overnight Accommodation at Hotel (During Stay in City) Room & Breakfast basis
  • • Complimentary Welcome or Farewell Dinner/Lunch
  • • Accommodation in Teahouse/Lodge/Hotel as per availability during trip
  • • 3 Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) with Tea & Coffee during trip
  • • Experienced Government License Holder Trekking Guide and Local Porters
  • • Trekking Guide, Climbing Guide & Porter Salary
  • • Flight or transportation charge of Crew members if applicable
  • • Trekking Crew members’ Insurance
  • • Air and Ground Transportation to – from (Ktm – Destination – Ktm)
  • • Additional In-trip services (clerical and personal)
  • • First Aid Medicinal Kits
  • • Trekking Bags & Trekking Route Maps
  • • Garbage Management Deposit Fees
  • • Climbing Equipments Transportation
  • • Drinking boiled Water during Climbing and Base Camp
  • • Base Camp Accommodation in Private Tents
  • • Crew Members Accommodation, Clothing & Food
  • • Oxygen Mask and Oxygen Bottles
  • • Base Camp Kitchen, Toilet & required Accessories
  • • High camp services like necessary cooking gas, cooking pot for member, high altitude tent (sharing basis), high food for member, all climbing and cooking crew. Group climbing gears, fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
  • • Trip Completion Certificate issued by office and Climbing Association identified by Nepal Government

Whats Exclude in this tour

Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.

  • • All Meals stated other than on Itinerary
  • • Personal Travel Insurance; You need to get mandatory insurance; rescue evacuation, medical, emergency rescue, repatriation, hospitalization costs, medical tests etc. should be covered by personal Insurance
  • • Toiletries
  • • Filming and handling of Camera and Drone or any kinds of Filming Permit Fees
  • • International Flight and all transportations before meeting our representatives
  • • Nepal Visa and other government formalities not related to your trip
  • • All kinds of beverages including water
  • • Wifi Internet, Hot Showers and trunk calls during the trip
  • • Personal All kinds of beverages including water
  • • Equipments
  • • Personal Expenses and food items beyond stated on itinerary
  • • Tips & Gratuities for the Trip Crew members

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    US $1950 Per Person

    Trip Facts

    • Duration : 18 days
    • Difficulty : Moderate
    • Group Size : 1-50
    • Accomodation : Hotel/Teahouse/Lodge
    • Best Season : March - August

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