Lobuche Peak Climbing

When you arrive in Kathmandu, you'll be greeted by the stunning views of the Himalayan mountain range as you descend into Tribhuvan International Airport. As you make your way through customs and baggage claim, our airport pickup service will be waiting to greet you.

Our professional driver will be holding a sign with your name on it, making it easy for you to spot them. They'll assist you with your luggage and take you directly to your hotel in Kathmandu. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to take in the sights and sounds of the bustling city, from the colorful markets to the ornate temples.

Our airport pickup service is available 24/7, so no matter what time your flight arrives, we'll be there to welcome you to Nepal. Settle in the hotel and explore the surroundings. Meet with the core team members in the late evening for a welcome dinner.

We’ll spend this day exploring Kathmandu and preparing for Lobuche peak climbing. In the morning, meet with our tour guide and join him on a Kathmandu city tour. Visit famous tourist sites like Monkey temple, Pashupatinath temple, Boudhnath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. The tour offers a great insight into Nepali culture, art, and architecture.

Later in the afternoon, we gather in our office, and our mountain guide will introduce himself. He will brief you on the climbing program, and then we will proceed with packing our duffel bags and last-minute shopping. We will double-check all the climbing gears and make sure nothing is missing.

We have a morning flight to Lukla. This short flight is very famous and offers a breathtaking aerial panorama of the eastern Himalayan mountains. After a scrumptious breakfast, we will leave the hotel and drive to the airport. As the aircraft takes off, the views of Langtang Lirung and Ganesh Himal will come right away. With the progress of the flight, we can see the green hills, river valleys, and the Himalayan range.

Upon landing at the Lukla airport, we take a 10 to 15-minute break to freshen up and say hello to our porters. The porters will carry the duffel bags from here onwards. Leaving Lukla, we'll begin trekking toward Phakding village, which is our night stop.

It is an easy walk from Lukla to Phakding. The trail descends to Cheplung village and goes along the banks of the Dudh Koshi river, crossing numerous suspension bridges. Further, follow an uphill trail to Ghat village and keep trekking until Phakding arrives. We can see fantastic views of Mt. Khumbila and Kongde Ri.

The day begins with a filling breakfast. We leave Phakding between 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. From Parking village, the trail gets rough and difficult as we trek. We will cross a hanging bridge and follow the porters up the valley. We will be trekking through the lush forests of blue pine, rhododendron, and magnolia. The scenery during the spring is spectacular.

The trail reached Benkar and crosses the Dudh Koshi river. From here, we trek to Mojo village, where we stop for lunch and also register our permits. The 6,000 meters above peaks slowly begins to show. From Monjo, the trail enters the protected area called Sagarmatha National Park. 

We will trek through dense forests, crossing many bridges, including the long Hillary Suspension bridge. Right before Namche Bazaar, the trail gets rugged and uneven.

There is a lot to explore in Namche Bazaar, and we also have to take an acclimatization day at this point. Namche Bazaar is the biggest Sherpa village and busiest trade hub in the Khumbu region. Here, you will find many services like cafes, ATMs, restaurants, gear shops, WiFi, etc.

In the morning, we’ll hike to the Hotel Everest View via Syangboche Airstrip. We also have the option to continue the hike to Khumjung monastery. Rest day means you hike to a higher altitude and return to the same village to spend the night adapting to the elevation. You cannot ditch this hike.

The hike offers a striking view of Mt. Thamserku. From Hotel Everest View, we will see the first view of Mt. Everest, along with Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. While returning from the hike, we will visit the Sherpa Culture Museum and Everest Photo Gallery. On this day, we will learn a lot about Sherpas and the mountain lifestyle.

From Namche Bazaar, the trail ascends to Tengboche village, which houses the biggest monastery in the Khumbu region, a very important religious center. Leaving Namche Bazaar, the trail gradually goes alongside the alley. After a short incline, the trail is sandy. We will trek for a few hours on this smooth trail and begin climbing stairs at some point. The views of Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and other mountains are excellent along the way.

We will reach a place called Kyangjuma and then descend via a lush forest. The trail further drops down, following rocky terrain to a suspension bridge. Crossing the bridge, we will reach Phungi Thanga. From here onwards, the route ascends to Tengboche. It is a zigzag rocky path up to Tengboche village with superb scenery.

The trail from Tengboche village to Dingboche village is quite beautiful. We will trek along glacier rivers, lush forests, and small settlements, enjoying beautiful snow-capped mountain views. From Tengboche, we'll trek through lush rhododendron and magnolia forests to Deboche. The trail drops down to Imja Khola. Crossing the river, we will trek to Pangboche village.

In Pangboche village, we will visit the ancient Pangboche monastery. The view of Ama Dablam is stunning from here. From Pangboche village, we gradually ascend and pass by Shomare. The treeline gets thinner as we get close to Dingboche village. We will cross a suspension bridge right before reaching Dingboche village.

We have a second rest day in Dingboche village. Like before, we will go on a hike in the morning and later explore the village. After breakfast, we will follow our guide and hike up to Nagarjuna Hill, which is a viewpoint. From the top of the hill, we can see a wonderful panorama of the mountains like Ama Dablam, Lobuche East, Taboche Lobuche West, Thamserku, Island Peak, etc.

We also have the option to hike to Chhukung valley, which presents incredible views of Makalu, Cho Oyu, Island Peak, and many other surrounding mountains. After the hike, we will return to Dingboche, have lunch, and later spend the remaining day with locals.

We will trek to Lobuche village today. The trail offers a stunning view of the Khumbu Glacier on this day. Leaving Dingboche village, we ascend to a small ridge and follow a slight incline path along the mountain wall. We will trek past a small monastery. The backdrop of this monastery offers a grand view of Cholatse peak and Tawache.

The trail then gradually opens up to a wide valley. On the other side of the river is the small town of Dughla. From here onwards, we trek on a tricky route that ascends to the Dughla pass. We then trek along a steep trail that takes us to the Khumbu Glacier. This part of the trail crosses the lateral moraine of the Khumbu glacier.

Further, we walk along a ridge and pass by memorial cairns to Lobuche village. The view of mountains like Lingtren, Pumori, and Khumbutse is breathtaking on the way.

We start our journey by trekking to Gorak Shep, which is the highest village on this trail and the closest point to Everest Base Camp. After a hearty breakfast, we begin our ascent following a broad valley that runs parallel to the Khumbu Glacier. As we climb steadily along the rocky path, the views of the surrounding mountain peaks get more and more spectacular. There are some steeper sections before we reach the moraine of Changri Nup Glacier, but with each gain in elevation, we get closer to our goal.

After dropping our bags at the lodge in Gorak Shep and having lunch, we set out on the second half of our journey to Everest Base Camp. Walking alongside the Khumbu Glacier, we make our way up to the base of Mount Everest, passing by lakes, glaciers, and the famous Everest Icefalls. If we trek during the climbing months, we may encounter porters and yaks on the trail, adding to the excitement of the journey.

Finally, we arrive at the base of Mount Everest, and the view is nothing short of breathtaking. We'll take our time to soak in the stunning scenery and capture the moment in our memories and cameras. After spending some time at the base camp, we head back to Gorak Shep for an early dinner and to spend the night.

Our day starts with an exciting hike up to Kala Patthar, which is renowned for being one of the most picturesque viewpoints in the Khumbu region. As we leave Gorak Shep behind, we make our way up the smooth and well-marked trails, which offer spectacular views of the surrounding Khumbu Glaciers and Icefall. The trek is not too strenuous, and we can take our time to soak in the stunning scenery.

Upon reaching Kala Patthar, we are greeted by the first rays of the morning sun, which cast an ethereal glow over the landscape, making it a truly magical experience. The panoramic view of Mount Everest and the surrounding peaks is awe-inspiring. We'll take our time to capture these priceless moments on our devices.

After spending some time admiring the breathtaking scenery, we head back to Gorak Shep for a well-deserved breakfast, feeling invigorated and inspired by the natural beauty that surrounds us. We then descend to Dzongla, following a rugged trail back to spend the night.

Today's trek is quite challenging as we make our way through the steep, icy trails toward the Chola pass. The terrain is unforgiving, with a vertical trail that is made even more treacherous by the glazed rocks and slippery surface. However, the captivating view of the mountains that surround us makes the arduous journey worthwhile.

As we make our way up the narrow valley and rocky trail, we are treated to stunning vistas of Kyajo Ri, Numbur, Kanchenjunga, and other famous peaks. The frozen lake we trek alongside adds to the beauty of the scenery, and we finally reach the top of the Cho La pass, which is adorned with colorful prayer flags.

From this vantage point, we can see the majestic Ama Dablam presides over a range of mountains to the south, while Cholatse dominates the west and Lobuche East and Baruntse rise sharply to our right.

Today, we'll spend an acclimatization day in Cho La pass. We will go on a hike and rest for the day. The guide may give us a briefing on the trail furhter and pre-climbing training. We will enjoy our time here.

From Cho La pass, we continue climbing towards the Lobuche base camp. The trail is plain at the start and gradually gets steep and rocky. We will climb along the Lobuche Glacier, enjoying jaw-dropping views of mountains like Thamserku, Kantega, Cholatse, Ama Dablam, etc. We will set our camps upon reaching the Lobuche base camp. The supporting crew will be there to help us set tents and take care of meals.

At the base camp, the guide will give us pre-climbing training. We learn to use the climbing gears. He will demonstrate to us how to put on the gears and handle them. We learn about some mountaineering vocabulary, which will help us understand the guide's instructions during climbing.

From the base camp, we climb along the rocky moraine to reach the Lobuche high camp. We use fixed ropes to navigate this part of the climbing route. Our guides will secure the trail and the ropes. Follow the instructions of your climbing guide and be attentive. We use different climbing gears like harnesses, ascenders, crampons, etc, to climb Lobuche peak. Upon reaching the high camp, we will set up the tents and rest.

Today is the big day. We will be summiting Lobuche peak and return to the base camp. We leave the Lobuche base camp right after we are done with our breakfast, around 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM. We have to begin climbing before the sunrises to reach the summit on time and return safely. From the base camp, we climb towards the southern ridge, following steep and ice tracks.

From here onwards, we gear up. There are small crevasses and other technical sections further on the climbing route. The guide will fix the ropes and help you cross the technical sections. Listen to his instructions carefully. The last part of the climbing involves a 45 degrees sloped hill, and we reach the summit of East Lobuche.

It will be a glorious time for us to be at this incredible height. The rush of this huge achievement will fill our bodies. After a while, we will begin descending back to the high camp. Here, we pack our stuff and drop down at the base camp to spend the night.

We have this one extra day on hand in case we see an unpredicted change in weather or couldn't get the proper summit window. This is our contingency day to avoid any set back in the journey. If not used in the mountain, you will have an extra full day in Kathmandu to spend.

The trail from Lobuche base camp descends to Tengboche village. We trek past Lobuche village and walk up to Dughla pass. From here, we trek through the moraine and gradually ascend to Dingboche. The trail from here descends to Pangboche village. We'll pass by lush forests, crossing suspension bridges to Tengboche village.

We have a long day ahead of us today. Leaving Tengboche, first we trek back to Namche Bazaar. The trail drops down to Phungi Thanga and from here, steeply ascends to Namche Bazaar. We will stop here for lunch and continue descending along an uneven steep slope. Soon we begin trekking through dense forests, crossing numerous suspension bridges and small settlement areas to Mojo village.

From Monjo, we follow forests of blue pine, magnolia, and rhododendron. The trail goes along the Dudh Koshi river, crossing it several times. We trek and reach Pakding village. After a quick lunch here, we will begin trekking on an uphill route to Lukla, where we will spend the night, and our journey ends. The trail offers beautiful landscapes.

Time to return to Kathmandu with a pocket full of memories. We take a morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, enjoying the last aerial views of the Himalayas. The take-off from Lukla airport is as thrilling as landing, so look forward to it. Upon reaching Kathmandu, the team will drop you at the hotel. You have the remaining day to rest and sort your luggage.

Today is your last day in Kathmandu, so enjoy your time, do some shopping, and explore the bustling streets of Thamel. Do not forget to visit the local markets one last time. In the late evening, we will gather for our farewell dinner and mark an end to this adventurous trip in Nepal.

*Note: If you do not want to take the overwhelming Lukla flight, you can opt for a helicopter flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. We can arrange private or group joining as per your budget.

Our airport representatives will drop you at Tribhuvan International Airport as per your flight departure time. You have to reach the airport at least three hours before your flight time.