Lobuche Peak Climbing

Lobuche Peak Climbing

16Days
6,119mMax altitude
HardDifficulty
$2,549per person

Overview

Lobuche Peak Climbing

Lobuche Peak Climbing is the most worthwhile peak climbing you'll experience in the Himalayas. The Lobuche climb combines a stunning climb on Lobuche East surrounded by the Himalayan adventure along with the glaciers. The climb also allows you to explore a mesmerizing and nearest view of Mount Everest. 

Lobuche Peak Climbing Trip Overview:

Our trek starts with the dynamic flight to Lukla and a steady ascent that passes through numerous distinctive villages filled with lush forests, and glaciers. Taking in the stunning views of the surrounding landscape and tall mountains that lead us to the base of Lobuche Peak, we make our bodies prepared for the climb.  

It's obvious that climbing Lobuche Peak is extremely difficult as the journey to the peak begins with the path to Everest Base Camp. 

We will enjoy the magical view of the highest peak, Mt. Everest, which gives you a sense of enormous accomplishment. However, scheduling the ascent of Lobuche Peak during a favorable time of the year makes your climb more comfortable. We recommend all climbers ascend Lobuche Peak in the spring and fall.

Itinerary Outline:

1st Day: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265 ft)
2nd Day: City tours around the Kathmandu Valley(1,300m/4,265 ft)
3rd Day: Flight to Lukla and Trek to Phakding: 3-4 (2,610m/8,562ftt)
4th Day: Trek to Namche Bazaar: 5-6hours (3440m/11,286ft)
5th Day: Acclimatize day at Namche
6th Day: Trek from Namche to Tengboche: 5 hours. (3,867m/12,687ft) 
7th Day: Trek from Tengboche to Pheriche: 5-6 hours (4,371m/14,340ft)
8th Day: Acclimatization day at Pheriche
9th Day: Trek from Pheriche to Lobuche: 5-6 hours(4,928m/16,167 ft)
10th Day: Trek from Lobuche to Lobuche High Camp(5,200m/17,060ft) 
11th Day: Summit Day(6,119m/20,075ft) and return back to the high camp
12th Day: Trek down to Lobuche(4,928m/16,167 ft): 8-9 hours 
13th Day: Trek from Lobuche to Namche Bazaar: 8 hours (3,440m/11,286ft)
14th Day: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6-7 hours (2,840m/9,318ft)
15th Day: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265 ft)
16th Day: Final departure

Duration16 days
DifficultyHard
Max altitude6,119m
Start / EndKathmandu
AccommodationHotel / Tea house / Tent
Lobuche Peak Climbing
  • Base camp of World roof
  • Sunrise/sunset view from Kalapatthar and Labuche peak
  • sherpa culture
  • Monastery

Best Season for this trip

Aug - Nov & March - June

Spring: Mar-May Monsoon: Jun-Aug Autumn: Sep-Nov Winter: Dec-Feb

Day by day

Unfold your journey

day
1

Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265 ft)

20 Minutes Hotel Kathmandu Welcome Dinner
With your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, one of the staff will be waiting to kindly welcome you and assist with your easy transport to a hotel in Kathmandu. After getting refreshed, we will go out for a traditional dinner where we will also get a short briefing about our further trip. Overnight in the hotel.
day
2

City tours around the Kathmandu Valley(1,300m/4,265 ft)

Hotel Kathmandu Breakfast
On the second day of the trip, we will spend the time traveling around the places inside the valley.  We will take a modest breakfast, followed by our tour of the religious site, Pashupatinath Temple, which is also listed as a World Heritage Site. We will also take a trip to the world's largest stupa, Boudhanath, and visit the monkey temple, Swaymbhunath. We will take a tour around the streets of Basantapur in the evening and spend the night in the hotel in Kathmandu.
day
3

Flight to Lukla and Trek to Phakding: 3-4 hours (2,610m/8,562ft)

20 Minutes 27 Minutes 3 Hrs Tea House Phakding 3 Meals
After taking an early breakfast, we will go ahead for the spectacular mountain flight of about 30 to 35 minutes over the Himalayas and land safely at Lukla. Lukla is the entrance of the Everest Region. We will start our short hike to the Sherpa Village of Cheplung along with the Dudh Koshi Valley on the way to Phakding. After we arrive at Phakding, you'll rest at a lodge.
day
4

Trek to Namche Bazaar: 5-6 hours (3,440m/11,286ft)

5-6 Hrs Tea House Namche 3 Meals
On the fourth day, we will leave several unusual towns, suspension bridges, and lush forests on our way to the official checkpoint, the entrance of the Sagarmatha National Park. We will walk toward the confluence of the coupled rivers Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi. In an attempt to get a magical glimpse of the enormous Everest, we will enter the largest sherpa settlement of the Everest region, Namche Bazaar. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.
day
5

Acclimatize day at Namche

Tea House Namche 3 Meals
As we will reach the altitude of 3,400m, we will take a rest day to acclimatize rather than climb higher. We will make plans based on your preferences to take a tour of the surrounding small sherpa communities like Khumjung or the historic sherpa village of Thame. You can spend the rest of the time browsing the internet in nearby coffee shops and cafes. We will then spend the night at the same accommodation in Namche Bazaar.
day
6

Trek from Namche to Tengboche(3,860m/12,664ft)  : 5 hours

5 Hrs Tea House Tyangboche 3 Meals
After breakfast, we will leave Namche Bazaar and trek to Kyangjuma taking the winding trail through the rhododendron forests, memorial stupas, and Sherpa communities. You will pass through snow-capped mountains, cross a suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, and finally enter the Imja Khola Valley. Two hours after this, you will reach Tengboche's summit. We will spend the night at a lodge after exploring Tengboche Monastery, a historic monastery in the Khumbu region.
day
7

Trek from Tengboche to Pheriche(4371m/14,340ft) : 5-6 hours

4-5 Hrs Tea House Phiriche 3 Meals
After breakfast, we will leave Namche Bazaar and trek to Kyangjuma taking the winding trail through the rhododendron forests, memorial stupas, and Sherpa communities. You will pass through snow-capped mountains, cross a suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, and finally enter the Imja Khola Valley. Two hours after this, you will reach Tengboche's summit. We will spend the night at a lodge after exploring Tengboche Monastery, a historic monastery in the Khumbu region
day
8

Acclimatize day at Pheriche

Tea House Phiriche 3 Meals
To be very honest, this day will be designated as an acclimatization day since we are getting close to 4,000 meters above sea level. Besides adding any altitude to the journey, we will plan a stroll toward the crest to enjoy the breathtaking vistas of numerous towering peaks. We can use the further time to investigate Tokyo Medical University Clinic or to build up muscles for the arduous trek that lies ahead. Overnight.
day
9

Trek from Pheriche to Lobuche(4,940m/16,207 ft) : 5-6 hours

4-5 Hrrs Tea House Labuche 3 Meals
We will head towards Dhughla through the valley trail after an early breakfast. Moving forward, we will follow an uphill trail on a challenging, rocky moraine road until we get to a tiny pass at the end of Khumbu Glacier. We will reach Lobuche by taking the south trail. We will be continuing along the west bank of the Khumbu Glacier. In the final hours before spending the night at a lodge in Lobuche village, we will trek across the adjacent hills
day
10

Trek from Lobuche to Lobuche High Camp(5,200m/17,060ft)

8 Hrs Tent High Camp 3 Meals
We will spend a short time double-checking all of our climbing equipment and attire. We will first depart the lower base camp and then travel through a rocky moraine route making our way to the high base camp. Once we've set up camp at a high altitude, we will start training for the ascent the next day and then take a long break during downtime. We'll spend this night in a tent camp at the higher base camp at the Lobuche summit.
day
11

Summit Day(6,119m/20,075ft) and return back to the high camp

8-9 Hrs Tent High Camp 3 Meals
We will start our ascent early hours, using ropes and other equipment following the Sherpa's directions. After the challenging ascent, we will get a stunning 360-degree breathtaking panoramic view of high peaks, including Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Pumori, and numerous other peaks surrounding Lobuche Peak. After spending a short time here, we will trek down as the altitude is very high and we have to move down as soon as possible.
day
12

Trek down to Lobuche(4,928m/16,167ft): 8-9 hours

8 Hrs Tea House Labuche 3 Meals
After breakfast our breakfast, we will move towards Lobuche retracing our steps downwards. We will be walking along the road enjoying the stunning views of Mt. Amadablam, Cholatse, Pokalde, Thamserku, and numerous other nearby peaks. We need to walk a long way back to Lobuche which might take us about eight hours walking at a normal pace. The walk will finally end after we reach Lobuche at the evening. Overnight in a tea house at Lobuche.
day
13

Trek from Lobuche to Namche Bazaar: 8 hours (3,440m/11,264ft)

8 Hrs Tea House Namche 3 Meals
We will begin our hike through rocky terrain by following the same previously established track, taking in the varied topography, greenery, monasteries, little walls draped with colorful prayer flags, and unusual towns. We will finally leave the rugged terrain and enter Namche Bazaar.
day
14

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6-7 hors (2,840m/9,318ft)

6-7 Hrs Tea House Lukla 3 Meals
After a quick breakfast at Namche Bazaar, we will first descend to pass the bridge at the confluence of two rivers, and then we will gently ascend to Monjo. We will reach Lukla by traveling back through the eye-catching towns, suspension bridges, historical sites, and compact terraced farms. We will spend the evenings talking about the trek's memories. Overnight stay in Lukla.
day
15

Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265 ft)

20 Minutes Hotel Kathmandu Breakfast & Farewell Dinner
We will enjoy a lovely breakfast in the Khumbu region before making our way to Tenzing Hillary Airport. Porters will be ready to help you move your bag and luggage to the airport while your guide takes care of all the airport formalities and considerations. We will arrive in Kathmandu after a 30- to 35-minute flight in the majestic Himalayas. After we reach Kathmandu, we will organize a farewell dinner in a Nepalese restaurant in the evening, where you may take in cultural and traditional dance and music together with typical Nepalese cuisine.
day
16

Final departure

20 Minutes Breakfast
On the last, day of the trip, you can continue last-minute shopping to buy gifts for your loved ones and friends if you have time. We will assist you with making the necessary preparations and packing. You'll be taken to the airport considering the flight schedule. Hoping you return soon, we will bid you a final goodbye! Thank you! Visit Again Soon.

Lobuche Peak Climbing Altitude Chart

Metres above sea level

Lobuche Peak Climbing altitude chart

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Trip includes

  • All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle in Kathmandu as per the itinerary suggested.
  • Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu (Alcoholic beverages are excluded)
  • Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu by flight
  • Full board meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) during the trek
  • Seasonal fruits during the trek are provided
  • Comfortable & clean accommodation on teahouse/lodge/tent during the trek
  • Government Registered Trek and Climbing guide (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained), Sherpa porter (one porter for two trekkers)
  • All necessary paper works, Everest region entry fee, and permits & TIMS card
  • Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bags, Nepal Vision Treks duffel bag, and trekking map (sleeping bag to be returned after trip completion)
  • First aid exclusive medical kit bag
  • All government and local taxes

Trip excludes

  • Visa fees (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu so (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)) International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara except for welcome & fare well dinner (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled plan)
  • Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
  • Travel and rescue insurance

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FAQ’s

What travelers often ask

How hard is the Lobuche Peak Climb?
The Lobuche East has been classified as the Trekking Peak and Lobuche West has been classified as the Expedition Peak. The trekking peak is graded as a Moderate level climb.
Can you see Mt. Everest from Lobuche?
You can enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of Everest from the summit of Lobuche. Lobuche Peak rests at 6119m above sea level hence, the newer Mount Everest is seen easily.
How long does it take to climb the Island Peak?
The Island expedition is climbed for 19 days which includes all the days from the stay in Kathmandu to the trek. It is estimated that it takes 16 days for the trek.
How tall is the Island Peak?
The Island Peak is at a height of 6,160m which can be easily ascended by the physically fit and enthusiastic person.

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