Mt.Lobuche East Peak climbing

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you'll be greeted by one of our staff members and immediately transferred to your respective hotel. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

During the span of these two days, you will be making preparations for the peak climb. This includes having to obtain various permits. Similarly, you can also shop for the necessary equipment for the climb. If time permits, we can also arrange sightseeing around the valley. A local guide will take you to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Boudhanath. Overnight stays at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Today, you’ll be flying to Lukla from Kathmandu. It is a short scenic flight of 25 minutes along with the sublime view of hills and mountains. Once at Lukla, our real trekking begins. Along with Dudh Koshi River, you’ll start your trek towards Phakding enjoying sublime views of Mt. Nupla (5885m) and Kusum Khangkaru (6367m). Overnight stay at Phakding.

Trekking from Phakding to Namche Bazaar is adventurous as you’ll encounter various wildlife, beautiful forest and waterfalls on the way forward. Walking past the small village of Bengkar, you’ll reach Monjo which is also called the entrance gate of Sagarmatha National Park. From here, you’ll march towards the settlements of Jorsalle and reach Namche. Overnight stay at Namche.

Namche is an attractive and famous settlement of Khumbu region. Today is the rest day. Early in the morning, you can take a short hike to Park Museum and get familiar with the ancient culture and tradition of Sherpa people. You can even hike to Everest View Hotel from where you will get a glorious view of Mt. Everest (8848m) and other famous mountains. In the evening, you can roam around the local market, interact with the people, and try local foods. Overnight stay at Namche.

Along with Imja Khola, the path first descends towards Phunke Tenga and slowly ascend towards the village of Tengboche. Along with a sublime view of Ama Dablam (6856m), Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Lhotse (8414m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8188m) and Mt. Nuptse (7861m), you'll cross the wide forest of Sal and Pine on the way forward. Finally, after five to six hours of pleasant walk, you'll reach your destination. Overnight stay at Debuche.

From here, you’ll take a steep ascent towards the settlement of Pangboche which is the last permanent village. The path ahead is quite challenging as you’ll walk past narrow trails and sloppy landscapes. Passing Somare and Orsho, you follow the Imja River to reach Dingboche. The viewpoint near to Dingboche offers great views of surrounding glaciers and mountains. Overnight stay at Dingboche. 

Today is the rest day. After breakfast, you can take a short hike to Chhukung crossing several stoned paved paths and narrow trails. Along the way, you can get a glorious view of Ama Dablam (6856m), Mt. Lhotse (8414m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8188m) and Mt. Nuptse (7861m). You can also spend the resting at Dingboche and exploring the village. Overnight stay at Dingboche.

Early in the morning, you'll be trekking towards Thukla. Once at Thukla, you'll take a steep to ascend to Dughla Pass at 4830m crossing narrow stone paths and forests of pine and juniper. From here, the path ahead is pretty straightforward. Finally, trekking along the Lobuche Glacier, you make the way to Lobuche. Overnight stay at Lobuche.

From Lobuche, you’ll start your trek to Gorakshep via Changri glacier. Once at Gorakshep, you’ll trek towards Everest Base Camp crossing moraine and streams. Everest Base Camp at 5,364 meters offers a panoramic view of numerous mountains and Khumbu Glacier as well. The views and emotions of the journey are nothing but surreal as you reach the base camp. After exploring the base camp of the highest mountain in the world, you return to Gorakshep. Overnight stay at Gorakshep.

Leaving the settlement of Gorakshep, you’ll now march towards Kalapatthar and finally back to Lobuche. It will take you about seven to eight hours to reach your destination crossing several forests of rhododendron and pine, few Chorten and several farm villages. On the way forward, you’ll also encounter several Yaks grazing on the plain fields. Overnight stay at the guesthouse in Lobuche.

From Lobuche, you’ll first ascend towards Lobuche Base Camp. The path to the base camp is steeper and rocky. Once at the Lobuche Base Camp, you’ll ascend further towards High Camp at 5400m along with the view of Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m), Mt. Nuptse (7855m), Mt. Ama Dablam (6856m) and others snow-capped mountains. As you move forward, you’ll use ice axe and crampons to walk past the snow-covered terraces and large glaciers. Overnight stay at High Camp.

From high camp, our climb to the summit starts. Soon after breakfast, you'll start your climb along the glaciers and large snow-covered fields. You'll walk through the rocky surface up to around 5700m. From here, you'll make full use of fixed rope and ice axe. You'll strictly follow the instructions of your fellow guide as you continue your climb to the summit. The path ahead could be difficult due to slippery landscapes. After a climb of eight to ten hours, you'll finally reach the summit. Once at the top, you get sublime views of Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Lhotse (8414m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8188m), Mt. Nuptse (7861m), Mt. Ama Dablam (6856m), and other snow-capped mountains, if the weather is clear. With a content heart and feeling of accomplishment, you’ll return to high camp. Overnight stay at Lobuche Peak High Camp.

From High Camp, you’ll descend to the settlement of Pangboche. While reaching your destination, you’ll cross several settlements including Lobuche and Dingboche. The trail gives the pleasure of experiencing the wildlife, natural flora, and fauna along with the stunning view of several snow-capped mountain peaks. In Pangboche, you can also visit the Pangboche Monastery and learn the influence of the monastery throughout the region. Overnight stay at Pangboche.

After breakfast, you’ll start your trek towards the beautiful settlements of Namche. As you reach near the village of Debuche, enchanting views of Ama Dablam (6856m) and Mt. Everest (8848m). Finally, crossing several suspension bridges, beautiful waterfalls, and green forest, you'll reach your destination via Phunke Tenga along with Imja Khola flowing on the edge. Overnight stay at Namche Bazaar.

From Namche, a trek to Lukla is adventurous as you’ll walk past the large forest of pine and rhododendron, terraces farmlands and yak pastures. The trail to Phakding descends at a massive rate. From Phakding, the trek to Lukla sees slight ascends along the Bhote Koshi River. At Lukla, you can celebrate the success of your Himalayan journey. Overnight stay at Lukla

On this day, you’ll take a flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla. It is a short scenic flight of 25 minutes as you bid farewell to the Everest region and the glorious Himalayas. Once in the capital, you can roam around the city, buy a souvenir, and enjoy the nightlife. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Today is your last day in Nepal. We will drop you off 2 hours prior to your scheduled flight for your final departure. You can share your experience with us on the way to the airport. Goodbye.