14 Day Lobuche East Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek

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At a Glance
  • Duration15 Days
  • Difficulty Level Strenuous
  • Max Altitude 6119m
  • Group Size 1 - 15 People
  • Start City Kathmandu
  • End City Kathmandu
  • Trip Type Group Joining and private
  • Activity Trekking , Hiking and Peak climbing
  • Best Season September - May
Trip Highlights
  • Reaching Lobuche Peak, the closest climbing peak to Mount Everest
  • Exhilarating preparation climbs, including Everest Base Camp (5364 meters) and Kala Patthar (5643 meters)
  • Jaw-dropping views of Mount Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Ama Dablam (6812m), Nuptse (7861m), Pumori (7161m) and many more snowy peaks from the summit
  • The strong, lasting sense of achievement when finishing the ascent
  • Scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and back
  • Celebratory dinner in Kathmandu after the trip

Our Lobuche East Peak Climbing package will take your breath away every single day while you are on the trail. From the moment that you leave Kathmandu, the adventure begins. One thing that makes the Lobuche Peak Climbing so special is that not only ascend Lobuche Peak (6119 meters/20,075 feet), but you also spend time at Everest Base Camp and climb Kala Patthar.

Although Lobuche East Peak Climbing is considered to be a bit more difficult than Island Peak Climbing and Mera Peak Climbing, it is still accessible by adventurers of all skill levels. What better place to begin your climbing career than in the heart of the famous Everest region? 

At the summit, your jaw will drop to the ground at the sea of Himalayan peaks that lie ahead, behind, and all around you. From 6,119 meters, you can see Mount Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Ama Dablam (6812m), Nuptse (7861m), Pumori (7161m) and a whole number of others.  Before that, though, we’ve got to visit other treasures of the Everest region.

Before the climb, we landed in Lukla (the most dangerous airport in the world!) after a quick, scenic flight from Kathmandu. From there, we move slowly to Namche Bazaar, the bustling trade hub of the region, and a popular hangout spot for trekkers to swap stories after their treks. Continue ascending on the normal Everest Base Camp Trek until we reach the base camp (5364m). The feeling you get when you arrive is beyond compare. There is so much history to this place. You can see the city of tents, with mountaineers preparing for their Everest summit. Beyond that is the infamous Khumbu Icefall.

Kala Patthar (5643m) is our next major destination.  Visit Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar are necessary to acclimatize as efficiently as possible. Kala Patthar gives stupendous views of Mount Everest and countless other colossal peaks. Now, we’re ready to prepare for our final ascent.

High Camp, at 5200 meters, lies near a ridgeline with an awesome perspective of Khumbu Glacier. We spend that day preparing for the climb and making sure we are familiar with the gear and the gear is familiar to us. If the timing is right and the weather is suitable, we wake up early the next morning for the summit. As mentioned before, your mind will be blown when you see Mount Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, and countless others, in all their glory. Being at the top of Lobuche Peak is an absolute treat – a memory of a lifetime. We’d love to experience this with you!

From here, we make a swift ascent back to Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu for a celebration. Just add a couple of day to your Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary to complete this package. Don’t catch yourself leaving the Everest region without this adrenaline-pumping Lobuche East Peak Climb!

Our Lobuche Peak East Climbing itinerary has been designed by veteran climbers and is managed with the utmost consideration for safety. We ensure that this package adheres to protecting your comfort and well-being.  We do this by ascending slowly, and not spending too long at too high of altitudes. 

In addition, Lobuche East Peak Climbing can be experienced by adventurers of all levels. Do not let the idea of climbing a peak scare you away. It is technically difficult, but you will be adequately trained and guided before and during the summit. 

Climbing is most possible during Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November).  During the Spring, there is a bit more color and the rhododendrons are blooming, and in the Autumn months, the skies are generally clearer. Lobuche Peak Climbing requires fitness and acclimatization to avoid acute mountain sickness. Breeze Adventure arranges the climb with complete management. Please, feel free to contact us for more detailed information.

Itinerary

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A representative from Breeze Adventure will welcome you to our hotel. We will prepare you with information and gear for your Lobuche East Peak Climbing.

  • Max Altitude: 1400m
  • Transport: Car/Van

Early in the morning, we catch a flight to Lukla from the Kathmandu/Ramechap domestic airport. The views from the plane build our anticipation and excitement for the trek. After landing, we are welcomed by our crew and the cool Himalayan breeze. We pass beautiful Sherpa villages, their agricultural fields, and many mani stones and prayer wheels. We see a spectacular view of Kusum Kanguru as we reach Phakding.

  • Max Altitude: 2860m
  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Time: 3 Hours
  • Meals: BLD
  • Walking Distance: 6.2km

After breakfast, we begin to head to Namche Bazaar. We cross several suspension bridges, enjoying views of Thamserku. Following the Dudh Koshi Riverbank, we pass other small Sherpa villages, reaching Monjo and officially entering Sagarmatha National Park. We stop at Jorsalle village for lunch and continue along the riverbank through pine forests. We cross the highest suspension bridge of the Everest region and trek upwards. We catch our first glimpse of Mt. Everest and continue to Namche Bazaar.

  • Max Altitude: 3440m
  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Time: 6 Hours
  • Meals: BLD
  • Walking Distance: 11km

Wake up with a pleasant view of Mt. Kongde Ri as we have our breakfast. Today is our acclimatization day. In higher altitudes, there is less oxygen in the air. We must take time to let our bodies adjust to the difference. To help acclimatize, we take a short day hike up to Sagarmatha National Park Museum and Khumjung Village. The supposed Yeti scalp at the monastery and the Everest Viewpoint are memorable moments of the hike. Also, from the museum, we can see a perfect view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and many more pristine peaks. On the way down, we can stop at the world’s highest 5-star hotel and enjoy a cup of tea. Afterward, we explore Namche Bazaar. Namche is a major trade center in the Khumbu region and is densely populated by the Sherpa people. The city is bustling with trekkers who have finished or are preparing for the Everest Base Camp Trek. Bakeries, cafes, equipment stores, jewelry shops, and restaurants line the streets of Namche Bazaar.

  • Max Altitude: 3860m
  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Time: 3 Hours
  • Meals: BLD
  • Walking Distance: 5km

After breakfast in Namche Bazaar, we head to Tengboche. We warm up quickly on our steep ascent towards Tengboche. After about 25 min., we pass the museum once again and take in the views. We hike on the gentle flat trail to Kyanjuma, which is being built by Pasang Sherpa, and stop for lunch at Phungi Thanga. Now we reach a junction, and continuing on the EBC path, we hike up the steep trail. The rhododendron and pine forests, distract us during the strenuous hike. After a couple of hours, we arrive at Tengboche, which gives us awe-inspiring Himalayan mountain views. At the Tengboche monastery, there is a daily ritual at 6 am and 3 pm, which we can observe. The sunset over Mt. Everest from this little village is something you will never forget.

  • Max Altitude: 3860m
  • Time: 5 Hours
  • Meals: BLD
  • Walking Distance: 10km

After breakfast, we continue along the gorgeous trail through the day at a leisurely pace. We do not walk for too long, though the altitude takes its toll, so it’s best to take it easy.

  • Max Altitude: 4410m
  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Time: 6 Hours
  • Meals: BLD
  • Walking Distance: 11km

Wake up face to face with the beautiful mountain Ama Dablam and have breakfast. With our day packs, we head up to Nagarjuna's viewpoint. As we climb, the village in the distance looks beautiful, and we also have an awesome view of the Mt. Khangtega, Mt. Thamserku and many more. Though the viewpoint looks close, it normally takes about three hours one-way. At the top, we have the most incredible views. On the left, we see Cholatse Peak and Lake, and on the right, we see small blue glacier lakes at the bottom of Mt. Ama Dablam, as well as amazing views of Mt. Makalu, Island Peak, Chopolu (Holy mountain), Baruntse and Mera Peak. The six-hour roundtrip hike is well worth it. After the day hike, we have lunch and hang out around Dingboche.

  • Max Altitude: 5120m
  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Time: 5 Hours
  • Meals: BLD
  • Walking Distance: 5km

We start our day and warm up our bodies with a 15-minute uphill hike towards Dhukla. The distance from Dingboche to Lobuche is short, but in the high altitude, we walk a bit slower than the previous days. After walking for a couple of hours on the gentle flat trail with views of the gorgeous Tawache and Cholatse Peak, we arrive at our lunch spot in Thukla. It is located at the bottom of the Khumbu Glacier tongue from where we can see the fresh glacier water flowing like a little river. After lunch, the trail is steep up to the Everest Memorials. These are monuments of those people who have lost their lives during Everest expeditions. After we visit this legendary place, we head to Lobuche through the gentle flat trail. The sunset view of Mt. Nuptse in the evening is splendid.

  • Max Altitude: 4940m
  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Time: 6 Hours
  • Meals: BLD
  • Walking Distance: 11km

We wake up full of energy today, excited to make it to Everest Base Camp. We have breakfast earlier than in previous days and head up to Gorakshep via Khumbu Glacier. The trail to Gorakshep is mostly uphill and rocky. Sometimes we can see avalanches on Nuptse mountain (from a safe distance) and hear cracking sounds from the Khumbu Glacier while we are heading up to Gorakshep. After having lunch and dropping our bags off at Gorakshep, we will head to Everest Base Camp with our day pack. The trail is a steep, rocky incline. Everest Base Camp is located on the Khumbu Glacier, where we can see the deadly Khumbu Icefall, Mt. Khumbutse, and Pumori, though we cannot see Mt. Everest. In March and April, Everest Base Camp is full of colorful tents because of the different summit expedition groups. It is quite a sightseeing of some of the best mountaineers preparing to take on the world’s highest mountain.

  • Max Altitude: 5365m
  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Time: 8 Hours
  • Meals: BLD
  • Walking Distance: 15km

After waking up early in the morning, we begin our climb to Kala Patthar. The breathtaking view of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, and many others right in front of us is incredible. After enjoying the view and taking some photos at Kala Patthar, we will come back to Gorakshep and have our breakfast. After breakfast, we head down to Lobuche Base Camp. The trail to Lobuche Base Camp goes downhill via the Khumbu Glacier.

  • Max Altitude: 4940m
  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Time: 5 Hours
  • Meals: BLD
  • Walking Distance: 8.4km

Today we have a short, but strenuous climb up to High Camp. The first 30 minutes is on a relatively flat trail, but for the next 2.5 hours, it’s a mellow incline. Though it’s not a steep uphill, the 3-hour hike is exhausting due to the thin air. Luckily, we are surrounded by amazing beauty throughout the day. Upon arriving at High Camp, we set up our tents. Then, we make sure all our gear is in good condition – extremely important to a safe ascent. We’ll also conduct some additional training before going to sleep for the night.

  • Max Altitude: 5200m
  • Accommodation: Tented Camp
  • Time: 6 Hours
  • Meals: BLD
  • Walking Distance: 6km

Around three in the morning, we leave our peaceful campsite and head for the summit. Before we leave, though, we do one last check to make sure our equipment is as ready as we are. We begin the uphill hike and upon reaching the snowline, we put on our crampons. Without them, the icy path would leave us sliding down the mountain. At the summit of Lobuche, there are incredible views of Everest, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Pumori, and many more. After celebrating, taking photos, and passing some hugs around, we head back down. Due to unpredictable weather, it’s difficult to remain at the top for too long. We head back down and retrace our steps back to Pheriche. A smile and good vibes remain with us for the rest of the day.

  • Max Altitude: 6119m
  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Time: 9 Hours
  • Meals: BLD
  • Walking Distance: 11km

After a nice, comfortable sleep in Pheriche, we have breakfast and head down to Namche Bazaar. After walking about one hour, we are back on our previous trail that we took on the way up to Everest Base Camp. The trail to Namche Bazar is mostly downhill to Dibuche and from there it is a 25 min walk up to Tengboche. After a quick revisit to Tengboche monastery we go down to Phungi Thanga for lunch. After the lunch climb up to Kyanjuma for one and half hours and enjoy the gentle flat trail to Namche Bazaar. Tonight, we celebrate our successful Everest Base Camp Trek!!

  • Max Altitude: 3440m
  • Time: 7 Hours
  • Meals: BLD
  • Walking Distance: 16.7km

After having breakfast with gorgeous mountain views, we start to head down to Lukla. We head down for half an hour while enjoying the last view of Mt. Everest and say bye to the mountains. We will cross six suspension bridges and pass several Sherpa villages today before arriving in Lukla. After crossing the highest bridge, we walked another 3 hours to Phakding and stopped for lunch. We arrive in Lukla after 2.5 hours of walking the beautiful trail through the Sherpa settlements. Time to enjoy the last night of the Himalayas in Lukla!

  • Max Altitude: 2860m
  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Time: 7 Hours
  • Meals: BLD
  • Walking Distance: 16km

Have breakfast and then walk to Tenzing-Hillary airport and fly back to Kathmandu/Ramechap in the morning. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city.

  • Max Altitude: 1400m
  • Accommodation: 2/3 star Guest House
  • Time: 30min
  • Meals: BLD
  • Transport: Plane

Transfer to Tribhuvan Airport. Thank you for choosing Breeze Adventure as your climbing & trekking guide! We look forward to your next adventure with us.

    This Lobuche East Peak Climbing Itinerary is designed by our years of experienced sherpa guides. If this itinerary is not fit for your plan, we can design your own itinerary of Lobuche East Peak climbing.

    Cost Details
    What's Included
    • Transportation to and from Tribhuvan Airport. 
    • Three nights in a 2-3 star hotel in Kathmandu, breakfast included.
    • All transportation for the trek, including flights to and from Lukla. 
    • Local guest house accommodation in the mountains.
    • Tented Camp & supplies (kitchen, toilet, sleeping bag, etc.).
    • Government-authorized, experienced guides and porters
    • Insurance, food, accommodation, and wage for guides and porters 
    • Hygienic meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek and climbing.
    • Necessary Climbing Equipment (harness, crampons, ice Axe, tent & kitchen, etc.)
    • Climbing Permit
    • First Aid Kit
    • Maps
    • Service charges and government taxes
    • Sagarmatha National Park entry fee
    • Post-trek celebration dinner in Kathmandu
    What's Not Included
    • International airfare
    • Meals in Kathmandu (besides breakfast)
    • Your personal expenses, shopping, etc.
    • Shower and electronic charging fees at guest houses during the trek
    • Alcoholic drinks, chocolates, tea and coffee
    • Tips for guide and porter
    • Extra accommodation and meals outside of the itinerary

    Essential Information

    Accommodation

    Lobuche East Peak Climbing includes accommodation in the cost.  This accommodation is included only during the set itinerary.  While in Kathmandu, we provide a 2/3-star hotel for you.  During the trek, our guides will pick the best lodge for you to stay in based on their experience as well as room availability.  During high season, you may have to share a room with a same-sex trekker from another group.

    Food

    Everest region has a wide variety of food and it is easy to cater to your needs.  If you are a vegetarian/vegan, gluten or lactose-free, we are able to work around that if you let us know ahead of time.  During your time in the hotel in Kathmandu, your breakfast is included.  Lunch and dinner must be covered on your own.  On the trek and climbing, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided.

    Guide & Porters

    A government-licensed guide will lead the trail to Everest Base Camp and Lobuche East Peak.  All our guides have tremendous experience on the trails and are passionate about the trekking and Climbing industry. Our guides and porters are dedicated to making your experience of trekking in Nepal a memorable one.  If there is any worry during your trek or climbing, our guides will address it.  Your safety is our number one priority.  For groups of more than six people, there will be two guides. For teahouse treks, there will be one porter for every two trekkers.

    Acclimatization/Fitness/Experience

    Lobuche East Peak Climbing leads us high into the Himalayas, it is necessary to let our bodies sufficiently get used to the altitude.  Our treks have acclimatization days built into the itinerary.  It is best to take it slow to prevent altitude sickness. The level of fitness necessary for our Lobuche East Peak Climbing. On average, expect to walk an average of 5-6 hours per day while on the trial.  Generally, Lobuche Peak Climbing can be done with an average level of fitness.  More important than fitness or experience is one’s personal determination and positive attitude toward finishing and enjoying the trek.

    Travel Insurance

    We strongly recommend having travel insurance before going to climb Lobuche East.  We do our best to take care of you, but something can happen that is out of our control.  In case of a medical emergency, leading to a helicopter evacuation, it is best to have insurance.  You are unable to obtain medical insurance in Nepal and must do so in your home country.  Be sure that your insurance covers accidents abroad and high in the mountains. 

    Best Time to Travel

    The peak seasons for traveling in Nepal are during the Spring (March to May) and the Autumn (September to November).  These times provide the best scenery and clearest skies, but of course, they are a little more crowded than the off-season.  It is not possible to climb during the Winter (December to February).

    Domestic Flights

    Flights to and from Lukla can be delayed due to weather conditions and delays may last up to several days.  It is best to book flights to and from Kathmandu with several-day margins to avoid missing a flight back to your home country.  If flights go smoothly, we will help arrange activities for you during your margin days.  In the case that you have a tight schedule and the flights out of Lukla are delayed, it is possible to take a helicopter flight back to Kathmandu for an additional cost. 

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