Lobuche Peak 6,119 m.

Trip Duration:	18 Days	Best Seasons:	March-May/SEP-October -November
Group size:	2 person (minimum) / 12 person	Max-Altitude:	6119m
Fitness level:	Moderate - Hard
Arrival on:	KATHMANDU	Departure from:	KATHMANDU
Accommodation:	Hotel / Tea-house lodges during trek

Overview

LOBUCHE PEAK is Located in the Everest Region. Lobuche peak has 2 routes of Summit, the west summit and the east Summit. Mostly People will Summit from the East. To climb Lobuche peak, we will take the traditional Everest Trail by leaving from Lukla and heading up to Namche and so on. From Lobuche East Summit there you will be seeing Ama Dablam (6,813m), Nuptse (7,855m), Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Cholatse (6,335m), Thamserku (6,623m), Kangtenga(6,783m), Mt. Everest (8,848m), Pumori (7,165m), Pheriche, Lobuche and Dingboche Village.

Our Expedition guides, leaders and climbing staffs are all fully qualified. Trained by Nepal Mountaineering Instructor Association (NMIA) having well experience on all major routes on trekking and Mountaineering peaks. We are proud of our ability to guide you through even the most challenging terrain with the safest possible methods.

Lobuche peak requires mountaineering skills. You need to be comfortable in crampons, using ropes and abseiling using a figure of 8 and moving between fixed lines. This is really important for you and the team’s safety on the mountain. Feel free to contact us for further details and information.

Highlights
  Summitting Lobuche Peak at 6,119m
  Historical Tibetan-Buddhist culture 
  360 degree view of Everest, Lhotse, Pumore, Ama Dablam, Cho-Oyu and Tibetan Peaks
  Beautiful villages of Khumbhu Region

Outline Itinenary

Day 1 : Arrival at Kathmandu
Day 2 : Kathmandu Preparation Day
Day 3 : Kathmandu to Lukla (by flight) and Trek from Lukla (2,860m) to Phakding (2,610m)
Day 4 : Trek from Phakding (2,610m) to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Day 5 : Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day, Hike up to Hotel Everest View (3,860m) & return back to Namche
Day 6 : Trek from Namche (3,860m) to Tyangboche (3,890m)
Day 7 : TREK FROM TYANGBOCHE (3,890M) TO DINGBOCHE (4,410M)
Day 8 : DINGBOCHE ACCLIMATIZATION DAY, HIKE UP TO NANGKARTSANG PEAK (5,083M) & RETURN BACK TO DINGBOCHE
Day 9 : TREK FROM DINGBOCHE (4,410M) TO LOBUCHE (4,940M)
Day 10 : Trek from Lobuche (4,940m) to Lobuche High Camp (5,400m)
Day 11 : Lobuche High Camp to Summit (6,119m) and back to High Camp
Day 12 : Lobuche High Camp rest day
Day 13 : Trek from High Camp (5,400m) to Pangboche (3,930m)
Day 14 : Trek from Pangboche (3,930m) to Namche (3,440m)
Day 15 : Trek from Namche Bazaar (3,440m) to Lukla (2,860m)
Day 16 : LUKLA TO KATHMANDU BY FLIGHT
Day 17 : Kathmandu Free Day/ Sight-Seeing Day
Day 18 : DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU

Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival at Kathmandu
- Altitude: 1,350 m
- Accommodation: Hotel
Welcome to Tribuvan International Airport Kathmandu the capital of Nepal. We’ll be waiting with a warm greeting with traditional Khata and easy transfer to your Hotel. Check in hotel and then briefing about trek and early fights-out timing and introduction with your guide and staffs.
Day 2 : Kathmandu Preparation Day
- Altitude: 1,350 m
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meal: B
Discuss the trek properly with our guide today. Your gears will be reviewed and checked for proper usage. In the evening, Our experienced guide will fully brief you about the trekking trails and summit. Get ready for your trek tomorrow.
Day 3 : Kathmandu to Lukla (by flight) and Trek from Lukla (2,860m) to Phakding (2,610m)
- Altitude: 2,610 m
- Duration: 4-5 hours
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Meal: B L D
After you've landed at Lukla by flight (35 mins). You'll be guided to one of the lodges for a tea break of 30 mins. After the tea break we will be starting our journey towards the route. Overnight at phakding.
Day 4 : Trek from Phakding (2,610m) to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
- Altitude: 3,440 m
- Duration: 4-5 hours
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Meal: B L D
On our Third day we head towards Khumbu's famous village "Namche Bazaar". On our way we will be entering the Sagarmatha National Park. On our way, you may find some wild animals and birds roaming. You will find a change in trees and plants as the height increases. Overnight at Namche.
Day 5 : Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day, Hike up to Hotel Everest View (3,860m) & return back to Namche
- Altitude: 3,860 m
- Duration: 3-4 hours
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Meal: B L D
On this day we will be heading Towards Hotel Everest View, which lies on the height of . A tea/coffee break will be accompanied, after that will be returning to Namche for Lunch. Namche is a place to chill and relax as there are pubs and bars, cafes and shops.
Day 6 : Trek from Namche (3,860m) to Tyangboche (3,890m)
- Altitude: 3,890 m
- Duration: 5-6 hours
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Meal: B L D
We walk our way from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche. Get to view the amazing view of himalayas from Tyangboche. Overnight at Tyangboche.
Day 7 : TREK FROM TYANGBOCHE (3,890M) TO DINGBOCHE (4,410M)
- Altitude: 4,470 m
- Duration: 6 hours
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Meal: B L D
We make our way towards Dingboche. Dingboche is a popular stop for trekkers and climbers headed to Mount Everest, Ama Dablam or Imja Tse. Almost everyone stays at Dingboche for 2 nights for acclimatization. Overnight at Dingboche.
Day 8 : DINGBOCHE ACCLIMATIZATION DAY, HIKE UP TO NANGKARTSANG PEAK (5,083M) & RETURN BACK TO DINGBOCHE
- Altitude: 5,083 m
- Duration: 4 hours
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Meal: B L D
Today we will be reaching at "Nangkartsang Danda/Peak" for a proper acclimatization. The peak offers spectacular views of Ama Dablam (6812m), Makalu (8485m), Lhotse (8516m), Kantega(6782m) and Cho Oyu (6160m). Then we will be returning our way back to Dingboche for overnight stay.
Day 9 : TREK FROM DINGBOCHE (4,410M) TO LOBUCHE (4,940M)
- Altitude: 4,940 m
- Duration: 5-6 hours
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Meal: B L D
We head our way to Lobuche. Lobuche is also the route to Everest Base Camp, which makes place a busy with sherpas and porters. Overnight at Lobuche.
Day 10 : Trek from Lobuche (4,940m) to Lobuche High Camp (5,400m)
- Altitude: 5,400 m
- Duration: 3-4 hours
- Accommodation: Camp
- Meal: B L D
Today we will see some changes in the path, it gets rockier. We keep ascending along the Lobuche Glacier. After reaching High Camp, our guide will train you for tomorrow's climb. Boosting up your confidence and ability, our guide will teach you every parts of the climbing gears such as the ice axe, climbing boots, harness, ascender, etc. Overnight at High Camp.
Day 11 : Lobuche High Camp to Summit (6,119m) and back to High Camp
- Altitude: 6,119 m
- Duration: 8-10 hours
- Accommodation: Camp
- Meal: B L D
On this day we wake up early around 12-1 am and start our journey up to the peak. As the team will be trained by our guide on the previous day, everyone should make sure of their climbing gears and follow the instructions of the team leader. Lobuche East panoramic views of the mountains than any other trekking peak. From the summit, you get to enjoy astonishing views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Pumori, and many more. After reaching at the peak, we spend some time there with the team and return back to High Camp. Overnight at High Camp.
Day 12 : Lobuche High Camp rest day
- Altitude: 5,400 m
- Accommodation: Camp
- Meal: B L D
Today we spend some more time at the high camp after our successful climb up the peak. This day can be either considered as an optional day, where the team may have to make some choices to descend on this day or rest at high camp.
Day 13 : Trek from High Camp (5,400m) to Pangboche (3,930m)
- Altitude: 3,930 m
- Duration: 7-8 hours
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Meal: B L D
Today we will descend back from the high camp after our breakfast. So we slowly trek our way back to the same route we came across. Overnight at Pangboche.
Day 14 : Trek from Pangboche (3,930m) to Namche (3,440m)
- Altitude: 3,440 m
- Duration: 3-4 hours
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Meal: B L D
Today after our breakfast, we will return back to Namche. Namche being the perfect spot for a re-visit, we will have some enough time to again stroll the beautiful place. Overnight at Namche.
Day 15 : Trek from Namche Bazaar (3,440m) to Lukla (2,860m)
- Altitude: 2,860 m
- Duration: 6-7 hours
- Accommodation: Lodge
- Meal: B L D
Coming across the great downhill today, the route to Lukla will be the perfect trek before returning back to the capital. After reaching Lukla, we will be having a feast with all the team. Overnight at Lukla.
Day 16 : LUKLA TO KATHMANDU BY FLIGHT
- Altitude: 1,350 m
- Duration: 30 mins
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meal: B D
Enjoy your flight towards the capital. As we arrive back at Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your Hotel where you stayed before. This day can be considered to freely roam around the Thamel area to shop and stroll around. overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 17 : Kathmandu Free Day/ Sight-Seeing Day
- Altitude: 1,350 m
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meal: B
This day will be manged per your decision, whether you and your team will be freely roaming around the hotel area or taking a tour with our city guide. A Farewell Dinner will be Hosted.
Day 18 : DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU
- Meal: B
Our staffs will be helping you to reach the airport. You will be dropped at the airport on our reserved vehicle.

Included

Free airport picks up on your arrival and a drop at on your departure day
Sagarmatha National park entry permits.
Peak permits-Royalty fees and garbage deposit.
Local Government Entry permit (started from 2018)
3nights hotel in Kathmandu with BB plan on twin sharing room
Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with tea and coffee) during the trek.
Transportation: (KTM-LUKLA-KTM Domestic flights and other necessary ground transportation by private car as per itinerary.
An Experienced English speaking climbing guide (Government license holder)
All accommodations in tents during climbing period from Base camp
All tents, kitchen crew and climbing equipment in base camp/High camp
Climbing Sherpa and staff’s and their personal insurance.
Trekking porter for carrying your luggage 1 person for 2 clients
Peak summit trekking duffle bag for each one for porter luggage.

Exclude

International Flights tickets to Nepal and Nepal Entry visa fee.
Personal travel medical and emergency evacuation rescue insurance(Travel insurance is to be brought compulsory by yourself )
meals and temple entrance fee when sightseeeing in Kathmandu
Personal climbing gears,
Hot shower, WIFI, any kind of electronics battery charge and Hot water during in trekking.
All kind of alcoholic drinks, mineral water and Can juice items.
Personal laundry, Intl Telephone and personal shopping.
Tips and gratitude to your guides and porters.
Extra program and night accommodation or meals in Kathmandu because of early arrival or late departure or early return from trek due to any complication than the schedule.

Personal (Climbing Gears)

Ice axe
Crampons
Harness
Tape Slings (2)
Screwgate Karabiners (2 lock, 2 unlock)
Descender/Abseil Device
Climbing /Mountaineering Boots
Ascender
Headlight/ Flashlight and spares Battery
Helmet (optional)

Climbing Gears (Group)

Ice Hammer
Ice Screw
Snow bar
Fix/main Rope
Tents, Dining tent, Bathroom tent, Kitchen tents and tools, Mat, Sleeping bag,

Clothings (Head)

1.    Sun hat or scarf
2.    Warm fleece hat
3.    Sunglasses with UV protection- 2 set (One is use for incase if broken or lost)

Clothing (Lower Body)

1.    Under Garments
2.    Hiking shorts
3.    Lightweight cotton long pants
4.    Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
5.    Fleece or wool pants (seasonal)
6.    Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants

Feet

1.    Thin, lightweight inner socks
2.    Thick, warm wool hiking socks
3.    Hiking boots with spare laces
4.    Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals) snow Gaiters for hiking in winter to the base camp
5.    Snow Gaiters

Upper Body

1.    T-shirts
2.    Light and expedition weight thermal tops
3.    Fleece jacket
4.    Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
5.    Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket/Rain coat
6.    Down jacket

Hands

1. Light weight gloves
2. waterproof shell outer (seasonal) warm gloves for summit

Accessories

1.    Sleeping bag rated to -30 degree centigrade and below (depends on season)*
2.    Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
3.    Trekking Bags/Duffel bag *
4.    Basic First Aid Kit
5.    Large plastic bags – for keeping items dry insidetrekbag
6.    Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
7.    Trekking Poles
8.    Water bottle (2) or camel bag
9.    Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet papers etc)
10.    Ear Plug (who know some people on group are snoring)

Toiletries

1.    1 medium sized quick drying towel
2.    Tooth brush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
3.    Multipurpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
4.    Deodorants
5.    Nail clippers
6.    Face and body moisturizer
7.    Feminine hygiene products
8.    Small mirror

Personal Hygiene

1.    Wet wipes (baby wipes)
2.    Tissue /toilet roll
3.    Anti-bacterial hands wash

Extras/Luxuries on your choice

1.    Binoculars
2.    Reading book
3.    Trail Map/Guide book
4.    Journal & Pen
5.    Walkman
6.    Pencils and small notebooks
7.    Camera
8.    Swimming customs (for Kathmandu)