Lobuche peak climbing with Everest Base Camp Trekking
Lobuche peak climbing with Everest base camp hike is good combination of world's best trekking EBC and attractive summit, offering a variety of existing routes and wide scope for new lines. Seen from near Pheriche, the dark triangle of its rocky east face rises above the moraines of the Khumbu Glacier to and icy skyline. This skyline forms the south ridges, the junction of the east faces with the glaciated south west face and the line of the normal route of ascent.
The climb includes some technical difficulties on quite steep (45 - 50 degree) snow/ice slopes and requires the use of fixed ropes. The views of Ama Dablam and Taweche are spectacular. Our return route passes through Tengboche, a magnificent location with a fascinating monastery, where we rest and savor the incredible scenery, including magnificent views of Everest, Ama Dablam (6856m), Kantega (6809m), Kwangde (6194m), Nuptse (7879m), and Lhotse (8511m).
Fact of this Trip |
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Trip Duration | 17 days |
Max. Altitude: | 6119 m./20192ft |
Minimum Altitude: | 2650m./8745 ft. |
Grade: | Moderate |
Activities: | Trekking /climbing |
Accommodation: | Lodge/ tent |
Meals: | Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner |
Transportation: | Plane |
Trek Departure: | Every day throughout the week |
Group Size: | 1 person to 20 persons (maximum) |
Best season: | March, April, May, Sep, Oct & Nov. |
Available Time: | All months |
Per day Trekking: | 4 to 6 hours |
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Suggested Itinerary
Day 1: Kathamandu-Lukla- Ghat- Phakding ( 2650m./8745 ft.) 3 hours walk
A magnificent 35 minute flight to Lukla (2800m./9240ft.) and an exciting landing on a steep mountain runway brings us to the start of our trek. We head up the Dudh Koshi Valley on a well-marked trail to our first stay at a lodge in Phakding.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Phakding-Manju-Joresalle-Namche Bazzar ( 3440m./11352ft.) 5 hours walk
we continue north following the Dudh Kosi river and on to Jorsale where we enter the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park. From here it is a short walk to the confluence of two rivers, the lmja Drangpa (Imja Khola) and the Nangpo Tsangpo (Bhote Kosi) followed by a steep climb (for about 2hrs.) to Namche Bazaar, the main town in the Khumbu region. Namche is a prosperous Sherpa town and an important trading centre with a weekly Saturday market. Stay there overnight at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Rest day for Acclimatization in Namche Bazzar
Rest day and overnight. Namche Bazaar is tucked away between two ridges amongst the giant peaks of the Khumbu. Once named the 'Trekkers Mecca of Nepal’ Namche now boasts plenty of lodges and souvenir shops. It is an ideal place to spend a rest day, acclimatizing to the new altitude before heading off towards Everest Base Camp. Options for acclimatization walks include a visit to Khumjung Village and Khumjung gompa which has a Yeti skull, and also an hour walk up to the Everest Hotel (3850m./12705ft.) above Namche for the sunset view of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and Everest. Stay at same Lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Namche Bazzar-Phunki Tenga -Tyangboche ( 3750m./12705ft.) 5 hours walk
The trail contours around the side of the valley, high above the Dudh Kosi. Now we get our first really good views of the great peaks - Khumbu, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam, including Everest. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, we descend steeply to a bridge over the river at Phunki Tenga. The village is an excellent lunch spot, and here we can rest before making the steep climb to Tengboche. Although tiring, the hike up the zigzag path has numerous distractions, with rhododendron bushes, beautiful birds and superb mountain scenery. Tengboche is famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in the Khumbu. We stay near the monastery with Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam framed in the doorway of our lodge. Stay overnight there at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Tengboche- Pangboche- Somare- Dingboche (4350m./14355ft.) 5 hours walk
It is a 5/6 hour trek from Tengboche to Dingboche. The trail leads past the tiny village of Devuche, crosses the Imja Khola and, after passing beautifully carved mani stones and a few chortens, we reach Pangboche. Ama Dablam dominates the skyline as we make our way to the village of Dingboche where we stay for two nights at a lodge .
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Rest day - Acclimatization
Dingboche is a good place to rest and acclimatize. There are magnificent mountain views and many options for acclimatization hikes. We need to ensure you will be successful on your trek to the Everest Base Camp and Kala Pathar. Today we hike to Nagarjun hill and see the stunning views of Makalu, Island Peak, Ama Dablam and Tawache. Stay in same lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast
Day 7: Dingboche-Thukla- Lobuche ( 4900m./16170ft.) 4 hours walk
We continue up the wide valley beneath the impressive peaks of Cholatse and Tawache on the left. We then turn right and climb more steeply towards the foot of the Khumbu Glacier and Lobuche east peak. At the top of this climb, there are many stone Pyramids, built as memorials to the many Sherpas who have died while climbing Mt Everest. The path then climbs gently along the glacier, to eventually reach the cluster of houses at Lobuche. Stay overnight at lodge .
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Lobuche-Gorakshep ( 5130m./16929ft.) 2 hours walk - Excursion to EBC ( 5364m./17701ft.) 5 hours round trip
We continue our trek along the Khumbu Glacier in the early morning for a wonderful walk to the Everest Base Camp (5364m./17701ft.). From Lobuche, it is two hours trek to Gorak Shep where we leave our bags at the Lodge. After lunch, we hike for 2 hours up the Khumbu Glacier to the EBC. After spending time viewing the famous Khumbu Icefall and wandering through the ‘village’ of climbing groups, we return to Gorak Shep and stay overnight at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Gorak Shep - Kala Pattar - Lobuche ( 4900m./16170ft.) 5 hours walk
We rise very early in the morning for the hike to Kala Pattar (5550m./18315ft.) Our objective is to reach the summit of Kala Pattar just as the sun rises. After 2 hours of hiking, you will stand on Kala Pattar, just beneath Pumori (7165 m/23644 ft). From here, you have an unobstructed view of the Everest south face, Nuptse and many other peaks. The scenery is breathtaking and you will want to extend your stay as long as possible to take picture after picture and enjoy the vast array of mountains that surround you. And, at some moment while you stand looking out over the scene below, you will realize the significance of your achievement and the great feeling of satisfaction of a job well done. Soon, however, we have to leave Kala Pattar and make our way back to Gorak Shep, then trek to Lobuche and stay overnight at lodge .
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Acclamatization day
This day is to acclamatize the high altitude. Explore around to higher elevation and return to stay overnight at same lodge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Lobuche- Lobuche Base Camp ( 5350m./17655ft.) 3 hours climb
We climb to Lobuche base camp. From the Base Camp, situated beside a lake, we can enjoy stunning vistas of the Ama Dablam and the Taweche. We stay there overnight at tent.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 : Lobuche Base Camp - High Camp ( 5850m./19305ft.) 4/5 hours climb
Today, we ascent 4/5 hours to high camp.Through snowy slopes, we step onto a ridge overhanging the Khumbu and Lobuche glaciers. Setting up fixed ropes is sometimes necessary (slopes with a gradient about 45 to 50 degrees). We stay there overnight at tent.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: Lobuche Peak summit ( 6119m./20192ft.) - High camp-Lobuche ( 4900m./16170ft.) 8 hours
We summit Lobuche peak and backwards to High Camp . Steady progress on the final ridge towards the summit, we can come across few crevasses. We climb down to Lobuche and stay overnight there at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14: Lobuche - Pheriche-Tyangboche ( 3990m./13167ft.) 6 hours walk
We trek down to Tyangboche 6 hours walking and stay there overnight at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15: Tyangboche-Namche ( 3440m./11352ft.) 5 hours walk
Our trek takes us downhill from Phortse to the Dudh Kosi river. We cross the river and make our way through Phortse Thanga and from there, after many steep switchbacks uphill to Kenjoma, Again, the views from this elevation are outstanding as you look down the valleys to the west and admire the surrounding peaks. We will reach Namche Bazzar then stay there overnight at lodge.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16: Namche - Lukla ( 2800m./9186ft.) 6 hours walk
Today the trail steeply descends to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then continues on an easy natural walk to phakding. After a lunch, trail will lead you back to Lukla. On arrival in Lukla you will have time to relax, stretch those sore legs and celebrate the completion of your trek. Stay there overnight at lodge .
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 17: Lukla- Kathmandu flight
In the morning, we rise early for breakfast, then walk to the airport. Before boarding the flight to Katmandu, you say goodbye to the porters and also goodbye to the mountains. The plane rolls down the short runway, then soars across the Dudh Kosi River and makes its way back to Katmandu. Transfer to your hotel.
Meals included : Breakfast
Trek Ends
For below services, our offer is based on :
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Autumn Season OFFER (Sept -Nov)per person |
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There will be provided One main guide and one assistance climbing guide for the group above 6 pax.
Cost Includes:
During the climbing period these are included :
o A professional climbing guide and his all expenses. ( 1- 4 pax = 1 climbing guide, 6- 10 pax = 2 climbing guides, 10 - 14 pax = 3 climbing guides)
o Assistant Cook & Transportation : Trekking assistant cook & necessary kitchen helper on the basis of Member and they carry of camping equipment and tent from Khare.
o Camping Equipment Utensils : EPI Gas, gas stove or fuel stove for Cooking, Fuel or Kerosene oil, Cooking pot, Mattress, Walkee Talkie( Talk Back) etc.
o Staff salary and Allowance : All our staffs & porters daily wages/equipment/food/clothing etc
o High Altitude Tents : North Face Dome Tent Space for Two Pax, Wall/Cabin Tent for Dining and Kitchen, etc
o High Camp Lodging & Fooding Service : Chocolate and Three Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) a day for Member And Staff.
o Drinks & Beverage : Tea with Biscuits and Hot drinking water in climbing Period and Hot washing water in case required.
o Fixing Gear : Fix rope, main rope, snow bar, ice crew, rock pitons etc
Cost Excludes:
You can hire below equipment at Lobuche for climbing purpose :
Price approximately : US $ 70 per pax
· Climbing boot.
. Crampons,
· Ice axe / Ice hamber,
· Harness, Jumars,
· Karabiners,
· Finger eight / ATC guide,
· Tap sling,
· Fix / Main Rope,
· Snow Bar,
· Ice Crew / Rock Piktung etc.
Other equipment you can get on hire :
· Oxygen cylinder & Max regulater, Gloves, Sun glasses, Sticks, Halmet, High thermos, Hot Bag, Water bottle, Ski Boards, Sleeping bag, Clothing (Water proof trousers & jacket, Down jacket, Socks, etc), Walkee talkee(talk back), Thurya Set light phone and other.
Lobuche Peak climbing Permit
Lobuche Peak permit is mandatory to climb Lobuje. The fee structure is fixed by Nepal Governtment and Nepal Mountaineering association ( NMA ). US $ 250 per person during spring season March- May, US $ 125 per person during Autmn Septebmer to November, US $ 70 per person during winter December to February and US $ 70 per perosn during Monsoon June to August. You can obtain the permit through government registered and NMA affiliated Trekking agency as Nepal Alternative Treks with certain formalities. We have included permit in our service.
Sagarmatha National Park fee
You must obtain Sagarmatha national park fee for Lobuje Peak climbing and EBC trekking as you will have to enter through national park. It is determined as the world heritage site by UNESCO. It’s main aim is to protect the wild life, flora and fauna in Everest region. We can find there himalayan tahr, ghoral, musk deer, pika (mouse hare), weasel, jackal, black bear, wolf, lynx and snow leopard. 193 species of birds including impeyan pheasant (Danphe), blood pheasant, red-billed chough, yellow-billed chough, snow cock, snow pigeon, Himalayan griffon and lammergeyer birds are found in this national park area. As the vegetation, pine and hemlock forests at lower altitudes, while above 3,500 m, forests are dominated by silver fir, birch, rhododendron and juniper trees . Entrance fees are fixed for SAARC nationals - NPR 1,700 per person per entry, foreigners - NPR. 3,390 per person per entry. Trekkers can apply to obtain it in Nepal tourism board ( NTB) or government registered company as Nepal alternative treks or directly in entry point at Manju. You are required to bring your passport copy, one passport sized pictures and fee in cash. It is included in our service.
Pasanglhamu Entry Fee
Pasang Lhamu Entry fee (local government tax) is collecting at Lukla by Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality after local government is formed. You will have to pay NPR 2000.00 per person at Lukla directly. Passport copy is required to obtain. TIMS has been stopped to execute by local government. So, you don't need it.
When you select your personal items, keep in mind the number of days you will be trekking, the time of year and the altitude. We advise our clients to bring these items:
- Lightweight walking boots "walked" them in prior to arrival in Nepal to avoid blisters.
- Light weight pants, shorts
- At night -track top, pants
- T-shirts.
- Long sleeve shirt, if susceptible to sunburn.
- Sun hat - sunburn is severe at rarefied altitudes.
- Thick outer wooden socks, thin inner cotton
- Vaseline for feet and crutch.
- Water bottle - 2 liters.
- Sunglasses and strap
- Small headlamp/flashlight /torch
- Personal medical supplies - do not forget ban - aids, elastic bandage
- Sunscreen, sun bock, sun - tan lotion.
- Small daypack - 25 liters.
- Rain jacket - poncho style to cover backpack.
- Small towels
- Warm down fiber filled jacket - 15 c ( You can get on rent at Thamel)
- Sleeping bag to -15c with inner sheet ( You can get on rent at Thamel)
- Thermal underwear, woolen shirts and thick sweaters.
- A pair of gloves
- Snow glasses and strap
- Personal climbing gears
Travel Insurance
It is a condition of joining any of our trips that be protected against comprehensive expenses potential to incur due to medical issues or accidents (to include air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and treatment costs). Please be noted that we don’t arrange or sell insurance. A relaxed trip is not possible without good travel insurance. In the event of any sickness or injury, the cost of emergency treatment and evacuation is shocking. Therefore, travel insurance is strongly recommended for everyone who signs up with Nepal alternative Trekking.
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Acute mountain sickness is an illness that can affect trekkers at high altitudes, usually above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters). If you follow precautious and our guide then you can avoid it.
Your symptoms will also depend on the speed of your climb and how hard you push (exert) yourself. Symptoms are as below:
Treatment
Diamox may be given to help you breathe better. It can help reduce mild symptoms. This medicine can make you urinate more often. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids and avoid alcohol when taking this drug. This medication works best when taken before reaching a high altitude.
Keys to preventing acute mountain sickness include:
First aid |
Owing to a sudden change in climate, altitude and other factors, it is obvious that there could arise some alterations in your health. It would be hard to know all aspects of Nepal's health problems.You will be eating and drinking in various outlets. Diarrhea is a common illness that a tourist would be facing. So, it is recommended to drink purified water and eat in clean outlets. Drinking and eating precautions will surely help to take care of many health problems that could arise during the trip. Staying hydrated during the travel, trekking, tours is highly recommended too. If any problem should arise during the trip. Being on good health before leaving for a trip would help you to enjoy your trip to the fullest.Though Nepal alternative treks will be carrying first aid medical kid, you are also suggested to take personal basic first medicines for in case. AccommodationWe will leave you free to choose hotel in Kathmandu as there will various choices. We will arrange twin share basis room in lodges and two men north face tents during the trip. We will provide shared washing room and toilet. MealsDuring our trek, you can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.) at lodges and our cook will prepare delicious varities of meals during camping and climbing period. There will be served breakfast, lunch and dinner three times along the route on your own choice from MENU . Physical Condition & Experience RequirementsLobuche peak climbing with EBC hike is hard trip, Suitable for passionate walkers who have the ability to walk at least 5-6 hours a day with a light rucksack. As we will get the highest elevation 6199 meter, you are preferred an excellent health with average physical fitness, have a positive attitude and strong determination, we can accomplish the trip successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly is good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past climbing experience would be an asset but no mandatory for this trip. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform Nepal alternative treks before booking the trip. |
Maik Reger
Germany
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I have a nice trip with my family. My guide Dhan was the best. I will come back. Thank you !
Kornkamon Chittreekhun
Thailand
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Mr. James and Ms. Mariya
USA
I found my experience in Nepal to be an overall favorable experience. Our guides were very hospitable, knowledgeable and helpful. This company arrangement for our trip was perfect. I would like to come back again for longer time. Thanks !
Ms. Anna
USA
Thank you –Tej for wonderful trek. Nepalese are great loving, caring people. I will come back again! I enjoyed it.
Mr. Karalepa Amatmontri ( Guru)
Everything is very good! EBC-Kallapathar-Gokyo lake and Gokyo ri was highlight of this trip. First time, I saw Mt. Everest from so close which was amazing. Thanks to all staff for their support.
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Thailand
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