Lobuche Peak
Expedition Details
Altitude: 6,119m
Location: Nepal, Everest (Sagarmatha) Region
Estimated Price: $2,200-$4,000 (depending on desired package).
Number of days: ~14-20 ~
Season:
The best seasons for climbing Lobuche Peak are Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November), offering stable weather, clear skies, and good visibility, though spring is warmer and busier, while autumn is quieter and cooler. These months avoid the monsoon and provide optimal conditions for this popular Himalayan trekking peak in the Everest region, with late spring (May) seeing warmer weather but more trekkers.
A Lobuche Peak climb itinerary typically lasts 14-20 days, combining the Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek with the climb itself, involving a flight to Lukla, trekking through Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and Dingboche, then reaching Lobuche and Gorakshep for Kalapatthar and EBC hikes. The peak climb includes an ascent to High Camp, the summit attempt, and a descent, often followed by trekking back to Lukla and then to Kathmandu for departure.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu: Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, followed by a hotel transfer and a welcome dinner.
Day 2: Kathmandu – Briefing and Preparation: A day for rest, sightseeing, and a briefing on the climbing expedition, including necessary preparations.
Day 3: Fly to Lukla & Trek to Phakding: Take a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and then trek for about 3-4 hours to Phakding.
Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar: Trek for 5-6 hours to Namche Bazaar, the vibrant capital of the Sherpa region.
Day 5: Namche Bazaar Acclimatization: A rest day in Namche for acclimatization, with opportunities for local sightseeing and short hikes.
Day 6: Trek to Tengboche/Deboche: A trek to Tengboche or Deboche, visiting the famous Tengboche Monastery.
Day 7: Trek to Dingboche: Trek for 5-6 hours to Dingboche, located at the confluence of two valleys, with spectacular views of Island Peak.
Day 8: Acclimatization in Dingboche: Another day for acclimatization, with options for short hikes in the Dingboche valley.
Day 9: Trek to Lobuche (4,910m/16,105ft), passing along the Khumbu Glacier moraine.
Day 10: Hike to Gorakshep (5,140m/16,860ft) and then to Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,594ft), returning to Gorakshep for the night.
Day 11: Hike to Kalapatthar (5,550m/18,204ft) for panoramic views of Everest, then trek back down to Lobuche.
Day 12: Ascend to Lobuche High Camp (around 5,400m/17,712ft) to prepare for the summit attempt.
Day 13: Summit Day: Start early to summit Lobuche East (6,119m/20,070ft) and then descend to a lower point like Pheriche or back to Lobuche Base Camp.
Day 10: Trek to Pangboche: Descend from Base Camp to Pangboche (3,985m).
Day 11: Trek back to Namche Bazaar from Pangboche.
Day 12: Trek to Lukla: A longer trek back to Lukla, where you will spend your last night in the mountains.
Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu: Fly from Lukla back to Kathmandu.
Day 14: Departure: Final international departure from Kathmandu.