Lobuche East Peak Climbing

• Accommodation: Hotel
• Place: Kathmandu
• Altitude: 1400 Meters

On the first day of the 20-day Lobuche East Peak Climbing, you will land in Kathmandu. Our team will receive you at the Tribhuwan International Airport of Kathmandu. Then we will transfer you to a hotel in the city for the day. Many other members who will travel with you will join. Make sure you get enough rest and fight off the jet lag.

Later in the day, our team and we will host a briefing session, including all details of the trek. We will also let you know about the history and culture of the local Sherpa community that you will meet during the trek. You will also be served with a welcome dinner with amazing local Nepali cuisine.

• Accommodation: Hotel
• Place: Kathmandu
• Altitude: 1400 Meters

Before starting the trek, we will have a day for preparation. We will not travel today but rather be in Kathmandu and explore the region. You can observe the various cultural heritage sites and tourist sites early in the morning. Our team will assist you with vehicles and guides. As there are many historical places to visit in Kathmandu, you can choose your places so you can explore there. 

After you are done, get back to the hotel. We will also ensure you make preparations for your trek and climb during the day. You will again have time to yourself in the evening before we leave Kathmandu the next day.

• Destination Place: Phakding
• Altitude: 2610 Meters
• Time taken - Half an hour flight and 4 hours trek

Today will be the official start of our trek. The day will be divided into two travel journeys. First, we will take a domestic flight from Kathmandu to reach Lukla. It will be a short (around 35 minutes long) scenic flight over the mountains. Lukla is a Sherpa town that shows you mountains like Naulekh Himal and Kongde Peak. It is the starting point of many treks in the Khumbu region.

After arriving at Lukla, we will begin our trek. We will walk across alpine woodlands alongside the Dudh Koshi River and head down to a village called Choplung. We then come to the Dudh Koshi river valley and its gorge and then find the hamlet of Phakdingma. This will be the first point of an overnight stay on our trek.

We will transfer into a local tea house or lodge at the place and call it a day.

• Destination Place: Namche Bazaar
• Altitude: 3440 Meters
• Overnight: Namche Bazaar

We will head to the town popularly known as the gateway to Everest. We will make an uphill walk from Phakding and follow the river, passing several Sherpa hamlets. There will be a few up-and-down treks and some suspension bridges to cross. Then we will arrive at the village of Monjo. Here, you will enter the protected area of the Sagarmatha National Park.

Then we find ourselves in a village called Jorsalle from where we will cross a bridge. The trail will also include massive pine and rhododendron trees. Roads will be winding, and views of peaks like Kongde, Kusum, Khanguru, and Thamaserku will be visible.

After around 6 hours of trek, we will finally arrive at the town of Namche Bazaar. The place will give you glimpses of Everest and houses many hotels, restaurants, bars, and pubs. The world’s highest-altitude Irish pub lies here. You can explore these places and buy souvenirs for people back home while you are here. We will stay here for the night and mark the end of day four.

• Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar

Today will be a day for acclimatization and rest. Trekking to higher altitudes means you are susceptible to altitude-related sicknesses. So, taking days to acclimatize and staying at the same altitude is necessary. You can spend the day exploring the beautiful town further.

We will take a short hike to the Everest View Hotel today. This walk is great for getting amazing glimpses of peaks like Everest and Ama Dablam. We will also visit a local museum to learn more about the culture, wildlife, and lifestyle of the Khumbu region. You will have plenty of free time in the evening. You can explore the town on your own too. We will get back to the place of our overnight stop and call it a day.

• Destination Place: Tengboche
• Altitude: 3867 Meters
• Overnight: Tengboche

After two days in Namche, we will continue our trek today. The destination today is Tengboche. We will start with a short uphill walk and go further to a broader trail. It will open views of Everest, Ama Dablam, and many other peaks in the region. Then, the route leads to a downhill walk towards a jungle that goes towards the Imja Tse River. You will reach a small hamlet called Phunke-Tenga.

Then, the trail leads to yet another forested area that gives vistas of Kangtenga-Tharmasarku and other mountains. You will then reach an open plateau housing a vibrant Buddhist monastery. You will find many monks and priests involved in religious activities here. This will be the Tengboche monastery and the palace housing it will be our day’s stop, Tengboche.

The place perfectly reflects the richness of both nature and culture of Khumbu. Along with the Buddhist lifestyle, you can also see amazing vistas of nearby peaks. The place lies amidst the alpine woodland filled with pine, fir, oak, rhododendron, birch, and magnolia trees. They make Tengboche a cozy haven and an amazing spot for overnight stops.

• Destination Place: Dingboche
• Altitude: 4410 Meters
• Overnight: Dingboche

The next step in our journey is Dingboche. We will start the journey for the day by watching the nearby mountains through a downhill walk. We will again walk to the forests of the Himalayan trails and reach the Imja Tse River. You ought to cross the steel bridge over the river to reach the other end.

Now, we will enter the barren part of the journey, leaving behind the vegetation line. This will be the hamlet of Pangbohce. This is almost the last residential area before we reach the Everest Base Camp region. We will, however, find lodges in our day’s stop. We will head some trails up and down to a river. A short climb for an hour from the river will lead us to Dingboche at the Imja Tse Valley. The hamlet welcomes you with vistas of the Island Peak in the east.

• Acclimatization in Dingboche

Today will be another day to adjust your body to the increasing altitude. We will spend the day in Dingboche again. However, we will take a small hike nearby to utilize the time we have. The hike today will be towards Nakarjun Hill, which is popular for its amazing views of the surrounding peaks and the Ima Tse Valley.

After our day’s hike, we will get back to our lodge. The next day, our trek will continue.

• Destination Place: Lobuche
• Altitude: 4910 Meters
• Overnight: Lobuche

Day nine will be a journey to another Sherpa hamlet known as Lobuche. We will start with a morning stroll that culminates in a brief ascent. It will lead us to a ridge designated by Buddhist prayer flags and several memorials. Additionally, there are vistas of nearby high peaks and a decent gentle hiking trail.

Our path winds over the valley of Pheriche, providing views of the Taboche and Cholatse peaks. The trek then stops at a little location in Thugla, where the enormous Khumbu glacier melts and flows into a torrent river.

Following, we will cross a bridge, ascend to Thugla, and pause for potential lunch and relaxation. After that, we begin our ascent towards Lobuche. We will ascend to a ridge top where there is a memorial commemorating the unfortunate death of mountaineers in Khumbu.

From this point, we will make a short uphill walk to reach the day’s stop, Lobuche. The hamlet lies in a corner of a broader valley that lies in the foothills of Lobuche West and Lobuche East.

• Destination Place: Everest Base Camp and Gorakshep
• Altitude: Everest Base Camp(5364m), Gorakshep(5164m)
• Overnight: Gorakshep

Our journey today brings us to Everest Base Camp, one of our primary destinations for the trip. The morning trek goes along a level valley and climbs gradually to get farther. Then, we will climb steeply to a ridge that is close to the Khumbu glacier.

The walk continues across ice and rocky moraines. We will reach a picturesque region at the bottom of Gorakshep. It is situated at the foot of Kalapatthar and Mount Pumori on the road to Everest base camp. In this dry, high-altitude atmosphere, we take a little break to collect our breath.

Now, we will follow the lead of our guides as they take us to the much-anticipated destination of Everest Base Camp. A short walk towards the east will land us there. You get welcomed by mesmerizing views of the glaciers and icefalls of Khumbu. This scene will be more beautiful as the horizon is covered with summits of Lhotse, Everest, and Nuptse.

After having an exciting experience at the base camp, we will be walking back to Gorakshep. This will be the place for our overnight stay.

• Destination Place: Lobuche Peak Base Camp
• Altitude: Kalapatthar(5550m),Lobuche Base Camp(4980m)
• Overnight: Lobuche Peak Base Camp

We climb the hilltop of Kalapathar which is located as high as 5,550m above the sea level. It’s the highest point of the adventure, you can enjoy magnificent views of mountains with Mt. Everest at close distance.The place gives amazing vistas of the Khumbu region’s mountain range.

After enjoying views, we descend back to Gorakshep for breakfast and continue walk to Thugla. After that, head towards the Lobuche East Peak’s Base camp. This will be the overnight stay spot.

• Destination Place: Lobuche Peak Base Camp
• Altitude: 5400 Meters
• Overnight: Lobuche east camp on tent

Today, we will continue our climb up the Lobuche East Peak. Early in the morning, we will walk uphill, and we will easily reach the Lobuche High Camp. The rest of the day, we will prepare you for the climb. Our guides will brief you about incoming challenges and how you will be able to overcome them. We will then be fit to summit the peak the next day.

• Destination Place : Summit on Lobuche East Peak
• Altitude: 6119 Meters
• Overnight: Lobuche Base Camp

We will set out early in the morning to climb through stretches of ice and snow. Then, navigate difficult, steep areas before climbing even higher to reach the peak of Lobuche Peak. Eventually, after reaching the summit, following a tough portion of the ascent. Enjoy wonderful vistas looking out over picturesque valleys and mountain ranges. After that, we will securely return to base camp for the night.

• Contingency Day

As being in higher altitude we might have problem with weather so for precaution we might need reserve day to complete the summit. We will reserve an extra day in case we might have to stop due to bad weather. As its all about the nature, on an any circumtances we must stop climbing in the peak.

• Destination Place: Pangboche
• Altitude: 3900 Meters
• Overnight: Pangboche

As after the great experience on the summit of Lobuche East Peak and other destination has been reached its time to get back to initial destination we will go to Pangboche. This will take you with beautiful places on the way to Pangboche. We will make our way back as we walk downhill to the Pheriche valley. Then we cross a small bridge and make a descent to reach the Pangboche village. This will be the place for our overnight stop.

• Destination Place: Namche Bazaar
• Altitude: 3440 Meters
• Overnight: Namche Bazaar

Today, the trail will be same as we have already walk to Namche Bazzar. We will be looking familiar with the places as we already step in this trail. We will retrace our steps back to Naamche Bazaar. We will head to the hamlet of Tengboche from Pangboche. We will again pass through vibrant monasteries and lush forests. After a few downhill and uphill walks, we will reach the scenic trail, joining us to Namche Bazaar.

• Destinaion Place: Lukla
• Altitude: 2860 Meters
• Overnight: Lukla

On the last day of the trekking, we will have a lengthy 6-hour walk back to Lukla. We will begin with a strenuous descent to get to a river valley. Then, enter Sagarmatha National Park and depart to Monjo Hamlet. After that, the hike passes Phakdingma and up one last little hill to the final overnight stop in Lukla.This will be the last day on Khumbu Region. The final day will be nuch more fun as after all those obstacle faces during the trail as conquer our dream to complete the Lobuche East Peak, we will free relaxed as finally we did it.

• Destination Place: Kathmandu
• Altitude: 1400 Meters
• Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu

We will take the same domestic flight we took earlier in our journey to get back to Kathmandu. The plane will take us from the Tenzing Hillary terminal of the airport to TIA in Kathmandu. Then, you will be transferred to your respective hotels for the day.

As we reached in Kathmandu, we can go with same itinaries as planned or you can choose yourself with other plan. This means you are free to go anywhere you like or can be prepared for other adventure with us. We are always ready to make you happy and do best on your wish.

• Explore Kathmandu

If you wish to explore more of Kathmandu, today is the day. We have kept a reserve day in case you wish to visit sites around Kathmandu with the help of our team. This day could also count for contingency in case of bad weather and flight delays in Lukla.

• Final Day

Today, you will leave Nepal and head back to your home. You will return with amazing memories of the adventures in Nepali Himalayas. Our team will drop you off at the airport for your departure.

As we promise of helping you with all the necessity required on this trip, we hope you enjoyed a lot. And in future we would like to see you again with other adventure to explore we Eco Holidays nepal are always ready for it.