Lobuche East Peak Climbing

Lobuche East Peak Climbing is quite a popular mountain climbing offer in Nepal. The peak is quite small comparatively and can be mounted by most people. It is considered a trekking peak and is beloved by many trekkers. The peak is around 6,119 meters tall and requires general technical mountain climbing skills. Although the peak is quite easy to mount compared to other skyscraping peaks in Nepal, it is still challenging for non-mountainers.

Nevertheless, it will be quite an adventurous and beautiful trip. You will walk through remote trails of the Khumbu region alongside beautiful snow-capped peaks. Peaks like Khumbu, Everest, Makalu, Cho-Oyu, and Ama Dablam might be visible. With such beautiful peaks in the surroundings, you will get the thrill of actual mountain climbing at a less threatening peak.

The itinerary is quite flexible and allows for a safe trip with a window for acclimatization. We combine the routes of the EBC trek along with the Kalapatthar viewpoint. The starting point and ending point of the trip is Kathmandu.

We will begin by leaving Kathmandu for Lukla via a scenic flight. Then we will start our trek as we start walking to Dudh Koshi River’s gorge leaving Lukla behind. We will pass several lovely Sherpa hamlets and lush alpine forests to reach Naamche Bazaar. The place is a Sherpa town and is popularly known as the gateway to Everest.

From Namche, we head to the beautiful hamlet of Tengboche. The place is popular for its monasteries and mountain views. Then, from Tengboche, we leave the vegetation lines and head to the barren zone around the Everest Base Camp region. We will also visit the Kalapatthar viewpoint from here.

After Kalapatthar, we will head to the major part of our adventure, the Lobuche peak. Our path will take us to the Lobuche East Base Camp. From the base camp, we will ascent to the High Camp of Lobuche East. Then, we will summit the peak by overcoming some challenging sections of the peak. The top of the mountain gives an immensely beautiful panorama of the nearby mountains of Khumbu. All the hard work for the climb will be quite worth it.

After our climb, we will retrace our steps to get back to Lukla. We will descend down to the lower hamlets of Khumbu and reach Lukla airport. From Lukla, we will get back to Kathmandu and mark the end of this trip.

The Lobuche East Peak climbing is quite an amazing adventure. However, it is very challenging to complete on your own, especially if you’re a foreigner. So, we bring you an amazing package for your Lobuche East Peak Climbing trip. We cover all the necessary amenities and even curate viable itineraries for you. Stick with us to know more!

Best Time

The best times to do trekking and mountain climbing in Nepal are autumn and spring. However, we recommend any time of the year except for monsoon. Monsoon makes long-distance travel and mountain climbing very difficult. The trails get messy, muddy, and slippery. Also, the remote hamlets do not have easy access to resources to run their businesses. So overall, it will be very tough logistically and physically to climb Lobuche East in monsoon.

The monsoon season in Nepal comes in June and lasts till September. The withdrawal of monsoons in recent years has been a little late. So, make sure you look at the weather reports before planning your climb.

If you wish to experience the best season for Lobuche East Peak Climbing, try autumn or spring. These months bring fantastic weather with clear blue skies. The temperature is also quite moderate, and you need not exhaust yourself to cool or warm your body. Similarly, the Nepali New Year falls during spring, making the country quite vibrant. The autumn months also bring in festival seasons in Nepal. It would make up for an amazing time to visit and do adventures in Nepal.

Difficulty level

The difficulty level of this trip can be separated into two parts: the trek and the climb. Trekking the remote trails of Khumbu is not a piece of cake. It takes a lot of energy and strength. You need to walk for 4 to 6 hours for more than two weeks. So it is challenging to some degree. However, if you are fit and work on your physique before the trip, it will be quite easy.

On the other hand, you should also account for the Lobuche East Peak climbing difficulty. The peak is technically challenging but not as challenging as the regular mountain peaks of Nepal. It is more challenging than other trekking peaks like Island Peak.

The Lobuche East Peak Climbing is considered moderately difficult. This is, considering the long days of trekking and the arduous climb. The hardest part of the climb is the very steep 45-degree snow wall at the summit. It is 50 meters high before the few final steps and very difficult to conquer. Other than that most part of the climb is similar to high altitude treks.

You will be quite used to it as you will have trekked many days around several hamlets of Khumbu. The summit of the peak will rather be exciting than challenging after all the hard work. You will be blessed with amazing vistas of the mountains of Khumbu region at the end. See peaks like Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Ama Dablam etc.

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Permits Needed

You will require around 4 permits to do the Lobuche East Peak climbing. They are - the TIMS permit, National Park permit, Rural area permit, and peak climbing permit.

The TIMS, or the Trekkers Information Management System, is a general permit needed for all remote trail trekkers. They cost around USD 9 (for group travelers) and USD 18 (for individual travelers). The permit is issued to ensure your safety and keep track of you in remote lands.

The national park entry permit for the Sagarmatha National Park is next. This permit costs around USD 30 + government tax. This is imposed within the protected area of the Sagarmatha National Park.

You will also need a Local Area permit. This is also called the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entrance permit. It costs around USD 18 or Rs 2000.

The next permit and the most important permit is the mountain climbing permit. The Lobuche East Peak Climbing is not possible without the Lobuche East Peak Climbing permit. This is a permit given by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). The cost of the permit varies based on season.

Cost of the NMA permit for spring - USD 250 per person
Cost of the NMA permit for autumn - USD 125 per person
Cost of the NMA permit for summer/winter - USD 70 per person

Lobuche East Peak Climbing

Destination

Nepal

Durations

20 days

Trip Difficulty

Strenuous

Accommodation

Tea House

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Vehicle

Private Transport

Max. People

5

Trip Mode

In Hotels and local nice lodge with camping .

Climbing Grade

TD ‘Technical Difficule’ French, Swiss Alpine Climbing Systems

Areas of Trek

Nepal North Mid-East at Khumbu and Everest region.

People / Culture

Populated by Sherpa tribes with ancient culture and traditional life of Buddhism religion.

Mode of Transport

Scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and back.

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