Lobuche Peak Climbing

Welcome to Nepal for the thrilling journey to Lobuche Peak climbing. As per the time of your flight you provide, a team from Boundless Adventure will be at the airport waiting for you with your and our company’s name on board. Our crew member will warmly welcome you and ensure your safe transfer to your hotel. After checking into the hotel, take some time to rest. We will meet you at your hotel in the evening for a detailed briefing about the upcoming expedition, ensuring you are fully informed and prepared. Enjoy a warm dinner at your hotel and sleep, ready for the Adventure ahead.

Yay, the journey begins here. We will pick you up from your hotel and drop you off at Kathmandu’s domestic airport for a scenic flight to Lukla. A 40-minute bird’ s-gaze flight from Kathmandu city takes you to the gateway of the Khumbu region, Lukla, at an elevation of 2840m.

Our team member will already be in Lukla, and we await you for your assistance. After landing, you will start the first step of trekking towards Phakding village. Walking alongside the Dudh Koshi River and passing through numerous settlements of the Everest region, you will reach Phakding at an elevation of 2610m. The distance from Lukla to Phakding is 6.2km, and it will take 3 hours of walking. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the tea house of Phakding.

Wake up with the chirping sound of birds and the crisp air of the Sagaramatha area. You will have a delicious morning meal at the tea house where you are staying. After breakfast, the journey begins towards the day’s destination, Namche Bazaar.

Forbidding goodbye to Phakding, you’ll start hiking for a day. The hike involves walking alongside the river of Dudh Koshi. Passing the suspension bridge thrice, trekkers get to Monjo. You must check your permit at Monjo and can only continue walking from there. The Trek continues towards Namche Bazaar after Monjo. The trail continues through dense forests and beautiful settlements of the Everest region. You can see Mount Everest from the village below Namche Bazaar for the first time.

The Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar covers a distance of 9 km and takes 5-6 hours. Your lunch will be at Monjo, and dinner and overnight stay will be at the tea house of Namche Bazaar.

Altitude-related issues are a concern as you gain elevation over 2500m. Namche Bazaar, at 3440m, is an ideal destination for acclimatization. This is the first acclimatization day on the Lobuche Peak climbing journey. On this day, trekkers take a short hike to Khumjung and appreciate the beauty of the Sagarmatha National Park area.

After the morning meal, you’ll go for a short day hike to the Everest View Hotel. From there, you can appeal to your eye with a mesmerizing view of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse Shar, Taboche, Thamserku, and Kangtega. After appreciating the surrounding beauty from the Everest view, you’ll head towards Khumjung village, where you can visit Khumjung Gompa and the famous Khumjung Hillary school. You’ll descend to Namche by passing through the Syangboche airport.

During the acclimatization day, trekkers can visit the local area and markets, interact with the inhabitants, and relax.

With the fresh energy after an acclimatization day, you will begin your walk toward Tengboche at 3860m. You will reach the day’s destination after breakfast at the Namche Bazar’s tea house. The Trek starts with a gentle trail through the pine forest accompanied by the sight of snow-capped peaks. After walking for a while, you will reach Phungi Thanga village. From Phungi Thanga, the trail ascends towards Tengboche via a rhododendron forest and involves passing several suspension bridges.

Upon getting to Tengboche, the massive monastery of Tengboche will welcome you. The monastery of Tengboche is significant in the Khumbu region. Within 4-5 hours of walking from Namche Bazaar, you will reach the day’s destination, Tengboche. Trekkers cover a 9.2km distance upon getting to Tengboche from Namche. Your dinner and overnight stay are at the tea house of Tengboche.

The crispy air and the sound of the chants from the Tengboche monastery will wake you. Trekkers can get refreshed by visiting the monastery early in the morning before starting their day. After breakfast at the tea house of Tengboche, you will set way towards Dingboche at 4410m.

The Trek begins with a descent via rhododendron and conifers forest. Then, the trail follows walking alongside the Imja Khola. A gentle walk from Tengboche takes you to Pangboche village, which is well-known for its oldest monastery. From Pangboche, the Trek continues to Shomare, where you’ll have lunch. The final part of Dingboche consists of a steady climb offering spectacular views of the surrounding peaks. A 5-6 hour walk from Tengboche takes you to Dingboche. You will have supper and a pleasant night at the Dingboche’s tea house.

Here is another acclimatization day at Dingboche, with consideration of your health and to minimize risk regarding altitude-related issues. This is the second and final acclimatization day on the journey to Lobuche Peak climbing. The acclimatization day helps your body adjust to high altitudes and reduces the risk of altitude sickness.

On the day of acclimatization at Dingboche, you will go for a short hike to one of the famous viewpoints, NangkarShang, which lies at 5616m. The view of Mount Makalu, Lhotse (8,749m), Cho Oyu (8,201m), and Island Peak (6,189m) are stunning from the viewpoint of NangkarShang. Likewise, Mount Amadablam (6,812m), Kangtega (6,782m), Thamserku (6,623m), Taboche (6,542m), and Cholatse (6,440m) are mesmerizing during your hike to NangkarShang.

Furthermore, on the acclimatization day, trekkers can enjoy visiting the local area of Dingboche. They can also interact with locals and learn about their lifestyle. After a pleasant acclimatization day, you will sleep at the Dingboche’s tea house and have a warm, hearty dinner.

After breakfast at the Dingboche tea house, you will kick off the trails to reach Lobuche with the energy of the previous day’s acclimatization day. The Trek begins with seeing numerous snow-capped peaks, making it more exciting. It includes ascent and some descent sections.

The two-hour gentle walk from Dingboche takes you to the Thokla, where you will have lunch. After lunch and rest at the Thokla, you will continue trekking towards Lobuche. The trekking sections from Thokla to Lobuche are steep and rugged with elevation gain. The section includes passing the Thokla Pass, which lies at 3840m. A 5-6 hours walk from Dingboche takes you to Lobuche at 4910m, covering 8.4km. You will have a hearty dinner at Lobuche’s tea house and sleep overnight there.

It’s a huge day, as the day takes you to the highest-altitude base camp in the world, Everest Base Camp. You will start hiking early on this day as you need to trek longer—however, the Trek begins with breakfast at Lobuche’s tea house. The trail from Lobuche to Gorakshep is gentle at first segment and becomes steeper as you get closer to Gorakshep. Walking through a rocky path with a stunning panorama of snow-capped peaks, you’ll reach Gorakshep within 2-3 hours.

You’ll have lunch at Gorakshep and some rest. Afterward, you will begin to hike towards your most awaited destination, Everest Base Camp, leaving your backpack at the tea house of Gorakshep. The trekking route from Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp is adventurous, with rocky paths and glacier moraine. You will walk alongside the Khumbu Glacier before reaching the Everest Base Camp.

Upon reaching Everest Base Camp, numerous snow-capped peaks will surround you, making it a lifetime experience. The top of the Everest Base Camp offers an astonishing view of Mount Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Pumo Ri, Lhotse, Lhotse Shar, Island Peak, and glaciers.

After appreciating the sights from Everest Base Camp, you will return to Gorakshep for overnight and dinner. The round trip from Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp takes 5-6 hours.

Wake up early in the morning before sunrise, as you will go sightseeing of sunrise in Kalapathar. With a headlamp and a packed lunch, you will start hiking towards Kalapathar. The trail begins with a gradual ascent and becomes steeper as you get closer to Kalapathar.

It takes 2 hours to reach Kalapathar from Gorakshep. As you get to Kalapathar, stunning views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and other Himalayan peaks welcome you. You will also experience a spectacular sunrise over the mountain peaks, creating a magical moment.

Kalapathar offers a 360-degree view of the Everest region. After appreciating the view from the finest viewpoint of Khumbu, you will descend to Gorakshep. You will descend towards Lobuche after breakfast at the Gorakshep. The descent from Gorakshep to Lobuche takes approximately 2 hours. Your night and dinner are once again at Lobuche’s tea house.

The actual journey to Lobuche Peak begins on the eleventh day. After breakfast at the Lobuche’s tea house, you will climb towards the Lobuche East Base Camp. The trail from Lobuche to Lobuche East Base camp winds through rocky terrain and moraines. The sight of Khumbu Glacier and Himalayan ranges will motivate you to reach Lobuche East Base Camp.

After some hours of climbing, you will reach Camp, where you must navigate a pass. After navigating the pass, you will continue your climb and get to the day’s destination, Lobuche East Base Camp. The climb from Lobuche to Lobuche East Base Camp takes 4-5 hours. The Base Camp lies at 6090m, so be aware of altitude-related issues. The East Base Camp of Lobuche has no tea houses available. But don’t worry; our climbing team will fix a tent for you and cook food to satisfy your hunger.

The twelfth day is your long-awaited day, as the day takes you to your destination, the Summit of Lobuche Peak at 6135m. You will start climbing early at 3 am of the morning. Make your ropes, crampons, and ice axes ready as you need them while climbing towards the summit of Lobuche. The climb to the summit of Lobuche is demanding and involves navigating through glaciers and rocky ridges. However, our skilled climbing crew will accompany you and make your climb successful.

Approximately 6-7 hours of climbing from Lobuche East base camp takes you to the Summit of Lobuche Peak. You will feel a sense of accomplishment as you stand at an elevation of 6135m. The summits lie between Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Valley, providing breathtaking views of the Khumbu area. The peak is on the Mahalangur Himalayan Range list and offers a stunning vista of numerous mountain peaks. Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Lhotse Shar, Kusum Kanguru, Island Peak, Gokyo range, Cho Oyu, and other mountain peaks are eye-appealing from the summit of Lobuche Peak.

It’s time to descend from the Lobuche peak. The trail involves most of the descending sections. Continuous descent can hurt an ankle; thus, pay attention to your body. From the summit of Lobuche Peak, you will return to Thokla at an elevation of 4620m. Your overnight stay and dinner will be at Thokla’s tea house.

Your expedition ends, and the remaining days are for the return journey. With a warm breakfast at Thokla, you will descend towards Tengboche village. Leaving Thokla, the trail descends steeply. You will get to Tengboche through the Sherpa settlements and the view of snow-capped peaks. You will navigate several suspension bridges and pass through varied landscapes. Pheriche, Shomare, Pangboche, and Deboche are the prominent villages you will walk through before reaching Tengboche. Your dinner and accommodation for the day are at Tengboche village.

Early in the morning, you can visit the Tengboche monastery and feel the tranquil atmosphere of the surroundings for the last time. You’ll have breakfast and must descend towards Monjo on this day. The trail descends through rhododendrons and pine forests. The trail gets to Phungi Thanga after a short walk from Tengboche, and from there, the route is winding. You’ll get to Namche Bazaar after Phungi Thanga, where you will stay for a while for lunch. After lunch, you will continue descending to Monjo. Walking alongside the river and crossing several suspension bridges, you will reach the day’s accommodation point, Monjo.

The fifteen-day Trek marks the end of the Lobuche Peak climbing. Early in the morning, after breakfast at Monjo, you will descend towards Lukla after checking out from the checkpost. The trail passes through the riverbank of Dudh Koshi. On the descent from Monjo to Lukla, you will see numerous monasteries and mani walls that you have already seen. Descending through Toktok, Phakding, Ghat, and Chheplung, you will reach Lukla within 5-6 hours. The night stay and dinner and Lukla on the fifteenth day is last on the Everest region.

After a hearty morning meal in Lukla, it’s time to bid farewell to the Khumbu region. Double-check your belongings to ensure nothing is left behind. Prepare for a breathtaking 40-minute flight to Kathmandu from Lukla. Upon arrival, a member from Boundless Adventure will be at your service, ready to pick you up and drop you off at your hotel in Kathmandu. With a whole day ahead of you, feel free to explore the nearby attractions and shops. Your accommodation and night meal are all set at the Kathmandu hotel.

As your departure day arrives, we bid you farewell with a heavy heart, grateful for the time we’ve shared. If you have more time, we encourage you to explore other activities in Nepal. If not, we part ways with the hope of welcoming you back in the future. As per the details you provide about your flight, we’ll ensure a smooth transition from your hotel to the airport. Until we meet again, safe travels and thank you for being a part of this unforgettable journey.