During the peak seasons for the EBC trek with Lobuche Peak Climbing (March to May and September to November), all the Lukla flights will be operated from the Manthali Airport due to congestion at Tribhuvan Airport.
Do you ever picture yourself standing at the top of a majestic peak crossing EBC? The Lobuche Peak Climb offers just that! It combines the journey to the base of the world's highest mountain, Mt. Everest, and climbing one of the most challenging peaks, Lobuche Peak. Being a part of the Everest massif, Lobuche Peak is one of Nepal's most stunning climbing peaks.
It is an exciting journey that introduces you to high-altitude mountaineering in the Everest region. Our trek takes you to the east side of Mount Lobuche. The journey will get you high on adrenaline and leave you wanting more.
So, why wait? Come and join us to set out on this incredible journey to conquer one of the most challenging peaks. The thrill of the Himalayas on the trek will push you to your limits.
After your appearance at the Tribhuvan International Airport, one of our staff will greet you and escort you to the hotel in Kathmandu. Preparing for the trek and climbing the next day, our journey initiates with a thrilling flight to Lukla. Upon landing, we’ll walk for 3 hours and reach Phakding to stay for the night. We will now march to Namche Bazar and stay here an extra night to let your body adjust to the high altitude.
We'll finally reach the Everest Base Camp by passing through small sherpa villages like Tengboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche. In Dingboche, we’ll stay one more night for acclimatization and hike up to Nagerjun. After reaching EBC, we’ll head to Gorekshep for the overnight stay and ascend to Kala Pathar the following morning.
Now we head towards the Lobuche Base Camp. Subsequently, we’ll summit Lobuche East Peak and descend to Pheriche.
After a reserve day for contingency, we’ll backtrack to Namche and then to Lukla. Taking a final glance at the Himalayas, we’ll end your journey by flying back to Kathmandu. You’ll spend a leisurely day in the bustling city of Kathmandu before flying home.
As exciting as the Lobuche Peak Climb sounds, you might be confused about when to embark on this incredible journey. To clear that confusion, we are here with the best times for the climb.
The best times for the Climb are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November). With the clear blue skies and lush green landscapes, the weather during this time is favorable, making the climb more worthwhile. You can walk along the Rhododendron forest during spring, whereas the months of Autumn will give you a different vibe with its cool breeziness.
The weather will be far less predictable and harsher during the winter and monsoon. Hence, we do not recommend climbing during these times. The slippery trails and heavy snowfall could even raise safety concerns.
Did the word peak climbing scare you? Are you intimidated by our itinerary?
Well, to tell you the least, the Lobuche Peak Climb is not an easy one. However, it is still an achievable peak. The journey is graded as challenging and requires you to hike up to the Everest Base Camp and climb Mount Lobuche. Therefore, you need to have basic training in mountaineering. You'll also need prior knowledge of ropes, crampons, and ice axes before the climb.
As you constantly hike at a higher altitude, you need good resistance to keep up with the harsh climate and weather. The altitude illness can be another obstacle in the trek. However, don’t worry! We have prepared the itinerary with enough acclimatization days to avoid altitude sickness.
With its rugged, steep, and rocky trails, the climb also demands you to have good physical fitness and previous mountaineering experience. Nevertheless, our guide will be there with you the whole time. He'll instruct you on the walking pace and breathing patterns during both the trek and the climb.
Didn’t the Lobuche Peak Climb suit your preferences? Don’t brood! we got you.
The EBC Trek with Island Peak Climb is an alternative trek you can explore. It is a 19-Day similar journey that will take you first to the base of Mt Everest and then climb the Island Peak. Since Island Peak is relatively strenuous than Lobuche Peak, you can opt for this trek for a more thrilling climbing adventure.
The next alternative is the Island Peak Climb. Skipping the visit to Everest Base Camp, this 14 days journey is relatively more thrilling than Lobuche Peak Climb. Graded as a strenuous journey, the Island Peak Climb will certainly challenge you and your willpower to reach the summit.
Our aim is to provide you with a trekking experience that is not only enjoyable but also tailored to your specific requirements. We understand that every traveler is unique. And so we offer a personalized approach to preparing your trekking journey.
So, if you have any specific requests or preferences for your trekking journey, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are always happy to hear from you and to work with you to create a customized itinerary that exceeds your expectations.
Arrive in Kathmandu at any time. Our airport representative will welcome you and explain the program further. Enjoy your overnight stay at the hotel.
Trip preparation in Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel, breakfast included.
Early morning transfer to the airport for Lukla flight. The flight to Lukla is a lifetime experience in itself. The airfield is at high evaluation and the difference between the two ends of the runway is about an exceptional 60 meters only. Trek to Phakding with an arresting, green landscape with the view of Kusum Kangraru. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
We follow the Dudh Koshi, ascending through Himalayan pine and cedar forests, to the celebrated village of Namche Bazaar. The village of Namche is a historic trading post where Nepalese and Tibetan traders exchange salt, dried meat and textiles.
Besides being a splendid destination to shop for traditional crafts, Namche remains the central trading post in the Khumbu that attracts Himalayan and lowland merchants. You will spend two days at Namche for acclimatization, visit local markets and spend time with your team. On the hike, we capture our first glimpses of Everest and neighboring peaks. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
This day is especially sectioned for acclimatization. We will hike to Syangboche Airport (3700m), supposed to be the highest airport in the world, then continue climbing to Everest View Hotel for great panoramic views of the Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam, Tawache etc. On the way back, we visit the Sherpa Culture Museum and Everest Photo Gallery. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
The uniform and the easy trail lead us towards the view of Mount Everest, descending deep into the Dudh Koshi Valley at Pungki Thanka and from this point, it ascends the right flank of the Dudh Koshi valley to Tengboche Monastery (3860m). It is the spiritual center of the Khumbu. The climb is lengthy but is more than adequately compensated by gorgeous views of Mount Amadablam and on a clear day, views of Mt. Everest and its surrounding peaks. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Descend through a beautiful forest, cross the Imja Khola and trek through the village of Pangboche (3900m); perhaps today is the most interesting trekking because you will not lose altitude like on other days and you will enjoy views of Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Lhotse & other peaks; the route continues through pastures to Dingboche, known as the ‘summer valley’. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
This would be your second acclimatization day that requires about 6 hours of trekking to an altitude of 5100m. After breakfast, you ascend Nagerjun (5100m), a hill located on the flanks of the Chhukung valley directly above Dingboche.
The main aim is to climb high and sleep low. The footpath becomes steep at times, resulting in a physically strenuous day. Ascending the hill could take up to 5 hours at altitude.
From this altitude, there are good views of Lobuche East (6119m), Lobuche West (6145m), Taboche Peak (6367m), Thamserku (6608m), Kangtega (6685m) and Ama Dablam (6856m). On a clear day, you could even see Makalu, the world’s fifth highest mountain, including great views of the Pheriche Valley.
After a short rest, you start the descent back to Dingboche and the walk at altitude takes about 2 hours. After lunch, take a well-deserved rest, as afternoon temperatures could drop rapidly as the sun sets over the mountain tops. You will also spend a second night in Dingboche. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Trek along a broad valley floor to Dughla, passing the Trekkers Aid Post at Pheriche (4240 m). This trek is staffed by western volunteer doctors and supported by the Himalayan Rescue Association, which offers treatment and consultation to trekkers. Continue up the valley, gaining altitude. We come out of the valley to descend to the yak pastures of Lobuche (4910m). Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
After a short climb through meadows, look down at the Khumbu glacier. Straight ahead is Kalapattar – the best vantage point to view the entire south face of Mt. Everest and the surrounding peaks. After a couple of hours, we will get to Gorekshep, and continue our journey to the Everest base camp.
There is not much elevation gain, but there are a lot of ups and downs and, combined with altitude, this can be an exhausting trek – but the journey is worth it. After approximately 3 hrs of hiking, you will arrive at the base camp and enjoy a magnificent view of the Khumbu glacier and icefall, where the Everest expeditions begin. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
We hike up to Kalapattar (5545m). It is the best viewpoint to witness Mt. Everest and the spectacular Himalayan range. We then trek back to Gorekshep for hot breakfast and continue descending to Lobuche Basecamp. Overnight at Tent, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Pre-Climb Training: Our guides will provide you with training on peak climbing techniques after lunch. They teach you how to use climbing gears such as ice axe, climbing boot and crampons, harness, ascender etc. and on how to go up and down using ropes. Prior training is not mandatory for Lobuche Peak Climbing but yet we believe that some training experience will boost up your confidence and climbing skills. This helps you to increase your chances to scale the summit and enjoy the experience fully.
We start to climb Lobuche peak early in the morning but it depends on the weather condition. It takes about ten hours to reach the summit. We can see the panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Tawache, Cholatse, Pumori, Changri and more from the peak. After a safe climb to the peak, we slowly make our way down to Pheriche. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
We cannot guarantee if the weather remains favorable on our planned day for the summit (day 12). So, this day is used just in case if we will be unable to climb the summit the on day 12 due to bad weather or other reasons. We should wisely postpone our program of scaling the peak if the weather gets unfavorable.
Sometimes you or your group members may get some problems with acclimatizing. This day may be used in the case. If the trip goes smoothly, we do not need this spare day. Overnight in the tent/guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Easy walk along the Imja Khola, short climb to Tengboche, descend Pungki Thanka and complete steep to Kyangjuma, and easier trail to Namche. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
The trek continues along the Dudh Kosi River to the small mountain airstrip at Lukla, where you will catch your return flight to Kathmandu. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
The 30-minutes amazing scenic flight back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel, breakfast included.
Spend the day in Kathmandu, to rest or to explore, as per your inclination. Overnight at hotel, breakfast included.
Approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight, a representative from the Nepal Hiking Team will take you to the airport. If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing.
Start Dates refer to your arrival date in Nepal. End Dates correspond to your return date from Nepal.
The EBC trek with Lobuche Peak Climbing set departure dates are tailored for the group joining option. If the 18 days EBC trek with Lobuche Peak Climbing departure dates donāt fit your schedule, we can include alternative dates that better suit your needs.
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An unforgettable trip! Trekked to EBC with Shyam and climbed Lobuche peak for some amazing views. It was tough, but so worth it. Ganga organized everything perfectly, and the whole plan went smoothly. Highly recommend it to anyone who loves adventure!
