Lobuche Peak Trek
Lobuche Peak Trek
Kathmandu
Location
Kathmandu
Duration
18 days
Max Altitude
20100 ft
Trekking
124 km
Grade
Challenging
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Monday–Saturday: 10 AM to 06 PM (GMT +5:30)
Location
Kathmandu
Duration
18 days
Max Altitude
20100 ft
Trekking km
124 km
Grade
Challenging
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Monday–Saturday: 10 AM to 06 PM (GMT +5:30)
Overview
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Why is Lobuche Peak Trek a Must-Do Trek?
Lobuche Peak Trek is an adventurous journey that takes you through the heartland of Nepal to Lobuche Peak and includes the Everest Base Camp as well. Your adventure begins with a thrilling flight to Lukla, where the trail to Lobuche Peak awaits. Traverse picturesque villages like Phakding and Jorsalle, soaking in the local culture and natural beauty. As you ascend towards Namche Bazaar, the vibrant capital of the region, take time to acclimatize and immerse yourself in the breathtaking surroundings. Continuing onwards, you'll trek through dense rhododendron forests to the revered Tengboche Monastery, a spiritual sanctuary amidst stunning mountain vistas. The journey unfolds through Dingboche, Tengboche, and Lobuche, each step bringing you closer to the Lobuche Peak. After reaching Gorakshep, a pivotal moment awaits as you hike to Everest Base Camp itself, standing in awe of the world's highest peak. The adventure peaks at Kalapatthar, a renowned vantage point offering panoramic views of Everest and its neighboring giants. But the journey doesn't end there. Descend to Lobuche to begin the exhilarating ascent of Lobuche East Peak. This challenging climb rewards you with unparalleled views and a sense of accomplishment as you stand atop the summit, surrounded by the majesty of the Himalayas. Designed for the physically fit and mentally resilient, this 18-day itinerary blends trekking in the Everest region with the thrill of peak climbing.
Whether you're drawn by the allure of Everest's base camp or the challenge of Lobuche Peak, this journey promises an unforgettable adventure in Nepal's Himalayas.
Arrival Kathmandu
- Altitude(Kathmandu): 1,400 m/ 4.600 ft.
- Transfer to hotel and briefing.
Drive from Kathmandu to Ramechap, fly to Lukla from Kathmandu & trek to Phakding
- Altitude: Lukla - 2,850 m/ 9,350 ft | Phakding - 2,600 m/ 8,500 ft.
- Trek Distance(Lukla to Phakding): 7 km | 4-5 hrs.
Note: Flights to Lukla are prone to delay due to weather, keep two or three buffer days in your plan.
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
- Altitude( Namche Bazaar): 3,450 m/ 11,300 ft.
- Trek Distance: 10 km | 7 hrs.
Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day
- Today is acclimatization day.
- You can hike up to Sherpa Cultural Museum to get a view of Everest and Ama Dablam.
- It’s worth exploring the town, a good place to buy trekking gear.
- ATMs, internet cafes, shops, and restaurants are available at extra cost.
- Stay in the guesthouse.
Trek from Namche bazaar to Tengboche monastery
- Altitude: 3,850 m/ 12,650 ft.
- Trek Distance: 11 km | 5-6 hrs.
Trek Tengboche monastery to Dingboche
- Altitude: 4,350 m/ 14,250 ft
- Trek Distance: 12 km | Duration: 6-7 hrs
Acclimatization Day
- Rest Day helps you acclimatize well to high altitudes.
- A small hike today will show you the world’s six tallest peaks including Lhotse (8,516 m), Makalu (8,463 m), and Cho Oyu (8,188 m).
- From another location, you can see the Imja Khola Valley and Dingboche Valley.
Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
- Altitude: 4,950 m/ 16,200 ft.
- Trek Distance: 6 km | 4-5 hrs.
Trek from Lobuche to Everest base camp then back to Gorekshep
- Altitude: Gorakshep - 5,150 m/ 16,900 ft | Everest Base camp - 5,350 m/ 17,700 ft.
- Lobuche To Gorakshep : 6 km | 3-4 hrs.
- Gorakshep To EBC : 3 km each way | 2 hrs.
Early morning Hike Kalapathar then back to Lobuche
- Altitude: Kalapatthar - 5,550 m/ 18,200 ft | Lobuche - 4,950 m/ 16,200 ft.
- Gorakshep To Kalapatthar: 4 km Both way | 3 - 4 hrs.
- Gorakshep To Lobuche: 6 km | 3-4 hrs.
- Trek Distance: 10km | 7-8 hrs.
Trek from Lobuche to High camp
- Altitude(Lobuche): 4,950 m/ 16,200 ft.
- Altitude(High camp): 5,300 m/ 17,400 ft.
- Trek Distance: 3-4 km | 4 hrs.
Preparations for climbing Lobuche Peak
- Preparations for climbing Lobuche Peak
High camp to Lobuche peak summit and back to High camp
- Altitude(High Camp): 5300 m/ 17400 ft
- Altitude(Lobuche east peak):6,119 m/ 20,070 ft
- Trek Distance(High camp to Peak summit): 2-3km | 5-6 hrs
- Trek Distance(Peak summit to High camp): 2-3km | 5-6 hrs
Trek from high camp to Pangboche
- Altitude(High Camp): 5,300 m/ 17,400 ft.
- Altitude(Pangboche): 4000 m/ 12,800 ft.
- Trek Distance: 14-15 km | 7-8 hrs.
Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar
- Altitude: 3,450 m/ 11,300 ft.
- Trek Distance: 14 km | 6 - 7 hrs.
Namche Bazaar To Phakding To Lukla | Last Day Of Trekking
- Altitude: Phakding - 2,600 m/ 8,500 ft | Lukla - 2,850 m/ 9,350 ft.
- Trek Distance: 17 km | 7 - 8 hrs.
Fly back Kathmandu
- Morning flight to Kathmandu.
- Your trek to Lobuche Peak is over.
Note:
- Weather conditions may cause flight cancellations. Delays are possible any time of the year but are more typical on summer departures. Keep two or three buffer days.
Departure Day
- Departure Day
- Pulse rate at rest must be in between (60 to 100 beats per minute).
- Blood Pressure Reading must be in between (DIASTOLIC 75 – 85, SYSTOLIC 100 - 130 mm Hg).
- Respiratory rate at rest must be in between (12 to 20 breaths per minute).
- Should not have Liver and kidney issues.
- Should not have Diabetes Mellitus, Bronchial Asthma, Heart problems, Hypertension, etc.
- No pacemaker implant.
- People with Sinus issues, Epilepsy please contact to trek coordinator before booking the trek.
- If your BMI is not normal, Please contact our Trek coordinator before Trek booking.
Medical & Disclaimer Form (Mandatory Documents) Click here to download Medical & Disclaimer Form
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Pick-Up Information
- It is essential for everyone to arrive at Kathmandu (1:00 pm).
- Upon booking the trek, you are required to come to our hotel. Your trek coordinator will provide you with details such as the name of the Kathmandu hotel, its location, and the contact person's number.
Options to Reach Kathmandu
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The best way is to fly to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, which receives airlines mostly from South-east Asia and Europe. A number of direct flights fly from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Varanasi to Kathmandu. Popular airlines that operate regularly are Jet Airways, Air India, IndiGo and Nepal Airlines.
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Delhi to Kathmandu by train + bus
- Day 1: Take a train from Delhi to Gorakhpur. The Vaishali Express leaves Delhi at around 19:45 and arrives at Gorakhpur Junction at 09:10 next morning, or there's another train from New Delhi at 17:20 arriving Gorakhpur at 06:35 next morning. The fare is around Rs. 2440 (£35 or $54) in AC1, Rs. 1240 (£18 or $27) in AC2, Rs. 785 (£12 or $18) in AC3 or Rs. 315 in Sleeper Class - check current times and fares at www.indianrail.gov.in or www.irctc.co.in.
- Day 2: Take a bus or jeep from Gorakhpur to the Nepalese frontier at Sunauli (Indian side) and Bhairawa (Nepalese side, often also called Sunauli). Journey time about 3 hours, Rs. 55 (£1 or $2).
3. Walk across the frontier, it's then a few minutes’ walk to the Bhairawa bus station. Take a bus or jeep on to Kathmandu. Buses take 9 to 12 hours, cost about 120 Nepalese Rupees or 230 Indian Rupees (£1 or $2). There are many buses daily, either daytime buses leaving regularly until about 11:00 or overnight buses leaving regularly from about 16:00 until 19:00. Indian rupees may be accepted here in Bhairawa, but not further into Nepal.
4. It's also possible to travel via Varanasi An overnight train links Delhi & Varanasi. Buses link Varanasi with the Nepalese border.
Drop-Off Information
- For your return journey from Kathmandu, you have the flexibility to choose between road or air transport options. Please note that our services extend only to the hotel, and the standard hotel check-out time is 11:00 am.
1. Accommodation (as per the itinerary):
- Day 1 and Day 17 Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu with Bed & Breakfast.
- Day 2 to Day 16 Accommodation in Teahouse.
2. Meals (Veg + Egg):
- Day 2 lunch to day 17 farewell dinner at Kathmandu.
- Fresh fruit after dinner every day.
3. Support:
- 1 Versatile base camp manager handles communication and deploys extra manpower in emergencies.
- 1 Mountaineering & First aid qualified professional trek Leader.
- Local experienced guides (Number of guides depending on the group size).
- Enough support staff.
4. Trek equipment:
- Sleeping bag.
- Gaiters & Crampon (if required).
5. First aid:
- Medical kit, Stretcher, Oxygen cylinder, Blood pressure monitor, Oximeter, Stethoscope.
6. Transportation (as per the itinerary):
- Arrival Departure Airport Transfer as per itinerary.
- Domestic airport transfers for Lukla.
- Kathmandu to Ramecchap /Lukla, and back.
7. Mules/porters to carry the central luggage.
8. Cloakroom facility available at the base camp for additional luggage.
9. Mule or porter to carry personal luggage.
10. All necessary permits and entry fees, up to the amount charged for Indians.
11. TIMS Card.
12. Services from Kathmandu to Kathmandu.
13. Lobuche Peak Map.
14. Lobuche Peak Summit Certificate
15. Trekking Kit Bag (Duffle bag if opted for Porter facility).
Trek Essentials
Cancellation Terms
To request a cancellation, please email us at info@trekthehimalayas.com using your registered email ID.
Cancellations prior to 25 days from the start of the Trip
Refund Options
- 5% deduction of trek fee
- 100% trek fee cash voucher for any trip till one year
- Transfer your trek (any trek, any date) to your friend
Cancellation between 24 days and 15 days to the start of the Trip
Refund Options
- 30% deduction of trek fee
- 100% trek fee cash voucher for same trip till one year
- 85% trek fee cash voucher for any trip till one year
- Transfer your trek (same trek, any date) to your friend
Cancellation between 14 days and 10 days to the start of the Trip
Refund Options
- 50% deduction of trek fee
- 80% trek fee cash voucher for same trip till one year
- 70% trek fee cash voucher for any trip till one year
- Book the same trek, in the same season, with any other batch
- Transfer your trek (same trek, any date) to your friend
Cancellation less than 9 days to the start of the trek.
Refund Options
- No cash refund
- 20% trek fee cash voucher for the same trip till one year
- 10% trek fee cash voucher for any trip till one year
- Transfer your trek (same trek, same date) to your friend
- To reschedule a trek (same trek only), a 30 % rescheduling fee of the trek cost will apply.
Cancellation Policy (Emergency Cases):
In case of a death in the immediate family (parents, siblings, spouse, children) or if the trekker is hospitalized (min. 48 hours) or suffers a fracture (leg/arm) within a week before the trek, even if canceled a day before:
90% trek fee refund in cash & 10% as a voucher (valid for 1 year, for any India trek).
Valid documents required. We’re here to support you during tough times.
Note:
- Change of trek batch is dependent on the availability of seats in the batch
- In case of transferring a trek to a friend, he/she should satisfy all the mandatory requirements put forward by TTH
- TTH holds the right to change/cancel the policies, without prior notice
Booking and Payments
- The Participant is responsible for verifying the accuracy of all details, including Trip dates and personal documentation, at the time of booking.
- Payments must be made in accordance with the timelines and instructions provided by TTH. Late payments may result in cancellation of booking without refund.
- In the event of a cash refund, only the portion of the payment made in cash shall be eligible for refund in cash. Any booking made using voucher, discounts, promotional codes, or through any non-cash mode of payment shall not be eligible for a cash refund under any circumstances.
- Refunds, if applicable, shall be processed within 15–30 working days of confirmation.
- All add-on bookings are subject to the respective add-on cancellation policy, and refunds will be processed accordingly.
- Voucher Terms
- This is a non-transferable voucher
- The voucher cannot be merged with any other offer of Trek The Himalayas
- The voucher is valid for Trek booked directly with Trek The Himalayas in India
- To avail the voucher please use your register phone number or e-mail id
- All the other Terms of booking a trek with Trek The Himalayas are applicable to the voucher
Itinerary and Modifications
- TTH reserves the right to modify, shorten, or cancel any part of the Trip due to transportation delays, weather, health emergencies, or other unforeseen circumstances including Force Majeure.
Cancellations and Refunds
- No refunds or vouchers, partial or otherwise, shall be provided for voluntary withdrawal, non-utilisation of services, or removal from the Trip.
- If TTH cancels the Trip before arrival at the designated pick-up point due to unforeseen circumstances or Force Majeure, the Participant may choose from:
- An alternate Trip/date.
- A credit voucher valid for one (1) year.
- Transfer to another Trip, with cost differences payable by the Participant.
- If the Trip is abandoned post-arrival at the designated pick-up point, no cash refund or voucher shall be issued. The Trek Again Policy may apply at TTH’s discretion.
- TTH shall not be liable for any associated travel costs such as flights, accommodation, or visa fees.
Force Majeure
- Events beyond its control including but not limited to earthquakes, landslides, strikes, curfews, war, pandemic, government restrictions, heavy rainfall or snowfall, windstorms, road blockages, trail disruption, or withdrawal of permits, TTH shall not be held liable for any cancellation, delay, or service modification caused by Force Majeure.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Lobuche Peak stands at 6,119 meters (20,075 feet) and offers stunning views of the Everest region. Trekking to Labuche Peak provides an adventurous journey through the Himalayas and an opportunity to summit a challenging peak with breathtaking panoramas.
The Lobuche Peak Trek is considered moderately challenging. It involves high-altitude trekking and some technical climbing during the summit push. Prior trekking experience and good physical fitness are recommended.
You need a Sagarmatha National Park entry permit and a Lobuche Peak climbing permit. These are usually arranged by your trekking agency as part of the package.
The best time for the Lobuche Peak Trek is during the pre-monsoon (spring) season from March to May and the post-monsoon (autumn) season from September to November. These months offer stable weather and clear skies for trekking and climbing.
Accommodation during the trek is in tea houses and lodges along the route. These are basic but comfortable, offering twin-sharing rooms with common bathrooms. Tents are typically used at the base camp of Lobuche Peak.
Yes, altitude sickness is a concern due to the high altitude involved. Adequate acclimatization days are included in the itinerary to help trekkers adjust gradually to higher altitudes. It's essential to drink plenty of water, follow a gradual ascent, and listen to your guide's advice.
Tea houses and lodges along the trekking route serve a variety of meals including Nepali, Tibetan, and international dishes. The food is freshly prepared, though the menu choices become more limited as you ascend higher.
Basic climbing equipment such as ropes, ice axes, crampons, and harnesses are usually provided by the trekking agency. Personal climbing gear such as boots, gloves, and appropriate clothing should be brought by trekkers or rented in Kathmandu.
You should be in good physical condition and have prior trekking experience. The trek involves long days of hiking over varied terrain and a challenging summit day. Regular cardio and strength training beforehand will help prepare you for the trek.
In case of emergencies, there are established evacuation procedures. Guides and porters are trained in first aid and carry medical kits. Travel insurance that covers emergency evacuation and medical expenses is essential for all trekkers.
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