Climb Lobuche East (6,119m) from the Everest Base Camp trail. Base camp near Gorak Shep, summit ridge with fixed ropes, views of Everest, Nuptse, and Pumori. 18 days, from USD 2,175.
Lobuche East is the most technical of the standard Khumbu trekking peaks. The mixed rock and ice route demands more varied climbing skills than Island Peak's pure snow ridge. The false summit to true summit traverse is exposed and memorable.
The summit view includes Everest, Nuptse, Pumori, Cho Oyu, and Ama Dablam. The proximity to Gorak Shep means you can attempt Lobuche East and then continue to EBC and Kala Patthar on the same trip.
Base camp at 5,100m sits in a rock-strewn glacial area with Lobuche East's south face directly above. The camping is wild and isolated despite being minutes from the EBC trail teahouses.
Lobuche East Peak Climbing is an 18-day expedition that combines the Everest Base Camp trail with a summit attempt on Lobuche East (6,119m). The peak sits directly on the EBC trail near Lobuche village (4,940m), making it the most conveniently located trekking peak in the Khumbu. The climbing route involves mixed terrain: rock, snow, and ice with fixed ropes on the upper sections.
From Lobuche, base camp is established at approximately 5,100m. The summit route climbs a rock gully to a snow ridge, then follows fixed ropes to the false summit and on to the true summit at 6,119m. Summit day is 8 to 10 hours round trip from base camp.
Permits: Sagarmatha NP, Khumbu Municipality, NMA peak permit. All included.
For a higher Khumbu peak, Island Peak Climbing (6,189m, 19 days) combines with EBC. For the standard EBC trek without climbing, the Everest Base Camp Trek is 15 days (USD 1,675).
18 days from Kathmandu arrival to departure. Hover any day for full details.
Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1,345 m). Overnight at hotel.
Pre-trip meeting and sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley. Overnight at hotel.
Fly to Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla (2,795 m) from Kathmandu, then trek to Phakding (2,610 m), approximately 3 hours. Overnight at guesthouse.
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,480 m), approximately 5 hours. Overnight at guesthouse.
Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. Overnight at guesthouse.
Trek to Tengboche (3,880 m), approximately 5 hours. Overnight at guesthouse.
Trek to Dingboche (4,350 m), approximately 5 hours. Overnight at guesthouse.
Dingboche acclimatization day. Overnight at guesthouse.
Trek to Lobuche Base Camp (5,000 m), approximately 5 hours. Overnight at tented camp.
Rest day at Lobuche Base Camp. Overnight at tented camp.
Trek to Lobuche East High Camp. Overnight at tented camp.
Summit day for Lobuche East Peak (6,119 m). Overnight at tented camp.
Trek down to Tengboche (3,880 m), approximately 3 hours. Overnight at guesthouse.
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,480 m), approximately 3 hours. Overnight at guesthouse.
Trek to Lukla (2,795 m), approximately 6 hours. Overnight at guesthouse.
Morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Leisure day in Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Transfer to the international airport for your final flight departure.
Airport to hotel to airport pickup and drop-off by private car, van, or bus.
Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three or four-star hotel in Kathmandu (3 nights) and Pokhara (1 night), breakfast included.
Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private car, van, or bus.
Standard meals (lunch, dinner, and breakfast) during the trek.
Teahouse accommodation during the trek.
A government-licensed English-speaking guide for the trek, the required number of porters, and their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and a general first aid kit.
Sagarmatha National Park permit and all other necessary permits.
Flight fare from Lukla to Kathmandu, including airport departure taxes.
Surface transfer from Kathmandu.
Down jacket, duffel or kit bag, and sleeping bag (to be returned after the trek).
All applicable government taxes.
Tourist service charge and VAT.
Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu.
Travel insurance (compulsory).
International airfare and airport departure tax.
Nepal entry visa fee.
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and laundry.
Personal trekking and climbing equipment.
Tips for trekking staff and driver (tipping is expected).
Sightseeing and monument entrance fees.
Any other expenses not mentioned in the Price Includes section.
Dear guest, should you require additional accommodation in Kathmandu, we are pleased to offer the following rates: US$60 per person per night for a single room and US$35 per person per night for a double (twin sharing) room, both inclusive of breakfast.
Three reasons this trek stays with you long after the plane home.
Most technically varied of the Khumbu trekking peaks: rock, snow, and ice in a single climbing day.
Summit view includes five 8,000-meter peaks visible from 6,119m.
Conveniently located on the EBC trail. No detour needed; the peak is right beside Lobuche village.
A few things worth knowing before you commit. No sugar-coating, no surprises on day one.
You want a technical trekking peak climb on the EBC trail without a major detour.
You have basic mountaineering skills: crampon use, fixed rope ascending, and comfort on mixed rock/ice terrain.
You can handle 18 days of trekking and climbing at altitude with summit day starting at 2 AM.
Prior experience above 5,000m is recommended. Base camp is at 5,100m.
Budget is USD 2,175 or higher including NMA permit and climbing Sherpa.
The full kit that's built from years on the trail. Skip it at your own risk, bring it and you'll never think about it again.
Climbing boots
Harness
Crampons
Ice axe
Tapes and slings
Carabiners
Ice screws
Snow bars
Rock pegs
Helmet
Climbing rucksack
Day bag
Kit bag
Ascenders
Descenders
Base layer t shirts
Long sleeved cotton and woollen shirts
Long wool underwear
Cotton hiking shorts
Warm climbing trousers
Lightweight fleece
Fleece or wool mid layer
Down high altitude sleeping bag
Sleeping pad or thermarest
Light athletic socks and wool climbing socks
Lightweight thermal and insulated ski gloves
Head torch with spare batteries
Waterproof climbing jacket
Down jacket and trousers
Climbing sunglasses
Sun cream
Sun hat
Gaiters
Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing, such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially on women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer then please pack something to wear over the top of them.
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