Lobuche East Climbing (6.119 m)
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At 6,119 m Lobuche East Peak is one of the highest trekking peaks in Nepal and – as a training summit – is often climbed in preparation for the ascent of Everest. From the summit you have one of the finest mountain panoramas which the Nepal Himalayas have to offer, covering Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Cho Oyu (8,201 m), Lothse (8,516 m), Makalu (8,485 m) and numerous other mountain giants, including Ama Dablam (the Matterhorn of the Himalayas).
After an impressive flight the trek starts at the airport in Lukla (2,800 m). First we go to Namche Bazaar, the capital of the Sherpas, and from there towards the stunning lakes of Gokyo. On Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) you receive a foretaste of the mountain panoramas of the Khumbu region. After crossing Cho La (5,431 m) you continue – well acclimatised – to the high camp of Lobuche East. After the successful ascent of Lobuche East you make your way back to Lukla, but not before trekking to Everest Base Camp.
Lobuche East contains a 45-degree ice and snow slope, and the difficulty level can therefore be compared with Island Peak.
Our Lobuche East Peak tour is carefully planned. We offer extra breaks and acclimatization days so that you will stay fit and healthy. However, for this tour you should have very good mountain hiking experience, good climbing experience, surefootedness, and a head for heights.
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Trip Details
Duration: 22 days
Holiday Type: Lodge - and Camping Trekking
Best trekking Period: Oct/Nov/Mar/Apr/May
Trek Grade: Strenuous
Max Altitude: 6.119 m at Lobuche East Peak
Group Size: Min 4 persons (all the tour dates are guaranteed with a minimum group size of only four persons)
Tour Guide: English speaking, trained Nepalese mountain and climbing guide
Costs: € 2.690 per Person
€ 200 for single room and single tent supplement (only for hotel accommodation, for lodge overnight stays during the trek, especially during the high season, single accommodation is not available).Difficulty Level:
Fitness Level:
Trekking Map
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu Airport pickup and transfer to Hotel
Complete instructions are given in the afternoon. In the evening you are invited for dinner with your mountain guide. Overnight at Hotel Tibet or similar (D).Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing and preparation for the trek
Today we explore Kathmandu with a local city guide. The day is flexible and is designed according to what you would like to see. The most popular places and attractions are generally Pashupatinath, a Hindu temple with an area for burning the dead, Swayambhunath – also known as the ‘Monkey Temple’, the Boudhanath stupa, Durbar Square and Thamel – the main tourist centre of Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel Tibet or similar (B).Day 03: Flight Katmandu to Lukla trek to Phakding (2.652 m)/ 35 min flight and 3 – 4 hours trek
Early morning flight by small twin otter to Lukla (2,800m). After final preparations, the trekking starts passing Chaurikharka village, and makes a descent towards the DudhkosiGhat (2,530m). The trail follows the precise bank of the Dudhkosi River until lodge at Phakding is reached. This first day is short for acclimatisation reasons. Overnight at teahouse lodge (B,L,D)Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3.440 m) / 5 – 6 hour
The trail crosses theDudhkoshi River through a long suspension bridge then the trail leads you crossing side by side along the river to Hilary’s Suspension Bridge.The trail further climbs from here to Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar (3,440m). Overnight at teahouse lodge (B,L,D)Day 05: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
This is an essential acclimatizing day in Namche Bazaar to help your body adapt to the gain in altitude as we climb higher but return to sleep lower. Today we take a morning walk up the steep ridge line above Namche. As the trail climbs we get good views of the main Everest Base Camp trail. At the top of the ridge the trail then contours round the hillside to the Everest view point. The views on this walk, both going up and down, are impressive. On the way back we have lunch next to the interesting Sherpa Culture & Everest Mountaineering Museum which is well worth a visit. After lunch we return to the lodge and in the afternoon you can relax or explore Namche. Overnight at teahouse lodge (B,L,D)Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Dole (4.200 m) / 7 – 8 hour
We start the route by climbing up to the Shyangboche airstrip. Just above the airstrip is the Everest View Hotel, a Japanese scheme to build a deluxe hotel with great views of the highest mountains on Earth. We walk down a little further, and turn left to climb stairs and then walk through the forest of birch and junipers. We will reach the beautiful village of PhortseTenga, a tiny village with only few teahouses. Overnight at teahouse lodge (B,L,D)Day 07: Dole to Machhermo (4.470 m) / 5 – 6 hour
The trail climbs to Labharma and Luza. The path is steep in most of the places as it climbs through scrub junipers. Cross one more branch ridge and we will come to a wide valley and arrive at Machhermo. Overnight at teahouse lodge (B,L,D)Day 08: Machhermo to Gokyo (4.870 m) /3 – 4 hour
Today we will finally arrive in Gokyo. From Machhermo, it is a vertical climb up to the moraine from where the stream comes to a small lake. We can enjoy the views of wood ducks here. The trail follows the valley past the second lake and finally up to the jumble of rocks and boulders and reaches isolated Gokyo Lake. Overnight at teahouse lodge (B,L,D)Day 09: Rest and Acclimatization with climbing Gokyo Ri (5.357 m)
The views around Gokyo are tremendous. We have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful isolated Himalayan scenes by exploring around and early morning climb to GokyoRi (5357m). It is a two -hour climbing to the top of the peak, providing a panoramic view of Cho Oyo, Gyachung Kang, Mt Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse and Tawachee. We will take this easy day for rest and acclimatisation. Overnight at teahouse lodge (B,L,D)Day 10: Trek to Dragnag (4.700m) Approx. 4 hr
We cross Ngozumpa Glacier, the valley floor. After an hour and half we reach Yak Huts where we rest and have lunch. After lunch we continue on a steep trail and camp at the foot of the pass. Overnight at teahouse lodge (B,L,D)Day 11: Crossing Cho La (5.420m) and trek to Dzong La (4.830m) / 7 – 8 hr
In the early morning, we ascend steeply to the Cho La (pass). As we near pass, we reach Snow Line and a high round traverse (large snowfield) before descending steeply over the rocks to the Yak pastures at Dzongla. The difficulty of crossing will be determined by the weather and snow conditions. We carry crampons in case it’s necessary to use them. But the views are absolutely stunning. Overnight at teahouse lodge (B,L,D)Day 12: Lobuche High Camp (5.270m) / 5 hr
After breakfast, we take slow walk over the gradual descend to Thukla for the lunch and after lunch we ascend up to the base camp of Lobuche Peak for the overnight stay in tented camp. Our climbing guide will introduce the cook and the porter who brings all the camping equipment and the food for the climbing period. Overnight at camping site (B,L,D)Day 13: Lobuche Summit (6.119m) / 9-10 hr and trek to Lobuche
Our climbing guide wakes you up early in the morning, around 2am and let you to prepare for the summit. The cook prepares the breakfast and the pack lunch for the day trip to the summit. We start ascending for the summit around 4am and reach the summit by 9 to 10am. After spending about one hour, we descend to the basecamp for the overnight stay. Overnight at camping site (B,L,D).Day 14: Rest and Reserve Day- Overnight at camping site (B,L,D)
If the weather is not optimal on the day of the summit climb, we have scheduled this reserve day to increase your chances to reach the summit.Day 15: Trek Lobuche (4.730m) to Everest Base Camp (5.364 m) and back to Lobuche / 7 – 8 hr
After an early start we follow the trail along the western side of the broad Khumbu valley. The conical peak of Pumori soon comes into view. The trail makes a short descent to the sandy area at Gorakshep. It should take between 2 to 3 hours walking to get to Gorakshep from Lobuche. After a light lunch, we will walk to Everest Base Camp. The trail is mainly on rocky moraine before crossing over on to the glacier. There is a dramatic view of the infamous Khumbu icefall from the Base Camp. Overnight at teahouse lodge (B,L,D).Day 16: Trek Lobuche to Pheriche (4.240 m) / 5 hr
Overnight at teahouse lodge (B,L,D).Day 17: Trek to Tengboche (3.875m) – 6 hrs
Today we contour down from Chukung to Tengboche and visit the famous Buddhist monastery there. Overnight at teahouse lodge (B,L,D)Day 18: Namche Bazaar / 5 walking hrs
After breakfast we descend to Imja Khola and take an easy uphill trail to Namche. Overnight at teahouse lodge (B,L,D)Day 19: Trek to Lukla (2.800m) / 6 walking hrs
We take an easy trail through Sherpa villages to Lukla and enjoy a farewell party with our Sherpa crew. Overnight at teahouse lodge (B,L,D)Day 20: Fly to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel & rest of the day at leisure
Overnight at Hotel Tibet or similar (B)Day 21: Free day in Kathmandu
Overnight at hotel (B)Day 22: Fly back home
Transfer to Kathmandu airport / Farewell (B)We reserve the right to make program changes due to special events, force majeure, or weather conditions.
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This trekking tour can also be booked for your group at dates other than shown here.Duration: 22 days
Costs: € 2.690 per person
Group size: min. 4 Persons (all the tour dates are guaranteed with a minimum group size of only four persons)
€ 200 for single room and single tent supplement (only for hotel accommodation, for lodge overnight stays during the trek, especially during the high season, single accommodation is not available).What’s included:
- Airport transfers in Nepal
- All relevant surface transfer
- All hotel accommodation with breakfast
- All meals on trek (B,L,D)
- All internal flights (with Tara Air or Yeti Air), inclusive Airport Taxes and 15kg free luggage
- Sightseeing with entrance fees, guide and vehicle
- Trekking Permit, Lobuche East climbing permit, national park entrance/conservation fees
- Mountain guide, climbing guide and porters
- 15 kg free luggage on trekking tours, carried by porter
- Climbing equipment like two-men tents, fix and main ropes, snow bar, carabiners, ice screw, kitchen equipment
- Cook and kitchen staff during Island Peak.
- Quality service
- Oxygen set (for urgent cases)
- Oxymeter
- Satellite Phone
Not Included:
- International flights
- Additional tours and meals that are not mentioned
- Beverages
- Personal bills
- Visas (US $40)
- Excess baggage charge (beyond 15 Kg each)
- Insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects)
- Tips
Important notes for mountain climbing
In order to participate in our mountain tours, you must meet specific physical requirements. This includes no fear of heights, absolute surefootedness, and excellent health. You should have also mastered independent walking in a rope team and climbing with ice axes and crampons. You should also be able to independently and safely walk in difficult terrains such as on moraine, in scree, on grassy slopes, and scree covered glaciers.On the tours, you will have to master steep ice passages of up to 60° and other physical challenges. Your cardiac and circulation system should of course be healthy. Proof of good health from your doctor is required for booking.
Opinion and behaviour compromises are necessary for these sort of trips. Tolerance and willingness to help the group members as well as the guides and local helpers are absolute requirements for this.
Reaching the summit can be extremely difficult and in extreme cases impossible due to adverse weather conditions (fog, heavy rain, snow, wind) and other adverse conditions. In this case, our responsible mountain guides are authorised to cancel further ascent for the protection and health of all concerned. In such cases, personal interests must be put on the back burner. There are no recourse claims.
We point out that all domestic flights in Nepal are visual flights and in bad weather may be delayed or even cancelled. Keeping to the programme can depend on the feasibility of flights, among other things.
Additionally, the travel programme for all of our recommended tours is carefully planned. However, it is possible that roads need to be blocked or are impassable as a result of climatic events in the destination country. It is also possible that there may be delays of several hours due to traffic congestion or fuel shortages. This may also mean that access to attractions is blocked.
Our travel guides adjust to such situations and will endeavour to nevertheless achieve all the programme points to the satisfaction of the participants. The inconvenience is therefore usually kept within limits. Nevertheless, it should be noted at this point that the above-mentioned reasons can always result in changes to the programme. The pressures of such changes are beyond the responsibility of the organiser. The resulting costs are borne by the traveller. We apologise for any inconvenience.Visa
Your visa can be issued on arrival at a counter at Kathmandu airport. Visa costs on arriving in Kathmandu amount to US $ 40 (stay of up to 30 days) and US $ 100 (stay of up to 90 days).
The fees can also be paid in euros, which are converted by the bank at the airport in accordance with the dollar exchange rate. Two passport size photographs must be provided for the visa. At the time of the trip your passport must be valid for at least a further six months and have at least one blank page.These visa and passport regulations apply to EU countries, Switzerland and the USA. Other nationals should check with the relevant consular authorities.Insurance
Travel health insurance (with recovery costs) is essential for your own safety and a precondition for participation in our trips. In the event of an accident in the mountains which requires a helicopter rescue, the helicopter will not take off before the responsibility for the cost is clarified.
The conclusion of travel cancellation insurance is highly recommended. In the case of bargain price flights in particular, changes or cancellations generally can’t be made free of charge. In Nepal complications with the weather or with your health could make it necessary to break off your journey.
We have requested ERV (Europäische Reiseversicherung AG) to create various service packages for you. You can book travel health insurance at https://www.reiseversicherung.de/vrv/partner/ep-Assistent.html?/data/agent/hagtnr=027256&/data/agent/nagtnr=000000.Please note: ERV insurance can be booked by residents of Germany and Austria. Those living in other countries are requested to book their travel insurance through an insurance provider in their own country.
It should be noted that geoDiscovery Tours advises its customers to book their travel insurance via ERV as a recommendation only, and accepts no responsibility for the contractual content between the customer and the travel insurance provider. Customers can book their travel insurance via ERV or another provider at their own discretion.The hotels and lodges booked by us
In Kathmandu and Pokhara the hotels we book are good and correspond to medium-level Western standards. Sanitary facilities are clean and functional; the hotel cuisine is adapted to Western eating habits and the food is safe to enjoy. There may sometimes be power cuts, or no hot water may be available for a while. The hotel staff is generally very friendly and looks after the welfare of guests. The hotels booked by us are as follows:Kathmandu: Hotel Tibet ***+
Pokhara: Mount Kailash Resort, Lake side retreat ***
Palpa/Tansen: Hotel Srinagar **
Lumbini: Hotel New Crystal ***
Chitwan: Jungle Villa Resort
Nagarkot: Nagarkot FarmhouseDuring the trek and in the interior of the country conditions are very varied, and travelers must sometimes expect basic sanitation facilities. For standard treks and tours you will stay overnight in typical “lodges” (teahouses). These usually offer very small single rooms or double rooms (some with no running water and no private shower / toilet).
In general, during the trekking tour you can select what you wish to eat from the menu. However, at altitudes of 4,000 meters it can happen that on some routes the choice of food is not very extensive. Typical Nepalese cuisine is mostly vegetarian, but very tasty, filling and wholesome. Travelers need to be adaptable, however.Flying in Nepal
The domestic flights booked by us are with Tara Air, Yeti Air or Buddha.
