Lobuche East Peak Climbing - 16 Days

At dawn, our guide will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Lukla. Enjoy an exhilarating flight aboard a Twin Otter aircraft to Lukla, situated at an altitude of 2,800 meters (9,185 feet). Lukla serves as the gateway and starting point of the Everest Base Camp Trek.

During the flight, you can catch a glimpse of Everest in the distance. Upon arrival in Lukla, we will meet the rest of our trekking support team from Wilderness Excursion and head straight to our first overnight stay in the charming village of Phakding. Depending on the flight's arrival time in Lukla, we may need to stop overnight in the town of Ghat. Hopefully, the team will make it all the way to Phakding. Both villages sit on the banks of the Dudh Koshi River, which drains the entire Khumbu Region and serves as the main trade route for the area. This section can be the busiest part of the trail. Today we will walk for approximately 3 hours to Phakding. Today, we will walk approximately 9 km.

Leaving Phakding behind, follow the banks of the Dudh Kosi River and walk towards Namche Bazaar today. We will pass through the villages of Toktok, Monjo, and Jorsalle – where we officially arrive at the Sagarmatha National Park.

Our Wilderness Excursion guide arranges a tea break after entering Jorsalle on the way. We then cross the confluence of the Dudh Kosi and the Bhote Kosi on a high suspension bridge known as the Tenzing-Hillary Bridge.

The path then climbs suddenly uphill for about two hours to reach Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286 feet). Trekkers call it a downtown as it is a prosperous trading town and the capital of the Khumbu Region. Just across the valley to the east stand the peaks of Thamserku and Kangtega, both very impressive mountains. From Phakding, the trek today is about 5 to 6 hours, and the total distance is 6.5 miles/ 10 km.

Wilderness Excursion is scheduled for today as an acclimatization day, as proper acclimatization is essential. Today, we have several options for recreation in Namche. Many people hike to the Everest View Hotel, located at an elevation of 3,800 meters, which helps with acclimatization. Experts always recommend hiking high and sleeping low. We can also visit the Sherpa Museum at 3,600m/11,811ft. From here, you will enjoy stunning views of Mount Everest and the surrounding mountains. The key is to rest, relax, and acclimatize at this altitude—this will make all the difference as we ascend to higher and more extreme altitudes. The afternoon will be at leisure in Namche Bazaar, resting, eating, and enjoying the sights! We recommend drinking 3 liters of water every day on the trail. Overnight in Namche. 

Our destination is to Tengboche today, the trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche covers about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) and takes approximately 6 hours of steady walking

At beginning from Namche, the trail starts with a scenic, undulating path contouring the hillside above the Dudh Koshi Valley, passing through small settlements like Kyangjuma and Sanasa. You get wonderful panoramic mountain views here.

From Sanasa the trail descent steeply down to the Dudh Koshi River and Phunki Tenga (around 3,250 meters), the place serves as the primary lunch stop.

Then after crossing a long suspension bridge over the river, you face a strenuous, continuous 600-meter (about 2,000-foot) uphill climb through shaded pine and rhododendron forests to reach the ridge at Tengboche – perched beautiful featuring with famous Tengboche Monastery and tremendous view of close up Ama Dablam view with Thamserku and Mount Everest.

The trail drops dwon gradually toward Deboche through the haded by Rhododendron and birch trees, the trail crosses an airy suspension bridge just beyond Debouche. From here, the trail continues about an hour before getting the Pangbouche village.

From Pangboche, there are excellent views of Ama Dablam (‘Mother’s Garland) and whereour guide will arrange a stop break. If there is time, we may be able to visit the local Monastery, which was the first in the Everest Region.

Contouring up the valley, we will re-cross the river and turn up the Imja Valley to reach the picturesque farming village of Dingbouche at 4400 m (14,300 feet) above sea level. The hike will take approximately 5 to 6 hours today and cover 11.5 km / 7.3 miles.

Today is scheduled as our second acclimatization day. This is where the tree line ends at an elevation of 4,400 meters above sea level. You may notice the thin air, and mild altitude symptoms are quite normal.

Just above the town stands Nangkartshang Peak (5,085 m). People typically hike there for acclimatization, and it offers stunning views of three 8,000-meter peaks: Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Lhotse. Our goal today is to ascend Nangkartshang Peak for some of the most beautiful views of the trip.

This is one of Wilderness Excursion's favorite days of the trip! After enjoying the views and spending some time at this new elevation, we will walk back down to Dingboche for lunch. The afternoon will be free to explore the village of Dingboche and relax before the more challenging days ahead. Today's side trip will take approximately 4 to 5 hours round trip, with an elevation gain of 550 m / 1,804 feet.

After breakfast, set off to Lobuche today, hike along the upper trail towards Thukla at 4,620m. Ahead of us is the Cholatse Peak (6440 m) to the west and Lobuje East Peak at 6,119m in the north, and to our left is the formidable north face of Taweche Pkea.

After approximately three hours walking slowly, we reach the small collection of lodges at Thukla where we will stop for an early lunch. After lunch, we continue the walk up for approximately one hour uphill to the Everest Memorial. From the Memorial, there are outstanding views of Ama Dablam, Cholatse and Taweche.

leaving the Memorial behind, the journey continues slowly parallel to the famous Khumbu Glacier, that runs off Mount Everest. After about another hour, the track will finally takes us to a small cluster of tea houses pleasurably located at Lobuche at 4,900m. The total walking time will be roughly 6 hours today and you will cover 9 km / 6 miles in distance.

It is our one of the most highlighted day today as we reach to Everest Base Camp! After breakfast, set off for Gorak Shep, a demanding trek of about 3 hours, reaching an altitude of 5,160 m. As we navigate glacial moraine and rugged, rocky terrain, with plenty of ascents and descents along the way makes the journey challenging today with the altitude gain.

Gorak Shep, the site of the 1953 Everest Expedition’s Base Camp, will be our stop for an early lunch before we continue toward our ultimate destination: Everest Base Camp! From Gorak Shep, we’ll trek for another two hours across the glacial moraine, navigating uneven terrain and areas prone to landslides before finally arriving at the foot of the world’s highest mountain.

Situated on the Khumbu Glacier, Everest Base Camp offers an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Weather permitting, we’ll have time to explore our surroundings, take in the incredible Himalayan scenery, and celebrate reaching this iconic destination.

After approximately an hour at Base Camp, we’ll retrace our steps back to Gorak Shep, where we’ll spend the night reflecting on this incredible achievement.

Trekking details: Today’s trek will take approximately 7 hours, covering around 6.2 miles (10 km) in total. It’s a physically demanding day, but the reward of standing at Everest Base Camp makes every step worthwhile!

Another exciting day begins as we hike to the summit of Kala Patthar (5545 m / 18188ft). We typically start our hike around 4:30 AM to reach the summit before sunrise and witness the breathtaking Himalayan scenery in the early morning light.

The trail from Gorak Shep climbs steeply uphill to the summit of Kala Patthar. The ascent takes approximately two hours, rewarding us with spectacular panoramic views of the Himalayas, including the iconic view of Mount Everest.

After spending some time at the summit enjoying the magnificent mountain scenery, we descend to Gorak Shep, which takes about an hour. Upon arrival, we pack our bags and enjoy breakfast before continuing our trek downhill to Lobuche.

We will spend the night in Lobuche (4910 meters), where you will meet your expedition leader for a briefing and preparations for the upcoming summit attempt on Lobuche Peak. We walk 6 hours in total covering roughly 7 KM

After waking up in Lobuche, we will enjoy a hot breakfast before checking all our climbing equipment with our professional guide. Once everything is ready, we will begin our trek to Lobuche Peak High Camp, situated at an altitude of approximately 5,400 m (17,700 ft). The trek from Lobuche to High Camp typically takes around four hours.

Upon arrival, we will enjoy a freshly prepared lunch before spending the afternoon checking our climbing gear and practising essential mountaineering techniques with our experienced Wilderness Excursion guide. We will ensure that your harness, crampons, Jumar (ascender), and other climbing equipment fit properly and are ready for the summit attempt.

The remainder of the day is dedicated to resting, recovering, and staying well hydrated before ascending to a higher altitude. We will set up camp near a high-altitude lake, where you can relax, enjoy the surrounding mountain scenery, and prepare mentally and physically for the exciting summit attempt ahead.

It is important to stay hydrated. Our guides and support staff prepare camping arrangements and make hot tea and soups for you. Dinner is served in the tent.

Depending on weather conditions and overall climbing safety, we will make our summit attempt on Lobuche Peak. Our goal is to depart from High Camp at around 1:00 AM and begin the gradual ascent toward Crampon Point at approximately 5,700 m (18,700 ft). The climb takes around three hours and involves steep, rocky terrain, with fixed ropes in certain sections to assist with safety.

Upon reaching Crampon Point, we will rope up and continue climbing using alpine-style mountaineering techniques until we reach the fixed-rope sections. Our experienced Sherpa team will establish the necessary rope systems along the steep terrain to support our ascent toward the summit.

The climb from Crampon Point to the summit typically takes another three to four hours, bringing the total ascent time to approximately six to seven hours from High Camp. Reaching the summit is a truly rewarding achievement, offering spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks.

After celebrating our accomplishment and enjoying the breathtaking scenery, we will begin the descent back to High Camp, where we will spend the night and rest after this challenging and memorable mountaineering experience.

We have a lot of flexibility in our itinerary. All going well, the team will make the 4 hour trek back to Tengboche. We can take our time today and recover from the strenuous ascent of Lobuche East. We prefer to take our time and enjoy the journey back down. From Pheriche, we make our way back past Shomare and Pangbouhe before the 20 minute uphill back into Tengboche.

After leaving Tengboche, we begin the day with a one-hour descent toward the river. From there, the trail climbs steadily for approximately one hour and thirty minutes to Ama Dablam View Guesthouse, where we will take a short break and enjoy a refreshing cup of tea.

Following our break, we continue trekking for another hour and thirty minutes to reach Namche Bazaar, where we expect to arrive around lunchtime. The entire hike takes approximately four hours, offering beautiful views of the surrounding Himalayan landscapes along the way.

Upon arrival in Namche Bazaar, it is time to unwind after the morning’s trek. You can enjoy a warm shower, relax at the lodge, and take some well-deserved rest while soaking up the lively atmosphere of this beautiful Sherpa town.

Today marks the final day of our trek in the Everest region! It will be a long but rewarding day as we make our way back to Lukla, where we will spend our final night in the Himalayas.

We begin the day with a descent from Namche Bazaar toward the high suspension bridge. From there, we follow the Dudh Koshi River, crossing suspension bridges and navigating a series of uphill and downhill trails as we retrace our steps toward Phakding, where we will stop for lunch.

After lunch, we continue along the trail with a gradual ascent toward Lukla, situated at an altitude of approximately 2,850 m (9,350 ft). The final stretch takes around two and a half hours, bringing our total trekking time for the day to approximately eight hours.

Covering a distance of around 21 km (13 miles), this final leg of the journey offers one last opportunity to appreciate the beautiful landscapes, traditional Sherpa villages, and mountain scenery of the Everest region. We expect to arrive in Lukla by late afternoon, where we can relax, celebrate the successful completion of our trek, and enjoy our final evening in the heart of the Himalayas.

We will wake up early this morning and enjoy breakfast before heading to Lukla Airport for our return flight to Kathmandu. Weather permitting, we expect to arrive in Kathmandu by early morning, allowing you to enjoy a full day at leisure in the capital. Please note that there is a chance of a flight diversion via Manthali and that requires 5 hours drive in case our flight is diverted. 

You can spend the day exploring Kathmandu’s rich cultural heritage and historic landmarks, including the sacred Pashupatinath Temple, the iconic Swayambhunath Stupa, and the historic Durbar Squares of Bhaktapur and Patan. Alternatively, you can explore the bustling shops and markets of Thamel, browse for traditional handicrafts and souvenirs, or unwind with a relaxing treatment at one of Kathmandu’s many spas.

In the evening, we will celebrate the successful completion of our Himalayan adventure with a special farewell dinner at a nearby restaurant, providing an opportunity to share experiences and memorable moments with your trekking team.

Today’s package includes the farewell dinner and an overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu, with shared accommodation at Hotel Ramada Encore by Wyndham.