Embark on a thrilling adventure with Lobuche Peak climbing and Everest Base Camp trek, an exhilarating journey beginning with a spectacular mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Traverse through renowned Sherpa villages and Buddhist monasteries, soaking in the vibrant local culture, accompanied by experienced guides and porters. Your trail follows the Dhudha Koshi River, passing enchanting Rhododendron and pine forests to aid acclimatization before ascending to higher elevations. A night in Namche Bazaar offers essential rest at 3440 m altitude, allowing visits to the Sherpa Museum and Monastery. The majestic Lobuche Peak stands tall at 6,119 meters, offering an exciting and challenging climb in the Everest region. The journey through the Khumbu Valley showcases stunning landscapes and Sherpa culture, with suspension bridges and panoramic views of Everest. The climbing route presents moderate challenges, perfect for climbers seeking Himalayan experience. Two days of acclimatization ensure readiness for the summit push, which begins before dawn, revealing breathtaking panoramas of the Himalayas. Safety remains paramount, with experienced guides ensuring a thrilling yet secure ascent. Lobuche Peak climbing and Everest Base Camp trek combines trekking, mountaineering, and cultural immersion, promising an unforgettable adventure blending challenge and inspiration in the heart of the Himalayas.
Itinerary
ARRIVE IN KATHMANDU
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our local team warmly welcomes you at the airport. You will then be escorted to the hotel, where you can enjoy some well-deserved relaxation. The itinerary includes a briefing about the trek's progress and presentation, followed by leisure time. If you arrive in the morning, you'll have the entire day at your disposal. This can be used for rest or for those interested, to explore the surroundings freely. It's an ideal chance to deeply experience Nepalese culture and indulge in the local culinary delights.
Transfer to hotel
Final altitude: approximately 1350 m
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: night in the hotel
PREPARE FOR TREKKING AND EXPLORE KATHMANDU VALLEY (1350M)
Have breakfast and then you have the whole day to explore the best Kathmandu Sightseeing spots with your guide. You can visit and explore one of the most famous Shiva temples, Pashupatinath, recognized as the monkey temple; Swyambhunath, the largest Stupa in the world, also called Boudhanath Stupa; and finally the Royal Palace, Kathmandu Durbar Square. The next day, you will begin your trek on the Annapurna Circuit, so you have to check your equipment to make sure that you are ready for your adventure and climb. Have dinner and stay overnight in the same hotel in Kathmandu
Day tour
Final altitude: approximately 13,50 m
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: night in the hotel
KATHMANDU - FLIGHT TO LUKLA (2850 M) - PHAKDING (2660 M) OR MONJO (2835 M)
morning transfer to Kathmandu airport or very early departure (around 4 am) for Ramechhap airport and breakfast organized on your arrival before your flight to Lukla. This visual flight, which can only be done in good weather conditions, offers a magnificent panorama of the Himalayas. On arrival in Lukla, the organization of the loads with the porters and the Sherpas then the start of the trek.
NB:
- If the flight is canceled for weather reasons, it will be postponed to the following day. You will spend an additional day at the hotel in Kathmandu or Ramechhap.
- Depending on the congestion at Kathmandu airport, the Nepalese Civil Aviation Authority (CAAN) may decide to operate all flights to Lukla either from Kathmandu airport or from Ramechhap airport.
TREKKING FROM PHAKDING – NAMCHE BAZAR (3440M)
We travel up the Dudh Khola River, with the magnificent Himalayan pines lining our route. Several bridges make us change banks according to the meanders of the river. Steep climb to the capital of Khumbu (Sherpa country). On the way, we admire the Thamserku and from time to time we see Everest. In Namche Bazaar, visit the village, very picturesque. You can walk the alleys of this village built in an amphitheater.
6hrs of walking
Final altitude: approximately 3440 m
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: night in the hotel
HIKE NAMCHE – KHUMJUNG- NAMCHE
We climb in a small forest and admire for the first time the high peaks of Khumbu (Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam), we arrive in the villages of Kunde and Khumjung. It may be possible to visit the “Hillary High School” and the Kunde Hospital built on Hillary's initiative.
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge
TREKKING FROM NAMCHE BAZAAR TO PHORTSE (3800 M)
Leaving Namche, the path climbs above the houses to reach the ridge line. Passage of a small pass, then descent to the village of Khumjung. Superb view of the prince of the place, the Ama Dablam. Continuation to Phortse.
TREKKING FROM PHORTSE TO DINGBOCHE (4400 M)
A long stage that familiarizes your body with the altitude. The route offers an almost permanent view of the Ama Dablam but also the Thamserku while climbing steadily. We pass Pangboche, which was until the arrival of tourism one of the last permanently inhabited high-altitude villages. Many Pangboche villagers have gone on expeditions to the highest peaks and Everest. Porters, then altitude sherpas, and finally guides for those who have realized their dream. The village also paid a heavy price to the mountain. You enter the heart of the upper Khumbu, and the landscape becomes more mineral. Dingboche (4400m) marks the intersection of the Chukhung and Everest valleys.
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge
DINGBOCHE - CHHUKHUNG (4730M) - DINGBOCHE (4410M)
A short day dedicated to acclimatization where the main thing is to control your speed and enjoy the spectacle that surrounds you. Between Ama Dablam (6856m), the south face of Lhotse (8516m) and Baruntse (7129m), the landscapes are spectacular before reaching Chhukhung (4730m), the last village before Island Peak base camp. Then we go down to Dingboche.
TREKKING FROM DINGBOCHE TO LOBUCHE (4930 M)
A mountain pasture rises gently to the Thukla ridge, at the foot of Lobuche Peak. A final steep climb takes you to Lobuche. In front of you, Nuptse, Pumori, and Langtren raise their sparkling peaks
LOBUCHE TO GORAK SHEP AND TO VISIT EVEREST BASE CAMP AND RETURN TO GOREKSHEP
Today, you begin trekking early in the morning. The trail is tougher than other days. You have to ascend through a rocky moraine and glacier path. The trail will lead you to Gorak Shep, and further moves to Everest Base Camp. After spending some time at the EBC, you trek back to Gorak Shep for a night stay.
GORAK SHEP TO KALA PATTHAR AND BACK TO LOBUCHE
EARLY IN THE MORNING, YOU ASCEND TO KALA PATTHAR, which is a very famous vantage point in the Everest region. From here, you can see glorious sunrise and 360-degree views of the Himalayan Mountains. Spend some time at the viewpoint descend to Gorekshep and trek back to Lobuche for a night stay.
TREK FORM LOBUCHE TO HIGH CAMP
Today, the trail moves towards the High Camp via Lobuche Base Camp. The trail to the base camps is steep and rocky. From here, you move to the Lobuche Glacier enjoying great views of Cholatse, Pokalde, Thamserku, Ama Dablam, and Kantega. Further, trekking on a rocky moraine, you reach High Camp. Your guide gives pre-climbing training here. He teaches you the proper uses of gears like ice-ax, crampons, climbing boots, ascender, harness, etc.
LOBUCHE HIGH CAMP TO SUMMIT AND BACK TO PHERICHEP (4200M)
You begin ascending towards the summit around 12 to 1 AM in midnight to reach the summit before the afternoon. You must reach the summit before noon because in the afternoon the strong winds in the highlands become a barrier to a successful summit. The guide fix the rope wherever it is needed and helps you reach the summit. From the top, you get to see a surreal landscape view. After spending some time at the top, you gradually descend to the PHERICHEP village for a night stay.
TREKKING FROM PHERICHEP TO NAMCHE BAZAR (3400 M)
We lose altitude and find more populated lands. The descent takes place on the sunny side of the valley, facing Ama Dablam and the duo Thamserku and Kantega. Mani and chortens again punctuate the path. We cross two important villages, Pheriche and Panboche. In the latter, nestled in the middle of pines and junipers, a monastery shelters a curiosity: the scalp of a yeti... We continue our descent towards the bottom of the valley, carpeted with pines and rhododendrons, haven of a small Himalayan ungulate, the musk deer, before going up to the monastery of Tengboche. Founded in 1919, it is perched on a spur, a perfect belvedere over Ama Dablam and the great wall of Nuptse and Lhotse. Rapid descent in a beautiful forest. Crossing a footbridge at Phunki, before a slow ascent then a balcony path leading to Namche Bazar.
TREKKING FROM NAMCHE TO LUKLA (2800M)
We soon taste the gentle warmth of the lower valleys as we descend the wooded gorges of the Dudh Khosi before going back up to Lukla where we thank the team of porters. We spend our last evening in the heart of Khumbu.
LUKLA TO KATHMANDU
As for the outward journey, flight from Lukla airport is directly in the direction of Kathmandu; or for Ramechhap airport with a transfer to Kathmandu. If direct flight to Kathmandu, free day in Kathmandu. If a flight to Ramechhap, transfer and arrival in Kathmandu in the early afternoon.
In Kathmandu, explore the dynamic district of Thamel, and its colorful bazaars, ideal place to do your last shopping. In the Kathmandu Valley, the traditional village of Bhaktapur will amaze you with its 17th-century architecture.
NOTE: The flight is subject to the vagaries of the weather, a delay in the day of rotation is possible. If the flight is postponed to the next day, you will spend an additional night at the lodge in Lukla.
FINAL DEPARTURE TO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
free time depending on the departure time of your flight and our representative will drop you at the airport, ending your journey in Nepal. We hope to be of service to you again. Thank you and safe travels.
Inclusion
- Climbing Sherpa for the group
- All domestic transport
- airport pickup and drop
- Full-service trek to/from base camp
- Three meals per day
- Permit fees and liaison officers
- Group gear, emergency equipment, satellite phone
- Personal tents in basecamp (no sharing)
- Double occupancy tents above base camp
- Full base camp with dining tent, bathroom
- Three nights stay in Kathmandu hotel on arrival and 1 night before departure in a double room.
Exclusions
- International flights to/from Kathmandu
- Mountain climbing rescue and travel insurance
- Personal climbing equipment and clothing
- Gratuities for staff
- Nepalese visa
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Expedition Information
$2,500
Everest Base Camp (Nepal)
Mountaineering,
Trekking,
Climbing
Fitness Level
2
Technical Level
2
Group Size
1-10
Ratio
1:2
Continent:
AsiaCountry:
NepalLocation:
Everest Base Camp (Nepal)Elevation:
5,380 m / 17,651 ftGPS:
28.0026 N°, 86.8528 E°