Lobuche Peak Climbing (6119M)
Days 20
6,119M
Easy
Lobuche Peak Climbing is the hardest of the trekking peaks that commercial groups attempt. In the Everest Region (Khumbu) only Kwangde and Kusum Kangru are more difficult. The main peak of Lobuche is Lobuche West. This is not included in the trekking peak permit. Therefore for a legal climb to Lobuche West (Main Peak) needs an Expedition Peak Permit. This permit is considerably more expensive. Now Lobuche East (20075ft, 6119m. Good conditions and a dawn or pre-dawn start is recommended.
The average gradient for the Lobuche Peak Climbing is not steep, but there are areas of messy seracs that require two axes, front pointing and belaying. The ridge route is sometimes easier. Many climbers who take this approach stop at the top of the ridge, thinking this is the summit of Lobuche East. But in-fact a continuation on the knife-edged ridge is needed (roped!) to reach the true summit.
Includes and excludes :
Includes:
All meals as specified for trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner with tea/coffee).
Arrival pick up & departure.
All internal local transport as per the itinerary.
Internal flights
All trekking arrangements including trekking permits, climbing permits, National Park entrance fees.
Accommodation in twin sharing local lodges or best available places for accommodation,
Trekking & Climbing leader & porter (salary, insurance, food, accommodation & other allowances).
Basic first aid kit is carried by your leader.
All hard ware gears
Fare well dinner after the trip
Excludes:
Kathmandu food lunch & dinner,
International flights to Kathmandu,
Tips for Porter, guide & other
Personal climbing gears and climbing boot, clothing & equipment
Personal expenditure, all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, hot shower in the mountain region, mineral water, snacks, desserts.
Medical examination (if required) & vaccination costs
Optional trips. Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond our control
Visa fees & Travel insurance. Airport taxes
Meals or drinks except the 3 main meals specified in itinerary
Anything else not specified in the ‘included costs’ section above
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Itinerary breakdown
Lobuche Peak Climbing
Day 1 : Arrive Kathmandu
Day 2 : Kathmandu sightseeing and preparations
Day 3 : Fly to Lukla (2840m), trek to Phakding (2610m)
Day 4 : Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Day 5 : Rest and acclimatision day in Namche Bazaar
Day 6 : Trek to Tengboche (3867m)
Day 7 : Trek to Dingboche (4350m)
Day 8 : Rest and acclimatisation day in Dingboche (4350m)
Day 9 : Trek to Lobuche (4830m)
Day 10-12 : Trek to EBC and back to Lobuche Camp.
Day 13-16 : Climbing Lobuche, an extra day is included in case of poor weather
Day 17-18 : Return to Lukla
Day 19 : Fly to Kathmandu Free time in Kathmandu
Day 20 : Fly back home
