Lobuche Peak Climbing
Lobuche Peak situated just above the Lobuche village in Khumbu Region. Everest but only few kilometers nearer to the way of this world’s highest mountain. Lobuche Peak has its two different summits, one is Lobuche East Peak (6119m) and the other is Lobuche West Peak (6145m). The route of Lobuche Peak climbing starts from Lobuche village via South bear and South Ridge. Both t
he Peaks of Lobuche are dramatic and very similar in geometry, forming three-ridged pyramid on each. They dominate the view from the Everest Base Camp trek while approaching Lobuche village located at the base of the Southeast shoulder of the Lobuche East Peak. The South and Southeast Ridges form a typical rock triangle extending to the Khumbu Glacier sideways moraine and easily identifiable from the trek and in particularly from the hill with stone memorials. The trek to approach for Lobuche Peak Climbing starts from the renowned valley Lukla, after a short 35 minutes spectacular flight from Kathmandu and follows through colorful Khumbu Area’s Sherpa villages. Namche Bazaar, the famous ancient trading post between Nepal and Tibet; Tyangboche with significant Buddhist monastery set in the backdrop of classic Lhotse view; Pangboche the highest Sherpa village; and Dingboche the gateway to Island Peak are the villages passes the trekking trail for the Lobuche Peak Climbing. Walking up to, Gorak Shep village (5125m) added as part of acclimatization sequence for the Peak Climbers, Kalapattar (5540m) a satellite peak of Pumori for a classic view of Mt. Everest and the Khumbu Icefall and from Gorak Shep to take a hike to visit the Everest Base Camp. With these acclimatization qualifications, we walk back to Lobuche village and trek to the Lobuche East Base Camp (5200m). We will allow two days for acclimatization here again and the climb along the South Ridge to the summit (6119m). The views from the Base Camp and climbing route are superb on Amadablam, Pumori, and Everest and from the summit we will have 360deg classic Himalayan panorama on many significant Himalayan peaks of Khumbu region, major Himalayan glaciers and alpine lakes of Sagarmatha National Park. Snowy horizon offers full board package for these Lobuche Peaks Climbing as a Classic adventure, which includes climbing permit from NMA, and all other necessary logistics form arrival up to departure from Kathmandu. Upon the request of our climbers, Snowy Horizon also offers only base camp service of these peaks climbing where the climber may arrange all their required logistics for above the base camp. Yet, the company provides the Peak Permit. The route of this trekking and climbing lies in Everest Region known as Khumbu Area too. We invite both the climbers requiring full board service or base camp service for this Lobuche Peak Climbing. Our service includes the proper maps of the trekking and climbing route, hygienic high altitude food cooked freshly by our experienced cooks, experienced and professional trekking and climbing Sherpas and guides, sufficient and quality logistics, properly arranged arrival and departure transfers, well managed accommodation and tours to Kathmandu valley. Lobuche Peak Climbing - Spring 2014
Mar14/Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport and Hotel transfer
Mar15/Day 02: Preparation, Briefings, Last minute shopping in Kathmandu
Mar16/Day 03: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla; Trek (4hrs) to Phakding (2652m); lodge accommodation or camping
Mar17/Day 04: We trek 6hrs from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m) through colourful Khumbu villages; Lodge accommodation or camping
Mar18/Day 05: We take a day for acclimatization; you can hike to famous Everest View Hotel (3800m) (3hrs) to catch the view of Everest; back at Namche visit Hilary and Sherpa museum
Mar19/Day 06: We trek 5hrs from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3850m); visit significant Buddhist monastery; lodge accommodation or camping
Mar20/Day 07: We trek 5hrs from Tengboche to Pheriche (4240m); catch glimpses of Lhotse and Ama Dablam; lodge accommodation or camping
Mar21/Day 08: We trek 5hrs from Pheriche to Lobuche (4910m); we catch first glimses of Lobuche; lodge accommodation or camping
Mar22/Day 09: We trek 5hrs from Lobuche to Kala Patthar via Gorakshep (5125m); lodge accommodation or camping at Gorak Shep
Mar23/Day 10: Trek from Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp (5254m) and back to Gorak Shep. Mar24/Day 11: We trek 5hrs from Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp (5254m) and back to Gorakshep; lodge accommodation or camping
Mar25/Day 12: Acclimatization rest day at Lobuche Base Camp; preparation for the summit
Mar26/Day 13: We climb Lobuche East (6119m) summit and return to Base Camp (10hrs)
Mar27/Day 14: e trek 5hrs from Lobuche Base Camp to Dingboche (4410m); lodge accommodation or camping
Mar28/Day 15: We trek 5hrs from Dingboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m); lodge accommodation or camping
Mar29/Day 16: We trek 7hrs from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2840m) through scenic Khumbu; This last evening in the mountains is the ideal opportunity for a farewell party with our staff. Mar30/Day 17: We take again scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, which takes about 35 minutes. Mar31/Day 18: Leisure day; sightseeing in Kathmandu (Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath); Fairwell-Celebration dinner
Mar32/Day 19: Transfer to the airport for final departure or alternatively join other activities
