Lobuche Peak Climbing
Quick Facts about the Lobuche peak
Cross Pass: Lobuche East Peak
Max Altitude:6119 m
Min Altitude:2860 m
Accommodation:Lodges and Camping
Transport To/From Trek:Bus or Flight
Best Season:Spring and Autumn
Another great peak in the Solu Khumbu and Everest region, Lobuche East Peak features astoundingly close views of the surrounding Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Cholatse and Pumori. On the way to Lobuche base camp, you will likely pass by the infamous view point Kala Patthar (5,545 m) and Everest base camp (5,363). The climb is moderately challenging, but does not require any specialized training or experience. On the other hand, Lobuche West Peak is a difficult expedition peak.
About Lobuche East Peak
Lobuche East Peak is an excellent climbing peak, on par with the famous Island peak. The climb will be moderately challenging but does not require any technical climbing skills, or previous mountaineering experience. The tour promises an adventure of a lifetime.
The first recorded ascend of the peak was made on April 25, 1984 by Laurence Nielson and Sherpa Ang Gyalzen. Lobuche peak is situated relatively close to Everest Base Camp and Kala Pathhar which are not only great points of interest but also great for acclimatization before proceeding to climb Lobuche peak.
While you be climbing Lobuche East Peak, Lobuche has in fact two different peaks, Lobuche East Peak at an altitude of 6,119 m and West Peak at an altitude of 6,145m.
The best time to climb Lobuche East peak is during Mid- March to May and October to Mid- December.
The adventure starts from Lukla, the Gateway to the infamous Everest region continues through the Sagarmatha National Park until you arrive at the famous Namche Bazaar (3,440m), the “capital” of the Everest region. At this ancient trading post between Nepal and Tibet, climbers can rest in loges, while enjoying good coffee and pastries from the local bakeries, and not to forget, great scenery. All this while the body is slowly acclimatizing getting used to the thinner air at 3,440 m.
The trail then continues to Tyangboche and then Pangboche, both of which are known for their great Buddhist monasteries.
Before traveling to the Base Camp of Lobuche, trekkers will trek uo to Gorak Shep (5,125m) from where you will visit the famous Everest Base Camp, the place from which mountaineers start their journey towards the world’s highest mountain. The following day you will be visiting Kala Patthar Peak (5,540 m). Kala Patthar, which literally translates as “black rock” is a great view point for Mt. Everest and the Khumbu Icefall. Furthermore, it serves as a place to get further acclimatized before attempting Lobuche peak.
Having adapted to higher altitudes, trekkers will descend and rest in guest houses at Lobuche Base Camp situated near a lake in a rocky hallow at 4,950m. After spending a night at the base of the South-West Face glaciers, climbers will ascend steep stone terraces and snow slopes using climbing gear, fixed ropes and ice axes to reach the High Camp (5,357m). Here trekkers will camp and rest overnight in tents before climbing the summit. Waking up early in the morning, using climbing gear to follow the sharp snow ridge to the summit ridge, the trekkers will then scale the Lobuche Peak. While this require hardmanship every effort is rewarded when finally standing atop Lobuche.
From the summit of Lobuche East Peak, trekkers will marvel at the panoramic view of the Himalayas. The view of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Pumori and other mountains will be unforgettable moment of a lifetime. In fact, this tour and itinerary promises an adventure of a lifetime.
Lobuche East Peak Facts:
Peak Highlights
Itinerary
Duration: 14 - 16 Days
Peak Difficulty: Little Difficulty
The trip starts with a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, the airport Sir Edmund Hillary was part of establishing in 1960. Hereafter you’ll will trekking around six to eight days in the Khumbu region exploring through Namche Bazaar, Tyangboche and Pangboche.
A couple of days will be spent exploring Kala Patthar and Everest Base Camp, after which around 3 days will be required to scale and return from the Lobuche Peak, to Lobuche village.
After summitting the peak you will be trekking back to Lukla and fly to Kathmandu.
Cross Pass: Lobuche East Peak
Max Altitude:6119 m
Min Altitude:2860 m
Accommodation:Lodges and Camping
Transport To/From Trek:Bus or Flight
Best Season:Spring and Autumn
Another great peak in the Solu Khumbu and Everest region, Lobuche East Peak features astoundingly close views of the surrounding Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Cholatse and Pumori. On the way to Lobuche base camp, you will likely pass by the infamous view point Kala Patthar (5,545 m) and Everest base camp (5,363). The climb is moderately challenging, but does not require any specialized training or experience. On the other hand, Lobuche West Peak is a difficult expedition peak.
About Lobuche East Peak
Lobuche East Peak is an excellent climbing peak, on par with the famous Island peak. The climb will be moderately challenging but does not require any technical climbing skills, or previous mountaineering experience. The tour promises an adventure of a lifetime.
The first recorded ascend of the peak was made on April 25, 1984 by Laurence Nielson and Sherpa Ang Gyalzen. Lobuche peak is situated relatively close to Everest Base Camp and Kala Pathhar which are not only great points of interest but also great for acclimatization before proceeding to climb Lobuche peak.
While you be climbing Lobuche East Peak, Lobuche has in fact two different peaks, Lobuche East Peak at an altitude of 6,119 m and West Peak at an altitude of 6,145m.
The best time to climb Lobuche East peak is during Mid- March to May and October to Mid- December.
The adventure starts from Lukla, the Gateway to the infamous Everest region continues through the Sagarmatha National Park until you arrive at the famous Namche Bazaar (3,440m), the “capital” of the Everest region. At this ancient trading post between Nepal and Tibet, climbers can rest in loges, while enjoying good coffee and pastries from the local bakeries, and not to forget, great scenery. All this while the body is slowly acclimatizing getting used to the thinner air at 3,440 m.
The trail then continues to Tyangboche and then Pangboche, both of which are known for their great Buddhist monasteries.
Before traveling to the Base Camp of Lobuche, trekkers will trek uo to Gorak Shep (5,125m) from where you will visit the famous Everest Base Camp, the place from which mountaineers start their journey towards the world’s highest mountain. The following day you will be visiting Kala Patthar Peak (5,540 m). Kala Patthar, which literally translates as “black rock” is a great view point for Mt. Everest and the Khumbu Icefall. Furthermore, it serves as a place to get further acclimatized before attempting Lobuche peak.
Having adapted to higher altitudes, trekkers will descend and rest in guest houses at Lobuche Base Camp situated near a lake in a rocky hallow at 4,950m. After spending a night at the base of the South-West Face glaciers, climbers will ascend steep stone terraces and snow slopes using climbing gear, fixed ropes and ice axes to reach the High Camp (5,357m). Here trekkers will camp and rest overnight in tents before climbing the summit. Waking up early in the morning, using climbing gear to follow the sharp snow ridge to the summit ridge, the trekkers will then scale the Lobuche Peak. While this require hardmanship every effort is rewarded when finally standing atop Lobuche.
From the summit of Lobuche East Peak, trekkers will marvel at the panoramic view of the Himalayas. The view of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Pumori and other mountains will be unforgettable moment of a lifetime. In fact, this tour and itinerary promises an adventure of a lifetime.
Lobuche East Peak Facts:
- Location: Everest / Solu Khumbu region
- Altitude: 6,119 m
- Difficulty: Easy, F (per the: French Adjectival System, IFAS)
- Number of climbing days: 3
- Best Season: Mid-March to May and October to Mid- December
- Accommodation: Lodges and Camping to Lobuche East Peak / Camping on Lobuche peak
- Duration: from 14 days and above, pending itinerary
Peak Highlights
- Reaching Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar
- Preparing for the climb and reaching the summit of Lobuche peak
- The entire trekking and climbing journey is a highlight
Itinerary
Duration: 14 - 16 Days
Peak Difficulty: Little Difficulty
The trip starts with a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, the airport Sir Edmund Hillary was part of establishing in 1960. Hereafter you’ll will trekking around six to eight days in the Khumbu region exploring through Namche Bazaar, Tyangboche and Pangboche.
A couple of days will be spent exploring Kala Patthar and Everest Base Camp, after which around 3 days will be required to scale and return from the Lobuche Peak, to Lobuche village.
After summitting the peak you will be trekking back to Lukla and fly to Kathmandu.