Lobuche East Peak Climbing expedition in the route of Everest Base Camp

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu

Meet and assist by Parikrama Treks representative. Transfer to the hotel.

Day 02: Lobuche peak climb Preparation

A short briefing about the Lobuche East Peak Climbing expedition. Furthermore checking of all the equipment before we begin our trek.

Day 03: Flight to Lukla (2,800 m/ 40 min). Trek to Phakding (2,652 m / 4 hrs)

Early morning we reach the domestic terminal for our flight to Lukla. We begin our trek to Pkhakding.

Day 04: Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m / 6 hrs)

After breakfast, we walk through beautiful pine forests along the Dudh Koshi River.

Day 05: Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)

This is the day set aside for acclimatization. While in the Namche village you can hike to the Everest View Hotel.

Day 06: Trek Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870 m /6 hrs)

After breakfast, we trek towards Tengboche.  Tengboche monastery is the largest monastery of the Everest region.

Day 07: Trek Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m / 6 hrs)

We visit the beautiful Tengboche Monastery in the morning and take pictures. Crossing the Imja River before climbing up to Pangboche. We descend into the river and begin the climb up to Dingboche.

Day 08:  Acclimatization  at Dingboche

We begin today’s hike to Chhukung by walking through stone-walled fields. Imja Khola valley before walking in glacier moraines. From here, we encounter the fantastic view of Ama Dablam and the Amphu Labsa mountains.

Day 09: Trek Dingboche to Lobuche (4940 m / 6 hrs)

We start the day with a gradual climb to Duglha at the end of the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. From here, we climb up a steep trail to Chupki Lara. Here we find an array of stones with prayer flags used as memorials.

Day 10: Trek Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170 m), visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m / 7 hrs)

We take the trail to Everest Base Camp through the once vast Gorak Shep Lake. We pass through rocky dunes and streams before reaching the Everest Base Camp.

Day 11: Hike Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5545m). Back to Lobuche (4940m/ 8 hrs)

, We prepare for an early morning departure, amid pre-dawn darkness and cold temperatures (-10 to -14 C). We take pictures, enjoy the magnificent mountain panorama. Later, return back to Lobuche for a good night’s rest.

Day 12: Trek Lobuche to High Camp (5,400m 4 hrs)

From Lobuche, we trek towards Lobuche base camp. After walking some distance, the path to the Lobuche Base Camp gets steeper and rocky. From the base camp, we continue on a rocky moraine path to reach the High Camp.

Day 13: Climb Lobuche High Camp to Summit (6,119 m). Back to High Camp: 8-10 hrs

Early today at around 12 to 1 am we wake up and have our breakfast before beginning our climb. We will most likely be walking on rock surface up to around 5700m after which we climb on ice. Here, we spend some time at the summit celebrating and taking pictures. Later we get back to the High Camp again.

Day 14: Reserve day

This is an extra day set aside to manage any unintended hindrances. This extra day will ensure that even if we were to face a day’s set back, the trip will continue.

Day 15: Trek Lobuche High Camp to Pangboche (3930 m / 9 hrs)

We trek downhill from Lobuche High Camp and join the Everest Base Camp route at Lobuche again. Upon reaching Pangboche we may also consider visiting the famous Pangboche Monastery.

Day 16: Trek Pangboche to Namche Bazaar: 4-5 hrs

From Pangboche, we retrace our steps down to the Imja Khola and up through the forest to Tengboche. After passing a chorten, we reach the army camp at Namche Bazaar.

Day 17: Trek Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6-7 hrs

Today we descend on a steep downhill, so watch your step while it battles the rocky terrain.

Day 18: Flight to Kathmandu

We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey.

 Day 19: Final departure

Lobuche East Peak Climbing Journey Ends.