Lobuche Peak has rarely been climbed. Most of attempts on the mountain climb the summit ridge only as far as a subsidiary snow summit before the true peak. Base camp for the South Ridge is best established near a hidden lake at the base of the South-West Face near 5,551 m. The views from AmaDablam and Tawuche are spectacular, and this spot provides a superb site for the base camp.
From the end of the lake climb beneath the main glaciers and gain access to the ridge overlooking Lobuche and the Khumbu Glacier. This point can be reached from the Lobuche side without great difficulty. Depending on the conditions the snow ridge can be followed. After crevasses will dictate the best line to take. Parties have recorded problems with crevasses cutting the ridge and presenting difficulties. The true summit can be reached with some difficulty by gaining the notch by descending and climbing the quite difficult snow slope to the summit.
Itinerary
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m)
Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing (1400m)
Day 3: Flight Kathmandu to Phakding (2650m)
Day 4: Phakding to Namche (3450m)
Day 5: Acclimatization day!
Day 6: Namche to Tengboche (3860m)
Day 7: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360m)
Day 8: Acclimatization day!
Day 9: Dingboche to Lobuche (4940m)
Day 10: Lobuche to GorakShep (5,170m) visit Everest Base Camp (5,364m)
Day 11: GorakShep to Kala Patthar (5545m) and back to Lobuche (4940m)
Day 12: Lobuche to High Camp (5,400m)
Day 13: Lobuche High Camp to Summit (6119m) and back to High Camp
Day 14: Contingency/reserve day
Day 15: Lobuche High Camp to Pangboche (3930m): 8-9 hours
Day 16: Pangboche to Namche Bazaar
Day 17: Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Day 18: Lukla to Kathmandu (1400m)
Day 19: Leisure day in Kathmandu (1400m)
Day 20: Departure day
Inclusion
- Airport pickups and drops in a Car/Van/Bus as per group size
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with Bed and breakfast plan
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- Tented accommodation during the climb
- All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner and hot drink tea/coffee during the trek and climb
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu)
- English speaking, trained and experienced trekking guide(leader), climbing guide (leader) and assistant guides
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
- Down jacket (to be returned after trip completion)
- Asiana Nepal Treks & Expedition trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take
- All necessary paper work; trekking permits and Lobuche Peak climbing permit
- Good quality tents and kitchen utensils for camping
- Group mountaineering (climbing) equipment’s
- Medical kit (carried by your guide)
- All government and local taxes
Exclusions
- Nepalese visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg luggage, cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Altitude chamber (PAC) or oxygen
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Personal climbing equipment
- Personal climbing guide if requested
- Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
- Tips for guides and porters
- Services not listed in the ‘What Is Included’ section
