Climbers on Lobuche Peak beside a snowy ridge

Peak Climbing / Everest Region

Lobuche Peak Climbing

A challenging 6,119m climb above the Everest Base Camp trail, pairing acclimatization rhythm with a compact summit objective.

Surrounding Mt. Everest, there are many attractive peaks standing with the great mountain itself. Among them is Lobuche, a striking mountain comprising two main peaks: Lobuche East and Lobuche West. Lobuche East is the most popular peak for climbing.

Lobuche East stands at an elevation of 6,119 meters and is considered a challenging climb requiring good physical fitness and mountaineering skills. The trek follows the Everest Base Camp route first for acclimatization, then returns toward Lobuche before the summit climb.

Climb Notes
  • landscapeLobuche East objective
  • hikingEverest Base Camp approach
  • altitudeHigh Camp at 5400m
  • flagSummit day to 6119m
Short Itinerary

18 day Lobuche plan

Kathmandu to Kathmandu
  1. Day 1 - Arrive in Kathmandu (1350m)
  2. Day 2 - Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2610m)
  3. Day 3 - Trek to Namche (3440m)
  4. Day 4 - Acclimatization day
  5. Day 5 - Tengboche (3860m)
  6. Day 6 - Dingboche (4410m)
  7. Day 7 - Acclimatization day
  8. Day 8 - Lobuche (4910m)
  9. Day 9 - Gorakship (5140m), Everest Base Camp (5364m), Gorakship
  10. Day 10 - Kalapathar (5600m) and back to Lobuche
  11. Day 11 - High Camp (5400m)
  12. Day 12 - Summit (6119m) and back to High Camp
  13. Day 13 - Contingency / reserve day
  14. Day 14 - Pangboche (3930m)
  15. Day 15 - Namche (3440m)
  16. Day 16 - Lukla (2840m)
  17. Day 17 - Fly back to Kathmandu
  18. Day 18 - Final departure
Cost Include

Included support

  • check_circleAirport pick up and drop
  • check_circleDomestic round flights
  • check_circleAll National Park fees and climbing permit
  • check_circleFood and drinks
  • check_circleAll accommodations
  • check_circleGuide, porters, and climbing Sherpa
  • check_circleAll staff and climbing Sherpa insurance
  • check_circleClimbing equipment
Cost Exclude

Personal expenses

  • remove_circleClient insurance
  • remove_circlePersonal equipment
  • remove_circleCold drinks, bottled water, and alcohol
Ready for the summit?

This is a demanding high-altitude climb. Good fitness, measured acclimatization, and comfort with basic mountaineering movement are essential.

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