Lobuche East Peak Climbing
Lobuche consists of two different summits, east and west with the height of 6119m and 6145m respectively. A continuous rim ties them but there is a sharp gap and a considerable distance between these two summits. The east is recognized as a trekking peak whereas the west is identified as an Expedition. The first scaled to the Lobuche east peak by Laurence Nielson and Ang Gyaljen Sherpa on 25th April 1984.
The peak being an attractive offers various existing routes and also a probability of new ones. The dark triangle of its rocky east face rises down the moraines of Khumbu Glaciers to a pleasant skyline, forming the south face. Lobuche East is reached by descending a marked notch and climbing steep snowy slopes to the top. On most, occasions, the peak is climbed on the summit ridge only as far as a subsidiary snow summit, south-east of the true peak and before the notch. The peak is known as the false peak.
Fact File
Name of the Trail: Lobuche East Peak Climbing
Best Season: September to December & March to May
Trekking Type: Lodge Trek / Camping
Grade: Streneous
Duration: 20 Days
Maximum elevation: 6000 Meters
Accommodation: Simple lodge to 5 star accommodation in cities (your choice) but in trekking only simple lodge available
Transport: Car / Plane
Route Map
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel Join us for the welcome dinner at evening
Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing around the Kathmandu valley. B)
Day 03: Flight from Kathmandu (1,310m) - Lukla (2,840m). (B.L.D), Trek to Phakding (2,610m). (2-3 hours). Camp
Day 04: Trek Phakding to Namche (3,440m) (5-6 hrs). Camp
Day 05: Rest day at Namche for acclimatization
Day 06: Trek Namche to Tengboche (3,860m) (5 hrs). Camp.
Day 07: Trek Tengboche to Pheriche (4,312m) (5-6 hrs). Camp
Day 08: Trek Pheriche to Lobuche (4,920m) (4-5 hrs). Camp.
Day 09: Trek Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,140m) (4 hrs). Camp.
Day 10: Trek to Lobuche Base Camp.
Day 11: Trek to Lobuche High Camp.
Day 12: Summit the Lobuche Peak (6,119m / 20,075 ft). Return back to Base Camp
Day 13: Trek back to Lobuche (4,920m) (5-6 hrs). Camp
Day 14: Trek to Pheriche (4,410m) (5 hrs). Camp.
Day 15: Trek Pheriche to Tengboche (3,860m) (4 hrs). Camp.
Day 16: Trek Tengboche to Namche (3,440m) (3 hrs). Camp
Day 17: Trek Namche to Lukla (2,840m) (5-6 hrs). Camp
Day 18: Flight from Lukla (2,840m) - Kathmandu (1,310m). Hotel Overnight
Day 19: Free day to explore, and enjoy Kathmandu. Hotel Overnight.
Day 20: Final Departure to your country.
