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Lobuche East Peak Climb with EBC - 18 Days

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Lobuche East Peak Climb with EBC - 18 Days

Best Season: March to May, September to December

Starting From USD 2195

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Trip Overview

The Lobuche East Peak Climbing with EBC is an adventure that takes the climbers through the many Sherpa villages and settlements of the region. Winding through the beautiful landscape of the Khumbu, climbers then reach the peak of the Lobuche East from where the surrounding panorama and the sight of other neighboring peaks of Everest are just phenomenal. The trip is a great way to experience the rich and legendary Sherpa culture of the Himalayan people along with enjoying the trans-Himalayan landscape of the region.

Flying in from Lukla, the trail initially follows the same path as the famous Everest Base Camp Trek. The masterpiece of a trek takes us through Sherpa settlements and religiously revered sites in the Khumbu region. We go through villages like Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Lobuche, and Dingboche to make way to Kalapatthar viewpoint to enjoy a blissful moment with the towering cliffs and the soul-stirring experience. Entering the Sagarmatha National Park- a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, visitors of the region are presented with some of the most beautiful and dainty Himalayan terrains in the world, with glacial peaks towering over deep river valleys and white rivers cutting across the jaded landscape like silver ribbons. All along the journey, the sights and views of the Everest peaks, like the Ama Dablam (6856m), Nuptse (7861m), Lhotse (8414m), Thamserku (6608m) and of course- Mount Everest (8848m) accompany climbers in spectacular fashion. The Lobuche East Peak Climb with EBC is a strenuous journey. Climbers are required to use climbing equipment like crampons, slingers, ice axes and ascenders among others in the glaciated peak while making the journey to the summit. Accompanied by expert guides and climbers, the journey is an unforgettable event that embeds itself into the minds of anyone who undergoes it.

Our professional team and staff members at Amazing Nepal will make sure that your climbing journey is a success, incorporated with the best services. After all, our customer's satisfaction is always our main priority and we are always working towards making our services the best in all of Nepal. Be our esteemed guests as we accompany you on our Lobuche East Peak Climb with EBC adventure!

Trip Highlights:

Exploration of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu.
Scenic flight to and from Lukla
Direct experiences of Sherpa culture.
Visit Tengboche Monastery.
Lovely views of the Khumbu Icefall.
Hike up to Kala Patthar (5,545m) & Nangkartshang Peak (5,083m).
Trek to Everest Base Camp and Khumbu Glacier.
Proximity to the world’s highest Mt. Everest (8,848m)
Climbing the world’s famous Lobuche Peak

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If the suggested itineraries are not up to the mark, we can even customize your trip as per your need with a special group discount. Kindly contact us at [email protected] for detail information. You can also contact us by calling at +977-9851116042 for 24/7 support. We speak English, Hindi, and Nepali.

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Itinerary

Day 01 – Arrival Day in Kathmandu (1,300 m)

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be greeted and welcomed by one of our representatives at the airport. Further explanation about the program will also be given to you. You will then be transferred to your Hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02 - Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour and Trek Preparation

Today, you will have a day preparing for tomorrow's trip, as well as a sightseeing tour of the heritage sites of the city. The sightseeing tour of the Kathmandu valley includes touring the Kathmandu Durbar Square, the Boudhanath Stupa, the holy temple of Pashupatinath, and the Swayambhunath Stupa. Each of the heritage sites presents religious and historical reverence in Nepal's art and architectural context. After the tour, you will be transferred back to the Hotel where you can prepare for tomorrow's trip by re-packing and checking your equipment and items. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 03 - Fly to Lukla (2,840 m) and Trek to Phakding (2,610 m), Duration: 3 – 4 Hours

You will have an early morning transfer to the airport for your Lukla flight. The flight to Lukla is a lifetime experience in itself as the short flight is graced with amazing views of the Nepali Himalayas. From Lukla, you will trek to Phakding accompanied by beautiful Himalayan landscapes with verdant hills that surround the valleys and far-off Himalayan views of peaks of the Khumbu. Overnight at guesthouse in Phakding.

Day 04 - Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m), Duration: 6 Hours

Following the Dudh Koshi River, we will ascend through Himalayan pine and cedar forests to the celebrated village of Namche Bazaar. On the way to Namche, you can capture your first glimpses of Everest and neighboring peaks. The town is a lively destination where you can encounter the Sherpa culture in a very dainty setting. Overnight at guesthouse in Namche.

Day 05 – Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar

Today is specially sanctioned for acclimatization. It is important to be properly acclimatized while trekking as it prevents altitude sickness. You can also visit the famous Everest View Hotel today that is situated a little distance away from the town. You can look at the views of Mount Everest (8,848 m) as well as peaks like Lhotse (8,414 m), Ama Dablam (6,856 m), and Thamserku (6,608 m). Overnight at the guesthouse at Namche.

Day 06 – Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m), Duration: 5 – 6 Hours

From Namche, we will wind our way through amazing terrains laden with Himalayan junipers and rhododendrons towards the settlement of Tengboche. Tengboche lies in the confluence of the Imja Khola and the Dudh Koshi Rivers. Here, you can also visit the famous Tengboche Monastery as well. The monastery is a beautiful destination where many local trekkers, as well as trekkers, visit to perform prayers. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Tengboche.

Day 07 – Trek to Pheriche (4,240 m), Duration: 4 – 5 Hours

Beyond Tengboche, the landscape enters the steppes where the altitude starts increasing beyond the 4,000-meter mark. The trail drops down towards Diboche. Further on out from Diboche, you will be crossing the Imja River via a suspension bridge and climb to Pangboche at 3,930 meters. Then the trail climbs to Pheriche. Overnight stay at a guesthouse at Pheriche.

Day 08 – Acclimatization day at Pheriche

Another day of acclimatization. You can explore the village today and take stunning pictures of the Himalayan peaks. Pheriche is situated above the Tsola River and is a popular stop for trekkers and climbers. At Pheriche, you can also pay a visit to a memorial area dedicated to those that have died attempting to climb the peaks of the Khumbu region. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Pheriche.

Day 09 – Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m), Duration: 5 – 6 Hours

From Pheriche, it is a gentle climb towards Lobuche. The trans-Himalayan landscape is mostly moss-covered woodlands and the gaping valleys open wide towards vast pastures with donkey caravans and yaks contently grazing in the grass fields. The village of Lobuche is situated at the foot of the Khumbu Glacier and the village shares its name with the Lobuche Peaks. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Lobuche.

Day 10 – Trek to Gorakshep (5,140 m) and visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m), Duration: 6 – 7 Hours

After a short climb through the Himalayan meadows up the valley hill, you can look down at the Khumbu glacier. Following the new moraine route, we ascend gradually to reach Everest Base Camp. From here, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Khumbu glacier and the Khumbu icefall, where the Everest expedition begins. After spending time at the base camp, we will return back to Gorakshep. Overnight stay at Gorakshep.

Day 11 – Early Hike to Kalapatthar (5,550 m) and Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m), Duration: 7 – 8 Hours

The day starts with a hike up to Kalapatthar (5,550 m), an excellent viewpoint from where you can observe the Mount Everest massif and innumerable spectacular mountain views of the Khumbu. Panoramic views of the Himalayas namely being Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,414 m), Ama Dablam (6,856 m), Nuptse (7,861 m), Pumori (7,165 m), Thamserku (6,608 m), and Lobuche Peak (6,145 m) and other peaks from Kalapatthar are an awe-striking sight. Usually, the hike to Kalapatthar is done before sunrise so that trekkers can witness the rising rays of the sun amidst the Everest Mountains. After spending time at Kalapatthar taking in the view, we will trek back to Gorakshep, have our breakfast, and descend to Lobuche. Overnight at guesthouse in Lobuche.

Day 12 – Trek to High Camp (5,398 m), Duration: 3 – 4 Hours

From Lobuche, we will trek to the Lobuche Base Camp. The terrain is relatively flat during this part, and after trekking through the terrain for some time, we will eventually encounter steeper landscapes and rocky uneven grounds. From the Lobuche base camp, we will continue on the rocky moraine path towards High Camp. Overnight in Lobuche East High Camp.

Day 13 – Climb to Summit (6,119 m) and back to High Camp, Duration: 10 Hours

Waking up early at around 12/1 am, we will have our breakfast before beginning our climb. It is important we reach the summit before noon as in the afternoon, strong winds in the highlands might serve as a barrier between us and the summit. We will most likely be walking on rock surfaces up to around 5,700 meters, after which we will climb on thick ice. Lobuche East offers more panoramic views of the mountains than any other trekking peak. From the summit, you can enjoy magnificent views of Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,414 m), Nuptse (7,801 m), Ama Dablam (6,856 m), Pumori (7,165 m), and many other mighty Himalayas. After enjoying the grand spectacle, we return to the High Camp. Overnight in Lobuche East High Camp.

Day 14 – Trek to Pangboche (3,930 m), Duration: 5 – 6 Hours

From High Camp, we will trek downhill and join the Everest Base Camp route at Lobuche again. From Lobuche, we will retrace our path back to Pheriche. On the way to Pheriche, the trail is adorned with magnificent views of Mount Ama Dablam (6,856 m) in the distance. From Pheriche, we continue to gradually descend to reach Pangboche, home to the famous Pangboche Monastery. Overnight stay at Pangboche.

Day 15 – Trek to Namche (3,440 m), Duration: 4 – 5 Hours

The trek back to Namche is pleasant and you can slowly descend towards the familiar town as you wind across the Dudh Koshi River valley. Retracing our steps down to the Imja Khola and up through the forest to Tengboche, we will continue on the trail carved on the hillside and cross the bridge over the Dudh Koshi river after passing a Chorten. We will reach the army camp at Namche Bazaar. Overnight stay at Namche.

Day 16 – Trek to Lukla, Duration: 6 – 7 Hours

From Namche, you will make your way back towards Lukla, passing by several Sherpa settlements and crossing the suspension bridges over the fast-flowing Dudh Koshi and its tributaries. The trek back is beautiful and you can enjoy the hallmarks of the natural trans-Himalayan terrain again. Overnight stay at Lukla.

Day 17 – Fly back to Kathmandu

You will bid the mountains goodbye as you make your way back towards Kathmandu from Lukla. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you can spend the rest of the day as you please, exploring the city on your own or relaxing. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 18 – Departure from Kathmandu

Approximately three hours before your scheduled flight, you will be dropped off at the airport for your final departure.

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Cost Included:

All airport transfers
Tourist Standard Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights with breakfast
Welcome and Farewell dinner
Ground transport by car
Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight
All airport taxes
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (Climbing Permit, National Park permit and TIMS)
An experienced English speaking Trekking Guide (Govt. registered), experienced Climbing Sherpa Guide (Govt. registered), Cook, Assistant Climbing Guide (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa Porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter)
High-quality North Face or Mountain Hardware or similar sleeping tent, kitchen, dining, toilet tents, mattresses, and kitchen equipment during the climb
Full meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) followed by a cup of Tea/Coffee during the trek and climb
Iodine/Chlorine treated Safe Drinking water
All mountain accommodation (5 nights private room with independent bathroom/hot showers and remaining Soft, comfortable, twin sharing room with shared toilet)
A comprehensive medical kit
All government and local taxes
Trekking equipment such as down-filled sleeping bag and duffel bag
Souvenir: Everest Base Camp Route map and Amazing Nepal T-Shirt

Cost not Included:

Monument fees in Kathmandu
Personal Climbing Gears
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu except for welcome and farewell dinner
Deserts (cakes, bakes, and pies)s
Additional Hot Drinks
Bottled drinks
Boiled/mineral water
Electronic device re-charge
Hot shower
Wi-Fi
Personal expenses
Travel insurance and evacuation insurance (strongly recommended)
Tipping to driver and trekking crew

Useful Information

Accommodations and Meals:

You will be provided a room in a tourist standard hotel, while you are in Kathmandu. During your trekking, you will be provided win sharing room in teahouses and twin sharing Tent during your climb. Please be informed that you will be sharing the room at teahouses. Please also note that the Everest region is located at far from the maddening crowd, therefore, teahouses may not be as much sophisticated as one finds them in town.

We will provide only breakfast while you are in Kathmandu and three-course meals while you are on trek. This means you will be taking breakfast and dinner at teahouse you stay and lunch in the mid of your trekking. Since the Everest region is geographically a remote place, you will be provided only selected but hygienic and organic local foods such as Nepali dal bhat, Tibetan soup, and bread, porridge etc.

Briefing of the Tour:

You will be briefed about the trek, you will be given an information file, and importantly introduced with your guide.

Service and Security:

A professional, English speaking trekking guide and assistant guide for every 4 members, and 1 porter for every two trekkers will be provided to your group during the trek.

Similarly, a licensed and professional English speaking climbing guide will be provided for your climbing of the peak. We provide 1 main guide and 1 assistant guide for a group of 2-4 people. But for a group of more than 5-8 people, we provide 01 main and 2 assistant guides. For the group having 9+ people, 1 main guide and 3 assistant guides will be provided. Other staff members we provide include 1 experienced cook, Sherpas, and assistants.

Our professional staffs will take care of you. Please keep on informing about each and every change that you might feel as you set out for the magnificent journey. Do not feel shy, because the very nature of this trekking and climbing makes one nervous. Our staffs will be there to help you overcome such a state of nervousness.

Certificate:

After the trek is over, you will be provided with ANTE adventure certificate.

Size of Group:

Trekking Group Size of our group can range from two people to ten people. In case you want to travel alone, do not hesitate to write to us. We will plan accordingly. In case, you more than ten people, please do let us know so that we can develop and improvise plans and itinerary.

Acclimatization:

Trekking to the Everest Region is as much difficult as it is technical. We give special priority to its technical sides as well. For this, we have designed an itinerary to allow you to get acclimatize naturally. We know the particular location you need to stay for rest, and the particular distance you need to walk slowly and so on. In case you get high altitude sickness, we have crews who know how to deal with it effectively and smartly.

How to respond to Altitude Sickness?

Please do carry first aid box
Please consult your physician
Please do keep on informing our crews if you feel uneasy
Please do walk in the group so that you can help each other

Travel Insurance:

We would like to recommend you to get your trekking insured. Since you are trekking in probably one of the wildest and challenging routes, you need to be cautious of anything inevitable. You may need helicopter evacuation and get your trip canceled. You may get injured and get your baggage theft and so on.

Permits and fees:

The government local body charges some small amount of fee for every you make to the World Heritage sites, National Park, restricted areas along climbing. The price we charge includes all the fees.

Flight Delay in Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu

Twin Otter and Dornier is the primary mode of transport to and from the airstrip at Lukla. This service is fairly dependable. Sometimes, flights (to and from Lukla) may be canceled due to mountain weather conditions or technical problems. In such case, Amazing Nepal will charter a helicopter to ensure you are on schedule for your international flight. The helicopter can fly if the visibility is 1500m, while the twin otter can fly if the visibility is 5000m, as per Nepal’s Civil Aviation rules.

The cost of the helicopter is payable directly to our Kathmandu office in the event that this service is utilized. US cash, traveler’s cheques, or credit cards (Visa Cards, Master Cards only) are accepted. You will be given a receipt upon payment so that you may claim the amount from your travel insurance. The minimum cost will be US$500 and a maximum US$3500 depending on the number of group members.

It is recommended that you should arrive in Kathmandu a day earlier before you start your trek. When you arrive a day earlier, you will have time to rest as well as time to buy trekking equipment. Similarly, it is best to have some extra days after you have finished your trek because your flight to Kathmandu/Lukla might be canceled due to bad weather. So all together it is recommended to have a few extra days beside the trip schedule so that you don’t miss your International Flight.

Equipments

If you want to book a trekking/climbing package with Amazing Nepal Trek and Expedition and still wondering about the essential equipment for your trekking journey, here we are more than happy to offer our checklist for your references. Please make necessary amendments to our checklist as per your need and convenience. For some case, if you couldn’t get any of these listed equipment/gears in your hometown or you’re in a rush before you fly to Kathmandu, don’t worry! The listed necessary items mentioned below can be easily purchased here.
Except for your day pack, all luggage will be carried by porters. A porter is available for two people who will carry maximum up to 25 kg. So, you have to be careful while packing your bag or luggage.

Moreover, there is an allowance of 15kg per person on domestic flights. Additional personal items are not needed for the trekking portion of the trip which can be kept in the hotel’s storage room without extra cost.

Below is the checklist of equipment that is required for the trek/climb:

Personal Climbing Gears

Ice axe,Crampons,Harness,Tape Slings (2),Screwgate Karabiners (2 lock, 2 unlock),Descender/Abseil Device,Plastic Mountaineering Boots,Ascender,Helmet (optional)

Group Climbing Gears

Snow bar, Ice Hamer, Rope Ice Screw

HEAD

Buff headwear /neckwear
Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses
Head Torch

UPPER BODY

Cotton T-shirts or Thermals
Fleece jacket
Waterproof/windproof jacket
Down-filled jacket (Your own Down Jacket is strongly recommended, but Amazing Nepal Trek also supply complimentary down jacket which is needed to be returned after the completion of the trek)

LOWER BODY

Lightweight cotton pants (long)
Waterproof Pants
Thermal underwear

FEET

Thin inner socks
Thick and warm wool hiking socks
Comfortable Hiking boots
Sneakers /slippers

HANDS

Gore-tex gloves

ACCESSORIES

Sleeping bag rated to - 20°C (Your own sleeping bag strongly is recommended, but Amazing Nepal Trek also supply complimentary sleeping bags which is needed to be returned after the completion of the trek)
Trekking bags/duffel bag (Amazing Nepal Trek will supply complimentary water and windproof duffel/kit bag, but one extra big duffel bag/suitcase is necessary for items that are left at the hotel in Kathmandu)
Large plastic bags (For keeping items dry inside trek bag)
Trekking poles (Optional, Recommended)
Water bottle or camel bag
Toiletries
Towel
Sewing Kit
Insect repellent, sunscreen, and lip balm
The first-aid kit; should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band-Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea
Re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking if any particular
Wet wipes
Reading or writing material