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Lobuche Peak Climbing is one of the popular and challenging trekking peaks in the Everest region. Lobuche Peak is the second most popular trekking peak climbing after the Island Peak (Imjatse) in Khumbu region. Lobuche East is the main of Lobuche Peak consists of several small summits and the true summit requires climbing steep snow and ice slopes to the top of the summit ridge.
The Lobuche peak offers various routes for climbing the summit. The normal route to Lobuche peak climb is through South Ridge.
The route of Lobuche Peak Climbing passes through several beautiful villages inhabited by Sherpa peoples offering us the best opportunity to learn about the unique Sherpa culture, lifestyles and their spiritual connection with high Himalayas.
Lobuche Peak Climbing rewards us with the fantastic mountain views and other eye-catching natural beauties. The rivers, streams, waterfalls, green forests and the chances of encountering wild animals on the trail makes our trip more exciting.
We follow Everest Base Camp Trekking route up to Pherinche and then trek to Dughla.
Lobuche Peak base camp will be set up at 4,950m near a lake in a rocky hollow at the base of the glaciated South-West face. The views of high mountains like Ama Dablam, Cholaste, Thamserku, Kantega peak and Tawache peak are excellent from here. We climb steep stone terraces and snow slopes just below the main glaciers on the South-West Face of Lobuche East Peak.
We climb steep snow and ice slopes using fixed ropes and get access to the ridge overlooking Lobuche and the Khumbu Glacier where we fix the high camp.
We follow the sharp snow ridge to the summit ridge. Then we follow the route to north-west towards the main summit passing several small snow bumps and reach a notch. Then we further climb steep and quite difficult snow slopes to the true summit. The Lobuche peak can be climbed from East Face by climbing a dark pyramid of shabby rock and join the South Ridge to get to the summit.
The best time for Lobuche Peak climb is during the pre-monsoon (spring) season from March to May or post-monsoon (autumn) season from September to November. These months offer stable weather conditions, clear skies, and moderate temperatures, making it ideal for mountaineers to summit Lobuche Peak.
During spring, the rhododendron forests are in full bloom, adding beauty to the landscape, while autumn provides crisp, clear views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks. The trails are also less crowded compared to the peak trekking season, allowing for a more peaceful climb.
However, it's essential to avoid the monsoon season (June to August) due to heavy rainfall, which can trigger landslides and avalanches, making the climb dangerous. Similarly, the winter months (December to February) bring extremely cold temperatures and heavy snowfall, making it challenging for climbers. Hence, plan your Lobuche Peak climb during the recommended spring and autumn months for a safe and enjoyable experience.
Lobuche East, standing at 6,119 meters (20,075 feet) in the Khumbu region of Nepal, presents a challenging yet accessible climbing opportunity for experienced trekkers and climbers. The difficulty lies in its technical aspects, including steep sections and crevassed glaciers, demanding solid ice and snow skills. The ascent also demands proper acclimatization to combat altitude sickness.
Navigating the Khumbu Icefall, a treacherous glacier section, adds complexity. Nevertheless, a qualified guide can facilitate safety. The climb culminates with a steep ridge, demanding the use of ropes and crampons. Despite these challenges, Lobuche East is an attainable goal for those with prior high-altitude trekking and climbing experience, offering stunning panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, and the Khumbu Valley as a rewarding payoff.
The cost of climbing Lobuche Peak can vary depending on the number of people in your group. For solo climbers, the cost per person is $2,750 USD. However, if you're traveling with a group of two or more people, the cost per person decreases to $2,300 USD.
This pricing structure often includes essential services such as permits, guides, equipment, accommodation, meals, and transportation during the expedition. Keep in mind that additional expenses, such as international flights, personal gear, and travel insurance, are typically not included in these costs. Full board and budget climbing package offers different cost.
Here's a table summarizing the Lobuche Peak climbing cost:
| No of People | Cost per Person (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 pax | $2,750 |
| Above 2 | $2,300 |
The Lobuche East Peak Climbing Permit costs USD 250 during spring, USD 125 during autumn, and USD 70 during winter/summer and should be obtained from the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA).
We arrange the climbing permit for you if your plan your climbing trip with us.
Lobuche East and Island Peak are two popular trekking peaks in Nepal, both offering thrilling climbing experiences. Lobuche East stands at 6,119 meters (20,075 feet), while Island Peak is slightly higher at 6,189 meters (20,305 feet).
Lobuche East generally demands more technical ice and snow climbing skills, with challenging sections like the Khumbu Icefall. Island Peak is often considered more accessible for novice climbers, featuring less technical terrain.
However, Lobuche East offers stunning views of Everest, Lhotse, and the Khumbu Valley. Island Peak, on the other hand, provides a unique cultural experience, passing through Sherpa villages. Your choice depends on your climbing experience, technical skills, and whether you prioritize cultural immersion or panoramic vistas.
Life Dream Adventure has successfully organized Lobuche Peak Climbing program many times. We recommend you to climb this Lobuche peak route in spring and autumn season. No previous peak climbing experience is required to summit this Island peak. One with physically and mentally fit with well acclimatized person is qualified to make an ascent over this Island Peak.
Welcome to Kathmandu. On arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport, you will meet office representative from Life Dream Adventure who will transfer you to the Hotel. You can relax on your remaining leisure time. There will be welcome dinner at evening hosted by Life Dream Adventure.
Overnight in Kathmandu
Accommodation- 3 star rated Hotel, Meals Included – Dinner
Today we will visit Life Dream Adventures office in the afternoon. There we will meet guides who will check our equipments and make sure that we are redy to go for further trek. We will also have short briefing about the trip which will make us familiar on the days up in the mountain.
Overnight in Kathmandu
Accommodation- 3 star rated hotel, Meals Included- Breakfast.
Today we will have 40 minutes scenic flight to Lukla in the early morning. Lukla is the starting point of every Everest trek. From Lukla we will start our short trek to Phakding. Descending for about an hour takes us to Cheplung village which offers us the glimpses of Mt. Khumbila which is a sacred mountain and has never been climbed. We further descend to Phakding village.
Overnight in Phakding
Accommodation – Mountain Lodge, Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After having early morning breakfast we will ascend to Namche Bazaar. After crossing some bridges over Dudhkoshi and sever other rivers and doing some ups and downs we will reach the Monjo from where we will enter Sagarmatha National Park after checking all our permits. Further walk from Monjo takes us to Jorsale village and finally to Namche Bazaar.
Overnight in Namche Bazaar
Accommodation- Mountain Lodge, Meals Included- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today we will rest in Namche Bazaar which will helps us to acclimatize in higher altitude. Experts believe that it is better to stay active even in the rest days so we will go for some small hikes near Namche Bazaar. We will go a short hike to Everest View Hotel and enjoy the incredible views of Mount Everest. There is a beautiful old monastery – Khumjung Monastery, near the valley where we will hike today. If time permits we will also make a short visit to Tourist Visitor Center at Sagarmatha National Park which will help us to learn more about Sherpa cultures and various plant and animal of Everest Region.
Overnight in Namche Bazaar
Accommodation- Mountain Lodge, Meals Included- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After having breakfast we will trek through ascending and descending trail leaving the Phunki Thanga behind. After the 5-6 hours of scenic walk we will reach Tengboche. The largest monastery of Everest Region lies here which is famous for Yeti’s Scalp. The monastery also offers the mesmerizing views of highest mountains including Mt. Everest and Ama Dablam.
Overnight in Tengboche
Accommodation- Mountain Lodge, Meals Included- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today we begin our trek by descending through the lush forest of birch, conifers and Rhododendron trees. The great views of Mt. Everest and Ama Dablam give us company throughout the trek today. The trail takes us down to Debuche and after crossing a river we will reach Pangboche. We will have the great view of high mountains and Pangboche monastery on the trail. After crossing the river and climbing up for a while, we will reach today’s destination – Dingboche.
Overnight in Dingboche
Accommodation- Mountain Lodge, Meals Included- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today we will rest in Dingboche which will help our body to acclimatize in higher altitude. Experts believe that resting inactive will make our upcoming trip more difficult so we will go for short hikes near Dingboche. We will hike to Chhukung today where we will check our climbing equipments to make sure that they are in good condition. Otherwise we will hire other equipments from Chhukung. After spending some time in Chhukung we will trek back to Dingboche.
Overnight in Dingboche
Accommodation- Mountain Lodge, Meals Included- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today we take a downward path to Pheriche village. Having the beautiful views of cholatse across the valley we will climb up the moraine of Khumbu region. We will have magnificent views of Mt.Tawache, Ama Dablam, Pokalde (5741m), Kongma-tse (5820m) and the great wall of Nuptse. Following a pleasant, grassy valley and passing many stone chortens we reach to Lobuche. Spend the night in this small village packed with tourists.
Overnight in Lobuche
Accommodation- Mountain Lodge, Meals included- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We move along the lateral moraine of Khumbu Glacier. We will enjoy the great views of Pumori, Mahalangur and other mountains through the trail. After small ascend we reach Thangma Riju which rewards us panoramic views of high Himalayas. We will reach Gorakshep after some walk where we will find ourselves surrounded by the giant White Mountains. From Gorakshep we will hike up to Everest Base Camp and spend some time there. Again we will trek back to Gorakshep.
Overnight in Gorakshep
Accommodation- Mountain Lodge, Meals Included- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
To catch the mesmerizing view of Sunrise over the highest mountain in the world, we will start our trek very early in the morning. For the trek to Kalapaththar we have to be prepared for chilly winds and changing temperatures. After some ascents we will reach the Kalapaththar from where we can have a closure view of Mount Everest and other famous peaks. After having fun ion Kalapaththar we will trek back to Lobuche.
Overnight in Lobuche
Accommodation- Mountain Lodge, Meals Included- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After having breakfast in Lobuche, we trek toward Lobuche Base Camp. Enjoying the great views of high mountains including Ama Damblam, Pokalde, Thamserku, Cholatse and several other peaks we will reach the Base Camp. We continue our trek to High Camp on a rocky moraine path.
On reaching to Lobuche High Camp, our experienced guides will provide you peak climbing training which will boost up your confidence as well as enhance your climbing skill.
Overnight in Lobuche High Camp
Accommodation- Camping/Teahouse, Meals Included- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today is the day to reach ultimate destination of our trip. We will wake up in the midnight around 1 am and start to prepare for the climb to avoid the strong winds in afternoon. After having early morning breakfast we will put on crampons and rope and set up for journey to the summit. We walk on a rocky surface for while and climb on ice. After reaching the summit we will experience the breath taking views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Cholatse, Pumori, Ama Dablam and many other high peaks. After having magnificent views of Himalayas we trek back to High Camp.
Overnight in Lobuche High Camp
Accommodation- Mountain Lodge/ Camp, Meals Included- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today we will have much easy walk as the trail mostly descends to Pangboche. Tracing back the footprints to Khumbu Khola, we pass through the beautiful Sherpa settlements and reach Pangboche. Pangboche is a beautiful village surrounded by high mountains including Everest to its south. The village offers the panoramic views of giant Himalayas.
Overnight in Pangboche
Accommodation – Mountain Lodge, Meals Included- Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
From Pangboche we follow back the same trail to Im ja Khola and trek up through the forest to Tengboche. Then we pass through the hillside covered with dense forest of Rhododendrons and juniper trees. After passing via forests and beautiful Sansa village, we reach Namche Bazaar.
Overnight in Namche Bazaar
Accommodation- Mountain Lodge, Meals Included- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We will trek back to Lukla today. Descending through the beautiful pine and Rhododendron forests and some small villages we will reach Lukla. Literally our trek ends today as today is our last walk of the Everest High Passes Trek.
Overnight in Lukla
Accommodation- Mountain Lodge, Meals Included- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We will have a return flight back to Kathmandu for an hour. After return in to the hotel you will have a leisure time to spend after your long trekking journey. Get all your journey recalls with the rest. At the evening you can be involved into the shopping. Or you can also take a wander over the streets of local areas.
Overnight in Kathmandu
Accommodation- 3 star rated Hotel, Meals Included- Breakfast
Our representative will drop you to the International Airport (TIA) to assist you for your final departure to your destination or alternatively the next destination.
In Nepal, generally August to November and March to May are considered as best peak climbing season. Peak Climbing can be done even in winter season but cold temperature might not be suitable for everyone.
Yes, as the Lobuche Peak is not a technical peak anyone with not any previous climbing experience can accomplish this trip. Additionally, we also give pre climbing training to boost up your confidence and accomplish your trip easily and happily.
The people with any age group can complete the trip but one should have good stamina and stable health condition. Walking ability of 6-7 hours per day is mandatory for this trip.
Not that fit. A person with good mental and physical condition with stable health can go for this trip.
If you have any health problem we recommend you to consult your doctor before going on this trip to make your trip successful easily and happily.
You will have enough options of staying in local lodges to tourist standard hotels in some places during the trek. You will have food and accommodation in tea houses. In the busy season you might adjust in kitchen rooms.
You can order from the available menu where you are going to stay. Because of the well-developed trekking route, this area offers continental and local Nepalese food available.
Yes climbing permit is required to climb any peak over 5000m. Climbing without a permit is illegal.
It depends on the area you are trekking. Most of the area in trekking route has VHF phones. Some area also gets mobile coverage but in remote communication is not available or very limited so only option would be satellite phone.
Yes you must have travel insurance which can cover the helicopter rescue and medical fee coverage in case of any kinds of emergency. Sometime altitude sickness makes you in difficult situation and need to airlift to Kathmandu. So the insurance need to cover these expenses.
You will not find any ATMs on the way to trek. ATMs are available in big cities like Kathmandu.
Note: Everything you buy must be paid in Nepali currency. So, it is wise to exchange money before the trek.
Lobuche Peak is a popular peak climbing destination in the Khumbu region of Nepal, standing at an elevation of 6,119 meters (20,075 feet). It is located close to Mount Everest and is a popular destination for climbers who want to experience the thrill of high-altitude climbing without having to attempt the world's highest peak.
Lobuche Peak climbing is considered a challenging endeavor and requires good physical fitness and climbing experience. The peak has two distinct summits, East (6,119m) and West (6,145m), and both require technical climbing skills.
Climbing Lobuche Peak requires a climbing permit from the Nepalese government, and climbers must be accompanied by a licensed guide. It is also mandatory to have insurance that covers helicopter rescue and evacuation.
The best time to climb Lobuche Peak is during the pre-monsoon (March to May) and post-monsoon (October to December) seasons. During these periods, the weather is generally stable, and the views of the surrounding mountains are stunning.
There are basic tea houses and lodges along the trekking trail to Lobuche Peak base camp. These accommodations offer basic amenities such as food, lodging, and hot showers.
Climbers need to bring their own equipment, including ice axes, crampons, helmets, ropes, and climbing boots. However, these can also be rented or bought in Kathmandu or Namche Bazaar.
Acclimatization is crucial when climbing Lobuche Peak, and climbers are advised to spend a few days in the Khumbu region to adjust to the altitude before attempting the climb. This helps reduce the risk of altitude sickness and ensures a better chance of reaching the summit.
There are two main routes to climb Lobuche Peak: the East Ridge and the South Ridge. The East Ridge is the more technical and challenging of the two, requiring climbing experience, while the South Ridge is less challenging and suitable for novice climbers.
The summit day can be a long and tiring one, and climbers should be prepared for a long day of climbing. The ascent can take anywhere between 7 to 12 hours, depending on the route and climber's ability.
The summit of Lobuche Peak offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. It is a rewarding experience for climbers who make it to the top.
Overall, climbing Lobuche Peak is a challenging but rewarding experience that requires good physical fitness, technical climbing skills, and acclimatization. With the right preparation and equipment, climbers can enjoy the stunning views and the sense of achievement that comes with reaching the summit.
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Lewis weatherley
New Zealand
10th March, 2023
The Lobuche Peak Climbing expedition organized by Life Dream Adventure and Team was an unforgettable journey. The team's support was exceptional, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. With Pasang Sherpa as our guide, we felt confident and well-prepared throughout the ascent. The weather was perfect, offering stunning views from the summit. Life Dream Adventure and Team's professionalism and attention to detail made the entire expedition seamless and rewarding. I highly recommend them for anyone seeking a challenging and rewarding climbing adventure in the Himalayas.