Lobuche Peak Climbing

It is your first day in the Himalayan country Nepal. As you arrive at the TIA in Kathmandu it’s obvious that you will check your luggage and grab a visa from the designated location inside there. Afterward, as you arrive at the arrival gate, you can see our representative from Mission Himalaya Treks and Expeditions Pvt. Ltd with your name board. After meeting our representative team member you will be escorted to your respective hotel.

Then in the evening, we will introduce you to your guide for trekking and climbing. As per his guidance check your stuff for trekking. Before bedtime, we will treat you a traditional Nepali cuisine in a typical Nepali Restaurant in Thamel with a Cultural dance show and music live freely.

After the morning breakfast in the Kathmandu hotel today we will do a guided tour of Kathmandu. You will be fully guided in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a private guide. The guide will focus mainly on the 4 sightseeing points which are also listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We will start the tour from Swoyambhunath Temple. Swayambhunath Temple is an ancient Buddhist stupa in the middle of Kathmandu. It is also hailed as a monkey temple by the locals as we as tourists. After spending some time at this monkey temple, we will head to Kathmandu Durbar Square. It is also an old royal palace. Additionally, there is a cluster of temples surrounding the area as well as a Living Goddess named “Kumari”.

Once we finish sightseeing at Kathmandu Durbar Square we will head to Boudhanath next. Before sightseeing at Boudhanath, we will grab lunch here. Afterward, we will then finally go to the 4th sightseeing point, Pashupatinath Temple. It is the biggest temple for Hindu People. Here you can see lots of Hindu temples. You can also observe the cremation ceremony of Hindu people at the river Bank of Bagmati River. The people who died in Kathmandu valley do a cremation ceremony on the bank of the Bagmati River in Pashupatinath temple. If time permits, we will stay for the aarti ceremony which is held on the river bank opposite Pashupatinath temple.

Meanwhile, some team members from Mission Himalaya will prepare your climbing permits. Overnight in Thamel after you prepare your all gear and stuff.

Today morning we will drive to the domestic terminal of the Kathmandu airport for a flight to Lukla. Upon reaching the plane location you will notice that the size of the plane is quite small. Lukla has a tiny airstrip, so the planes flying there have 14 to 18 seats at most.

If you are lucky you can find a left seat for the best view of the Himalayas. The views from the plane are so picturesque that you never realize when the 35 minutes have passed. After landing in Lukla we will introduce you to your porter. From there, he cares for your bag during the trek. The timing of our landing will determine whether we will take lunch or breakfast in Lukla.

As it is the first day of our official trekking, without any delay we will follow the Dudh Koshi valley for trekking until Phakding. The trail today includes flat, uphill, and downhill sections. The majestic view of mountain Kusum Kangaru, the Thado Koshi river, and likewise blesses us on the way. Besides the river valleys and greenery, we will get to see lots of prayer flags, Chortens, Mani Wall, and prayer wheels on the trail. These attractions add excitement to our trek.

Our trek today will take us to Namche, the most picturesque village and the gateway to Everest. Most of the time we will cross and follow the Dudh Koshi riverside till Monju.

After breakfast at Phakding, we will trek for around 3 hours to reach Monjo, the Gate of Sagarmatha National Park. Appreciating the view of Mt. Thamserku from there, we will check in or buy permits at the entrance gate. Thereon, we will trek downhill for 15 minutes to a small village Jorsalle. Here we will take our lunch.

Immediately after the completion of the lunch, we will continue the trek. On the way, we will cross the Hillary Bridge, which is one of the most beautiful and long bridges in the Everest region. While crossing the bridge, below you can see the lower bridge which was used in old days. Following several highs and lows, we will finally reach Namche.

To cope with the increasing altitude, this extra day is separated in Namche for acclimatization. Instead of continuing the further trek to Tengboche, it is recommended to hike to the nearby location in Namche. You can either choose a leisurely day in the Hotel or you can explore the local market if it is Saturday. On Saturday, the local market of Namche seems more appealing. If you want to explore Sherpa tradition and culture you can go to the Sherpa Museum. If you adore hiking, you can hike to the Everest View hotel to see the numerous Himalayas. With a sip of coffee, you can have the best view of the mountains from this highest-star altitude hotel in the world.

After being there you can also go to Khumjung and Khunde the green village. You can explore Khumjung Gompa where you can see the Head of Yeti. Further, you can also visit Khumjung Hillary School and Khunde Hospital. For the night stay, you can back downhill to Namche.

The trek begins in Namche, followed by a slight uphill climb and then along a long flat trail that was made by an old man. To build that trail, he solicited donations from tourists. So you too can donate here if you like. While viewing numerous mountains like Thamserku, Kusum, Amadablam, Kwongde, Everest, Lhotse, and Lhotse Sar, we will reach Kyanjuma. There are two trekking routes from there, one leading to Gokyo and one leading to Everest Base Camp. We will follow the right way and proceed with the trek toward the village of Sanasa there.

We will stop at Phungithanka for lunch. After lunch, we will trek uphill to Tyangboche. Later, we’ll visit Tyangboche Monastery to see meditation. Tyangboche is the biggest monastery in Everest Region. After observing the meditation and prayer ceremony we head back to Hotel.

From Tyangboche, passing through the rhododendron forest we will trek downhill Debuche. After Debuche we will trek on the flat trail until the Dudhkoshi river. From here, we will start trekking uphill to Pangboche. Among the many things we can see at Pangboche, is the region’s oldest monastery, the Pangboche Monastery. It is also the place that leads the trail to Amadablam trekking and Climbing. After the short exploration, we will trek flat and uphill to the next destination Somare. Continuing the trek from there we will stop at Dingboche for a night’s stay.

It is our second acclimatization day. The beautiful and big Dingboche village has many more things to see and do within it and around it. It is from here that climbers can go to Island peak. From Dingboche, you can opt for the short hike today to the middle of Nagsarkang peak. You can also hike to its top to see the spectacular Mt. Pumori, Lobuche, Mt. Makalu, and several mountains. If you are strong enough, you can go to Chukung and Chukung Ri for another hike. We will spend the night at Dingboche.

In the morning, we will have a simple breakfast before trekking on the same trail as yesterday to Nagsarkang Peak. We will continue trekking on the same trail for around half an hour. In the following step, we trek towards Thukla and separate from the Nagsarkang trekking trail. The trek after that separation is most of flat and a little uphill till Thukla. As the trek progresses, we will get a chance to see Mt. Tabuche and Mt. Cholatse along the way.

Once we reach Thukla, we will take lunch and then trek uphill to Memorial Park. The trek is quite difficult. After exploring Memorial park in front of Amadablam mountain we will trek slightly uphill and flat till Lobuche.

Commencing the day with a succulent breakfast, we will trek toward Khumbu Glacier. It will take us around three hours of walking on the uphill and flat trail to reach Gorakshep. The guesthouse is our first stop in Gorakshep. After lunch, we will hike to the World’s highest mountain Mt. Everest Base Camp. The hike is of around 2 hours. After exploring Everest Base Camp, Khumbu Glacier, and Khumbu Icefall we trek back to Gorakshep. Remember that we cannot see the Everest view from Everest Base Camp. Overnight At Gorakshep.

Probably hiking today is difficult for first-time trekkers because of the high altitude. But the trek to the Kalapatthar is one of the prime highlights of the whole trek. It is where you can have the perfect view of Mt Everest throughout the Everest Base Camp trek journey. So, we will wake up early this morning for a hike to Kala Patthar. After hiking for around 2 hours from Gorakshep we will reach Kalapatthar viewpoint. This stunning place will let us relish a 360-degree panoramic view of Mt.Everest and other mountains like Nuptse, Lhotse, Pumori, and Makalu. We will back to Gorakshep for breakfast and start trekking back to Louche. Overnight at Lobuche.

Compared to previous days’ trekking, the trek today is a bit shorter. Though short the trek today fully challenges your endurance. On this day we will ascend from Lobuche. The trail here is full of Rucky bubbles and icy boulders. Continuing the walk we will follow the Lobuche glacier. As you look behind, you can see the majestic Ama Dablam (8,818m). Besides Ama Dablam, other mountains like Cholatse, Tabuche, Thamserku, Kangtega, and several snow-capped Himalayan mountains and their ranges greet you in abundance. After 5 hours of trekking, we will reach Lobuche East Base Camp. Upon reaching there, rest for a while and set up a tent.

We will begin the day with breakfast prepared by our staff and then follow the slippery and steep trails to the high camp. En route, we will have to cross several moraines. As you reach the High Camp we will take a rest. Meanwhile, the guide and porter set up the tent and prepare lunch. Thereafter, our guide teaches you some climbing techniques. They will also give you the training to improve your ascend and descend skills using climbing equipment like rope, ice axe, harness, and so on. Today we will sleep quite early because we have to wake up early for the next day’s expedition.

Hurray, your wait is over. Because it is the day we reach the summit. To get this rewarding experience of being at the summit of Lobuche Peak, today we will have to start Lobuche Peak Climbing early at around 1 am. After taking the breakfast prepared by the crew member we will continue the journey as per the guidance of your climbing guide. The easy summit is technically demanding so we need lots of precautions and have to follow each of the instructions of the climbing guide properly. In the technical parts, we have to use fixed ropes and crampons carefully in snow and ice while climbing.

As we reach the summit, the views from there make us forget all the previous day’s hardships. The joy of being there gives us the next level of happiness and satisfaction. From the summit, we will see an amazing view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Pumori, Tawache, and lots of other mountains. After taking some photographs for memory we will back to Lobuche East Base Camp.

Waking up early, we will savor the tented breakfast. Afterward, we will trek till Thukla. We can stop in front of Khumbu glacier at Thukla for a lunch. After Thukla there is two way to go down. Among the two, one goes through Dingboche which we have already trekked before. Therefore, as per our itinerary plan, we will choose another way that heads to Pheriche. In Pheriche, there is a Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA) Aid Post. If you like to know about AMS in mountains you can visit here. Every day at 3 pm the place hosts a free lesson about AMS.

On this day we will return to Namche. As you finish your breakfast at Pheriche we will trek uphill to Pheriche pass and trek down to Somare and Pangboche. Walking on the suspension bridge we will then cross the river before a gradual walk to Debuche. Drom Debuche we will walk for approximately 45 minutes up to Tyangboche. Stop at Tyangboche and have lunch here. After lunch, be ready for 1 hour steep down walk to Phungithanka and up to Sanasa. From Sanasa the trekking is easy and flat till Namche. If luck favors we will have a glimpse of wild animal-like Himalayan Thar, Deer, and so on.

It is the final day of trekking. After taking a delicious breakfast at Namche we will trek back to Lukla. We will retrace our way through Jorsalle, Monjo, Benkar, Toktok, Zamphute, Phakding, Thadokoshi, and finally to Lukla. We will stop anywhere between for a lunch. At around 3 pm we will reach Lukla. As we reach Lukla you can invite your trekking and climbing crew for a farewell dinner on the succession of your trip. This evening is all about sharing the experiences of the previous trekking days and cheering for every moment. Overnight at Lukla.

After the early morning breakfast in Lukla, we will make our way to Tenzing Hillary airport for a flight back to Kathmandu. The mountain and terrain views that appear from the window seat of the flight elicit a certain kind of sparkle even at the end day of the journey. After flying for around 40 minutes you will land at Kathmandu. Your guide will be there to transfer you to your hotel.

In the evening, Mission Himalaya Treks and Expeditions representative will come to share your trek and expedition experience with us. Then we will provide you with a certificate of trekking and climbing as a souvenir. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Mountain climbing and trekking are not that easy. Due to weather and climate, the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu can be canceled at any time. Further, even during the trekking and climbing days, you might have to skip climbing for a day due to unpredictable mountain weather. So, we recommend you separate at least a 1-day contingency.

If everything goes as planned it will be a leisurely day for you. You can go to Kathmandu sightseeing and shopping on this day. Further, to let your body feel more relaxed going for a massage and spa is also not a bad idea.

Depending on your flight schedule we will drop you at Tribhuvan International Airport International terminal. We will take you there 3 hours before your flight back to your sweet home. After leaving you at the airport terminal we will return to our daily schedule with the hope to see you again with your friends and family for an adventure with us.