If you are a person, who challenges the best of your own, Lobuche Peak Climbing may be the destination of your choice. Located in Khumbu Region just above the Lobuche village, climbing the infamous Lobuche Peak will leave you with its surreal beauty. This magnificent beauty has two main peaks known by the name Lobuche East Peak (6119 meters) and Lobuche West Peak (6145 meters).
These two peaks are connected by a knife-edge ridge. However, the climb is not so easy after all. You have to be familiar with the snow peaks and ropes. Snowy steep even makes the climb more difficult. But the fruit that you will get after this hardship journey ends is worth it. Lobuche Peak has got enough mesmerizing scenic beauties that remain in your heart lifelong.
Trip Highlights:
Splendid views of the snowy Himalayas.
35 minutes an impressive flight from Kathmandu to Lukla.
Sherpa culture & Hillary school, village, and museum.
Sunset and Sunrise views of the world's highest Mt. Everest.
Plentiful or large quantities of flora and fauna.
The biggest Tengboche monastery.
Moderately technical, challenging peak.
Mt. Everest views from the summit of Lobuche east peak.
Spectacular peak climbing with well trained Sherpa climbing guide.
Climbing Equipment:
Mountain Ice axe, Climbing Harness, Karabiners, Ice screws, Snow bars, Descenders, Tents.
Clothing Equipment:
Sleeping pad, Down jacket/ trousers/vest, Warm trousers, Long cotton hiking shirts, Head torch/batteries/bulbs, Waterproof jacket, Gaiters, Fleece/wool for climbing, Lightweight thermal/ insulated ski gloves, Sun hat, Light cotton athletic socks, and wool climbing socks, Long sleeved, cotton/woolen shirts, T-shirts, Wool long underwear, Down high altitude, sleeping bag, sunglasses, Sunscreen, Lip salve, Lightweight fleece.
Is Lobuche East Peak climbing worth it?
Because of the thrilling beauty that it offers from the East, what most people prefer is Lobuche East Peak. Not so far from the Everest Base Camp, Lobuche East Peak Climbing will give you a dramatic view of the tallest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest. People widely trek to EBC and enjoy the challenge.
This expedition of Lobuche is more difficult than Island Peak Climbing. So if you are not familiar with the gears and snowy steeps, Island Peak Climbing might be a good start. If you are not short on time, this expedition can also be combined with the Everest Base Camp Trek.
If you are not satisfied with the height of the summit of Lobuche East Peak, Mission Himalaya Treks can take you to the summit of the highest trekking peak of Nepal, popularly known as Mera Peak Climbing which is 6,461 meters.
This climbs has so many varieties that you can’t give up on one. The panoramic beauty of Mt. Everest provides, the smoothing view of Khumbu Glacier which is extraordinary. Step into the land of snow and watch the enormous beauties with your eyes. Get yourself in the lap of nature.