Trip Facts:
Price per person |
... on request |
Arrival date in Kathmandu |
13 September 2024 |
Service |
Full Board Service |
Departure to Expedition |
3 October 2024 |
Duration: |
21 Days |
Country: |
Nepal |
Max. Altitude: |
6,119m / 20,076ft. |
Walking Per Day: |
5 - 6 Hours |
Nature: |
Hotel + Lodge + Camping |
Difficulty: |
Moderate |
Best Season: |
Spring / Autumn |
Group Size: |
2 – 15 Pax |
Route: |
East Ridge |
Final Departure: |
3 October 2024 |
Lobuche East Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp trek is the most popular peak for climbing the Everest region as Island peak. This peak is also used as for acclimatization peak before climbing the 8000s. Lobuche East peak lies in the famous Everest region and is close to the Khumbu glacier.
Lobuche East Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp trek also takes you to the paradise of Everest Base Camp area and the top of Kalapatthar. Lobuche East Climb is a bit challenging than Island peak climbing but equally rewarding as well. We can have the amazing panoramic views of Everest region for the untimate khumbu valley Experience.
Itinerary: (Lobuche East Climbing With Everest Base Camp Trek)
Days |
Itinerary |
Date |
Remarks |
1 |
Arrival to Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel (1,350m/4,430ft.) |
13-Sep-2024 |
Hotel: BB Plan |
2 |
UNESCO sites Sightseeing Day in Kathmandu |
14-Sep-2024 |
Hotel: B/D |
3 |
Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla & trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,700ft) |
15-Sep-2024 |
Lodge: B/L/D |
4 |
Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft.) |
16-Sep-2024 |
Lodge: B/L/D |
5 |
Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar |
17-Sep-2024 |
Lodge: B/L/D |
6 |
Namche Bazaar to Dole(4,038m/13,249ft) |
18-Sep-2024 |
Lodge: B/L/D |
7 |
Dole from Machherma(4,470m/14,665ft) |
19-Sep-2024 |
Lodge: B/L/D |
8 |
Machherma To Gokyo(4,750m/15,584ft.) |
20-Sep-2024 |
Lodge: B/L/D |
9 |
Hike Up to Gokyo Ri(5,357m/17,575ft.) & Trek to Dragnag(4800m) |
21-Sep-2024 |
Lodge: B/L/D |
10 |
Dragnag to Dzongla(4,830m/15,847ft.) Via Chola Pass(5420m/17,783ft.) |
22-Sep-2024 |
Lodge: B/L/D |
11 |
Dzongla to Lobuche High Camp (5,400m/17,712ft) |
23-Sep-2024 |
Camping: B/L/D |
12 |
Climb for Lobuch East Summit (6119m/20,070 ft) & Back to High Camp |
24-Sep-2024 |
Camping: B/L/D |
13 |
Trek to Lobuche (4,940 m/16,207 ft.) & both groups reunite |
25-Sep-2024 |
Lodge: B/L/D |
14 |
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,594 ft.) Retrace Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft) |
26-Sep- 19 May -2024 |
Lodge: B/L/D |
15 |
Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft) and back to Lobuche |
27-Sep-2024 |
Lodge: B/L/D |
16 |
Lobuche to Pangboche(3,985m/13,074ft.) |
28-Sep-2024 |
Lodge: B/L/D |
17 |
Pangboche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280 ft.) |
29-Sep-2024 |
Lodge: B/L/D |
18 |
Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m/9,186 ft.) |
30-Sep-2024 |
Lodge: B/L/D |
19 |
Fly back to Kathmandu |
01-Oct-2024 |
Lodge: B/L/D |
20 |
Contingency/Backup Weather Day in Kathmandu |
02-Oct-2024 |
Hotel: BB Plan |
21 |
Final Departure from Kathmandu |
03-Oct-2024 |
Hotel: BB Plan |
B= Breakfast, L= Lunch & D= Dinner.
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September 13th- Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and a brief discussion on trip (1,300m/4,264 ft.)
Welcome to Nepal, the Land of Himalayas! Upon your arrival our representative from Himalayan Traverse will welcome to you at the airport and take you to your respective hotel. As it is the first day, we will make you brief introduction on your trip and your guide/s too. Overnight in Kathmandu Hotel.
September 14th - Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
After breakfast in the morning, we start a small sightseeing in Kathmandu in the three famous UNESCO World heritage enlisted sites: “Pashupatinath Temple” the biggest temple for Hindus, “Swayambhunath Stupa” also known as the monkey temple which is one of the famous religious stupas for Buddhists and “Boudhanath Stupa” the biggest Stupa in Nepal located in Kathmandu. After this short visit to religious sites, we make early preparations for our trip and make sure everything is okay. Overnight in Kathmandu Hotel.
Included meals: Bed and Breakfast, Welcome Dinner.
September 15th - Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,860 m/9,383 ft.): 45 min flight, trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,700ft): 3-4 hrs walk
Early in the morning we take short scenic mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla which will be about 35 minutes and we start our journey for Everest Base Camp. As we land on Tenzing Hillary Airport we hold on a bit in Lukla as the guides and porters manage the baggage. Then we head for Phakding, a small Sherpa village which take a walk of three or four hours. Overnight at Phakding.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
September 16th - Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft.): 5-6 hrs walk.
Today, after having our morning breakfast we start our hike. With Dudhkoshi river by our side we also make entrance to Sagarmatha National park. After a straight walk of 5 or 6 hours, we reach Namche Bazaar which is also known as the “Gateway to Mount Everest”. From there we can enjoy the amazing view of Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
September 17th - Day 05: Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar
After a continuous walk to Namche Bazaar, today we make our day as an acclimatization day. Today we can for activities as per your wish. For example, a short hike to Khumjung or Everest View Hotel and enjoying the view of the mighty Himalayas can be a good option. We also experience the Sherpa culture and learn about Sherpa and mountaineering history by making a short visit to Sherpa museum in Syangboche on the way and Khumjung School nearby. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
September 18th - Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Dole
After a sumptuous breakfast, we begin our trek to Dole with gradual ups and downs. The trail is scenic and keeps getting more and more amazing as we proceed ahead. On the way, we are likely to spot Himalayan pheasants, musk deer, and Himalayan Tahrs. Descending a little bit through the alpine and rhododendron forest, we reach the village of Kyanjuma, where we stop for a short break. Moving further ahead, we reach Sansa from where we will follow the Gokyo trails, which is a bit rough and lies just above the Dudh Koshi river’s gorge. From Mong La Pass, we get a glimpse of Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Tawoche, and Mt. Khumbila. From the pass, the trail descends to Dudh Koshi Khola after which it is an uphill climb up to Phortse. We get magnificent views of the mountains from this point. After hiking for a couple of hours through lush forest and green pastures, we will reach Dole from where we get to watch the mesmerizing sunset views. Overnight in Dole.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
September 19th - Day 07: Dole to Machherma
Trek from Dole begins with a fairly tricky descent on a slippery, snow-covered slope. Then, we begin to climb on a steady trail through a scenic ridge with views of Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Kantega, and Mt. Thamserku. The uphill walk comprises of increasingly barren hillside, covered in tundra grasses and dotted with scrub junipers. We cross a small settlement of Lhafarma, and then Luza village, tucked into a side valley. Ascending from Luza, we walk over the Dudh Koshi River and continue walking through sandy trails before reaching Machhermo, the last major settlement before Gokyo. We can visit the Himalayan Rescue Hospital to learn a lot related to altitude sickness. Overnight in Machhermo.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
September 20th - Day 08: Machherma to Gokyo
Today, we leave the foothills and ascend on a hill gradually entering the desolate tundra of the high mountains, enjoying views of the Dudh Koshi valley and Mt. Kangtega, Mt. Thamserku and Mt. Cho-Oyu. Beyond the ridge, the valley widens as the trail passes through a Chorten and we reach Phangga. We descend to the river bank before climbing up to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa Glacier on a steep trail. We pass through Longpongo, Raboche Tsho and Dudh Pokhari before reaching Gokyo. On the trail next to the first lake, we see what is believed to be the footprints of a Lama (Buddhist priest). We explore Dudh Pokhari before calling it a night. Overnight in Gokyo.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
September 21st - Day 09: Hike up Gokyo Ri & Trek Dragnag
This day we Hike up Gokyo ri for acclimatization and actually today is a rather short trekking day from Gokyo to Dragnag, following the trail that crosses the most impressive glacier in the entire Everest region – Ngozumpa Glacier. You leave Gokyo and trek towards Drahnag for our overnight stay, to ready yourself for the crossing of the Cho-la Pass.
Overnight in Dragnag.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
September 22nd - Day 10: Dragnag To Dzongla via Chola Pass
Today you start early as we head for the crossing of challenging Cho-la Pass, and follow the trail that ascends slightly along the valley and steepens as you approach the pass. The Cho-la Pass is covered with blue ice most of the time, giving trekkers a chill feeling. From the top of the pass, the trail descends steeply down for about an hour and then levels out slightly all the way to Dzongla.
Overnight in Donzgla.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
September 23rd - Day 11: Dzongla To High Camp
Overnight Camping in High Camp.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
September 24th - Day 12: Climb for Lobuche East Summit (6,119m/20,070 ft) and back to High Camp: 8-10 hours
Camping in Lobuche High Camp.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
September 25th - Day 13: Trek to Lobuche (4,940 m/16,207 ft.): 5-6 hrs walk
Making our way through the Khumbu glaciers at the terminal moraine we climb up to Dugla. We can find the prayers flags and stones on our way up. We can see the clear views of peak like Khumbutse, Lingtren, Mahalangur himal and Pumori. Gradually after a hike of 5 to 6 hours we reach Lobuche situated beneath the Lhotse Ridge. Overnight at Lobuche.
(Note: This Day Both Trek and Climbing Teams Reunite.)
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
September 26th - Day 14: Ascend Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,594 ft.) & Retrace to Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft)
Today is as exciting day as we will be hiking for Everest Base Camp, our final destination. It definitely is going to be as amazing experience but a bit challenging too. We make our way to Gorak Shep first and head towards Everest Base Camp then following the Khumbu Glacier trails. On the way we can view mountains which are Nuptse, Pumori and Khumbutse and finally reach Everest Base Camp where we will be exploring today. For overnight we return to Gorakshep.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
September 27th - Day 15: Trek to Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft) and back to Lobuche
Early in the morning we depart for Kala Patthar to view the amazing sunrise seen from the Kala Patthar and other mighty Himalayas too. After enjoying the magnificent panorama from the top of Kala Patthar we head back to Lobuche for overnight stay.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
September 28th - Day 16: Lobuche to Pangboche(3,985m/13,074 ft.):
After taking our morning breakfast, From Lobuche we again retrace our path to Pheriche. On the way to Pheriche, we get to enjoy magnificent views of Mt. Ama Dablam in the distance. From Pheriche, we continue to Pangboche. We trek down through the hillside blanketed by rhododendron and juniper trees. If it’s spring, pink and red rhododendron flowers ablaze our surroundings. Upon reaching Pangboche we may also consider visiting the famous Pangboche Monastery.
Overnight in Pangboche.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
September 29th - Day 17: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280 ft.): 6-7 hrs walk
We descend back to Namche Bazaar crossing the rhododendron forests. Enjoying the natural beauty of the place and watching the smiley faces of Sherpa locals we make our way down to Namche Bazaar. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
September 30th - Day 18: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m/9,186 ft.): 6-7 hrs walk
We head to Lukla today making our way through the Sherpa villages. We may take rest at places like Phakding and after a couple of hours we reach Lukla for the flight back to Kathmandu early in the morning tomorrow. Overnight at Lukla.
Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
October 1st - Day 19: Fly back to Kathmandu: 45 min flight
As today we have to fly back to Kathmandu, we wake up early in the morning and make our early flight in Kathmandu. During the day you could take rest or buy yourself some souvenirs. On the occasion of our successful trip there will be a farewell dinner conducted by us in the evening.
Included meals: Breakfast
October 2nd - Day 20: Contingency/Backup Weather Day in Kathmandu
This is an extra day set aside to manage any unintended hindrances like flight delays or bad weather for climbing. Setting aside an extra day will ensure that even if we were to face a day’s set back, the trip will continue thus guranteeing a successful climb.
Included meals: Breakfast
October 3rd - Day 21: Final departure
Today we will be biding you farewell. We will be hoping that you will come back to Nepal again for another adventurous trip. We will take you to the International airport some hours before the scheduled flight and finally you will depart back for your homeland! Included meals: Breakfast
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