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Lobuche Peak Climbing

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Highlights:
Duration : 16 nights and 17 days.
Trek start/end: At Lukla.
Grade: Difficulty due to high alititude.
Activities: Trekking & climbing.
Trek/climbing season: March to May and October to December.
Viewpoint: Kala Patthar 5545m.
Highest elevation: Lobuche East Peak (6119m).
Trek/climbing style: 16 nights at the lodge and 1 night at tent.
Enthnic group: Majority of Sherpas.
Culture: Buddhist.
Villages: Khumjung, Khunde, Phortse and Pangboche.
Monasteries: Khumjung, Pangboche and Tengboche monasteries.
Himalayan scenery: Thamserku, Kangtenga, Kawangde Peak, Tabuche, Cholatse, Ama Dablam, Puma Ri, Khumbutse, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Island Peak and Makalu etc.
Lake: Cholatse Tsho

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Day to day itinerary:

Please follow the cardboard of High Camp Trekking upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Our company representative helps you transfer to the Hotel. We explain about things to do in Kathmandu.

All includes: Airport pick up, bed, and breakfast.
We explain about each day program and packing list for trekking and Island Peak climbing. Today, we obtain an Island Peak climbing permit in Kathmandu. We take to you for a tour of the world heritage site Kathmandu Hanuman Dhoka in the afternoon.

All includes: Bed and breakfast
Lukla, we go downhill through Rhododendron forest and passing Ghat village with its mani mantra walls and monastery to reach Phakding where we have lunch. Then, we follow Dhudha Khosi green valley and pass by Banker village to reach Manju where we spend a night. We see Kusum Khang and Thamserku peaks en-route.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea/coffee.
Rhododendron forest and cross the bridge to reach Jhorsale village. We prepare plenty of water for the next steep uphill to reach Namche through the high bridge and pine forests. We could see wild goats (Himalayan Thar), birds, and obviously the first glimpse of Mt. Everest en-route to Namche Bazaar.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea/coffee.
After breakfast, we do a day tour to Everest View Hotel, Khumjung, and Khunde village. We visit the school and monastery to see the Yeti skull in Khumjung village. This is also a scenic and cultural tour. We descend to Namche after visit Khunde village. We spend a second night in Namche for safe acclimatization.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea/coffee.
We leave Namche after breakfast. Today, we are heading to Phortse village via Mong La. The path is easy to Kyangjungma through Tenzin Norgay memorial stupa which has fabulous views of Khumbu valley, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku, etc. There is an uphill walk to Mong La from Kyanjungma. We could see Yaks, Naks, Chauri, and wild mountain goats (Himalayan Thar) en-route. We take a cup of tea at Mong which has stunning views of Mt. Ama Dablam. Then, we catch steep downhill to Phortse Thanga through Rhododendrons and pine forest. After crossing the bridge, there comes uphill to reach Phortse village. It is a less crowded village where we could see Pheasant (the national birds of Nepal), Musk deer, and Himalayan Thar (wild goats).

All includes: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea/coffee.
Leaving Phortse village, we catch a less crowded trail to reach Upper Pangboche village which has the best views of Mt. Ama Dablam. There is a monastery that is the oldest in the Khumbu valley. We visit the monastery that has also a Yeti skull. Now, we join on the busy trail of the Everest Base Camp to reach Somare where we take lunch break an hour. On next, we catch a gradual uphill trail to reach Pheriche where we spend two nights for safe acclimatization.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea/coffee.
After breakfast, we hike up to Nangkar Tshang peak (5000m) which has spectacular views of Mt. Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Makalu, Island Peak, Tabuche, Khangtenga, and Thamserku, and back to Pheriche for lunch. We join for a free class about altitude sickness and precaution by the volunteer doctors at the Himalayan Rescue Clinic in the afternoon at 15:00. We spend a second night at Pheriche for safe acclimatization.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea/coffee.
Leaving Dingboche, we ascend the valley to reach Thukla where we drink a cup of tea. From Thukla, we climb a steep uphill to get up Thukla Pass where has a line of memorials of the famous mountaineers who died on Mt. Everest. It is a memorable place for trekkers because of the beautiful scenery and yet poignant of tombstones in tribute to the Mountaineers. From here, we go to Lobuche through gradual uphill with a beautiful panoramic of the peaks lying on the end of Khumbu valley bordering Tibet. We visit the Italian pyramid in the afternoon.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea/coffee.
We are leaving Lobuche early in the morning because we are heading to Everest Base Camp and return to Gorak Shep today. There is a flat walk on grassy land an hour and then comes a short steep climb to Lobuche pass and we follow the Khumbu glacier northward to Gorak Shep where we drop our luggage at the room. We have quick lunch and prepare a day bag to hike up to Everest Base Camp through a rocky trail along the side of the Khumbu glacier. We touch the famous Khumbu icefalls and glacier at EBC (5364m) where spend an hour. Then, we back to Gorak Shep where we spend a night.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea/coffee.
We climb steep uphill to get up Kala Pattar 5545m which offers 360-degree views of Everest panorama including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Puma Ri, Lingtren, Khumbutse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Taboche Peak, Khumbu Icefalls, Khumbu glaciers, and Everest Base Camp. This is a bit tough but even a scenic hike than Everest Base Camp yesterday. We back to Gorak Shep for breakfast and pack the bag. Then, we retrace our footsteps back to Lobuche.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea/coffee.
Today, we end our walking at Lukla. Leaving Namche, the police checks hiking passes on the end of the village. From here, we descend to the Top Danda where we have the last chance to see the Mt. Everest and continue downhill to the high bridge and Jhorsale. We have a short steep uphill to Manju, Sagarmatha National Park office where our hiking passes exit. From here, we continue walking along the Dhudha Kosi valley to reach Pakhading where we take lunch. Then, we head to Lukla where we spent a night at the end of the trip.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea/coffee.
We take a flight from Lukla to Kathmandu in the morning and check in to our Hotel. We have free time in Kathmandu in the afternoon.

All includes: Breakfast and Hotel transfer.
In case the Lukla flight is canceled due to weather, we use this day for the waiting flights on the following day.

In case the Lukla flight is canceled due to weather, we use this day for the waiting flights on the following day.
Our company representative drops you at the Kathmandu International Airport in time for the flight back to home.

All includes: International Airport departure.
Trek itinerary can be changed for an interesting side trip and additional acclimatization day if needed while on the trek.

Do you have any questions about Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing? Or, would you like to see how it can be customized to your needs? Please DM us.

The following cost and dates are per person for online booking. If the Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing departure dates do not match for you, please DM us and we will happily customize your trip on the date that you need.

Fixed departure dates:
Trip Date Trip Name Price Space Left Status -
31 Mar 2023 Lobuche Peak Climbing USD2222 per person. 15 Open
7 Apr 2023 Lobuche Peak Climbing USD2222 per person. 15 Open
14 Apr 2023 Lobuche Peak Climbing USD2222 per person. 15 Open
14 Apr 2023 Lobuche Peak Climbing USD2222 per person. 15 Open
21 Apr 2023 Lobuche Peak Climbing USD2222 per person. 15 Open
28 Apr 2023 Lobuche Peak Climbing USD2222 per person. 15 Open
5 May 2023 Lobuche Peak Climbing USD2222 per person. 15 Open
12 May 2023 Lobuche Peak Climbing USD2222 per person. 15 Open
19 May 2023 Lobuche Peak Climbing USD2222 per person. 15 Open
26 May 2023 Lobuche Peak Climbing USD2222 per person. 15 Open
6 Oct 2023 Lobuche Peak Climbing USD2222 per person. 15 Open
13 Oct 2023 Lobuche Peak Climbing USD2222 per person. 15 Open
20 Oct 2023 Lobuche Peak Climbing USD2222 per person. 15 Open
27 Oct 2023 Lobuche Peak Climbing USD2222 per person. 15 Open
3 Nov 2023 Lobuche Peak Climbing USD2222 per person. 15 Open
10 Nov 2023 Lobuche Peak Climbing USD2222 per person. 15 Open
17 Nov 2023 Lobuche Peak Climbing USD2222 per person. 15 Open
24 Nov 2023 Lobuche Peak Climbing USD2222 per person. 15 Open
1 Dec 2023 Lobuche Peak Climbing USD2222 per person. 15 Open
8 Dec 2023 Lobuche Peak Climbing USD2222 per person. 15 Open
15 Dec 2023 Lobuche Peak Climbing USD2222 per person. 15 Open
22 Dec 2023 Lobuche Peak Climbing USD2222 per person. 15 Open
29 Dec 2023 Lobuche Peak Climbing USD2222 per person. 15 Open
Cost includes:
  • International & domestic Airport picks up and departures.
  • 3 nights accommodation (standard twin bed room with breakfast) at 2** Hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Sagarmatha (Everest/Khumbu) National Park hiking passes.
  • Khumbu (Everest) local Govt. Tax.
  • Lobuche Peak climbing permit fees.
  • Round trip Lukla flight tickets for clients and guide.
  • Teahouse & camping meals for clients: 16 Breakfasts, 16 Luches and 15 Dinners with tea/coffee etc. Meals can be selected from menu and will have enough daily.
  • Normal room with twin beds and sharing bathroom at the lodge.
  • All necessary camping and kitchen equipments at Lobuche High Camp.
  • All necessary climbing equipment (personal and sharing climbing equipment with a group).
  • Climbing course at Lobuche High Camp for couple of hours.
  • First Aid Kit. First Aid Kit. Our guide trained in Wilderness First Aid.
  • Trekking & climbing staffs: an experienced trek & climbing guide, cook and necessary porters.
  • Salary and meals for trek & climbing guide, cook and porters.
  • Inusrance of trek & climbing guide, cook and porters.
  • All Govt. Taxes.
  • Rescue arrangment if needed while on the trek & climbing.
  • Lobuche Peak summit certificate.
Cost does not include:
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Personal trekking equipment of clients.
  • Mineral water, boiled water, coke, Fanta, sprite, fresh or can juice, biscuit, sprite, beer, and whiskey etc.
  • Personal Insurance of clients (medical and emergency evacuation covered).
  • Private bathroom during the trekking days.
  • Horse/Yak renting while on the trek.
  • Sightseeing in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan etc.
  • International flight tickets and Nepal tourist visa (you can obtain tourist visa upon arrival in Kathmandu Airport.

More info for extra cost:

Please read carefully the cost includes and does not include above. All the meals are included with tea/coffee while on the trek. We do not include drinking water or boil water which you can buy at the teahouse; this is $1 to 3 per liter. You can take water purifying tablets or Seripen for a cheaper solution. Wi-Fi, battery charges, and hot showers are not included. Wi-Fi is $20 for 10GB and USD30 for 20GB unlimited per card. The battery charge is $1 to 10 per hour per device (you can take a power bank for a cheaper solution). The gas shower is USD3 to 7 per head.

In case the Lukla flight is canceled due to weather conditions, you are responsible for extra hotel nights and meals in Kathmandu and Lukla for any extra days. Do not require extra payment for rescheduling the Lukla flight due to the canceling of weather. But, there can be less priority for flight cancel passengers on the following day. If there are unexpected circumstances such as flight cancellations due to weather conditions, we offer you an alternative trip.

We do insure for trekking & climbing staff and provide warm enough equipment. We do our best for your safety. Although we suggest you buy comprehensive travel insurance that can cover flight cancellation, medical treatment, and Helicopter rescue emergency evacuation. Please buy the policy that can cover trekking & climbing activity up to 6000m for the days you will actually be trekking.

Inquiry

    List of trekking & climbing equipment:
    • Comfortable hiking boot. Four pairs of socks. Sandals.
    • A down jacket, fleece jacket, three T-shirts, two trekking trousers, two drip-dry T-shirts, one long underwear, a woolen/fleece hat, glove, water/windproof jacket and trouser, Sunglass, lip balm, Sun screem (50+), Sun hat, a light scarf, soap/shampoo and trekking towel etc.
    • Sleeping bag (-20 degree centigrade) with hood.
    • Water purifier tablets, 2L water bottle, hiking poles, medical kit and tourch light with spare batteries etc.
    • Personal climbing gears: Climbing helmet, harness, prussik rope, tape slling, ice axe, Jumar (Ascending device), ACT guide (belay device), climbing boot, crampons and lock carabiners.
    • A few interesting books and a pack of cards.
    • Plastic bag for waste and toiltet papers.
    • A padlock.
    • A day bag (25 to 35L) or rucksack large enough (65 to 75L) size.

    Note:- we have a down jacket and sleeping bag renting facilities for our clients. It is per day USD1 per sleeping bag and down jacket.

    The following are the reasons for trip booking with us.
    • We are registered with the Department of Nepal Tourism and have the authority to operate trek and climb in the Himalayas of Nepal. We are the taxpayers of the Nepal Govt. We are a healthy and up-to-date a local trekking agency based in Kathmandu.
    • You can book the trip in minimal advance in money and can pay the balance rest of the trip amount upon arrival in Kathmandu.

      Pay method:

      Please read carefully the terms and conditions to book a package trip. Once you agree with terms and conditions; payment is an unavoidable part of the agreement. The following are different methods of trip booking advance payments for your convince.

      1) American Dollar Account:

      Name of the Bank:- Everest Bank Limited, Thamel Branch.
      Name of Account Holder:- High Camp Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
      Account No:- 03500105200138
      Swift Code No:- EVBLNPKA.

      2) If you like to transfer the deposit by Western Union, MoneyGram, and IME, you can use our company owner/manager name:- Norsang Lama.

      Note:- please pay any amount charged to you by the Bank or Western Union, MoneyGram, or IME for transferring the booking advance in money to us.
    • Once you booked the trip with us, trip departure is guaranteed. In case you want to postpone the trip departure date, do not need to pay an extra fee. We never let you down after we received payment. We do hard work for every single dollar.
    • We organize group joining basis trips. Our package is at all-inclusive prices (no hidden cost). We customize the trip itinerary based on your interesting side trip, holiday length, and activities as you need. Lets us know your holiday's length.
    • Our experienced, trained, and professional guide takes good care of the clients. Our guide never tired of your questions about plants, people, and animals and, of course, the mountains. You can feel the difference between having a great trekking guide through our agency.
    • We respond to every email/inquiry in less than 24 hours. You can call us anytime at +977-9841876395 (24 hours support team).

    Note:- There are more similar to our names of other agencies. Please remember that we are at High Camp Trekking.

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