Lobuche Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp — 18 Days

You will have time to explore Kathmandu or even buy any remaining gear that you think you may want for your trek when you have had breakfast. Thamel, Kathmandu Thamel is probably Kathmandu's most famous escape of tourist pandemonium. Even if you do not stroll around the city, there are many UNESCO World Sites that you can visit like Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), or Kathmandu Durbar Square. During the day your guide will check your gear and ensure you are in possession of all the correct permits and docs for the trek, such as the Sagarmatha National Park entrance permit & TIMS card.

The trek shortly commences after your early morning flight from Kathmandu/ Ramechhap to Lukla – one of the most hair-raising runways on Earth. Flying is an awesome way to have grandstand views of Himalayan giant like Langtang and Everest. The guide will meet you, and the trail is scenic after a lovely walk through the dudh koshi river. While you head down towards the pine, and rhododendron forests, pass through Sherpa villages that gives vibes traditional style of life. After a few hours of walking, you will reach Phakding which is the small settlement on the banks of the river.

After your Morning Hot breakfast will move out From Phakding, the trail climbs gradually through the pine forest where often you will be crossing the Duh Koshi river back and forth using high suspension bridges lavishly decorated with prayer flags. You will now hike to the village of Monjo and step into Sagarmatha National Park, a heritage site of UNESCO. The trail starts to get steeper as you near Namche Bazaar. A Nepalese market town where trekkers buy supplies for the trails nearby, an electronics trader named Thammar, and a caretaker at a remote stone house on the way to Everest. Once a trade hub between Nepal and Tibet like salt and yak wool products. Along the way, you will be rewarded with beautiful views of Kongde Ri and Thamserku peaks upon arrival.

It is an essential day today for acclimatization because the altitude increases were sensed in your entire body which is a crucial aspect. It is a short hike to Everest View Hotel (3,880 meters) one of the highest altitude hotels in the world and provide a fantastic view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. Upon your return, you can stroll Namche itself or visit the Sherpa Museum. The town is a curious juxtaposition of the traditional and the modern, and its narrow streets and pretty squares make it a charming place to wander around.

The following morning the trail traverses a path with the panoramas of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Everest to the Dudh Koshi River. Then, the trail drops to Phunki Thenga followed by a strenuous climb through the pine forest, caditi and its most beautiful forest of rhododendron with ca. 19 species before Tengboche known for its Tengboche monastery. Avingeon is the spiritual heart of Khumbu and commands staggering vistas of Everest and its neighbours. The largest monastery in the region, Tengboche Monastery is a cultural hub of the Everest region and infamous for its annual Mani Rimdu Festival – a Buddhist dance-drama that takes place in the courtyard here each year.

The present trekking guides you to Deboche and over the Imja Khola river beyond old charming Sherpa villages between stone-walled pastures. The further up you go, the rougher and barer the land becomes. Dingboche lies in the Chukhung valley, which in turn is also a summer valley; essentially meaning that it has warmer temperatures than most throughout the harsh winter months and when you get here you can see how easily herds of yaks are maintained even with snow on the ground. Dingboche provides excellent views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse and Island Peak. The village also serves as a point of acclimatization before the higher ascents.

Then you will spend the day hiking out to the local viewpoints, further aiding acclimatization. One of the most popular alternatives, a trek to Nangkartshang Hill at 5,083 meters, that provides you with 180-degree views of Makalu (8,485m) the fifth highest mountain in the world. This easy short hike acclimate the body but also let you gave chances to get such a wonderful around peak appearance.

The trail to Lobuche follows the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and offers views of some huge peaks of Pumori, Nuptse, and Khumbutse. You will come directly to the Chukpi Lhara Memorial, where climbers who have lost their lives on Everest may be honored. When you hit the final stretch heading up to Lobuche, this mountain settlement which is simply below Lobuche Peak itself, the path takes a more rocky and desolate ambiance. This small village sits at a high altitude and close to Everest Base Camp, making it a major stop on the trekking circuit.

An unforgettable day while you walk to the last village at Ghorakshep before the base camp. Our destination after Gorak Shep is EBC (located at the foot of the Khumbu Icefall). A place where climbers gear up for their few days of intense activity, and from purely standing here you can feel the raw power of the highest peak on earth. Its high ice sculptures are perhaps the best seen view of Khumbu Glacier. Following the jaw-dropping views you will return back to Gorak Shep for an overnight stay.

Half-way down, you have the other opportunity to get a piece of your soul back with an early morning hike to Kala Patthar (5643m) and excellent views of Mt. Everest. And, they all paid off but the summit of Kala Patthar and views of Everest, Nuptse, Pumori and so many other Himalayan giants was our big payoff. In the morning you watch sunrise over the Himalayas and you have breakfast in Gorak Shep; then you descend to Lobuche.

You will today turn away from the main trekking trail and start the ascent to Lobuche East Base Camp. The route to the base camp is more challenging as you move upward along a rocky plateau with glaciers all around. After that you will camp taking the pre-climbing briefing with your guide.

Wake up as fast as possible around 1 a.m. or earlier, you’ll begin the ascent to the peak of Lobuche East around 2 a.m. The trail is rough with a high incline and as you arrive at Crampon Point after trekking for approximately two hours or so, put on your crampons as the trail from here is covered with snow and ice along the Lobuche glacier, ropes are secured at steep sections, and you’ll use ascenders to get to the top, climbing Lobuche Peak is far more technical and difficult. Hike to the peak in roughly 5-6 hours from high camp. Enjoy close-up views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Barun Tse, Ama Dablam, Chamlang, Thamserku, Gaurishanker, and Dudh Kunda area can be seen from the top.

From the summit, the overall valley appears to be gorgeous with a different perspective of the area. After spending some time at the summit make your way down to High Camp, rappelling down in most of the sections.

At the High Camp, after a short break for lunch, descend and follow the trail to Thukla En route, pass across Thukla Pass, the trail is level from here till Pheriche a little village that is located directly above the Tsola River.

If your summit attempt is canceled due to severe weather or illness, this extra day has been set aside for summiting, this day can also be used in the case of an emergency, such as airline delays or other unanticipated situations that force us to cancel a day of your vacation.

If all goes according to plan, the additional day may be used to take it easy and explore more of the path. Alternatively, you might spend the additional day tour in Kathmandu.

After your early morning, breakfast Leave Pheriche and travel to Namche Bazaar, the barren treeless environment is replaced with lush pine and juniper woods as you descend, past the settlement of Pangboche, and Tengboche before descending to Namche.

Upon reaching Namche Bazaar head to your tea house and rest, have various types of cuisine, and relax in the heart of Everest (Namche Bazaar)

You come back to Lukla The Final Day of Trekking The east side is an easier descent through forests and tiny villages to Lukla, where you will trek back via the refugee camp on a dirt track leading up to one end of the airstrip. Take a moment to reflect on the amazing adventure you completed throughout the Himalayas, and catch your flight back to Kathmandu the next morning.

Take a morning flight, which will be a picturesque flight that takes 35 minutes to reach Kathmandu also, during the main season, if there is no direct flight to Lukla  Than will take the flight to Ramechhap, then from there, take a shared jeep to Kathmandu. Apart from the compelling views of the mountains you conquered and the other parts of the two Himalayan ranges, if the weather permits, on the flight. When you reach Kathmandu, you will be greeted by our representative and will be transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to either have leisure time or go out on lively Thamel, full of souvenir shops, trekking equipment shops, handicrafts, etc. After a successful day and attainment of the objectives set on the tour, an inviting farewell dinner with a Nepali course and cultural dance is arranged by Overland Trek Nepal this evening, after dinner you will get your successful trip achievement certificate and then back to the Hotel.

On the final day, you will depart from Kathmandu, bringing your trekking adventure to a close. This day typically involves preparing for your departure, including last-minute shopping or sightseeing if time permits. Many trekkers use this time to reflect on their journey and the diverse experiences they’ve had across the regions of Nepal. Kathmandu sits at an altitude of 1,400 meters (4,600 feet). Transfer to the airport is arranged based on your flight schedule, with the potential for some last-minute activities in the city.