If you are reading this, then your probably have made the decision of climbing Lobuche peak. Fantastic now let’s help you prepare for the climb. To increase your chances of summiting Lobuche peak, read this blog to find out our top 10 tips for Lobuche peak climbing that can help you reach your goal.
Firstly, You will need to understand what it takes to climb Louche and how you should prepare for climbing Lobuche peak. Lobuche consists of two peaks/summits, Louche East and Louche West. A continuous ridge connects both peaks and there is a sharp drop between them. Lobuche
East is the most climbed peak while the West is seldom climbed. Lobuche east stands tall at 6119m/20,075ft and Lobuche West at 6145m/20,160ft.
Lobuche peak climb is completely doable for people in good shape. It is also introduced as an ideal Himalayan climb for beginners. The climb provides a great ground to build further mountaineering skills. The climb to Lobuche east doesn’t consist of real difficulty but there is a feeling of some exposure along the route. Lobuche east peak climb also serves as a great introductory climb for people looking to do 8000m expedition. Many Everest climbers attempt Lobuche as part of their acclimatization.
South-East Ridge is the commonly used climbing route for Lobuche east peak climb. The route consists of a mixture of rock, snow and ice climbing.
At 6119m, Lobuche peak is a more technical climb than its neighbour peaks. It is a challenging climb that is not to be taken lightly. Here’s how you prepare for a successful summit climb to Lobuche peak. We hope these 10 advices for climbing Lobuche peak will help you in preparing for the climb.
Itinerary:
Day 1. Arrive Kathmandu (1330m), welcome dinner
Day 2. Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley & briefing about Lobuche peak
Day 3. Fly to Lukla (2830m) and trek to Monjo (2630m)
Day 4. Trek to Namche (3440m)
Day 5. Rest at Namche for Acclimatization
Day 6. Trek to Thame(3820m)
Day 7. Trek to Lungden (4300m)
Day 8. Rest at Lungden
Day 9. Trek to Gokyo (4790m) via Renjo La pass (5347m)
Day 10. Gokyo Ri 5325M. visit and bak to Gokyo
Day 11. Trek to Thangna (4700m)
Day 12. Climb to Cho La glacier and set up camp (5420m)
Day 13. Ice Climbing training at Cho La glacier.
Day 14. Trek to Lobuche Peak Base Camp (4720m) set up Base Camp
Day 15. Rest at Base Camp
Day 16. Set up High Camp
Day 17. Summit Lobuche Peak
Day 18. Extra day for attempting the summit and back to Base Camp
Day 19. Trek to Pangboche (3900m)
Day 20. Trek to Namche
Day 21. Trek to Lukla
Day 22. Fly to Kathmandu
Day 23. Sightseeing Bhaktapur/Patan
Day 24. Drive to International airport 3 hours before flight departure
This package offer includes:
Domestic Air ticket from/to Kathmandu-Lukla
Sagarmatha National park entry permit
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu in Twinsharing Stander room with breakfast.
All land transportation service from/to airport and sightseeing with city guide in Kathmandu Lodge trek service with professional guide and each 2 guest members= 1 porter and provided.
All meals will be provided during trek period as per itinerary including Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch with hot tea/coffee etc
Hot water or Tea during the day on the way to walk..
Cost doe not Include:
Kathmandu lunch and dinner
visa fee
International flight ticket
Travel insurance you are suggest to have travel insurance along with you and group
Travel, Personal & climbing equipment‘s
Tips for your guide, Porters’, Driver and Waiters
Monument s entrance fee in Kathmandu sight seeing place
