Lobuche Peak Climbing

You have a short but important meeting with our manager to discuss the trip and prepare equipment for the trek and climb. Then you are free for a whole day, so we suggest a 5-6-hour cultural heritage tour in Kathmandu to explore UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath, and Bouddhanath. You will learn a lot about ancient Nepalese history, culture, religion, art, architecture, and more, including present political and development issues, from our tour guide, and stay overnight in the hotel.

We will take an early-morning flight to Lukla. After flying above the breathtaking green and white mountains, you reach Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla. This is one of the most beautiful air routes in the world, culminating in a landing on a hillside surrounded by high mountains. Upon your arrival at Lukla, you meet our other crew members, and after some packing and arrangements, you start the trek through the prosperous village of Lukla until you reach Phakding. You only have a short hike today. Overnight at a guest house.

After breakfast at Phakding, you walk through beautiful pine forests and along the Dudh Koshi River, ending your nature-filled journey at Namche Bazaar. After walking for almost an hour, you come across the glistening Mt. Thamserku (6,608m) on your right and experience the serenity of pine, fir, and juniper forests throughout your journey. If the weather is clear, you may even glimpse Mt. Everest peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. You continue walking until you reach the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park, Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Mt. Everest and the main trading center of this region. On that day, you cross five suspension bridges; the last one is the highest. It is an uphill walk from this bridge to Namche Bazaar. If you are here on Friday or Saturday, you can visit the weekly local market. Overnight at a guest house.

This is the day for acclimatization. Health experts recommend staying active and moving around even on rest days. There are a few options set for this day. You will hike up to Syangboche(Everest View Hotel). You can see many white mountains here, including Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, the beautiful peak Ama Dablam, and many more. After visiting the Everest View Hotel and enjoying the view, you will return to Namche Bazar. Overnight at the guest house.

After breakfast, you trek towards Tengboche. It is an easy walk from Namche to Phunki Tenga. Upon reaching Phunki Tenga, you will stop for Lunch and ascend to Tengboche, a village that houses the famous Tengboche monastery, the largest monastery in the Everest region. Located within the Sagarmatha National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site of "outstanding universal value"), it offers panoramic 360-degree views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku. The monastery opens at 3 pm, so you can visit it. Just be able to stay overnight at the guest house.

On an easy path, you will walk through lush birch forests, conifers, and rhododendrons. This picturesque trail then dips down to Debuche, crosses the Khumbu Khola River, and climbs up to Pangboche. You can see a group of Himalayan Thar around here. You will stop at Somare for your Lunch. You will be above the tree line from this day. Overnight at the guest house.

After breakfast at Dingboche, you will hike up to Nagar-Tsang hill for your second acclimatization walk. While walking to the hill, you will see lots of big mountains. You can see the fourth-highest peak in Nepal(Makalu) from here. After a few hours' hike up the hill, you return to the guest house. 

You will start the day with a gradual climb to Duglha at the end of the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. From here, you climb up a steep trail to Chupki Lhara, where you find an array of stones with prayer flags used as memorials to Scott Fischer (American mountaineer) and 10-time Everest submitter Babu Chiri Sherpa, who perished on a mission to climb Everest. Next, you continue to the Khumbu Glacier moraine and face several great peaks - Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and Mahalangur Himal. The trail is then accessible as you follow the valley to Lobuche. Overnight at a guest house.

You will take the trail to Everest Base Camp today. Continuing straight ahead, you come across the Indian army mountaineers' memorials. The path from here can be misleading; hence, you must follow our guides diligently. The walk is strenuous due to the thin air at the high altitude. Before reaching the Everest Base Camp, you will pass through rocky dunes, moraine, and streams. Upon reaching Everest Base Camp, you will see mountaineers' tents in spring, standing out in bright colors against the monotony of grey surroundings. Then, you trek back to Gorakshep. Overnight at a guest house.

It would be best to prepare for an early morning departure amid pre-dawn darkness and cold temperatures (-10 to -14 C). Plus, there is always the potential for chilly winds. Familiar peaks such as Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse tower to the east even as Everest begins to reveal itself. But it is upon reaching Kala Patthar that you get to see 360-degree up-close and formidable views of Mt. Everest. Take pictures, enjoy the magnificent mountain panorama, and then return to Gorakshap for your breakfast and trek back to Lobuche. Overnight at the guest house.

From Lobuche, you trek towards Lobuche Base Camp. After walking some distance on a relatively flatter plane, the path to Lobuche Base Camp gets steeper and rockier. You move forward along the Lobuche Glacier while enjoying great views of Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Pokalde, Thamserku, Kantega, and the other Himalayas. You continue on a rocky moraine path from the base camp to reach the High Camp. After getting there, we set up our Camp, took lunch, and rested. For the climb, we will usually be climbing on rock surfaces up to around 5770m. After that, you climb on ice and use ropes when necessary. However, the string and length depend on the season and the crevasses. Fixed rope is used most often, whereas man rope is used when required. The climbing leaders will decide what is best for each situation. Overnight at tented Camp. Pre-Climb Training: Our guides will provide training in peak-climbing techniques and proper use of climbing gear, including ice axes, climbing boots, crampons, harnesses, and ascenders. The training will also include using ropes for ascending and descending. We strongly believe that the training experience will boost your confidence and climbing skills, increasing your chances of reaching the summit and thoroughly enjoying the climb.

You must wake up early today, around 12 to 1 am, and have breakfast before the climb. It would be best to reach the summit before noon because strong afternoon winds in the highlands might impede a successful summit attempt. You will most likely be walking on rock surfaces up to around 5,700 m after the climb on ice. You use the fixed and man ropes as per our leader’s instructions. The climbing surface, as well as the length of the string, depends on the time of the season and the crevasses. Lobuche East offers more panoramic views of the mountains than any other trekking peak. You can enjoy magnificent views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Pumori, and many more from the summit. We spend some time at the summit celebrating and taking pictures, then return to the High Camp and trek down to Pheriche or Pangboche.

From Pangboche, you cross to follow the same trail with the same view you passed on the way up. After crossing Tengboche, you start descending towards Phunki Tenga and stop for Lunch. After Lunch here, the trail ascends to Kyangjuma, and an easy trail leads to Namche Bazar. Overnight at a guest house.

The trail descends steeply downward, so you need to walk carefully. After crossing the suspension bridges over the fast-flowing Dudh Koshi and its tributaries, the path becomes flatter and more natural. After you arrive in Lukla, you stretch those sore legs, recall the experiences of the last couple of weeks, and celebrate the trip with the previous night's mountain stay. Overnight at a guest house.

You will catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, you can rest. Frolic Adventure will invite you to an overnight stay at the hotel and will invite you to a farewell dinner this evening.

We will provide private transport to the International terminal for your final departure to your home.