Lobuche Peak Climbing

1. Lobuche Peak Climbing The exciting 18 days long Lobuche East Peak Climbing adventure present you the chance to explore the serenity of the entire Khumbu Region. Plus, you will relish on an adventurous journey towards Everest Base Camp, from where the ultimate Everest Expedition gets underway. Popular as Island Peak Climbing and Mera Peak Climbing, this Lobuche East Peak Climbing expedition gets underway with an enthralling flight from Kathmandu to one of the world’s most extreme airports— Tenzing–Hillary Airport, Lukla. Following an enticing flight, you will start the trek that takes you through some of the magical trails. From exploring the gateway of Mount Everest: Namche Bazaar to touring the historical Tengboche monastery, you will get lost in the tranquillity of divine nature. The adventure also takes you through some of the mystifying forests filled with rhododendron, pine, and oak trees. You will have tired feet, an exhausted body, and an excited soul once you reach Lobuche Base Camp. Nevertheless, the eagerness of conquering the summit of Lobuche East Peak defeats all your difficulties as you start your trek from the Base Camp to High Camp. Our Sherpa guides will assist you with all the training and necessary medical care until you land your feet at the top of Lobuche East Peak. Lobuche East Peak is an aesthetic peak with astounding views, standing at an elevation of 6119m (20,062ft). It is an excellent choice for your first Himalayan climb. It lies adjacent to the Khumbu Glacier and has two major peaks: Lobuche Far East Peak and Lobuche East Peak. The top of Lobuche East Peak replenishes your soul with some of the bone-chilling views of the surrounding snow-capped mountains. From the summit, you can catch the up-close views of Mount Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8481m), Nuptse (7861m), Pumori (7161m), Ama Dablam (6812m), and other surrounding high peaks in the Khumbu region. The best timeframes for you to take on this Lobuche East Peak Climbing adventure is in Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November) seasons. During these months, you don’t have to encounter the potential threats that the high altitudes can bring in. Plus, the weather remains pleasant for a long-day trek. With our support and cooperation, you can clinch this campaign and tick it out of your bucket list without any trouble. We have a team of specialist climbers, who have the experience of achieving the hardest of climbs with minimal or no risks. At the end of this climbing expedition, you will have a handful of memories to store on your memory shelf for a long time.

2. Short History of Lobuche East Peak The standard route to climb Lobuche East Peak is the Southeast Ridge. This route gained popularity after mountaineers Mr. Laurice Nielson and Ang Gyalzen Sherpa successfully reached the summit of the Lobuche East Peak from this route on April 25, 1984, around 1 pm. The South and Southeast Ridges form a peculiar rock triangle that extends from the summit to the Khumbu Glacier. Why You Will Love This Lobuche East Peak Climbing You will enjoy an 18 days-long exploration around the scenic landscapes of the Khumbu region of Nepal. Bone-chilling flight from Kathmandu to Tenzing–Hillary Airport, Lukla — one of the most extreme airports in the world You will walk through the amazing forests of rhododendron and pine. A chance to discover Sherpa culture, values, and traditions You will visit the infamous and ancient Tengboche Monastery. You will get the chance to stroll around Sagarmatha National Park home to some unique species like snow leopard, musk deer, and red panda. An adventurous hike to Kala Patthar, Everest Base Camp, and Nagarjun Hill Ascending the beautiful Lobuche East Peak. Catching the up-close views of Mount Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8481m), Nuptse (7861m), Pumori (7161m), Ama Dablam (6812m), and other surrounding high peaks in the Khumbu region A chance to visit the cultural and natural heritages, temples, and flea markets around the Kathmandu valley. Is This Lobuche East Peak Climbing Right For You?           Since you will be spending most of the days at higher altitudes, the weather can be unstable. It can also affect your adventure and may likely put it to a halt. You need to make sure that you fully consider the time of the year you wish to take on this climbing adventure. The trail conditions and scenic views around the landscapes vary between seasons. For more than a week, you will have to walk for 4 to 8 hours, excluding the climbing of the Lobuche East Peak. Therefore, make sure that you are ready for the challenges you may have to face throughout the trip. If you have been practicing some kind of climbing and hiking exercises prior to the journey, it would be helpful.  

3. Our properly planned itinerary awards you even more sightseeing of the youngest mountains in the world. It allows an ample amount of time apart for adapting and acclimating to the altitude. The tea houses accommodating you during the trekking period are pretty standard, with only basic facilities. Access to electricity to charge your electronic devices will cost you some extra bucks. On the other hand, Wi-Fi service will be available at a few locations, but connections will not be to the par. However, you can manage all the advanced facilities while staying in the 3-star hotel at Kathmandu. The most important part of the expedition includes the scaling of Lobuche East Peak. The climb is not that challenging; however, it is somewhat more difficult than Island Peak Climbing and Mera Peak Climbing. Therefore, having prior climbing experience is a bonus to complete this expedition successfully. The expedition includes several days of accommodation over 3000 meters, where there is the risk of being affected by Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). You may notice shortness of breath accompanied by the mild headache, but your guide will make sure you walk slowly and steadily to let your body adapt to the thinning air. You don’t have to worry about the worst-case scenario as our Sherpa guides will provide first-aid and emergency medicines to assist you. In extreme cases, we will rescue you using a helicopter. If you are uncertain about your physical ability, you need to inquire for some medical advice from the doctors before booking this campaign.     