Trip Highlights
- Visit the famous viewpoint of Kala Patthar for a panorama of the entire Everest Range.
- Summit the Lobuche Peak
- Visit Namche Bazaar, the most famous Sherpa town of Khumbu
- Visit the Tengboche Monastery
- Trek through the pristine alpine wilderness of the Sagarmatha National Park
- Enjoy the Sherpa Buddhist culture of the region up close
Overview
The 19 Days Lobuche East Peak climbing journey is a grand adventure that takes you to the peak of the magnificent Lobuche Himal in the Khumbu. If you are looking for a different approach to the mountaineering experience, other than Everest, you can choose the Lobuche East Peal Climbing journey! It is a trip that provides you with an added layer of thrill to the already amazing mountain trek.
The trekking trip initially begins with a short flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Right from the get-go, you will be presented with fantastic mountain views and a beautiful display of the Sherpa culture. The journey then takes you through the magnificent alpine and tundra terrains of the Sagarmatha National Park- a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, following the beautiful landscape of pine and cedar woods, you will pass through ethnic settlements and villages until you finally reach the summit of the Lobuche Peak.
The journey is also one of the best options for a beginner climber. Not only will you get to enjoy the natural terrain of the northern Himalayan basins, but you will also get to experience the Sherpa Buddhist culture of the Khumbu region up close. The trip encompasses many prominent mountain towns and villages like Namche Bazaar- the gateway to Everest and Tengboche- home of the Tengboche Monastery.
Moreover, throughout the trip, you will be greeted with amazing views and panoramic sights of the Everest Himalayan Range. The trail is decorated with unforgettable views of the mountains that shadow over the Imja and Dudh Koshi River Valleys at each step of the way. Not to mention, but the trip also takes you to the most famous viewpoint in Nepal- Kalapatthar, from where you can get the most majestic panorama of the Everest Peaks.
Besides the cultural riches and natural and Himalayan beauty, you will also be provided with the absolute best services. From food and accommodation to guide and transportation, and everything else in-between, you don’t have to worry about anything other than enjoying your trip! We shall take care of everything for you. So join Brown Bear Trail for an adventure of a lifetime! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to scale a mighty Himalaya of the Everest range- the Lobuche Peak! So book your trip with us right now!
Itinerary
You may arrive in Kathmandu at any time. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by one of our airport representatives. He will transfer you to the Hotel. There are no planned activities for the day, so you may check into your Hotel and relax. Overnights stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu.
This day is reserved for the preparation of the trip. Today, you can shop for peak climbing equipment, browsing the shops nearby your Hotel. If you want, you can also spend the day touring the four major UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the city- the Pashupatinath Temple, the Bouddhanath Stupa, the Kathmandu Durbar Square, and the Swayambhunath Temple. Overnights stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu.
Early in the morning, you will make your morning flight to Lukla. The short flight to Lukla is quite amazing as it provides you with your first glimpse of the mountains. The Lukla airport has also garnered a name for itself for being a thrilling place to land aircraft, situated at the edge of a cliff with a short runway that drops down to the valley below. Upon landing at Lukla, you will begin your trekking trip. Going through the woodlands past Lukla, you will make your way to Phakding, one of the famous stops for trekkers entering the Khumbu. Overnights stay at a guesthouse at Phakding.
This is a beautiful day in the trekking journey as you will be making your way to the famous town of Namche Bazaar. Past Phakding, you will follow the well-trodden trail that coruscates through the valley towards the Dudh Koshi River. Crossing the river via a suspension bridge, you will enter the wood once again until you reach the checkpoint of the Sagarmatha National Park. From there, the trail is a steady up-and-down trudge through the beautiful rhododendron woodlands until you reach the Sherpa town of Namche. All along the way, you can get wonderful views of the Everest Peaks, and the sight of Himalayas like the Kongdi RI and the Thamserku, including Lobuche and Mount Pumori are quite amazing. You will also pass small settlements along your way. Overnights stay at Namche Bazaar.
This is a day reserved for acclimatization. Namche Bazaar is a great place for acclimatization as this town is strategically situated at the mid-way point between the Everest Base Camp and the Lukla airport. Thus, it has garnered a reputation of being a “gateway to Everest” and is one of the most famous towns of the Khumbu. Namche is located on a Cliffside, with terraced fields upon which the villagers have built their houses and lodges. From Namche, you can get wonderful views of the Dudh Koshi River valley and sight of the Everest peaks that shadow over the basins. In addition, you can spend the day exploring the town and taking a short hike up to the Syangboche airstrip. The Syangboche airstrip is located above Namche and presents amazing panoramic sights of the town and the mountain peaks. Namche also has a Sherpa Culture Museum and an Everest Photo gallery. Overnights stay at Namche.
Leaving Namche, you will begin your trek towards Tengboche today. First, you will trek upon the path that takes you down to the Dudh Koshi River. Then, following the riverbank, you will cross smaller streams until you reach the Imja valley basin. From there, it is a steady climb uphill towards Tengboche. The hills along the trek are also covered with rhododendron and pine forests, making today's trek quite peaceful and amazing. The woods are also home to many Himalayan birds, the Himalayan eagles you can see soaring above the forest line. The Tengboche village is situated at the confluence of the Imja River valley and the Dudh Koshi River basin. From the village, you can get one of the clearest views of the Ama Dablam Peak. Overnights stay at Tengboche.
After breakfast and a short prayer at the Tengboche monastery, you will begin your trip to Dingboche today. Going through the woodlands, you will climb up and down the Imja valley hills as you make your way to Dingboche. This ethnic village is situated north of the Chhukung valley and presents amazing mountain peaks like the Ama Dablam, Imja Tse, and Mount Everest. The Imja River also flows east of the village, and it also harbors a potato and buckwheat farm, surrounded by a mile-long stone wall. The swift Himalayan wind also blows down the village during evenings, and the afternoons are filled with direct sunlight- giving the village the name of "the summer valley f Khumbu." Overnights stay at Dingboche.
This is another day reserved for acclimatization. You can spend the day exploring the village, or you can also have a short hike to the top of the Nangkartshang peak (5,083m). The hike takes about 2 to 3 hours, and the views of mountain peaks such as Mount Tawache, the Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Lhotse Himal, Mount Everest, and the Pumori from the top are spectacular. The village is also quite charming, and it has some local lodges that offer Wi-Fi. The surrounding pastures of the village are also dotted with yak and mule caravans. These are the only transport the villagers use in the region. Overnights stay at Dingboche.
From Dingboche, you will begin your trek to Lobuche today. The trek to Lobuche takes you up the Imja valley towards the Khumbu Glacier- the largest glacier in Nepal. For the most part, you will gain very slight elevation as you walk alongside the valley wall today. However, the ascent starts getting a bit more difficult as the trail crosses into the valley and up the Khumbu glacier moraine wall. Following the moraine, you will slowly make your way to the Lobuche village, trekking on a path that eventually begins to flatten out the closer you reach the village. Overnights stay at Lobuche.
The hike from Lobuche to Gorak Shep is steep but manageable. Gorak Shep is a small settlement situated at the banks of a frozen sandy lakebed of the same name at 5,154 meters. It is a rather small settlement, and it is not inhabited year-round. This is the final stop before the Everest Base Camp, and the Dalai Lama even dubbed it- "the steps to heaven." Upon arriving at Gorak Shep, you will visit the base camp situated a few miles ahead. The base camp of Everest is where the Everest expedition begins. After spending some time at the base camp, you will make your way back to Gorak Shep. Overnights stay at a lodge.
Today is a special day as you will make your way to the viewpoint of Kala Patthar. You will make the trip early in the morning before dawn. The viewpoint of Kala Patthar, translated as "the Black Rock," provides one of the most memorable panoramas of the entire Everest Range. You can witness the sun rising from amidst the Everest peaks from the viewpoint, and it is a phenomenon that will stay in your mind forever. The rising sun changes the tone of the mountains as the cold silver shades of the peak turns into warmer tones of the sun's rays. It looks like molten lava is slowly spreading across the Himalayas' surface. After taking in this dreamy moment, you will make your way back to Lobuche, going down the valley once more. Overnights stay at Lobuche.
From Lobuche, you will begin your trek towards the Lobuche base camp. After trekking some distance on a relatively flat plain, the trail to the Lobuche Base Camp starts getting steeper and rock-strewn. Finally, you will move forward along the Lobuche Glacier to base camp. Along the journey, you can enjoy amazing views of the Ama Dablam Peak, Mount Cholatse, the Pokalde Peak, Mount Thamserku, the Kantega Himal, and many others Himalayas. From base camp, you will then continue on a rocky moraine path to High Camp. Overnights stay at the Lobuche East High Camp.
Waking up early at 12 to 1 am and having breakfast, you will begin the climb. You must reach the Lobuche summit before noon as the afternoon is hit with strong winds in the high lands. This might become a barrier between a successful summit climb. You will likely walk on rock surfaces until the altitude of 5,700 meters, after which you will be climbing on ice. Then, using both fixed ropes and man ropes as per your guide’s instruction, you will slowly make your way to the top. Lobuche East presents more panoramic views of the mountains than any other trekking peak in the region. From the summit, you can enjoy magnificent views of Everest, Mount Lhotse, the Nuptse Himal, Ama Dablam, the Cholatse Himal, Mount Pumori, and many more. After spending some time at the summit, you will make your way back down to High Camp. Overnights stay at High camp.
This day is reserved as a contingency day if you cannot do the climb at the peak summit day. Since the weather in the mountains can be unpredictable, you can use this day as a backup. If everything goes according to the itinerary, then you do not need this day.
After breakfast, you will trek downhill from Lobuche High Camp and join the Everest Base Camp route towards Lobuche again. After lunch at Lobuche, you will retrace your path towards the Pheriche village. On the way to Pheriche, you can enjoy magnificent views of Mount Ama Dablam on the horizon. From Pheriche, you will then continue to Pangboche, trekking down the hillside blanketed by rhododendron and juniper woods. During the spring, pink and red rhododendron flowers light up the surroundings. Upon reaching Pangboche, you can also visit the famous Pangboche Monastery there. Overnights stay at Pangboche
From Pangboche, you will retrace your steps down to the Imja Khola again. Trekking up through the forest, you will first head towards Tengboche. After lunch, you will continue through the rhododendron and juniper-covered hills and cross the bridge over the Dudh Koshi River. The trail here then follows the Dudh Koshi gorge, descending rapidly through the pine woods before settling Sansa. You can keep a lookout for wildlife here, and if lucky- you can catch a glimpse of the mountain goat and colorful pheasants. Even the elusive Snow Leopard can sometimes make an unlikely appearance. After passing a Chorten, you will reach the army camp at Namche Bazaar. Overnights stay in Namche Bazaar.
From Namche, you will retrace your way back towards Lukla, crossing over the Dudh Koshi River and its smaller tributaries and streams. All along the journey, you will be greeted by amazing views of the mountain peaks. Overnights stay at Lukla.
You will bid the mountains farewell today as you catch your flight back to Kathmandu. Upon landing at Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your Hotel. Overnights stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu.
You will be dropped off at the airport for your final departure today.
Cost Includes
- All arrival and departure from the airport to hotel and back on private cars, coach or buses as per the group size.
- Accommodation in tourist standard or 2-3 star class hotels on bed and breakfast basis as well in twin sharing basis rooms. (For single supplement at extra cost)
- Tour and sightseeing around Kathmandu as per the itinerary chosen with city guides includes all entrance fees at places of interest.
- Domestic air flights as per the itinerary chosen, some with overland drive to reach at the start of treks and on the end, where chartered bus-cars or coach included as per group size.
- Full board on trekking with breakfast-lunch-afternoon refreshment with dinner includes twin sharing rooms in lodge on route treks and long tours.
- Applicable Trekking Information Management Systems permits (TIMS) with Conservation or National Park permits.
- All tour and treks accompanied by guides-staff and porters (either human or pack animals like yaks or mules), all wages, meals, accommodation, transportation facilities with Insurance against medical and accidents.
- In some high altitude treks we provide sleeping bags and down jackets also with comprehensive medical kits carried by our guides and staff.
- Sleeping bags, and down jackets might include depending upon trip cost.
- First Aid and Comprehensive Medical Kit carried by our guides on all treks and climb.
- Special Permits on Restricted Areas Treks.
- If camping on remote areas where all meals included breakfast-lunch-afternoon refreshment with dinner includes twin sharing tents on route treks and climb.
- On climbing peaks, includes peak permits, special summit bonus for guides, with climbing equipment allowance with special insurance for guide only.
Cost Excludes
- International air-fare, Personal medical / travel insurance and Nepal visa fees.
- Expenses of individual nature drinks, laundry, telephone bills, gratitude and meals in city areas Kathmandu and Pokhara as per the itinerary chosen.
- On treks, laundry, recharge of electronic items and hot-showers.
- Personal Trekking-Climbing gear and equipment’s including down jackets-sleeping bags . if not provided by the company as per the trip cost.
- Single Supplement on hotel rooms as well on trek in lodge where clients should inform ahead on booking with extra charge on booking single private rooms where available.
- Emergency evacuation by any means of transportations including immediate Helicopter services if required on accidents, sickness and personal problems.
- Early return from the tour or treks will not be entertainment with refund, where client should borne all the expenses incurred including accompany guide-porters services.
- Gratitude / Tipping at the end of treks and climbs.
FAQ’S (Frequently Asked Questions):
Lobuche East peak, it is quite popular at present since past few decades of time,
due to its close proximity to the main trail to the Everest base camp.
Lobuche East Peak is situated in Far North Mid-East Nepal around Khumbu and
Everest region above Pheriche Valley. Due to its popular and main location on
the route to Everest base camp and return route to Namche Bazaar climber visits
quite often. A great adventure for those who seek complete wilderness.
As this is situated on the main popular trekking route to Everest base camp, most
of the trekking overnights in local nice cozy lodges. All meals served from the
lodge restaurants include a comprehensive food menu. From Continental, Chinese,
Indian, Tibetan, and Nepali meals, as well as some bakery products.
But on climb few overnights in tented camping, include foods from our separate
kitchen department of cook, kitchen staff along with the guide, camping/trekking
staff and porters to carry all the camping gear.
Depending upon the seriousness of the patient, for minor wounds and sickness,
having self-treatment with the medicines carried by the clients and from Brown
Bear Trail. For critical conditions, the victim should be brought and evacuated to
a safe lower place to the nearest medical post or hospital by the fastest means of
transportation. Some situation requires Helicopter service the fastest means to
bring the sick to Kathmandu for further treatment.
On leaving large and main villages for the climb of Lobuche East Peak a few days in
a tented camp. Where there are no facilities for electric power during the climb,
climbers for emergency purposes can carry a portable solar panel.
After the climb of Lobuche Peak, electricity power are available all the way back
to Lukla town.
The best time and season are spring and autumn / fall. Spring starts from March
to May. The spring will be lively and bright with clear fine days most of the time
with longer sunlight hours. Where hills will be alive with wildflowers in full bloom
especially the rhododendron, the national flower of Nepal. Could get snow-fall
sometimes and light rain around lower areas.
The next time is autumn/fall from September to November, most days are
crystal clear for views and walks. But days are short due to the sunlight hours of
autumn and pre-winter times. Can expect snowfall around a high altitudes above
2,500 m high, extra cold with a wind-chill factor.
