Lobuche Peak Climbing with EBC

A sightseeing tour in Kathmandu includes a guided tour of the art, historical, and cultural monuments around Kathmandu city that are listed under the UNESCO World Heritage Site charts.

Today, after breakfast, your guide will pick you up for a city tour ahead. The tour starts at Kathmandu Durbar Square, a historical palace that dates back to the 16th century during the Malla reign in the medieval period of Nepal. The palace is a vast complex with a palace, courtyards, and temples. The structure is beautifully crafted with various woods, metals, and stonework. We explore the periphery of the palace and visit a museum inside the palace.

After exploring the palace, we head to Swayambhunath Stupa, an outsized stupa placed on a hilltop surrounded by various Buddha statues and monasteries. Next, we drive to Pashupatinath temple, the oldest Hindu temple with many temples and statues that date back to the past. At last, we head to Boudhanath Stupa, an enormous stupa placed on a three-layered Mandela.

We visit these beautiful heritage sites and end our day with a return to your hotel. Tonight, spend some time at a hotel in Kathmandu.

We pick you up in the early morning and escort you to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu Airport. Here, we catch a flight that will take us to the Lukla airport in the Khumbu region of Nepal. The region is perhaps one of the most beloved and frequented trekking regions in Nepal. It takes pride in getting the world’s highest mountain, i.e., Everest. The flight to Lukla is filled with magnificent mountain views. As you land in Phakding, meet our remaining crew in Lukla for your journey ahead. From Lukla, we follow a trail that drops right down to the Dudhkoshi River and goes up gradually along a well-marked path to Phakding. Tonight, spend some time at a guesthouse in Phakding.

The days are getting more interesting. As we leave Phakding, we follow a trail that traverses through Sagarmatha National Park. We march ahead through a forested area enriched with various species of flora and fauna. We pass interesting Sherpa villages like Monjo and Jorsale on the way to Namche. The trail from Phakding to Namche undulates up and down repeatedly. It can be quite tiring, but the pristine air, amazing views, and therefore the quest to get to the highest point in the world will keep you going. Tonight, spend some time at a guesthouse in Namche.

Today, you're at Namche, which means you're already at a height of around 3440 meters. Therefore, we stop and take our time to acclimatize in Namche. Namche Bazaar is a vibrant town within the Khumbu region. It’s the sole gateway to Everest, crowded with hotels, lodges, cyber cafes, shops, and lots more.

After breakfast in the guesthouse, we hike up to the Everest View Hotel. From here, one can get some close-up views of mountains within the Everest region. You'll be blessed with some fascinating views of mountains like Mt. Everest, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Cho-Oyu, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Tawache, and lots more.

After exploring the place for a short time, we returned to Namche overnight. On the way, we visit a photography gallery, a museum, and a couple of Sherpa villages. Tonight, we stayed at a guesthouse in Namche.

Leaving Namche, we follow a trail that climbs up to Tengboche at an elevation of 3860 meters. It’s a simple way up to Tengboche, and therefore the route offers some incredible views of Mt. Everest along with other mountains like Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Lobuche, and many other adjacent peaks. At first, we descend right down to Dudhkoshi Valley at Pungi Thanka and slowly ascend to Tengboche.

At Tengboche, we visit a popular monastery known as the Tengboche Monastery. It is an old Buddhist monastery on the way to Everest. It is not just known for its spiritual significance but also its amazing location. One can see the great Mt. Ama Dablam rising just above the monastery.

Likewise, the views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Lobuche, and many other mountains in the region look magnificent from here. Tonight, we will stay at a guesthouse in Tengboche.

Moving ahead from Tengboche, we follow a trail that descends to the Imja River. From the river, we follow a scenic trail full of mountain views and picturesque landscapes to Pangboche village.

The village, at an elevation of 3900 meters, is in a dramatic location with appealing views of mountains in the backdrop. Enjoying the majestic views of mountains like Mt. Everest, Mt. Amadablam, and Mt. Lhotse, we ascend to the pastures of Dingboche. We pass various pastures and summer settlements of yak herders until we open to the vast pasture of Dingboche.

Dingboche is additionally mentioned as a summer valley. In winter, it is fully covered by snow, but in summer, it looks wonderful with grassland and yaks herding in it. Tonight, we will stay at a guesthouse in Dingboche.

As we rise to the high-elevation region with passing trekking days, we need to acclimatize to ensure our health and safety. Hence, today we stayed in Dingboche for acclimatization. In the daytime, after breakfast, we hike up to Nagarjuna.

Nagerjun, at an elevation of 5100 meters, is a beautiful viewpoint that lies just above Dingboche on the edge of Chhukung Valley. As we walk towards Nagerjun, the trail gets steep, making walking difficult. However, the spellbinding views of the mountains from Nagerjun make the walk worth it.

From Nagerjun, we will relish some amazing views of Lobuche peaks, Thamserku, Taboche, Kangtega, Mt. Ama Dablam, and many other peaks in the range.

The hike is additionally a chance to take a shocking glance at Mt. Makalu, the fifth-highest peak in the world. After some refreshing moments at the top, we drop to Dingboche for the night. Tonight, we will stay at a guesthouse in Dingboche.

With your passing, we are becoming closer to Everest Base Camp. Today, we leave Dingboche and make our way to Lobuche, at an elevation of 4910 meters.

From Dingboche, we follow the trail that takes us to the wide valley until we reach Dughla. From here, we move ahead to the Trekkers' Aid Post at Pheriche, at an elevation of 4240 meters. In this post, we can see a few Western doctors treating the trekkers voluntarily.

Further, we walk along the valley, passing some yak pastures on the way, before reaching Lobuche. Tonight, we spend our time at a guesthouse in Lobuche.

Finally, the wait is over. We are into one of the most anticipated days of our entire trekking journey. After breakfast in Gorakshep, we walk towards Everest Base Camp, the base camp of the world’s highest mountain. It is a moment of pride for anyone. We explore the area and witness the glory of the mountains that rise just before us.

Though Mt. Everest hides between Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Nuptse, the views of other mountains are simply incredible. As we explore the base camp and capture the moment in photos, we return to Gorekshep for an overnight stay. Tonight, we spend our time at a guesthouse in Gorakshep.

It is another most-awaited day of our trekking journey. In the early morning, we get up and hike to Kalapatthar. It is one of the renowned viewpoints within the Everest region of Nepal. It is popular for sunrise views and panoramic views of mountains within the Everest region, including the mighty Mt. Everest.

From Kalapatthar, we catch the golden rays of the sun falling over the glittering snow of Mt. Everest, along with other towering peaks in the range. After some quality time at Kalapatthar, we descend to Lobuche. Tonight, spend your time at a guesthouse in Lobuche.

From Lobuche, we dive off the main trail of Everest Base Camp and head towards Lobuche Base Camp. As we move ahead along the Lobuche glacier towards the base camp, the trail gets more steep and rocky, with amazing views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Cholatse, Pokalde, and many other mountains in sight. Leaving Lobuche Base Camp, we climb up through a rocky moraine to the high camp.

Upon arrival at the high camp, the climbing leader and support crews set up the climbing ropes and prepare for other necessary arrangements required for climbing. Meanwhile, you can warm up yourself with a few climbing skills.

Also, you can make yourself familiar with and used to some climbing gear like ropes, ice axes, crampons, etc. Tonight, spend your time at a tented camp in Lobuche High Camp.

It’s a big day on our trek. Today, we ascend to the summit of Lobuche Peak at an elevation of 6119 meters. At around 1:00 a.m., we start. Then, we follow the path taken by our climbing leader and climb up to the summit of the peak.

We use ropes, ice axes, and other gear to climb up the peak. From the summit, we will be rewarded with some spectacular views of towering mountains like Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Everest, and other neighboring mountains in the Everest region.

After spending some time at the peak and capturing the moments with the camera, we descend to Lobuche High Camp. Tonight, spend your time at a tented camp at Lobuche High Camp.

It’s an extra day just in case we couldn’t accomplish the climb on Day 13. An extra day on any trekking or peak-climbing journey is highly recommended.

Leaving Lobuche High Camp, we descend to Lobuche. After joining the main trail to Everest Base Camp, we descend back to Pheriche, enjoying some magnificent views of the mountains in the region.

From Pheriche, we descend through the forests of rhododendron, oak, and juniper to the village of Pangboche. In Pangboche, we visit a popular monastery and stop at a guesthouse for an overnight stay. Tonight, spend your time at a guesthouse in Pangboche.

Today, we head back to the village of Namche. Appreciating the stunning views of mountains in the backdrop, we descend slowly and gradually via Tengboche to Namche. Tonight, spend your night at a guesthouse in Namche.

After enjoying some impressive views of mountains in the Everest region of Nepal from Namche, we start our journey back to Lukla.

We descend via a well-paved path along Jorsale, Monjo, and Phakding to Lukla. The lush forests and amazing mountainous terrain will keep us engaged throughout the trek. Tonight, spend your night at a guesthouse in Lukla.

In the morning, we take an early flight to Kathmandu. Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, we will drop you off at your hotel in Kathmandu. You have two options for the day: explore the streets and malls for shopping or visit some places that you want to explore but are not included on the trek. Tonight, spend some time at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Today, fly home from Kathmandu or continue your visit to other destinations around the globe. We will drop you off at the airport three hours before your scheduled flight. We hope you had a great time with us. Thank you, and have a safe journey home.