
Lobuche East Peak (6119mtr / 20070ft)
This immense peak dominates the south-western side of upper Khumbu valley. The Lobuje Mountain consists of two different summits, viz. East and West with heights of 6,119 m and 6,145 m respectively. A continuous ridge connects them but there is still difficult route and considerable distance between them. Lobuje being an attractive mountain offers some options of though eastern route is most popular.
Location / Range: Everest Region
Trip Length: 23 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu
Trekking Days: 20 Days
Climbing Days: 2-3 Days maximum
Difficulty: Mild to strenuous ice climbing
Trek Starting point: Lukla reached after short flight from Kathmandu
Trek Ending point: Lukla
Trip Cost: US $ 1950.00 Payable in Euro, Poud or Aus. Dollar.
Brief Itinerary
| Days | Places |
Days 01-02 |
Kathmandu |
Day 03 |
Lukla and trek to Phakding |
Days 04-05 |
Treka and rest at Namche |
Days 06-12 |
Trek to Khumbu valley via popular Everest route |
Days 13-14 |
Set base camp above Lobuche |
Days 15-16 |
Advance camps |
Days 17-20 |
Climbing period |
Days 21-23 |
Return to Lukla |
Day 24 |
Return to Kathmandu, trip concludes |
Days 25-26 |
Return home or plan optional holidays |
