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Group size: 2 – 12 people
Max Elevation: 6,119m
Destination: Nepal
Fitness Level: 2B
Arrival On: Kathmandu
Departure From: Kathmandu
Best Season: Spring
It is always further than it looks, it is always harder than it looks, it is always taller than it looks and of course it is always more rewarding and dramatic than you dreamt.
To scale the Himalayan summit demands experience, skills, equipment and time. Thankfully, Lobuche Peak is perfect for all adventurers or budding mountaineers. Yes, perfect trip for an experienced trekkers looking for expedition style trip.
Reaching to height of 6,119m, Lobuche peak climbing is reckoned to be one of challenging trekking peak in Everest region. The climbing trip is the perfect combination of mountain sceneries, cultural discovery and wild adventure; in all a lifetime experience. Lobuche Peak summiting is rated as Alpine V class that involves technical ice-climb: - includes ropes on some section of climb.
First we trek through less-trodden route of Everest region and undertake a new challenging climbing routes as we reach the base camp. Our climbing itinerary is customized to allow proper acclimatization and climbing preparation for safe and successful summit of the peak. As we reach the high base camp at 5,400m, we will be rewarded with majestic view of Ama Dablam, Tawache and other peaks.
Lobuche Peak climbing involves a gradual ascend on a rocky surface up to around 5,770m and includes the use of ice axe and ropes when necessary. The use of ropes rely on the season and the crevasses on the approaches. The fixed ropes is used on most part of climbing trail whereas the main rope is used whenever required. Your climbing leader knows well what to use when.
Aimway Tours & Travel offers full-supported tent camping, organized by an expert climbing guide and deploy an expert cook to serve fresh, hygienic and tasty food. Our assistant guide are well-experienced and so our porters are: all with proper equipment and insurance. We also provide proper medical backup with portable altitude chamber (PAC) or oxygen cylinder, medical kit and satellite phone; useful for any sorts of emergencies.
Our climbing leader will organize a pre-climb training to demonstrate the climbing techniques and the best way to use the climbing gears like ice axe, crampons, harness, ropes etc. We firmly believe that the training will enhance your skills and confidence to summit the peak safely and successfully.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport (1,350m/4,428ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu: exploration and trip preparation day
Day 03: Flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,184ft) and trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft) – 40 min flight, 3 – 4 hours trek
Day 04: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft) – 5 – 6 hours trek
Day 05: Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft) – Acclimatization and exploration day
Day 06: Namche Bazaar – Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft) – 5 – 6 hours trek
Day 07: Tengboche – Dingboche (4,360m/14,300ft) – 5 – 6 hours trek
Day 08: Dingboche: Acclimatization
Day 09: Dingboche – Lobuche (4,940m/16,207ft) – 5 – 6 hours trek
Day 10: Lobuche – Gorak Shep (5,170m/16,961ft): Explore Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,594ft) – 6 – 7 hours
Day 11: Gorak Shep – Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft) and trek back to Lobuche (4,940m/16,207ft) – 7 – 8 hours
Day 12: Lobuche – High Camp (5,400m/17,712ft) – 3 – 4 hours
Day 13: Lobuche High Camp – Summit (6,119m/20,070ft) – back to High Camp – 8 – 10 hours
Day 14: Contingency/reserve day
Day 15: Lobuche High Camp – Pangboche (3,930m/12,900ft) – 8 – 9 hours
Day 16: Pangboche – Namche Bazaar – 4 – 5 hours
Day 17: Namche Bazaar – Lukla – 6 – 7 hours
Day 18: Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 19: Final Departure
