Lobuche Peak Climbing – 16 Days

Day 1: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300 m)
Following your arrival hour on Tribhuwan International Airport (Kathmandu), our company representatives will be waiting to welcome you warmly and for shifting towards luxury tourist standard hotel. Additionally, we attend a short meeting at head office for ordinary discussion about upcoming trek.

Day 2: Rock climbing course or sightseeing valley
After attending morning light breakfast, we march ahead towards Nagarjuna hill site to attempt dashing climb at natural rock for practicing and understanding the proper uses of ropes, harness, Ice axe, Crampons and other entire climbing gears. Beyond that, if you don’t require that basic training then you are recommended to explore and sightsee some major attractions throughout valley. Finally after monitoring some major sites, we return back to finalize essential trekking gears for upcoming trek along night will be spent at same hotel. 

Day 3: Fly to Lukla (2,642 m) and trek to Phakding (2,562 m)
Early morning after having breakfast, we will be shifted to Tribhuwan International Airport by our private vehicle to catch (30 to 35 minute) Himalayan scenic flight and fair landing at Lukla (gateway of Khumbu/Everest region). Leaving Lukla, we start our short (3 to 4 hours) trek downhill towards Sherpa settlement of Cheplung along following Dudh Koshi valley to step Phakding. Finally after reaching Phakding, accommodation and dinner will be managed at lodge.

Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Today soon after having breakfast, we march ahead by leaving several unique settlements, suspension bridges and lush forests behind en route to encounter official permit check point (entrance to Sagarmatha National Park). After that, continuing walk towards junction point of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi River along attempting certain upward hike with opening view of giant Everest leads to Namche Bazaar (Largest Sherpa settlement of Everest region). Tonight’s accommodation and dinner will be hosted at lodge in Namche Bazaar.

Day 5: Namche Bazaar: (Acclimatization day)
Instantly, we are already above 3,400 m of height than sea level so before ascending additional height, today we focus upon acclimatization. We don’t trigger our trek forward but according to your desire, we will schedule a plan to explore nearby minor Sherpa settlements including Khumjung or hike up to old Sherpa village of Thame. On remaining hours, you can hang out on internet coffee shops and cafes or visit throughout museum. This night, we stay at same lodge in Namche Bazaar.

Day 6: Trek to Tengboche (3,867 m):
Leaving Namche Bazaar behind after breakfast, we follow curvy hillsides trail holding rhododendron forests, memorial stupas and Sherpa settlements, which leads us to Kyangjumg. Moving ahead, by observing numerous of snowcapped mountains and crossing suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi River enters Imja Khola valley along two hours more pull towards hilltop greets Tengboche. Few remaining hours will be totally spent by exploring Tengboche Monastery (ancient monastery of Khumbu region) and night will be spent at lodge there.

Day 7: Trek to Pheriche (3,867 m)
Today after enjoying breakfast at Tengboche, we develop our steps ahead along following the walking path designed by stone steps towards Chaturje by crossing suspension bridge at Imja River. Therefore catching the flat walking trail, we cross alpine meadow and yak heard ahead before meeting junction point of Everest three passes trail and standard Everest base camp trail. After that, continuing steady walk through standard route leads us to Pheriche pass along catching gentle downward hike passing stone walls takes to Pheriche for staying overnight.

Day 8: Pheriche: (Acclimatization day)
Honestly, this day is also separated as acclimatization day because we are nearly to the height of 4,000m from sea level. We don’t add extra elevation on our trip but we schedule to develop an hour hike towards the ridge to sight stunning views of multiple towering peaks and as well as to adopt with the thinner air. Remaining hours can be spent by examining Tokyo Medical University Clinic or by preparing muscles for the tough climb ahead. This night will also be spent at same lodge in Pheriche.

Day 9: Trek to Lobuche village (3,940 m)
Attending early morning breakfast, we initially follow valley trail which leads towards Dhughla. Therefore, we head forward catching uphill trail on a tough rocky moraine path until we reach a small pass and plateau (end of Khumbu Glacier). After that, walking down the path and continuing along the west bank of Khumbu Glacier directly takes to Lobuche. Finally after steeping Lobuche village, you can visit the Italian Pyramid Research Centre or hike through the nearby hills on remaining hours along the night will be spent at lodge in Lobuche village.

Day 10: Trek to Lobuche lower base camp (4865 m)
On tenth day after morning breakfast following the flat trail along the Lobuche Glacier with steeper and rocky steps leads towards Lobuche base camp. Wonderful views of Mt. Amadablam, Cholatse, Pokalde, Thamserku and many more other surrounding peaks are passed walking en route. Leisure hours will be spent by enjoying the surrounding views and scanning the climbing gears. The night will be spent at tented camp at lower base camp of Lobuche peak.

Day 11: Trek to Lobuche Higher base camp (5,600 m)
After having self prepared light breakfast, we engage for some moment on rechecking the entire climbing gears and clothes. Initially leaving lower base camp, we head towards high base camp by experiencing walk through rocky moraine path. However after putting step on high base camp, we engage on workouts for the next day climb and take a full rest on leisure hours. This night will be spent at tented camp at higher base camp of Lobuche peak.

Day 12: Summit day (6,119 m) and trek down to Lobuche village (3,940 m)
Today early morning, we develop our climb by taking help of ropes and other gears along following the Sherpa’s instructions carefully. Experiencing unique moments with adventurous climb leads to the top for inspecting 360° stunning view from high altitude throughout high peaks including Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Pumori and multiple other peaks surrounded to Lobuche peak. After enjoying some moments at max elevation of trek, we retrace the same path till Lobuche village and stay overnight there.

Day 13: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Today after having breakfast, we start our walk through rocky land by retracing the same earlier developed trail enjoying multiple landscapes, vegetations, monasteries, mini walls decorated with colorful praying flags and unique settlements. Therefore, leaving rocky land we enter Namche Bazaar (land full of greenery of Khumbu region). Finally, tonight’s accommodation and dinner will be managed at lodge in Namche Bazaar.

Day 14: Trek to Lukla (2,642 m)
After quick morning breakfast at Namche Bazaar, initially we drop down to cross the bridge at junction point of two different rivers and gentle ascend from there leads to Monjo. Further passing numerous of attractive settlements, suspension bridges, monuments and compact terraced fields along examining style of surviving en route, takes to Lukla.  Evening hours will be spent with the trekking crew members by recollecting the memories created during trek. This night will be spent at lodge in Lukla.

Day 15: Fly to Kathmandu (1,300 m)
At last moment on Khumbu region, we enjoy delicious breakfast and march forward towards Tenzing Hillary airport to board a morning scenic flight over towering Himalayas to Kathmandu. Guide takes care for all of the airport formalities and considerations along porters will be there to shift your bag and luggage to airport. After 30 to 35 minute of flight, we reach Kathmandu along private vehicle will be awaiting you to transfer there towards fine hotel. On evening hour, we host for farewell dinner at Nepalese restaurant where you can enjoy cultural and traditional dance and music with typical Nepalese edible and liquor varieties.

Day 16: Departure day
On last day of trek managing short time, you can move on forward for shopping to collect souvenir for your friends, family members and your loving ones. We help you for your necessary arrangements and pack ups along our private vehicle escorts you to the airport focusing departure schedule. Well wishers and representatives of our company will be there to wish for you and your safe steps ahead.

Visa Information

All visitors are required to arrange a visa in order to enter Nepal. A Nepalese visa can be easily obtained upon arrival on arrival in Kathmandu at the airport or Nepalese embassy abroad. But nationals from Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Liberia cannot secure the Nepalese Visa upon arrival. The Visa can also be secured at entry point at Nepalese borders. A valid passport for at least six months, recent digital photo (size: 1.5" x 1.5") will be required and you can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or up on arrival in Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas cost USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days till date.

Official Papers

Some of the required official documents are your valid passport, 4 extra passport sized photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal.

Weather Information

Weather in the mountains is pretty difficult to predict.  Nights are generally cooler and days are warm.  Months of winter (January and February) are bit colder but the days can be quite beautiful and warm if the sun is out. It snows during the month of January, February and December in Himalayan areas.

Best time to travel

Nepal offers diversified geographical regions and so as the climatic condition differs from the Himalayas to the plains. The climate varies as per the season. Nepal generally offers 4 seasons amongst which autumn and spring are the two most favorable ones for visiting Nepal. It is always wise to know about the weather and climatic condition of the place you visit. The best time to travel really depends on your destination, activities and season of travel. Our destination specialists will recommend certain travel times after learning more about your preferences. The favorable months for trekking and climbing are usually September – November, and February – April. The monsoon season is June – August.

Physical Fitness

Even though the physical fitness plays an important role in trekking you don’t have to be super athletes or a marathon runner to trek in Nepal.  Many people of good fitness for their age can complete the trek. You can prepare yourself before hand by doing some yoga which will prepare you in your breathing as you will be going to the higher altitude. Running or hiking to hills, going for a long walk will also help you. And if you live in urban area running in the stairs of a tall building will also work better in keeping you fit for trekking. All though these preparations aren’t strictly compulsory, you can do well even when the preparations you do aren’t rigorous like that of some ultra-athletic person. Do these things in moderate pace for two months or even less.  And you are set to complete any trekking to Nepal.

Travel Insurance

Doing the insurance while trekking is Nepal is not compulsory but will surely help you a lot if you do one, as it covers any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charge, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delay and cancellations. We suggest you to bring you travel insurance certificate or send us scan copy and it must be issued from your home land. We do not arrange or sell insurance so you can find your local travel insurance for this.

Vaccination for Nepal

All travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities) For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you to take a vaccination of Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies etc, it is not really must but recommended.

Booking Process

While you chose which trip you wanted to go with, contact us to our head office Thamel Marg, Kathmandu Nepal by email or phone, email is more easy and clear options, as soon as we get your email or call we will process for your booking. We need 20% booking amount to confirm your booking, the payment can be made through the Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa card) or through online money transfers also Money Gram, Western Unions or others. After we get the 20% amount we will confirm your booking and you will get the official booking and payment receipt. The final balance for the tour will be paid upon arrival in Kathmandu.

Safety Guidelines

• Do proper research about the company that you are planning to trek with and make sure they are legally registered travel agency.
• You should be well acquainted about the travel health and travel insurance before travelling.
• Have idea about the climate, geography, temperature and environment of Nepal before starting your trip.
• Using credit cards instead of cash is a wiser idea.
• Majority of the Nepalese people are nicer but there are few scammers you will come meet on your way and need to avoid them, for example ‘holy men’ who will try to plant a tika (a red paste denoting a blessing) on your forehead demanding a payment for it on streets.
• Be careful while buying the medicinal herbs as some may be illegal for you t take home and also be aware of duplicate products.
• Never get yourself involve in doing drugs, trafficking and sexual relations with children as there is a strict rules for these cases and might get yourself into a big problem.
• Take copies of your passport, visa, air ticket and trekking permits and keep them separately from the originals.
• Prepare yourself for altitude sickness and be familiar with its symptoms so that you can follow the guidelines for safe acclimatization.

Where is Nepal?

Nepal is a landlocked country located in Southern part of Asia sharing the border with China form north and India from the south, east and west. It is especially known for its multi-cultural, multi-racial, multi-linguistic and multi-ethnic diversity in unity. It is a small country with many world's most beautiful mountain ranges, art, culture, and wildlife, no wonder it is the paradise for the trekkers from all around the world. Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal is also known for its most unique culture and heritages which directly grabs the attention and takes you to the time of old civilization from 12th century.

What is Nepal known for?     

Nepal is mostly known for Mt.Everest, highest peak in the world. It is also known as the birthplace of Lord Buddha, who was the pioneer of the Buddhist religion. Eight of the fourteen eight-thousanders are located in the country, either in whole or shared across a border with China or India. Besides that, it is also known as multi-ethnic, multiracial, multicultural, multi-religious and multilingual country. Overall, Nepal is known for its hospitality as there is a saying in Sanskrit  “Atithi Debo Bhaba”. (Guest are god).

How can I obtain a Visa?

All visitors are required to arrange a visa in order to enter Nepal. A Nepalese visa can be easily obtained upon arrival on arrival in Kathmandu at the airport or Nepalese embassy abroad. But nationals from Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Liberia cannot secure the Nepalese Visa upon arrival. The Visa can also be secured at the entry point at Nepalese borders. A valid passport for at least six months, recent digital photo (size: 1.5" x 1.5") will be required and the following fees either in USD dollars cash or the equivalent local currency:

Is the country politically safe and stable?

Nepal is one of the newly democratic countries in the world with many active political parties, ideas, ideologies, and leaders. Now Nepal has the communist government elected with 2/3 of the majority so, now it has the fully stable government it does not affect the daily life of the residents and the tourist. Life moves on, as usual, unperturbed.

When Is The Best Time To Travel?

Nepal offers diversified geographical regions and so as the climatic condition differs from the Himalayas to the plains. The climate varies as per the season. Nepal generally offers 4 seasons amongst which autumn and spring are the two most favorable ones for visiting Nepal. It is always wise to know about the weather and climatic condition of the place you visit. The best time to travel really depends on your destination, activities and season of travel. Our destination specialists will recommend certain travel times after learning more about your preferences. The favorable months for trekking and climbing are usually September – November, and February – April. The monsoon season is June – August.

What kind of weather (how cold does it get) can we expect during trekking?

Weather in the mountains is pretty difficult to predict. Nights are generally cooler and days are warm. Months of winter (January and February) are bit colder but the days can be quite beautiful and warm if the sun is out. It snows during the month of January, February, and December in Himalayan areas.

Are Vaccinations Required?

Immunizations are not required to visit Nepal. (Exception: if you are traveling from an area infected with Yellow Fever, you must have a certificate.) Depending on the season and region of travel, certain vaccinations and/ or medications are suggested and we will recommend preventative measures. We do encourage all travelers to be current on routine immunizations. Also, we recommend the vaccines for polio, Diphtheria, Tetanus, typhoid, yellow fever, hepatitis A/B, Influenza (Flu), Japanese encephalitis, and Tuberculosis. Meantime, it is better to consult your professional doctor about your travel and he/s might recommend you properly. You can also take the suggestion of local travelers who have traveled Nepal before and know more about the required precautions. Please note that the protection that can be gained from vaccines varies from 50% to almost 100%. So remember that even if you have taken a vaccine you might still get the disease, although you will have greatly reduced your chances of getting ill.

How fit do I need to be for the trek?

You don’t have to be a super athletic person but despite the ages should be moderately fit. We recommend to running, hiking to hills and long walk as a preparation.

Are ATM booths easily available?

Yes, ATM booths are easily available around the major city area where you can use both credit and debit cards. But there are only few ATM booths on the way to your trek, so it’s better you withdraw your cash before to trek.

What type of food to expect during the trek? 

Nepal is rich in cultural diversity. Meal habits of the Nepalese vary with the ethnicity and the geographical differences. Normally, the local has a habit of taking milk/black tea in the morning, before noon take lunch after mid-day take light snacks as Khaja and Dinner in the evening. The lunch and dinner comprise Dhido (short of porridge), Dal, Bhat, Tarkari, Achar (Lentil, Rice, Curry, and Pickles). However, you can have a choice of Indian/Continental/Italian/ Chinese food even in some trekking regions.

Is drinking water safe while trekking? 

Drinking water should be treated by boiling and water purification by medicine or with filtered. We suggest carrying a water purifier while trekking to be on a safe side.

Are there any tourist police in Nepal?

Of course, there is tourist police located near the Nepal Tourism Development Board's Office. Also, there are complaint counters at the airport, Basantapur Durbar Square, Thamel and so many other places. Tourist police are specially trained in English and have the detailed local knowledge to assist tourists. For security and travel related assistance, you can reach any of the officers from telephone 4-247041, 4-4268969 from 11 am to 5 pm.

Is Nepal safe? Is a woman traveling alone safe with your company?

Absolutely Nepal is safe for the traveler. Firstly, Nepal is considered as one of the peaceful countries in the world (chances are it's safer here than your home-country). Secondly, while you're on one of our trips, we take personal responsibility for your well-being, a responsibility we commit very seriously.

What about Time in Nepal?

Nepal is +5 hours 45 minutes ahead to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT: +0545). For example, when it is noon in Kathmandu, the standard time of London is 6.15am, 4.15am in Sydney, 1.15am in New York and 10.15 pm the previous night in San Francisco. The strange 15-minute difference is said to be a reflection of the exact time at the summit of Mt. Gaurishankar.

Travel Insurance

Doing the insurance while trekking in Nepal is not compulsory but will surely help you a lot if you do one, as it covers any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charge, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delay and cancellations. We suggest you bring your travel insurance certificate or send us scan copy and it must be issued from your homeland. We do not arrange or sell insurance so we suggest you to do a research on the company and do the travel insurance.