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Khumbu, Nepal / Peak climbing

Lobuche East

A Khumbu approach with acclimatization hikes leads to dedicated camps and a technical climb on Lobuche East.

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Lobuche East viewed from the southeast
Lobuche East viewed from the southeast.
Duration
24 daysOutline programme
Summit objective
6,119 mRoute objective
Season
Spring / AutumnAsk for current dates
Experience
Technical peak climbingPeak climbing

A closer look at the journey.

Lobuche East stands beside the upper Khumbu trekking corridor, with a rocky ridge leading towards its glaciated upper mountain. The approach spends time in Namche, Dingboche and Chhukung before moving to base camp. The agreed summit objective matters here: the commonly reached subsidiary summit and the true summit require different climbing plans.

The programme combines an approach trek with time for climbing preparation and a summit attempt. Snow, glacier conditions and weather can change the route and daily plan. Tell us about your mountain experience before booking so that we can agree the equipment, guiding and preparation needed for this particular climb.

  • Acclimatization in Namche and the Imja valley
  • Dedicated Lobuche base and high camps
  • Climbing views across the Everest region

The route, day by day.

This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.

Day 1-2Kathmandu preparation

Arrive and complete equipment and expedition arrangements.

Day 3Lukla to Phakding

Fly to Lukla and begin the trek.

Day 4-6Namche acclimatization

Reach Namche and spend two further days acclimatizing and preparing.

Day 7-9Tengboche and Dingboche

Continue to Dingboche and include an acclimatization day.

Day 10-12Chhukung acclimatization

Visit Chhukung, make an acclimatization hike towards Chhukung Ri and return to Dingboche.

Day 13-15Lobuche and base camp

Continue towards Lobuche and establish the mountain camp with time for preparation.

Day 16-18High camp and summit window

Move higher and attempt the agreed summit objective before returning to base camp.

Day 19-21Return to Lukla

Descend through Tengboche and Namche to Lukla.

Day 22Fly to Kathmandu

Return by air, subject to weather.

Day 23Kathmandu reserve day

Allow time for rest and mountain flight delays.

Day 24Departure

Transfer for your onward journey.

A clear plan and quotation.

Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.

Services to discuss

  • Agree the permit arrangements and in-country transport in your quotation.
  • Agree the guiding, porter support and responsibilities on the mountain.
  • Agree accommodation, camp facilities and the meals provided at each stage.
  • Agree shared climbing equipment, communications and emergency arrangements.

Budget separately

  • International travel, entry documents and costs outside the agreed programme.
  • Personal climbing equipment and insurance appropriate to the itinerary.
  • Personal spending, tips and any separately agreed climbing staff bonuses.
  • Additional accommodation, transport or evacuation costs if plans change.

Before you set out.

Confident crampon, fixed-rope and abseiling skills are needed, with previous altitude experience; the true summit requires additional technical ability.

Accommodation: Hotels in Kathmandu, trekking lodges or approach camps, and tented climbing camps.

Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.

Does this climb reach the true Lobuche East summit?

The summit objective must be agreed before booking. Many climbing programmes stop at a subsidiary summit; reaching the true summit involves further, more technical climbing along the ridge.

Is Lobuche West part of this programme?

No. Lobuche West is a separate expedition objective. This programme is for Lobuche East and its agreed summit route.

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