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Lobuche East Peak Climbing — 15 Days
15 days6,119 mFrom Lukla (fly from Kathmandu)Best: Oct–Nov, Mar–May
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Duration
15 days
From
$3,100/person
Max Altitude
6,119 m
Difficulty
Extreme
Starts
Lukla (fly from Kathmandu)
Group Size
2–8 People
Stay
Tea House / Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Best Season
Oct–Nov, Mar–May
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Trip Highlights
Lobuche East summit (6,119 m) — a technical Khumbu peak with Himalayan giant panorama
Summit views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Pumori from 6,000 m
EBC route approach — full acclimatisation plus iconic Khumbu valley experience
Khumbu Glacier high camp at 5,600 m — true mountaineering camp experience
Technical mixed ice and rock climbing with fixed rope sections
One of the most accessible genuine technical peaks in the Everest region
NMA-certified senior climbing guide with 10+ successful Lobuche summits
Lobuche East (6,119m) is a formidable Khumbu trekking peak offering a genuine high-altitude climbing challenge on a technical ridge overlooking Everest — an ideal stepping stone before bigger Himalayan objectives.
Day-by-Day Itinerary(15 days)
Altitude Profile
Peak: 6,119 m · Day 11Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel. Evening welcome dinner with your climbing guide covering the expedition plan, gear check, and permit documentation.
1,400 m––DHotel
The 15-day Lobuche East itinerary offers the same technical climbing objective as our 16-day programme — summit of Lobuche East (6,119 m) via the classic Khumbu approach — with one fewer rest day at Dingboche, making it appropriate for trekkers with confirmed altitude acclimatisation ability or prior Khumbu experience. The route is identical: Lukla, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche village, Base Camp (4,940 m), High Camp (5,600 m), and summit day. The technical terrain on the upper mountain — mixed rock and ice, fixed ropes, knife-edge summit ridge — is unchanged between the two itineraries.
The Lobuche East summit view encompasses the entire western Khumbu: Pumori (7,161 m), the west face of Nuptse (7,861 m), and the summit triangle of Everest rising above the icefall — a high-altitude panorama that rewards the technical effort of the upper mountain unambiguously.
Full climbing gear rental, Sagarmatha NP and climbing permits, Lukla flights, Sherpa support, and all accommodation are included.
Requirement: Prior altitude experience above 4,500 m recommended. Best seasons: October–November and April–May. Summit altitude: 6,119 m.
What's Included
Included
- NMA-certified senior climbing guide + assistant Sherpa
- Porter (1 per 2 trekkers)
- Sagarmatha National Park permit
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit
- Lobuche East climbing permit
- Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu round-trip flights
- All teahouse and high camp accommodation
- 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Technical climbing equipment use: ropes, ice axe, crampons, harness
- Altitude illness kit and pulse oximeter
- All government taxes and service charges
Not Included
- International flights
- Nepal visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal climbing gear
- Tips
Pickup
Pokhara or Kathmandu: where should we pick you up?
This trip begins in Kathmandu. If you are already in Pokhara, we can bring you across (Pokhara and Kathmandu are about 200 km apart: 25 minutes by plane or 6 to 8 hours by tourist bus).
Pickup in Kathmandu
Trip starts hereLanding in Kathmandu? We meet you at the airport or your hotel and get you to the start.
- Kathmandu international airport (on arrival)We quote
- Kathmandu domestic airportWe quote
- Kathmandu hotel pickupWe quote
- Kathmandu tourist bus park pickupWe quote
Pickup in Pokhara
Staying in Pokhara? We can bring you to Kathmandu for the start.
- Pokhara hotel pickupIncludes getting you to Kathmandu by tourist bus or flight. We confirm the price with you.We quote
- Pokhara airport pickupWe quote
- Pokhara tourist bus park pickupWe quote
Hotel in the city
- No hotel, I will book my own$0
- Kathmandu: tourist standard guest houseWe quote
- Kathmandu: 3-star hotel (bed & breakfast)We quote
- Kathmandu: 4-star hotel (bed & breakfast)We quote
- Kathmandu: 5-star hotel (bed & breakfast)We quote
Prices are per person and added to the trip price when you book. “We quote” means the price depends on your flight time and hotel, so our team confirms it with you before the trip. It is never added to your payment without asking.
Best Time to Go
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Best season. October ideal — stable weather, clear summit window. Technical ridge conditions excellent.
Low: -15–-8°C at BC High: 2–10°C at BC
Spring (Mar–May)
Excellent season with good summit visibility before monsoon builds.
Low: -12–-5°C at BC High: 2–12°C at BC
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Not recommended. Extreme cold, high winds on exposed ridge.
Low: -25–-15°C at BC High: -5–2°C at BC
Monsoon (Jun–Aug)
Not recommended. Heavy snow on upper slopes and poor summit visibility.
Low: -5–0°C at BC High: 5–15°C at BC
Permits Required
Lobuche East Climbing Permit
USD 250 (Sep–Nov) · USD 125 (other seasons)Arranged by us before departure.
Sagarmatha National Park Permit
NPR 3,000 (about US$23)Required for all trekkers in the Khumbu region.
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Fee
NPR 3,000 (about US$23)Local municipality permit. In the Khumbu it replaces the TIMS card, which is not used here.
All permits are arranged and included in your package price. Nothing to organise yourself.
What to Pack
Moisture-wicking base layers (top + bottom)
Insulating mid-layer fleece
Down jacket (800+ fill — essential)
Hardshell jacket and pants
Trekking trousers (2 pairs)
Merino wool socks (6 pairs)
Warm hat and balaclava
Sun hat
Insulated climbing gloves
Neck gaiter (2×)
Thermal underwear
A detailed packing list will be sent with your booking confirmation. Gear rental available in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
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