Lobuche Peak Climbing
Max Altitude
6,119 m
Duration
19 Days
Difficulty
Very Hard
Best Season
Spring & Autum
Start Point
Kathmandu
Group Size
2-15 People
Trip Overview
Lobuche Peak Climbing is a 19-day trekking and mountaineering adventure culminating on the 6,119-metre summit of Lobuche East. Situated in Nepal's Khumbu region, the peak offers a demanding progression from classic Everest trekking trails to a high-altitude climbing route requiring ropes, crampons and other mountaineering equipment.
The journey begins in Kathmandu before travelling overland to Manthali for the flight to Lukla. From Lukla, the trail descends towards Phakding and follows the Dudh Koshi Valley through Sherpa settlements and forested terrain.
The route enters Sagarmatha National Park and climbs to Namche Bazaar, the principal trading centre of the Everest region. Two nights in Namche allow time for an acclimatization hike to the Everest View Point and an opportunity to explore the town.
Rather than following the most direct trail higher, the itinerary visits Khumjung at 3,790 metres, supporting gradual altitude adaptation while adding cultural interest.
The route then continues through the Tengboche region to Pangboche, with striking views of Ama Dablam in clear weather, before entering the Imja Valley and reaching Dingboche at 4,250 metres. A second acclimatization day here includes a hike toward Nangkartshang Peak.
The trek continues to Lobuche village (~4,950 m), where an additional day is used for acclimatization, equipment checks and pre-climb training before moving to Lobuche Peak High Camp (~5,400 m).
The summit climb normally begins during the night or before dawn and may involve rocky ground, snow slopes, glacier travel and fixed-rope climbing depending on conditions. After reaching the 6,119-metre summit, the team descends toward Pheriche, where one contingency day is included for weather or scheduling flexibility.
The return trail retraces through Namche Bazaar to Lukla, followed by a flight to Manthali and an overland transfer to Kathmandu.
Hatti Hatti Treks arranges the accommodation, domestic flights, meals, permits and climbing support specified in the package. An experienced, government-licensed climbing Sherpa guide leads the climbing section, while porter service supports the trekking journey, subject to the confirmed baggage allowance.
Reaching the summit cannot be guaranteed. Mountain weather, route conditions, altitude, individual health, and operational circumstances may require changes. The climbing guide retains the authority to delay, modify or cancel the summit attempt when necessary for safety.
Accommodation & Food standards
Standard
- Teahouse / lodge accommodation
- Basic but comfortable rooms
- Hygienic Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Premium (Comfort)
- Upgraded lodges / boutique hotels where available
- Private rooms with better facilities
- Enhanced meal options with greater variety and comfort
Meal Types
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day-By-Day
Your 19-Day Itinerary
A Hatti Hatti Treks representative will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, rest following your journey and use the time to inspect personal trekking and climbing equipment; missing items should be purchased or rented before leaving Kathmandu.
Max Altitude
1,400 m
Accomodation
Four-star hotel in Kathmandu
Meals
Not included
Travel overland to Manthali, normally requiring approximately 5–6 hours depending on traffic, weather and road conditions. Check into the hotel and prepare for the following morning's mountain flight.
Max Altitude
1,400 m
Accomodation
Hotel in Manthali
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Take the scheduled mountain flight from Manthali to Lukla, subject to weather and operational conditions. After organising equipment, begin the approximately 4–5 hour trek through the Dudh Koshi Valley towards Phakding.
Max Altitude
2,840 m
Accomodation
Teahouse in Phakding
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Follow the Dudh Koshi River through forest and mountain settlements before entering Sagarmatha National Park. The approximately 7–8 hour trek crosses several suspension bridges before the sustained ascent to Namche Bazaar.
Max Altitude
3,440 m
Accomodation
Teahouse in Namche Bazaar
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Spend a second night in Namche to support gradual altitude adaptation. Complete an approximately 2–3 hour hike to the Everest View Point before returning to Namche for rest and recovery.
Max Altitude
Varies according to the acclimatization hike
Accomodation
Teahouse in Namche Bazaar
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Make the approximately 2–3 hour trek from Namche to Khumjung, a traditional Sherpa settlement above the main valley. The shorter stage supports further acclimatisation while introducing the team to the cultural landscape of the Khumbu.
Max Altitude
3,790 m
Accomodation
Teahouse in Khumjung
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Continue through the Tengboche region towards Pangboche. The approximately 6–7 hour trek includes descents, forested sections and sustained climbs, with striking views of Ama Dablam in clear weather.
Max Altitude
Approximately 3,980 m
Accomodation
Teahouse in Pangboche
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Continue into the upper Imja Valley as the treeline disappears into a colder, more exposed landscape. Although the approximately 3–4 hour walk is short, reaching Dingboche represents a significant altitude gain.
Max Altitude
4,250 m
Accomodation
Teahouse in Dingboche
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Spend a second night in Dingboche and complete an approximately 3–4 hour acclimatisation hike towards Nangkartshang Peak before returning to Dingboche to sleep.
Max Altitude
Dependent on the acclimatization route
Accomodation
Teahouse in Dingboche
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Continue into increasingly barren upper Khumbu terrain, passing memorials to climbers who lost their lives in the Himalayas. The approximately 5–6 hour trek ends at Lobuche village.
Max Altitude
Approximately 4,950 m
Accomodation
Teahouse in Lobuche
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Spend the day on further altitude adaptation and practical climbing preparation. The climbing guide inspects equipment and reviews crampon and harness fitting, ice-axe use, fixed-rope movement, and ascender/descender technique. Approximately 3–4 hours.
Max Altitude
Dependent on the training location
Accomodation
Teahouse in Lobuche
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Follow the climbing approach across rocky, increasingly exposed terrain to High Camp. The approximately 4–5 hour trek ends with equipment preparation for the summit attempt.
Max Altitude
Approximately 5,400 m
Accomodation
Sleeping tent
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Begin the summit attempt during the night or early morning. The route may involve rocky terrain, snow, glacier travel, and fixed-rope climbing depending on conditions.
If conditions permit, the team reaches the 6,119-metre summit before a long, demanding descent toward Pheriche. The climbing guide retains full authority to modify the endpoint or turn the group around whenever safety requires it. Approximately 8–10 hours or longer.
Max Altitude
6,119 m
Accomodation
Teahouse in Pheriche
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
This day provides limited flexibility for weather or route delays. If the climb proceeds as planned, use the day for rest and recovery in Pheriche.
Because the contingency day follows the scheduled descent, it should not be considered a guaranteed additional summit day.
Max Altitude
Approximately 4,240 m
Accomodation
Teahouse in Pheriche
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Descend through Pangboche and the Tengboche region towards Namche Bazaar. Several uphill sections remain despite the overall descent. Approximately 6–7 hours.
Max Altitude
3,440 m
Accomodation
Teahouse in Namche Bazaar
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Descend through the Dudh Koshi Valley and Sagarmatha National Park to Lukla for the final mountain evening. Approximately 6–7 hours.
Max Altitude
3,440 m
Accomodation
Teahouse in Lukla
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Take the scheduled flight from Lukla to Manthali, subject to weather, visibility and operational conditions. After landing, continue overland to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel.
Max Altitude
2,840 m
Accomodation
Four-star hotel in Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Enjoy a free day to rest, organise climbing equipment, purchase souvenirs or explore Kathmandu independently. The day also provides limited scheduling flexibility following the weather-dependent return flight from Lukla.
Max Altitude
1,400 m
Accomodation
Not included
Meals
Not included
Your Lobuche Peak Climbing expedition concludes today. A Hatti Hatti Treks representative will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport according to your international departure schedule.
Max Altitude
1,400 m
Accomodation
Not included
Meals
Not included
We Accept
What's Covered
Inclusion And Exclusions
What's Included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in Kathmandu
- Two nights at a four-star hotel in Kathmandu
- One night of hotel accommodation in Manthali
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the scheduled Manthali stay
- Ground transportation between Kathmandu and Manthali
- Scheduled domestic flights between Manthali and Lukla
- Teahouse accommodation during the trekking approach and return journey
- Tented accommodation at Lobuche Peak High Camp
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the specified trekking and climbing sections as stated in the itinerary
- Pre-climb technical training and preparation in Lobuche
- Experienced, government-licensed climbing Sherpa guide
- Porter support during the trekking approach and return journey, subject to the confirmed baggage allowance
- Lobuche Peak climbing permit managed through the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)
- Sagarmatha National Park entry permit
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Trek-Card / local entry permit
- Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) Card
- Applicable expedition administration and permit documentation
- Guide and porter salaries, meals and accommodation
- Insurance for expedition guides and porters
- Group medical and first-aid kit
- Applicable government taxes and company service charges
What's Not Included
- International airfare
- Nepal entry visa fees
- Comprehensive travel and mountaineering insurance
- Emergency rescue and helicopter evacuation
- Hospitalisation and medical treatment
- Additional Kathmandu accommodation outside the two scheduled hotel nights
- Accommodation and meals on Day 18 unless separately arranged
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Personal trekking and climbing clothing and equipment
- Equipment rental unless specifically included
- Hot showers during the trekking sections
- Wi-Fi and charging fees during the trek
- Alcoholic beverages
- Soft drinks and bottled water
- Personal snacks and expenses
- Tips for the climbing guide, trekking staff and porters
- Excess baggage or additional porter services beyond the confirmed baggage allowance
- Additional accommodation, meals, helicopter flights or transportation caused by delayed, diverted or cancelled domestic flights
- Costs resulting from weather, route changes or itinerary modifications
- Expenses caused by illness, early withdrawal or unforeseen circumstances
- Costs resulting from changes requested by the participant
- Any fixed-rope or route-fixing charges not specifically confirmed under Cost Includes
- Any service not specifically mentioned under Cost Includes
Common Questions
FAQs
The complete Lobuche Peak Climbing expedition lasts 19 days. This includes arrival in Kathmandu, transportation to Manthali, the Khumbu trekking approach, acclimatisation, technical training, the summit programme, return journey and final departure.
This package targets Lobuche East at 6,119 metres. The peak lies in Nepal's Khumbu region, reached via the classic Everest trekking trail through Namche Bazaar and Dingboche. Lobuche West is a separate, more technical objective and is not covered by this itinerary.
High-altitude trekking experience is strongly recommended. Participants should be comfortable using crampons, an ice axe, fixed ropes, a harness, an ascender and a descender on steep, exposed terrain.
The programme includes gradual acclimatisation through Namche Bazaar, Khumjung, Pangboche and Dingboche, a rest and pre-climb training day in Lobuche village, a move to High Camp and the final summit attempt.
Yes. An experienced, government-licensed climbing Sherpa guide is included. The guide supports technical climbing operations and makes safety decisions according to weather, route conditions, and participant readiness.
No supplementary oxygen is specifically listed as included in the standard Lobuche package. Any oxygen support required or requested should be confirmed separately before departure.
The package includes two nights at a four-star hotel in Kathmandu, one hotel night in Manthali, teahouse accommodation during the trekking approach and return journey, and tented accommodation at Lobuche Peak High Camp. Meals are provided during the Manthali, trekking and climbing sections as stated in the itinerary.
The package includes the Lobuche Peak climbing permit managed through the Nepal Mountaineering Association, the Sagarmatha National Park entry permit, the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Trek-Card/local entry permit, the TIMS Card, transportation between Kathmandu and Manthali and scheduled flights between Manthali and Lukla.
Lukla flights and climbing activities remain subject to weather, visibility, snow and ice conditions, route safety and operational decisions. The itinerary may be modified when necessary, and additional accommodation, meals, helicopter flights or transportation caused by disruption are normally not included.
No. A Lobuche Peak summit cannot be guaranteed. Weather, route hazards, acclimatisation, participant health, technical ability and operational conditions determine whether the summit attempt can continue. The expedition leader and climbing guide retain final authority over turnaround decisions and participant safety.
