Lobuche Peak Climbing takes you to height of 6,119 m mountain located in the Lobuche village of Everest Region. It is a simple yet challenging climb. While Lobuche Peak is a Trekking Peak the altitude it sits at makes it difficult. However, the climbing is period is maximum of only 2 days. Everest Base Camp is only 5 hour walk away from Lobuche village so combining these two adventure will result in Perfect Dad Lore.
Person Standing in Everest Base Camp
Why Climb Lobuche along with Everest Base Camp?
As, mentioned above Lobuche is very near to Everest Base Camp. Everyone, nowadays seems to enjoy the Everest Base Camp Trek but sometime it is not enough and we need something to push our boundary. Lobuche Climb can be a starting point towards the mountaineering world for many. As it doesn't require a huge amount of time and is very accessible on the way to Everest Base Camp. Lobuche climb and Everest Base Camp can fulfill one's dream to climb a mountain. The success rate of this climb is 90% making it not very dangerous and a perfect story to tell.
The Itinerary for Lobuche combined with Everest Base Camp.
- Day 1-3: Kathmandu to Namche Bazaar
- Acclimatization, cultural pitstops (markets, Sherpa Museum).
- Humorous dad moments (e.g., "When your coffee tastes like altitude soup").
- Day 4-7: Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Key highlights: Tengboche Monastery, Gorak Shep, sunrise views.
- Share anecdotes (e.g., "The time Dad mistook a yak for a Yeti").
- Day 8-10: Lobuche Peak Climb
- Thrill of summiting a 6,119m peak (rope skills, ice axes, teamwork).
- Tie in life lessons: "What climbing Lobuche teaches you about parenting."
- Day 11-12: Return to Lukla/Kathmandu
- Reflections, celebratory dal bhat, and planning the next adventure.
Lobuhce Peak seen from Nangkartshang in Dingboche
Tips for Dads Planning the Expedition
- Training: Hiking with some weights and regular cardio like running and walking
- Packing Like a Pro: When choosing this dad lore from Nepal Tour and Trek we provide the climbing gears that are essential to climb. For instance, Helmet, Down Suit, Tent, Sherpa, Climbing boots and more.
- Bonding on the Trail: It is necessary that you bond with the trail, get educated about the trail and climb beforehand. This makes the journey better and much more enjoyable.
- Safety First: Although Lobuhce is a Trekking Peak it is necessary to have proper insurance for any misshaping. Our both Sherpas and Trekking Guides are well trained and licensed which insures your safety incase of any misshaping.
FUN FACT : The first recorded ascent of Lobuche East was made by Laurence Nielson and Sherpa Ang Gyalzen on April 25, 1984.
Cost of Lobuche Peak Climb and Everest Base Camp Trek:
Although, it might seem expensive at the first glance, the total cost comes to around 2700$. This Price includes following things:
- 2-way flights between Kathmandu and Lukla
- Accommodation during the whole trek duration
- Helmets, Climbing Boots, Ropes, Ice Axe and more climbing gear
- A licensed and experienced trekking guide(for trekking) and Mountain guide (for climbing)
- An experienced porter who can carry up to 20kg of your stuff
- Food during trek and expedition (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Insurance for Nepali staff (guide and porter) for emergencies
- Airport drop and pickups
- 24/7 helpline for problems during the trek
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Everest Base Camp Trek
The Everest Base Camp Trek is a 12-14 day journey through Nepal’s stunning Himalayas, offering breathtaking views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. Starting from Lukla taking you to Everest Base Camp (5,364m).
Lobuche Peak Expedition/ Climb
The climb itself involves some technical sections, requiring the use of crampons, ropes, and ice axes, but the effort is more than compensated by the extraordinary views from the summit. From the top of Lobuche East, we can see Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam.
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