Lobuche Peak exist two distinct summit -Lobuche east (6119m/ 20,075ft) and Lobuche west (6145m/ 20161ft). Although they are connected by a continuous ridge there is a sharp gap and a considerable distance between them. The trekking peak permit is for the east peak, whilst Lobuche west, well seen at the head of the Lobuche glacier, requires and expedition permit. Lobuche is also spelt Lobuche on some maps.
Lobuche peak is an attractive summit, offering a variety of existing routes and wide scope for new lines. Seen from near Pheriche, the dark triangle of its rocky east face rises above the moraines of the Khumbu Glacier to and icy skyline. This skyline forms the south ridges, the junction of the east faces with the glaciated south west face and the line of the normal route of ascent. This in turn leads to the summit ridge running North West from the top of the east faces through several small summit to the east peak.
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Prepare permit & trekking
Day 03: Flight to Lukla 2800m. & trek to Phakding 2610m.
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Day 05: Namche rest for acclimatization
Day 06: Namche – Tengboche 3800m.
Day 07: Thyangboche – Dingbuche 4400m.
Day 08: Dingbuche – Lobuche 4900m.
Day 09: Lobuche – Kalapathar 5545m. – Back to Lobuche 4900m.
Day 10: Lobuche - Lobuche Base Camp
Day 11: Climb - High Camp
Day 12: Climb - summit (6119m) and back to Base camp
Day 13: Lobuje base camp - Pheriche (4270m)
Day 15: Pheriche - Tengboche (3860m)
Day 16: Tengbuche - Namche Bazar(3440m)
Day 17: Namche - Lukla (2840m)
Day 18: Fly to Kathmandu (1350m) / Hotel
Day 19: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or relax
Day 19: Final departure
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