Participants must have good fitness, balance and coordination. A regular training programme must be followed for many months to achieve the level of fitness required. We suggest a programme tailored to mountaineering such as those from the Uphill Athlete.
Climb one of Nepal’s most popular trekking peaks, Lobuche East, located in Nepal's stunning Khumbu Valley. This is an ideal first step into Himalayan climbing, offering unparalleled views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, culminating in the sight of the towering peaks of Nuptse and Mount Everest.
This is very doable expedition for anyone in good shape and with a desire for high adventure. It is a journey with many visual highlights, including stunning views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks of Everest, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Lhotse, Makalu, Ama Dablam and many, many more.
Participants should be in good physical shape and have a background in basic mountaineering and/or a history of physical exercise. Instruction in mountaineering skills relative to the climb will be provided prior to the climbing commencing, as the ascent requires the use of crampons, ice axe and fixed rope climbing.
- Ascend a 6,000m peak within a relatively short timeframe
- Unparalleled views of the Khumbu Valley's giants
- Visit the iconic Everest Base Camp
- A great introductory expedition into Himalayan climbing
Climbing Ability
Climbing Ability
Beginner
Elevation
Elevation
6,119m/20,075ft
Duration
Duration
20 days
Location
Location
Nepal
LOBUCHE ITINERARY
DAY 1
Arrive in Kathmandu
DAY 2
Gear checks and sightseeing (if time permits)
DAY 3
Fly to Lukla 2,860m/9,383ft, trek to Phakding 2,610m/8,563ft
DAY 4
Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440m/11,286ft
DAY 5
Acclimatisation day and sightseeing in Namche Bazaar
DAY 6
| Namche Bazaar to Phortse 3,950m/12,959ft via the Mong La Pass 3,970m/13,025ft |
DAY 7
| Phortse to Pheriche 4,270m/14,009ft via Pangboche 3,985m/13,074ft |
DAY 8
Rest/acclimatisation day
DAY 9
| Pheriche to Lobuche 4,800m/15,750ft |
DAY 10
Rest/acclimatisation day
DAY 11
Trek to Gorak Shep 5,165m/18,209ft, climb Kala Patar 5,554m/18,222ft
DAY 12
Trek to Everest Base Camp for lunch, descend to Lobuche Base Camp 4,800m/15,750ft
DAY 13
Move to Lobuche High Camp 5,400m/17,720ft
DAY 14
Summit bid on Lobuche East 6,119m/20,075ft, return to Base Camp
DAY 15
Lobuche Base Camp to Pangboche
DAY 16
| Pangboche to Namche Bazaar |
DAY 17
Weather contingency day
DAY 18
| Namche Bazaar to Lukla |
DAY 19
Lukla to Kathmandu flight
DAY 20
Depart from Kathmandu, trip ends
Departures and Pricing
Note: Dates are subject to change due to many factors out of our control
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PREPARE
Fitness
Technical Experience
This is an entry-level climb for trekkers and novice mountaineers with basic mountaineering skills. We recommend that if you do not already have any mountaineering skills, you attend an introductory mountaineering course like our Mountaineering Instruction Course or Chamonix Introductory Mountaineering Course.
Altitude Experience
No previous altitude experience required.
Why Adventure Consultants?
Adventure Consultants is renowned for the quality of its service and strategy applied to high altitude expedition climbing. Our reputation is attributed to meticulous planning and experienced logistics coordination. We have a philosophy of investing in every expedition to offer our climbers the best possible chance of success.
We employ strong and specialised Expedition Leaders and Sherpa staff who are recognised as some of the most pre-eminent mountaineers in the industry.
Many operators make statements about their services that are intentionally designed to mislead or avoid addressing important issues. The reality on the mountain is that unless you have a strong and experienced leader with sufficient Sherpa staff in support, the chances of summiting are dramatically reduced. Expeditions that are operated by local staff, with no qualified and experienced western guides, are generally not able to offer you a legitimate level of safety or success. These expeditions have the highest ratio of accident and frostbite injury on trips which may seem cheap at the time when booking but the long term effects make the price difference irrelevant.
The AC approach to making expeditions work for you is reflected in the quality and safety of the expeditions we run along with our consistently high success rate.
Inclusions
The price of your trip includes the following:
- Professional, qualified guides
- Experienced Sherpa team
- Helicopter flights Kathmandu-Lukla and return
- Excellent food and catering
- Visit Everest Base Camp
- Expert logistics
- Regular dispatches for families and friends to follow your expedition
- Comprehensive support from our New Zealand office team.
Our Team
DISPATCHES
Lobuche Pvt Allin 2023
December 04 2023
We were moving very well and we summited just before dawn (around 6am), where we we treated with the most magnificent alpenglow and sunrise... Read More
Everest 2024
May 26 2024
What would you miss a night's sleep for? An all night party, watching a sports final held in a different time zone, or climbing Mount Everest?... Read More
Everest Base Camp Trek #1 2024
April 01 2024
Follow the AC Everest Base Camp Trek Team as they make their way through the ancient trails of the Khumbu Valley to Everest Base Camp... Read More