Everest Trekking with Lobuche East Peak

Days24

RegionEverest

DifficultyAdvanced

Max. Altitude6119 m

Travel seasonSeptember to December & March to May

Departure Date	Vacant Places	Days	Price per Person
05 October 2025	6	21	CHF 4'250.00	Inquiry

Everest Trekking with Lobuche East Peak

You will hike in the Khumbu Valley towards Gokyo and Everest base camp. The hike starts in Lukla (2850 MASL) and ends in the same place. The highest point of this trip is going to be the Lobuche East Peak (6119 MASL). During the hike you will have plenty opportunities to visit viewpoints. For example Gokyo Ri (5420 MASL), the fifth lake (5000 MASL) and the Cho-la Pass (5480 MASL). You are going to hike 4 to 7 hours per day and stay for the night in compliance to your wish in a tent. You will have your meals in lodges/teahouses.

1. Day - Departure Europe

2. Day - Arrival in Kathmandu

Transfer to your hotel and time at your own disposal.

3. Day - Sightseeing Kathmandu

4. Day - Flight to Lukla (2850 MASL)

The spectacular one hour flight brings you to Lukla, the starting point of your trek. Upon your arrival you are going to enjoy your breakfast or lunch. Afterwards you are going to start your hike easily to Phakding (2650 MASL).

5. Day - Phakding – Namche Bazar (3434 MASL)

Firstly the hike follows for some time the Dudh Kosi River, a steep rise to Namche Bazar follows. If the weather stays good until the afternoon you are going to have a chance to take a first look on the Mt. Everest.

6. Day - Acclimatization Day Namche (3434 MASL)

Today you are going to take a trip to the surroundings of Namche Bazar and through the village itself. Namche Bazar is a main place of the region of Khumbu. The local population trades in this village with their goods and at some days there also is a market, where they mainly sell clothes and household applicants form Chinese production. As well there are numerous little shops with trekking clothing and outdoor equipment. Many bakeries offer delicious pastry and good coffee!

7. Day - Namche – Khumjung (3780 MASL)

Today’s hike is short, but fascinating. On your way you are going to see the highest airport (Syangboche) of Nepal. As well you will see a Yak-breeding-center, a museum and the famous Hillary School. There you are going to enjoy the view on famous mountains like the Thamserku, the Ama Dablam and the Mt. Everest.

8. Day - Khumjung – Thame (3800 MASL)

The hike leads you to Thame. Thame is located in the Bhotekoshi Valley, which leads to the Nagpa-la pass. Many Tibetans cross this pass to get to Namche to sell their Tibetan goods.

9. Day - Thame – Langden (4300 MASL)

After a five hours hike through the Bhotekoshi Valley you have reached Langden. There are not many cots, but still there are some possibilities to stay overnight. Langden is located not far from the Renjo-la base camp.

10. Day - Acclimatization Day in Langden

11. Day - Langden – Gokyo (4780 MASL)

Today’s hike starts in the early morning and leads you to the Renjo-la pass (5345 MASL). The hike is fairly long and there are no cots to have lunch. For that reason we have to bring some along. If the weather is good at the pass you will have the same view as from the Gokyo Peak.

12. Day - Trip To The Fifth Lake (5200 MASL)

Via the fourth lake you are going to hike just with a daypack to the fifth lake. The lake is located near the Cho-o-U base camp. The view of the Mt. Everest is unforgettable. Sometime during the afternoon you will go back to Gokyo.

13. Day - Gokyo-Ri (5360 MASL) – Thangnak (Cho-La Pass Base Camp 4700 MASL)

Today you are going to cross the Nagzompa Glacier, one of the biggest ice streams of Nepal, which is fed by the massif of the Cho Oyu (8201 MASL). This is an impressive experience. You are going to reach Thangnak (Cho-La Base Camp) at the other side of the glacier.

14. Day - Thangnak – Dzongla (4830 MASL)

The hike is going up to the Cho La Pass (5420 MASL). Today you start early in the morning, since the winds get stronger as the day progresses.

15. Day - Dzongla – Lobuche (4910 MASL)

You are going to hike to Lobuche

16. Day - Lobuche – Gorakshep (5200 MASL)

In the afternoon you are going to hike up to the Kala Patthar (5545 MASL). There you are going to have a good opportunity to see the sunst above the Mt. Everest.

17. Day - Gorakshep – Dingbuche (4400 MASL)

Dingbuche is the highest perennial settlement in the Khumbu region. Enjoy the view on the mountain face of the Lohtse (8501 MASL).

18. Day - Dingbuche Resting Day or Trip to Chhukkung

19. Day - Dingbuche – Tyangbuche (3800 MASL)

19. Day Dingbuche – Tyangbuche (3800 MASL)

At the afternoon you are going to visit a big Buddhist monastery in Tyangbuche. There you are able to attend a ceremony.

20. Day - Tyangbuche – Namche (3434 MASL)

Early in the morning you will have the opportunity to see the sunrise above the Himalaya chain. Afterwards you are going to hike back to Namche.

21. Day - Namche – Lukla

From Namche we are going to take the same route back.

22. Day - Flight to Kathmandu

Spectacular flight back to Kathmandu. After arriving you will be taken back to your hotel and you are going to have the rest of the time at your own disposal.

23. Day - Kathmandu

Time to your own disposal.

24. Day - Departure from Kathmandu

Alternative route: Lobuche East (6119 MASL)

Lobuche Peak is an over 6000 meter high mountain which is in the Khumbu-Region. The mountain has two main peaks: Lobuche West and Lobuche East. Both peaks are near together. The peaks are western of the Khumbu-Glacier and are located at the trekking route to Pheriche but prior to Gorakshep.

15. Day - Lobuche - Lobuche Base Camp (5200 MASL)

Today’s hike takes us to the Lobuche base camp. The overnight stay will be in a tent. You are going to prepare together with the Sherpa the ascent to the peak.

16. Day - Acclimatization Day in the Base Camp

If the weather conditions and the acclimatization conditions of the group members are good, there is a possibility to ascend the peak today.

17. Day - Peak Day and back to the Base Camp

Early in the morning, around 2 a.m., the ascent to the Lobuche East Peak (6119 MASL) starts. After reaching the peak you are going to hike back to the base camp.

18. Day - Base Camp – Tyangbuche (3800 MASL)

Today we are going to hike via Pangbuche to Tyangbuche (3800 MASL). We are going to arrive some time during the afternoon. Afterwards you can enjoy the view of the Himalaya and explore the surroundings.
Flexible daily routine

The daily routines described must be considered somewhat flexible, as they are adapted to local conditions (weather, new paths, etc.) as well as to your constitution. Your guide will plan and discuss the next day with you in the evening.
Include
- Flight to Kathmandu and back
- Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Flight Kathmandu -Lukla - Kathmandu
- Pick up and Drop service
- Kathmandu sightseeing
- 3 times Meals and Accommodations during the Trek
- Trekking Guide (Sirdar)
- Climbing Sherpa
- Porters
- Peak-Trekking permit.
- Trekking insurance for trekking Crew
- Trekking bag of Himalaya Trekking
Exclude
- Tips
- Meals in Kathmandu
- All drinks
- insurance
Requirements

You will find the level of difficulty and the type of accommodation of each journey in the program.

Equipment

You are going to get an equipment list as recommendation together with your travel documents. The equipment for a tent trekking (tent, mattresses etc.) will be organized locally.

Luggage

You are allowed to check in 20 kg as well as you can take 5 kg of hand luggage with you. If you would like to travel with a trolley case, we kindly ask you to take an additional big backpack with you. Luggage which you do not need while trekking can be deposit for free in Kathmandu.

Entry

For the entry to Nepal you need a passport which is valid further than 6 month after your departure date. You will receive your visa upon your arrival at the airport in Kathmandu. You will be told about the visa expenses while booking, since the fee changes from time to time.

Health

Himalaya Trekking suggests seeing your doctor or a tropical doctor as early as possible so you will be informed about current provisions regarding injections. Pharmacy or a doctor will help you regarding your personal trip first aid travel kit.

Group size

Himalaya Trekking guarantees for every tour. We do not have any minimum size for a group, but we do have a maximum of 12 persons per tour.

Tour program

The daily program should be seen as very flexible since we have to consider the local circumstances as well as your physical condition. Your guide will plan with you every evening the next day.

Travel documents

You are going to receive the detailed travel documents with general information as well as your flight tickets 2 to 3 weeks before departure.

Tipping

The tip for the local guides and carrier are not included in the travel costs. It is common to tip them for a good performance.

Accommodation and meals

The overnight stays in Kathmandu and Pokhara will be in a middle class hotel. The restaurants can be chosen individually, as lunch and dinner are not included in the travel costs.

During a lodge trekking the hike will be trough village to village. You will stay overnight in a basic hostel and you are going to have your meals there or in a restaurant on the way. During the camp trekking you are going to stay in one man or two-person tents and all the meals will be provided by private cook.

Insurance

Himalaya Trekking recommends having travel insurance as well as a cancellation protection. We also recommend having a copy of your police with you.

Climate

The weather in Nepal is nice. The summer is together with the monsoon season from June to October, the rest of the year is dry. There is mild climate in the Kathmandu valley, during the summer time around 20-30°C and in the winter time around 0-15°C.

Please consider the climate for your travelling plans, since the county covers a height form 75 MASL to 8848 MASL. Therefor the climate changes and if you are in the wrong place to the wrong time you will probably not see the Himalaya. However there still is a suited journey for every time period!
Individual date request
Departure Date Vacant Places Days Price per Person

05 October 2025 6 21 CHF 4'250.00 Inquiry