Hello! Welcome to Lobuche. Our team will meet you here and join you in your journey to the top of 6119 meters. Today our team will discuss their plan to summit the Lobuche peak of the Everest region. They will inform you about the trail of the hike mentioning the safety measures that you will have to follow during the whole trek. They will also train you to use the mountaineering gears such as ice axe, ropes, crampons, etc. which might be needed in the technical portion of the climb. You will stay overnight at a teahouse or lodge in Lobuche.
You will start an early morning trek to the Lobuche Peak high camp after having some breakfast. Following a rocky and rugged trail, you will reach the Lobuche glacier where you will get the sight of beautiful snow-covered mountains like Ama Dablam, Kantega, Cholatse, etc. Crossing the base camp of Lobuche, you will continue your trekking journey through icy terrains using some mountaineering gears such as ropes, ice ax, crampons, etc. to reach the height of 5400 meters high camp of Lobuche.
After arriving at the Lobuche high camp, our crew will install the tents for an overnight stay and prepare your meal. You will need to take a rest after the long hike.
This is an optional day in your package. While traveling to such a high altitude of 6119 meters, it is likely for your body to take time to adjust to the changing environment. Hence, we suggest you acclimatize for a day before your ascent to the summit of Lobuche Peak. Also, in such high elevation, the weather condition is unpredictable so this day is available in case weather postpones our trip at any point.
This will be a rest day but you will roam around the area and practice some climbing skills for your summit to the peak the next day
Today is the day you will be setting your foot on the summit of Lobuche Peak (6119 meters. After some breakfast, you will head uphill with our team guiding you on the route. On the way, you will have to pass heavy snow, snowy wind, rocky paths, and steep walls using the mountaineering tools such as ropes, ice axes, crampons, etc. The trails near the summit are a little technical but the Sherpa guide of our team will navigate you the proper route as well as technique to overcome these challenges and fulfill your goal.
After a long trek, you will finally reach the top of Lobuche peak from where the panoramic scenery of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Cholatse, Ama Dablam, and many other peaks are clearly visible. The magnificent panorama of these mountains and sense of accomplishment will make you forget all the exhaustion your body felt while making your journey to this destination. You will explore the area a little and click many pictures for memories.
After a while, you will head back to the high camp of Lobuche peak and then to Periche. This day will be a little sad as we will be parting our ways from here. Our team will bid you a farewell.