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After a long climb on fixed ropes, the summit of Lobuche gives one of the best views of Everest. This is not an easy climb so the view is well earned. 

 

ITINERARY/Price estimate 

All Inclusive Package* ($3000.00US)

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Day 01: Pick up from Airport and arrive at hotel in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)

Day 02: Orientation and shopping in Thamel for final supplies

Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,184ft) then trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 40 min flight, 3-4 hours trek

Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft): 5-6 hours

Day 05: Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft): acclimatization

Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Debuche (3,718 m/ 12,200 ft): 5-6 hours

Day 07: Debuche to Dingboche (4,410m/14,464ft): 5-6 hours

Day 08: Acclimatization

Day 09: Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m/16104ft): 6-7 hours

Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m/ 17593ft) and then back to Gorakshep (5180m/ 16990ft) 8-9hours

Day 11: Climb Kala Pathar (5620m/ 18433ft) and back to Lobuche (4910m/ 16104ft)

Day 12: Climb to Lobuche High Camp (5320m/ 17449ft) 3-4 hours

Day 13: Summit Day- Lobuche Peak- (6119m/ 20075ft) 8-10 hours

Day 14: Extra day (for extra summit push if needed- if not then it will be a rest day later in Lukla)

Day 15: Trek to Namche (3450m/ 11316ft) 7-8 hours 

Day 16: Trek to Lukla (2840m/ 9315ft) 7-8 hours

Day 17: Fly back to Kathmandu

Day 18: Visit Pashupati and Boudhanath World Heritage Sites and leisure day in Kathmandu

Day 19: Airport drop for return to home country  



Necessary Gear

Technical Gear

  • Crampons

  • 60 cm Ice Axe (ex: Petzl Sum Tec)

  • UIAA approved climbing helmet

  • Ascender

  • Descender (Ex: ATC)

  • Alpine Boot for 6000+ Meters

  • Climbing Harness

  • 7mm accessory climbing cord (15 feet)

  • Snow Gaiters

  • Trekking poles

  • Locking carabiners (4)

  • Non locking carabiners (4)

 

Personal Gear

  • Passport

  • 3 Photo copies of passport

  • Backpack 20-30L

  • 35-45 Liter duffel

  • 1 liter water bottle (X2)

  • Sleeping bag (-20'F)

  • Sleeping pad

  • Sunscreen

  • Sun Hat

  • Warm fleece or wool hat

  • Sun glasses for glaciers and snow (tinted class 3 or 4)

  • Lip cream or chapstick with SPF

  • Buff or bandana

  • Down jacket

  • Rain shell

  • Fleece jacket

  • Long sleeve insulating layer (2)

  • Long undershirt

  • Wicking short sleeve shirt

  • Down mitts (Ex: OR Camp 3 mitts)

  • Fleece Gloves

  • Leather gloves for climbing to camp II

  • Light weight gloves

  • Shell pants

  • Down pants (or full down suit)

  • Fleece pants

  • Trekking pants (2)

  • Long underpants

  • Trekking shorts (optional)

  • Wool trekking weight socks (3)

  • Wool mountaineering weight socks (1)

  • Trekking boots

  • Camp shoes