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Lobuche Peak |
Lobuche
peak is
known as
Lhauche
among
the
Locals.
This
attractive
summit
rises
above
the town
of
Lhauche
which is
just a
few
kilometer
from the
Mt.
Everest.
There
exist
two
distinct
summits
on this
peak and
our
objective
is to
get on
the
6,119m/20.075ft
high
eastern
summit.
Our
climbing
route on
this
peak is
South
Ridge.
The
recorded
first
ascent
on this
peak was
by
Laurice
Nielson
and Ang
Gyalzen
Sherpa
on 25
April
1984.
The peak
being an
attractive
offers
various
existing
routes
and also
a
probability
of new
ones.
The dark
triangle
of its
rocky
east
face
rises
down the
moraines
of
Khumbu
Glaciers
to a
pleasant
skyline,
forming
the
south
face.
Lobuche
East is
reached
by
descending
a marked
notch
and
climbing
steep
snowy
slopes
to the
top. On
most,
occasions,
the peak
is
climbed
on the
summit
ridge
only as
far as a
subsidiary
snow
summit,
south-east
of the
true
peak and
before
the
notch.
The peak
is known
as the
false
peak.
From the
summit,
you have
a great
view of
Mt.
Everest
and a
360
degree
Himalayan
panorama
that
include
all
important
peaks in
the
Khumbu
Valley.
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Facts
OF
CLIMBING |
Duration :
16 days
Trek Type :
Camping House
Max. Altitude :
-- m .
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Minimum Pax : 1+
Mode Of Travel : Flight/Land
Grade :
Strenuous
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Itinerary
In
Details |
Day
01 :
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Fly from
Kathmandu to
Lukla (2886m.)
which takes
about 30 minutes
and trek from
Lukla to
Phakding (2640
m.) and it takes
approximately
three hours. You
transfer to the
domestic airport
for your flight
to Lukla. It is
a small town
with an airport.
There are few
tea shops,
lodges, hotels
and general
stores. You
begin today’s
trek from Lukla
following a
gentle climb up
the mountainside
on the left bank
of the Dudh
Koshi. Nupla
(5885m) can be
seen in the
distance on the
opposite bank,
is a peak atop
the Kongde
Ridge. You
descend a
mountainside
path that merges
into your route
to Everest, with
views to a
valley to your
right; and at
its far end,
Kusum Kang
(6367m.) The
Dudh Kosi
approaches as
you pass a Mani
wall and arrive
at Ghat
teahouse. You
continue along a
small path with
many climbs and
descents
following the
left bank of
Dudh Koshi to
Phakding.
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Day
02 :
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Trek from
Phakding to
Namche Bazaar
(3440 m.) and it
takes
approximately
five hours. The
trail starts
through a level
path along the
right bank.
Thamserku looms
skyward on the
opposite bank.
You cross a
stream and climb
the terraced
hill from the
Dudh Koshi
route, to arrive
at Bengar. The
trail now climbs
from the
riverbed on the
left bank into
the mountain,
through a forest
to Chumoa. You
continue along a
path with many
ups and downs;
cross a stream,
and pass by the
tiny village of
Monjo. Now you
descend the path
of stone steps
and return to
the right bank
over a wooden
bridge. After a
short climb you
come to
Jorsale’s
teahouse and
hotel, also stop
at the National
Park Service
where a park
entrance fee is
collected. After
your departure
from Jorsale you
enter a forested
mountainside.
You follow a
short walk along
the riverbed of
this V-shaped
valley where the
river forks -
the right is the
Dudh Koshi and
the left is the
Bhote Koshi that
leads to Nampa
La. After short
distance along
the Bhote Kosi
you begin the
steep ascent to
Namche Bazar. As
the mountain
path zigzags
uphill, you will
emerge at a
ridge top rest
area that offers
excellent views
of Everest
(8848m) and
Lhotse (8516m.)
The climb eases
somewhat, and
Namche Bazar
appears ahead as
you travel along
the path
surrounded by
pines. Pass the
plateau where
the Saturday
bazaar is held
and enter the
village. Namche
Bazar (3440m) is
surrounded on
three sides by
mountain ranges
and opens out
only where it
faces the Bhote
Koshi. The
village is a
central hub of
the area and
food, sundries
and even
mountain
climbing
equipment may be
purchased here.
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Day
03 :
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Rest day at
Namche Bazaar
(3440 m.) for
acclimatization.
Namche is tucked
away between two
ridges amidst
the giant peaks
of the Khumbu
and has an
abundance of
lodges, tea
shops and
souvenir shops
as well as a
magnificent
outlook. It is
an ideal place
to spend a rest
day for
acclimatization
to the high
altitude before
heading off
towards
Tyangboche. For
the
acclimatization
you walk upto
Khhumjung where
you can visit
monastery.
Khhumjung is
densely
populated by
Sherpa
community. You
can also enjoy
the splendid
views of
Everest, Ama
Dablam,
Thamserku,
Nuptse, Lhotse,
Tawche, Kwangde
and so on. Or
you can have an
hour walk up to
the Syangboche
(3800m.) where
Everest View
Hotel is
situated above
Namche for the
outstanding view
of Everest,
Nuptse, Lhotse,
Ama Dablam,
Thamserku and
Kusum Kangaru.
.There is also
good views from
the National
Park Centre and
Museum just
above the town.
This museum
exhibits Sherpa
culture.
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Day
04 :
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Trek from Namche
Bazaar to
Tyangboche (3867
m.) which takes
about five
hours..You leave
the village for
a climb to the
top of a ridge
and level
mountain path
that offers an
excellent
panorama of
Thamserku,
Kantega, and
Kusum Kangrib.
To the right
there is a steep
cliff that drops
down to the Dudh
Kosi, faintly
visible on the
valley floor
below. As you
make your way
around a branch
ridge, Ama
Dablam (6812m)
Everest, Lhotse,
Nuptse (7855m)
and Tawoche
(6501m) suddenly
appear. After a
gentle descent
the mountain
path ends; you
will come to the
fork leading to
Gokyo. Now you
descend past two
tea houses and
through the
village of
Trashinga.
Though you
cannot see it,
you can hear the
Dudh Kosi and
soon you descend
to the river and
arrive at Phunki
Tenga. It is a
long climb to
Tyangboche; the
first half is
especially
steep. As you
climb through
the forested
zone, the
incline eases
and a splendid
view appears.
Continue
climbing the
mountainside
diagonally until
you come to the
stone gate built
by lamas which
marks your entry
into Tyangboche
(3867m). You may
use the large
plateau in front
of the splendid
monastery as
your campsite.
There are a
lodge and hotel
managed by the
National Park
Service.
Tyangboche is an
important
lookout point on
this course, and
the sunset on
Everest and Ama
Dablam is
especially
beautiful.
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Day
05 :
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Trek from
Thyangboche to
Pheriche and it
takes about five
hours. You trek
gradual ascent
path all the way
to your
destination.
This day you are
utterly
enchanted by the
spectacular
views of Ama
Dablam, Lhotse,
Everest,
Thamserku,
Kantega, Lobuche
and so on. En
route you pass
villages such as
Pangboche and
Shomare.
Pangboche is a
Sherpa village
with monastery,
yak pasture,
mani walls,
chortens and
terraces and
houses made in
typical Tibetan
style. Pheriche
is a valley
surrounded by
magnificent
mountains such
as Tobuche peak,
Lobuche peak,
Cholatse peak,
Thamserku
mountain,
Kantega mountain
and many others.
This is also a
Sherpa village
and rich in
Sherpa culture.
Moreover you
find a
hospitable where
the patients
mainly suffered
from altitude
sickness are
seen to be
treated by the
doctors.
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Day
06:
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Trek from
Pheriche to
Lobuche which
takes about five
hours. This day
you trek gradual
ascent path
until you reach
Duglha. From
here the trail
turns steep up
till you reach
Memorial Place
situated in
Duglha. Finally
you trek over
leveled path to
reach Lobuche.
En route you
walk along rocky
path with
spectacular
views of Pumori,
Tobuche peak,
Ama Dablam,
Nuptse and many
more. Lobuche is
a small Sherpa
village with its
distinct culture
adjacent to
Khumbu Glacier.
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Day
07 :
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Trek from
Lobuche to Kala
Patthar via
Gorakshep (m.)
and trek back to
Gorakshep and it
takes about five
hours. After an
early breakfast,
you will prepare
for Kala Patthar
(5545m.) Trek up
the valley
following the
rocky moraine
path, view icy
glacial pond and
icebergs down
below of Khumbu
glacier. After
the last rocky
moraine dunes, a
short downhill
walk brings you
to Gorakshep,
the flat field
below Kala
Patthar (5545m)
and Mt. Pumori
(7145m.)
Gorakshep is the
location of the
original Everest
Base Camp with
the new camp
being further up
the valley. The
walk is gradual
until you reach
a rocky spot;
from there
another uphill
climb for half
an hour brings
you to Kala
Patthar. From
Kala Patthar
top, the views
will be beyond
your wildest
imagination,
with Everest
seeming within a
stones throw
distance between
the summit of
Mt. Nuptse and
Lho-La and
Lhotse on the
back. The
panoramic view
from this spot
is something to
cherish and you
feel it’s worth
the hard climb
up to here and
to feel at the
top of the
world. With all
the higher snow
capped giants
that dominate
all around, it
is truly a
magnificent spot
to be at on a
clearer sunny
day. After a
great moment, an
hour descent
takes you back
to Gorakshep.
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Day
08 :
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Trek from
Gorakshep to
Everest Base
Camp (m.) and
back to
Gorakshep which
takes about five
hours. While
trekking to
Everest Base
Camp you pass
through a trail,
which weaves its
way through ice
pinnacles and
past the
crevasses of the
Khumbu Glacier.
During the
spring season,
you can meet
some expedition
team on the
Everest Base
Camp. The number
of team is less
in the autumn
season. On the
return leg, you
can take a
higher route to
get a
spectacular view
of the Khumbu
icefall and
numerous
mountains. You
return to
Lobuche to stay
overnight.
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Day
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Trek from
Lobuche to
Lobuche Base
Camp which takes
about four
hours. After
walking over
flat about half
way you begin to
follow steep
ascent path to
reach Lobuche
Base Camp. The
path is quite
rocky and it
moves along the
bank of Lobuche
Glacier. While
trekking, you
can enjoy the
spectacular
views of
Cholatse,
Tawache, Ama
Dablam, Pokalde,
Thamserku,
Kantega and many
more.
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Day 10 :
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Rest at Lobuche
Base Camp This
day is
acclimatization
and for making
necessary
preparation for
summit.
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Day
11 :
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Summit and back
to Base Camp and
it takes about
ten hours. At
the summit you
will catch
panoramic views
of Everest,
Lhotse, Nuptse,
Ama Dablam,
Tawache,
Cholatse, Pumori,
Changri etc.
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Day
12 :
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Trek from
Lobuche Base
Camp to
Dingboche which
takes about five
hours. You trek
all the way
downhill passing
Duglha. The
spectacular
views of
Cholatse,
Tawache, Ama
Dablam, Pokalde,
Thamserku,
Kantega and many
more compensates
you tiredness.
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Trek from
Dingboche to
Thyangboche and
it takes about
four hours. You
trek gradual
descent path
till Deboche and
from there by
walking over
ascent path for
twenty minutes
you reach
destination.
This day you are
utterly
enchanted by the
spectacular
views of Ama
Dablam, Lhotse,
Everest,
Thamserku,
Kantega, Lobuche
and so on. En
route you pass
villages such as
Pangboche and
Shomare.
Pangboche is a
Sherpa village
with monastery,
yak pasture,
mani walls,
chortens and
terraces and
houses made in
typical Tibetan
style.
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Trek from
Tyangboche to
Namche Bazaar
(3440 m ) which
takes about four
and half hours.
The walk from
Tyangboche is
mostly downhill
on the main busy
trail with a few
steep climbs for
an hour from the
bridge at
Phungitenga,
near to Shanasha.
The walk to
Namche is very
scenic on a long
winding path. En
route you will
visit
traditional
villages of
Khumjung and
Khunde. There is
an opportunity
to visit one of
its monastery,
the only
monastery that
has a Yeti
Scalp. From
Khumjung village
another 30
minutes walk
brings you to
the village of
Khunde, where
you can visit
the Khunde
Hospital funded
by Sir Edmund
Hillary Trust.
After Khunde, a
scenic and
pleasant walk
brings you to
Namche for the
overnight.
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Trek from Namche
Bazaar to Lukla
(2886 m.) and it
takes about five
hours. The last
day of your trek
leads from
Namche Bazaar
via Monjo to
Lukla. The trek
is pleasant,
except for few
short uphill
climbs and then
down to the
Bhote-Koshi
River crossing
it three times.
The last uphill
climb of 45
minutes will
bring you to
Lukla for your
overnight stay.
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Fly from Lukla
to Kathmandu You
take an early
morning flight
back to
Kathmandu.
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