Lobuche Peak and Island Peak Climbing

Welcome to Kathmandu! Today our representative will be waiting for you toarrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport. They will be waiting for you at the terminal with a garland of flowers to welcome you.

Picking you up from the airport they will drop you off at the hotel. Your hotel is at the center of Kathmandu. The representative will help you with the procedure and check-in. Then leave you to rest for the day.

You will have the rest of the day off for yourself. So, you can go to NGT’s office to know more about the trip and collect information. For the evening time, we have prepared you for a welcome dinner. So please join us in this program.

Meals: BB Plan + Welcome Dinner

Drive to Hotel: 30 min

Maximum Altitude: 1400 m above sea level

After a peaceful night, this day you will spend the day exploring the beautiful Kathmandu Valley. Today, you will be visiting a few UNESCO HERITAGE SITES in Kathmandu.

After roaming around you will return to your hotel. And fill out important documents necessary for this trip. Then your guide will give you information related to the trip.

Prepare yourself for the trip and check your list for any missed out things. If you need any gears or accessories you can consult with your guide for more information.

Note: A day is not enough to tour all the Heritage sites and attraction places. So if you are interested in roaming the city you can choose about 3 to 4 places to visit that day.

Meals: BB Plan

On the third day of Lobuche and Island Peak climbing itinerary, your journey in the Himalayas begins. Today you will wake up early as you have to catch your flight to Lukla.

Getting all dressed up and ready your guide will pick you up from the hotel. Then drop off at airport where you will board the flight. This is one hell of an adventurous ride.

You get to view the beautiful valley and mountains during this flight. Beautiful scenario will accompany you till you arrive at Lukla, Gateway to the Everest region. This town is popular for its thrilling airstrip.

From Lukla, you begin your trekking journey by heading towards Phakding from there. Following a narrow path outside the town, you make an ascend. The path leads you along the banks of Dudh Koshi River.

Walking along the sides you pass a beautiful Mani wall painted in wonderful art. Then as you walk a bit ahead in the trails you arrive Ghat. From here onwards the trails have many up and downhill climbs that take you to Phakding.

You stay here for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B, L, D)

Flight Duration: 45 minutes

Walk Duration: 4 hours

Maximum Altitude (Lukla): 2800 m above sea level

Maximum Altitude ( Phakding): 2640 m above sea level

Today you head towards Namche Bazaar from here. You leave the town after having a healthy breakfast. Heading out you cross a narrow stream and make an ascend in the trails.

Walking for some time you reach Bengar. From here the trails can be a bit tiring as you will be making many ascend and descend. Walking along the paths you enter the beautiful Sagarmatha National Park and head towards its check post.

You register at the Sagarmatha National Park office and make an ascend head towards Namche Bazaar.

Stay here for the night.

Meals: (B, L, D)

Walk Duration: 6 hours

Maximum Altitude: 3440 m above sea level

Acclimatization is necessary when traveling to high places to avoid Altitude Sickness. Rest day is held to make summiting the Lobuche and Island peak Climbing more successful.

You will be spending your day exploring around Namche Bazaar. This is a beautiful town that is the hub of the Everest region. On this day you can hike to Khunde Hospital established by Sir Edmund Hillary. Or make your way to Syangboche that gives the best view of various mesmerizing peaks.

It is about an hour’s walk to see the view of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and many more. You can also visit the wonderful museum that resides right up to the town.

Meals:  (B, L, D)

After a day’s rest in Namche, you again start your Lobuche and Island peak climbing. Following the trails, you head out the town and ascend the paths up to the town.

You make an uphill climb till you reach Khyangjuma. There are a couple of tea houses in this place. Then from here, you make a slight descend on the stone-paved path till Phunke Tenga.

From here, you cross a dense forest of pine and oaks while making an uphill climb. Tengboche is a beautiful settlement of Sherpa people. You stay here for the night.

Meals:  (B, L, D)

Walk Duration: 5 to 6 hours

Maximum Altitude: 3867 m above sea level

On this day, you wake up early and visit the ancient Buddhist monastery. You will be attending the morning orison and get a blessing for the success of this trip. After exploring the Gompa and taking snaps you leave the wonderful town.

As you walk in the trails the mesmerizing view of Mount Ama Dablam and Kantega accompanies you on this trail. Viewing these beautiful peaks you make an ascend to Pangboche.

Passing this small settlement the trails become less harsh till Dingboche. You stay here for the night.

Meals:  (B, L, D)

Walk Duration: 6 hours

Maximum Altitude: 4260 m above sea level

Today you wake up, get fresh, and have your breakfast. After filling your tummy your day’s trek to Lobuche beings. Heading out of the town you descend in the trails to Pheriche.

From here, you head towards Dugla which is about 2 to 3 hours walk. You stop here to have your lunch. This village lies at an elevation of 4595 m. You will be crossing a narrow wooden crossover  to the Khumbu Glacier.

Making a steep climb in the trails for about an hour or so you reach Lobuche. You get to see the marvelous view of Mt Everest, Mt Pumori, and other peaks this day.

You stay here for the night.

Meals:  (B, L, D)

Walk Duration: 5 to 6 hours

Maximum Altitude: 4930 m above sea level

This day is quite an important day as you will be hiking to the base of Mount Everest. Leaving Lobuche you first head towards Gorak Shep. Following the path of the rocky moraine, you get the astounding view of the iceberg and glacial pond. This breathtaking view lies beneath the Glacier of Khumbu.

Then ascending through the trails you make a small descent and reach at Gorakshep. This place lies right below the stunning Kala Patthar. This is the final place having proper lodges and hotels.

You will now head towards the highlight of this trek Everest Base Camp. Following the trails through rocky paths making many sharp uphill climbs you reach the base camp.

Setting the foot on the base of the world’s highest mountain is an overwhelming feeling. Spending some time there you retrace your footsteps back to Gorak Shep. You stay here for the night.

Meals:  (B, L, D)

Walk Duration (to Gorak Shep): 2 to 3 hours

Hike Duration (to Everest Base Camp): 6 to 7 hours

Maximum Altitude (Gorakshep): 5180 m above sea level

Maximum Altitude ( Everest Base Camp): 5380 m above sea level

You wake up early this day to hike till Kala Patthar to view the stunning view of Mount Everest. This place is a popular viewpoint of this region. You also get to view the sunrise from here.

Visiting the Everest region and not viewing the sunrise will leave a tasteless memory. So you reach the viewpoint before the morning light. Viewing the magnificent scenarios you spend a short time there.

After that, you return back to Gorak Shep following the earlier path. Then packing your bags you retrace your tread back to Lobuche. This day’s walk can be tiring so rest well.

Meals:  (B, L, D)

Walk Duration (Kala Patthar): about 1 and a half hours

Walk Duration (Lobuche): 7 hours

Maximum Altitude (Kala Patthar): 5545 m above sea level

Maximum Altitude ( Lobuche): 4940 m above sea level

Trekking to Lobuche Peak Base camp doesn’t take much time. This day’s trek is quite short as well as easy. The trials are not harsh and challenging. Leaving Lobuche behind you follow the trails to the base camp.

Once you arrive at the base of Lobuche the experts will set the camps. Also, make other preparation that is necessary when staying in high altitudes. Additional camps are set as well.

As it is a few hours trek, you will have the remaining day to rest your body. You need much stamina to make the further climb. So don’t overdo yourself and give yourself some relaxing time.

You camp here for the night.

Meals:  (B, L, D)

Walk Duration: 2 hours

Maximum Altitude: 4950 m above sea level

This day is extra day added to the itinerary incase of the bad weather, if weather is good we will continue our journey to high camp.

Today you leave the base camp after a hygienic breakfast. Heading towards High Camp you will be making many steep climbs in these trails. This day’s trails are usually covered with snow and icy so be very careful.

You will be using ropes and crampons to make the climb. Your walk is quite harsh and challenging this day. As you continue the uphill trails you might be tired. OS resting every now and then is necessary.

Walking for hours you finally reach a good campsite, where your tents will be set. The climbing experts will check your gears and health one last time before making the summit.

Meals:  (B, L, D)

Walk Duration: 3 to 4 hours

Maximum Altitude: 5400 m above sea level

One of the major highlights of the trip falls on the thirteenth day. You might feel a bit nervous as one of your dreams will be completed today. Don’t panic and stay calm.

You wake up early this day with the aim to summit the Lobuche peak. It is necessary to summit the peak before midday as the winds are quite strong during the afternoons. Thus, it can be an obstruction on your trip.

Keeping following the footsteps of the experts and making an ascend to the south ridge. From here, you will be requiring various technical gears to reach the peak. Arriving at the peak rewards you with the stunning view of the various peaks and the Khumbu region.

After spending some quality time there, you return back to the base camp. Stay here for the night.

Meals:  (B, L, D)

Walk Duration: 8 to 9 hours

Maximum Altitude (Lobuche Peak): 6119 m above sea level

Summiting the Lobuche peak must have boosted your confidence level. So, get ready to head towards your other destination. Today you head towards Chhukung valley from here.

Packing your gears and things you leave the base camp behind heading ahead in the trails. You will be crossing Kongma La Pass this day. Heading towards the east you cross the Khumbu glacier.

From there, crossing a wooden bridge you make a steep climb that reaches you to the Kongma La pass. As you look around you can see beautiful peaks surrounding you. Taking these scenarios in memory you make a descent to Chhukung valley.

Stay here for the night.

Meals:  (B, L, D)

Walk Duration: 6 to 7 hours

Maximum Altitude (Chukkung): 4730 m above sea level

Maximum Altitude (Kongma La Pass): 5535 m above sea level

This day’s trek is quite short so you can walk slowly enjoying the views. Waking up early you have your breakfast. After that, you get ready to move ahead to your next destination.

As you head out you make a steep ascend in the trails. As you keep climbing the trails you reach the Imja valley. The valley gives an eye-catching view of Mount Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Island Peak, etc.

Viewing these scenarios you move forward in your trails. And arrive at Island Peak Base Camp after a few hour’s walk. The experts will camp the tents on the foot of Island Peak.

Meals:  (B, L, D)

Walk Duration: 4 hours

Maximum Altitude: 5087 m above sea level

This day is separated for bad weathers, we can’t predict the weather at high altitudes. If weather is good we will continue our journey to summit the Island peak and return back to Island Base Camp.

On the sixteenth day of Lobuche and Island Peak Climbing, you will be summiting the Island Peak. Reaching the summit of Island Peak is not much harsh and challenging compared to other peaks.

It is compulsory to summit the peak before midday as the strong wind can create an obstacle. So, you will wake up early this day and follow the footstep of your guide.

Reaching the top you will get to see the up-close view of many marvelous mountains. Such as Mount Makalu, Mount Nuptse, Mount, Baruntse, and others. You also get to see the alpine valleys from there.

After exploring and taking pictures you head back to the Base camp following the same route.

Meals:  (B, L, D)

Walk Duration: 10 to 11 hours

Maximum Altitude: 6189 m above sea level

Summiting the two peaks must have given you an overwhelming feeling which is normal. However, your trek is still not over. You still have to return back to the place where you began your journey.

But you can feel relaxed as you have conquered the two training peaks of the Khumbu region. Retracing your steps you take the same trail back to Dingboche. You will be passing the beautiful Chukkung valley along the way.

During your return, the beautiful peaks will accompany you this day. Stay the night here.

Meals:  (B, L, D)

Walk Duration: 5 to 6 hours

Following the standard Everest Base Camp trek, you head towards Namche this day. The routes are quite easy as you will be walking downhill paths today. Descending the routes you will pass several chortens, gompas, prayer flags, etc.

Arriving Namche you can freshen up at your lodge and stroll around the valley. The busy markets in the evening are going to keep you entertained. You can buy souvenirs for your loved ones as well.

The view of Kwangde and Thamserku looks astounding at the backdrop of the valley.

Meals: (B, L, D)

Walk Duration: 6 to 7 hours

This is the last day you will be staying in this region. You will be heading towards Lukla from here. The walk is quite memorable as you will be passing through the beautiful forest of rhododendron, oaks, pines, etc.

The route between Namche to Lukla has many up and downhill walks. You will cross the Bhote Koshi River many times before arriving at Lukla. Stay here tonight.

Meals:  (B, L, D)

Walk Duration: 7 to 8 hours

Today you wake up early and say farewell to this region. As you will take an early flight to Kathmandu from here. Viewing the same scenic scene you soar into the sky.

After about an hour in the air, you land in Kathmandu. Our representative will pick you up from there and drop you off at your hotel. You must be tired so you can freshen up and rest.

If you feel like roaming then you can visit other attraction sites that you have missed before. During the evening, we will have our last meal together and celebrate our end of the journey.

Meals: BB Plan + Farewell Dinner

Flight Duration: 40 to 45 min

Today we pick you up from your hotel according to your flight timetable. And then drop you off at the airport. We will be saying our farewell here with hopes you had a great time in our Lobuche and Island Peak Climbing Package.

Meals: Breakfast