6119m
MAX ALTITUDELobuche East is a 6119m high mountain in the Khumbu Valley. It's one of the three most popular trekking peaks in Nepal, Island Peak and Mera Peak being the other two. It lies in the heart of the Khumbu valley and the summit offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks - Everest, Cho-Oyu, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Ama-Dablam and many others. Many teams climbing Everest, climb this mountain first to train & acclimatise.
We approach the base camp via Gokyo Lakes which makes the whole Khumbu experience complete, as well as provides better acclimatisation as climbers get an opportunity to climb Gokyo Ri (5438) as well as Cho La (5420m) before reaching Base Camp.
It is classified as a "trekking peak", the term in itself is a bit of a misnomer. "Non-expedition Peaks" might be a better way to describe these kinds of climbs. The climb from the Base Camp to the summit and back is done in one long day/ night and does not involve setting up multiple camps above Base Camp (Expedition style). The summit climb however, involves mixed climbing (rock, snow and ice) on moderately steep & exposed slopes and is a superb challenge for beginners as well as experienced climbers. Most climbing is on fixed ropes and involves use of crampons, ice-axes and ascenders and descenders. Participants are expected to be in good physical shape and have basic mountaineering experience. We will quickly brush up on the mountaineering skills required for the climb but we expect everyone to be familiar with usage of mountaineering equipment and techniques like abseiling (rappelling) and use of ascenders for fixed rope climbing.
₹50,000 / $800 - Booking Amount
If it becomes necessary to cancel your trip, you must notify the office immediately in writing. The following terms would be applicable.
The tour price is quoted as a package. No partial refunds or credit will be given for services not used. We recommend that you obtain cancellation travel insurance upon booking. If you can replace your spot by getting someone else to take that seat, cancellation charges would be waived completely. Please note that these cancellation terms may be amended from time to time.
On a Technical Trek the average day could involve more than 7 hrs of walking. These trips might cover difficult and glaciated terrain where use of ropes and technical mountaineering equipment like crampons, harness, carabiners, descenders etc could come into play. On these trips one is required to stay at high altitudes for lengthy periods of time and hence acclimatization is always a big concern. These treks can also throw a bit of surprise largely because of unpredictable nature of the terrain and the snow/ ice conditions in the high mountains and hence we always have a contingency day of two built into the plan.
These trips would last more than two weeks and go to wild, remote places completely cut off from civilization. Trekking peaks also come under the same category as the level of technicality required to climb a trekking peak is similar.
Internal Flights: Please note that poor weather can cause delays on the flights on Kathmandu-Lukla sector. At the end of the trip you should book the afternoon flights out from Kathmandu which gives you a day against delay on the flight back from Lukla. Helicopters can sometimes fly when the scheduled fixed wing aircraft cannot. If your group is offered the opportunity to use a chartered helicopter, either flying up to Lukla or back to Kathmandu, the cost will be shared between those choosing to take this option. In the extremely unlikely event that flight cancellations cause you to miss your homeward international flight, we will render all assistance, but cannot be held liable for any extra costs incurred. You could explore having an insurance for your flight cancellations.