Lobuche East Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1,350m/4,428ft)
Our Representative will be waiting for you outside the arrival terminal gate and You will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu Vally Sightseeing
Full-day Sightseeing of Kathmandu Vally .after breakfast in the morning you will be Proceed on to Boudhanath Stupa, Pasupatinath Temple, Patan Darbar Square and Swayambhunath Stupa. Swayambhunath is a Buddhist Stupa said to be more than 2000 years old, is perched on a hillock 77 meters above the valley floor and offering a bird’s eye view of Kathmandu City. Afternoon, tour of Patan, also known as Lalitpur or the “city of beauty” is the oldest city in the valley. A great center both of the Newari Buddhist religion and of traditional arts & crafts with 136 bahals or courtyards and 55 major temples.
Included Meal: Breakfast

Day 03: Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding(2,651m/8,700ft): 40 minutes flight, 3 – 4 hours trek
We take an early morning flight to Lukla and meet our rest of the crew members in Lukla and start our trek. The trail then leads to Phakding via Cheplung village from where we get a magnificent view of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain that has never been summited.Overnight at Phakding.
Included meals: Breakfast /Lunch/ Dinner

Day 04: Phakding – Namche (3,438m/11,280 ft): 5 hours
We continue our walk on the trail that goes north up the Benkar valley. We cross Dudh Koshi River and pass Chumoa and Monjo villages leading the entrance to the Everest National Park. Then we pass Jorsale village crossing a suspension bridge and walk alongside the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. We continue our trek ascending on a steep trail and reach Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar. Included meals: Breakfast /Lunch/ Dinner

Day 05: Acclimatization Day – Namche Bazaar: (3,440m/11,284ft)
We explore Namche Bazaar and hike-up to Sagarmatha National Park and enjoy the sunrise over the Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and so on. If we are interested in a day hike, we can trek to Khumjung village.Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Included meals: Breakfast/ Lunch /Dinner

Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 5- 6 hours
The trek until Phunki is an easy walk. From here we ascend towards Tengboche village exploring the famous Tengboche monastery which is the biggest monastery of the Everest region. It is located within the Sagarmatha National Park which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery is blessed with panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku. The Tengboche Monastery opens at 3:00 pm, so if we reach there by 3 o’clock we can observe a Buddhist religious ceremony.
Included meals: Breakfast/ Lunch /Dinner

Day 07: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft): 5 – 6 hours
We walk downhill to Debuche and cross the Imja River to reach Pangboche.The trek continues passing through the upper Pangboche trail and exploring the Pangboche Monastery. We continue our walk to Dingboche via Imja Valley and Lobuche River.Overnight at Dingboche.
Included meals: Breakfast/Lunch /Dinner

Day 08: Rest at Dingboche for acclimatization and short hike.
Another rest day at Dingboche as the altitude gains having a day here helps you to acclimatize better before heading to higher terrain, Dingboche offers awesome views of North Face of Ama Dablam, Island or Imjatse Peak, Nuptse and Lhotse mountains, a little higher climb on the ridge offers views of world’s 5th highest Mt. Makalu over Amphu Labtsa peak.
Included meals:Breakfast/ Lunch /Dinner

Day 09: Trek to Lobuche 4,930 m – 05 hrs.
Leaving Dingboche, following the path uphill for an hour than with a pleasant walk to a place called Thugla ( Dugla) the midway spot, as the trail joins from Pheriche valley, Dingboche and Cholatse pass towards Everest Base Camp & Kalapthar, this place with stunning views of Taboche, Cholatse, Lobuche, Pumori, Ama Dablam and as far to Mt. Makalu towards east and tips of Mt. Cho Oyu in the west, the climb up to the terminal debris of Khumbu Glacier, and continues till Lobuche our overnight. Included meals: Breakfast/ Lunch /Dinner

Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep 5,170 m / Everest Base Camp 5, 364 m-06 hrs.
The trail today is quite hard due to altitude gain with tremendous views of Mt. Pumori, Lingtrin, Khumbutse and Mt. Everest world’s highest peak at 8,848 meters / 29,028 ft. After few hours of strenuous and scenic walk reaching at Gorakshep through moraine and icy path, Gorakshep houses 4 lodges, this place with the last lodge before Everest Base Camp, after a break here our journey continue to Everest Base Camp walking along then moraine with view of Khumbu Icefall and then reaching at Everest Base Camp our goal and destination of this adventurous memorable trek. After spending some time at the base camp, return journey back to Gorakshep for the overnight stop after fulfilling the high light of this trip.
Included meals: Breakfast/ Lunch /Dinner

Day 11: Hike to Kalapatthar 5,545 m /18,192 ft trek to Lobuche BC.
An early morning excursion for two hours to Kalapatthar view point at 5,545 meters, for awesome scenery of Mt.Everest in a close distance and panorama of high mountains peaks all over the north east range after a great return back to Gorakshep and continue walk to Lobuche then heading on the same trail for an hour then the route diverts towards Lobuche Base Camp, on the steep and rocky trail along the Lobuche glacier. The trail offers amazing views of Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Pokalde, Thamserku, Kantega, after several hours of walk to Lobuche Base at 4,865 m / 15,957 ft, here our expert guide will inform you regarding the climb.
Included meals:Breakfast/ Lunch /Dinner

Day 12: Climb to Lobuche High Camp 5,600m / 18,368 ft – 4 hrs.
The morning starts with a gentle climb to reach the high camp, the climb takes almost four hours to reach overnight stop, after a climb through rocky moraine path to reach High Camp with the final preparation for the climbing.
Included meals:  Breakfast/ Lunch /Dinner

Day 13: Climb the summit 6,119m / 20,070 ft and to Base Camp – 8 hrs.
The climb to the summit is steep climbing which is slightly technical; our guide will fix rope around the necessary section on this strenuous ascent to reach the summit, from the top breathtaking views of fascinating mountains and valleys, at the summit top where dream becomes a reality with overwhelming success, from top of the summit overlooking striking panorama that surrounds you with world’s highest mountains, lies before you with offering unmatched views of Mt. Everest 8,848 m, Lhotse 8,501 m, Mt. Ama-Dablam 6,856 m, Mt. Makalu 8, 463 m, Chamlang and Baruntse peaks in the far distance, after an experience of a life time descend on the same route towards base camp.
Included meals: Breakfast/ Lunch /Dinner

Day 14: Reserve day in case of unfavorable weather condition
We have reserved an extra day which will be as contingency day, in case of unfavorable weather conditions some times in this high Himalayan range, the weather can be unpredictable, so an extra day on this type of adventure is very necessary, if all goes well can be used on the way back to Lukla with short day walk enjoying the great scenery along the way.
Included meals: Breakfast/ Lunch /Dinner

Day 15: Trek to Thyangboche 3,867 m – 5 hrs.
Leaving Lobuche base camp with super views of Ama Dablam, Nuptse wall, Lhotse, then heading on the downhill path and back to a lower altitude and tree lines, the walk leads past Pangboche and from the bridge an hour or more climb brings you back to the famed Tyangboche Monastery with the amazing surrounding scenery.
Included meals:Breakfast/ Lunch /Dinner

Day 16: Trek to Monjo 2,880 m through Namche Bazaar – 6hrs.
Morning walk begins with a descend to Imjatse River at Phunge Tenga, here after crossing the bridge a steep uphill for an hour then with gentle winding walk all the way to Namche Bazaar, ( for energetic people can use the route to Namche visiting Everest View Hotel or Khumjung and Khunde village) from Namche on the downhill path to Dudh Kosi River bank, from here with short ups and downs to reach the Sagarmatha National Park entrance and then Monjo for overnight.
Included meals: Breakfast/ Lunch /Dinner   Day 17: Trek to Lukla – 05 hrs.
After a memorable trip to Everest base camp, today the last day walk of this fascinating journey, from here retrace the trail back to Lukla on the gradual winding trail passing Phakding and Ghat village than with the last uphill climb to Lukla and overnight.
Included meals: Breakfast/ Lunch /Dinner

Day 18: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu.
From Lukla the flight starts early morning to Kathmandu, sometime the flight time can get delayed due to bad weather, as per the flight time board in the small plane for a super, scenic flight back to Kathmandu, on reaching at Katmandu domestic terminal our guide and staff transfer you back to respective hotels in Kathmandu. in the evening we will take you to Cultural Dinner.
Included meals: Breakfast/Dinner

Day 19: Final Departure
Our Driver will take you to International Airport for Final departure to your onward destination.
Included meals: Breakfast

Cost Included

• Airport pickups and drops
• 3-star Category hotel accommodation in Kathmandu including Breakfast
• Teahouse accommodation including Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner during the trek
• Tented accommodation including Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner during the climbFarewell dinners
• Sightseeing in Kathmandu
• All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle.
• Domestic flights (Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu)
• English speaking, well trained and experienced trekking guide , climbing guide .
• Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
• Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure Duffel Bag
• Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
• All necessary paper work; trekking permits and Peak climbing permit
• Good quality tents and kitchen utensils for camping
• Group mountaineering (climbing) equipments
• Medical kit (carried by your guide)
• All government and local taxes

Cost Not Included

• Nepalese visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
• International airfare to and from Kathmandu
• Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg luggage, cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
• Altitude chamber (PAC) or oxygen
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled or boiled water, shower, etc.)
• Personal climbing equipment
• Personal climbing guide if requested
• Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
• Tips for guides and porters
• Services not listed in the ‘What Is Included’ section

Important documents and items

• Valid passport, 2 extra passport size photos, airline tickets
• Separate photocopies of passport, visa form (easily obtained at Kathmandu airport), proof of insurance
• Dollars in cash for purchasing Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport
• Credit cards, bank/ATM/cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards)

Personal Climbing Gears:

• Ice axe
• Crampons
• Harness
• Tape slings (2)
• Screwgate karabiners (2 lock, 2 unlock)
• Descender/eight figure
• Plastic mountaineering boots
• Ascender/Jhumar
• Helmet

Group Climbing Gears:

• Snow bar*
• Rope*
• Ice hammer*
• Ice screw*

Head

• Bandana or head scarf, also useful for dusty conditions
• Warm hat that covers your ears (wool or synthetic)
• Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• Prescription sunglasses (if required)

Upper Body

• Polypropylene shirts (1 half sleeve and 2 long sleeves)
• Light and expedition weight thermal tops
• Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
• Down vest and/or jacket *
• Gore-Tex jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable

Hands

• 1 pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves
• 1 pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves
• 1 pair of mittens; consists of 1 Gore-Tex over mitt matched, waterproof, polar-fleece mitt liner

 Lower Body

• Non-cotton underwear briefs
• 1 pair of hiking shorts
• 1 pair of hiking trousers
• 1 pair of lightweight thermal bottoms
• 1 pair of fleece or woolen trousers
• 1 pair of waterproof shell pants, breathable fabric

Feet

• 2 pairs of thin, lightweight inner socks
• 2 pairs of heavy poly or wool socks
• 1 pair of hiking boots with spare laces (sturdy soles, water resistant, ankle support, “broken in”)
• 1 pair of trainers or running shoes and/or sandals
• Cotton socks
• Gaiters

Sleeping

• 1 sleeping bag 30 degree DC
• Fleece sleeping bag liner

Rucksack and Travel Bags

• 1 medium rucksack or 1 large duffel bag *
• Daypack/backpack of 35 to 50 liters for carrying your valuables, should have good shoulder padding
• Small padlocks for duffel-kit bags
• 2 large waterproof rucksack covers (optional)

Medical

• Small, personal first-aid kit (simple and light)
• Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
• 1 skin-blister repair kit
• Anti-diarrhea pills
• Anti-headache pills
• Cough and/or cold medicine
• Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
• Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc. Note: Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant!
• Water purification tablets or water filter
• 1 set of earplugs
• Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies

Practical Items

• 1 small roll of repair tape, 1 sewing-repair kit
• 1 cigarette lighter, 1 small box of matches
• 1 compass or GPS(optional)
• 1 alarm clock/watch
• 1 digital camera with extra cards and batteries
• Large Ziplocs
• 2 water bottles (1 liter each)
• 1 small folding knife
• Binoculars (optional)
• 4 large, waterproof, disposable rubbish sacks

Toiletries

• 1 medium-sized quick drying towel
• Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
• Multi-purpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
• Deodorants
• Nail clippers
• Face and body moisturizer
• Female hygiene products
• Small mirror

Personal Hygiene

• Wet wipes (baby wipes)
• Tissue /toilet roll
• Anti-bacterial hand wash

Extras/Luxuries

• Reading book
• Trail map/guide book
• Journal and pen
• iPod
• Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble, playing cards (to help you pass the time at teahouses and/or camps)
• 1 modest swim suit
• Binoculars (optional)
• Voltage converter (from 220 to 110 ampere)
• Plug adapter (2 round pegs to 2 flat pegs)
• Lightweight pillow case (in case your teahouses provide you with pillows) or use your own stuff as a pillow

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