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Lobuche Trekking Peak(6119m)
Lobuche: There are two distinct summits to Lobuje
Peak - Lobuje East (6119m/20070ft) and Lobuje West
(6145m/20161ft). Lobuje is an attractive summit, offering
a variety of existing routes and a wide scope for
new lines. Seen from near Pheriche, the dark triangle
of its rocky East Face rises above the moraines of
the Khumbu Glacier to an icy skyline. This skyline
forms the South Ridge, the junction of the East Face
with the glaciated South-West Face and the line of
the normal route of ascent. This in turn leads to
the summit ridge running northwest from the top of
East Face through several small summits to the East
Peak.
Lobuche East is the hardest of the trekking peaks
that commercial groups attempt. In the Everest Region
(Khumbu) only Kwangde and Kusum Kangru are more difficult.
The main peak of Lobuche is Lobuche West and is not
included in the trekking peak permit. Therefore for
a legal climb to Lobuche West (Main Peak) an Expedition
Peak Permit is required which is considerably more
expensive. Now follows a description of Lobuche East
(20075ft, 6119m 27 58 08N, 86 47 04S).
Good conditions and
a dawn or pre-dawn start is recommended. The average
gradient for the entire climb is not steep, but there
are areas of messy seracs that require two axes, front
pointing and belaying. The ridge route is sometimes
easier. Many climbers who take this approach stop
at the top of the ridge, thinking this is the summit
of Lobuche East. But infact a continuation on the
knife-edged ridge is needed (roped!) to reach the
true summit.
Grade
& trek days: Vigorous ,
17 trekking/Climbing days
Highlights
: Explore exciting Kathmandu, Visit
the museum of Namche Bazaar,
Experience the exhilaration of reaching
Everest Base Camp, Discover remote
monasteries, Admire spectacular Himalayan
vistas, Stay in mountain teahouses,
Learn about Sherpa culture,
Take a flight over mountain peaks
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Number
of days: 20
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Trip cost per person
: US $ 1800/- (incl. Lukla flight)
Group Size:
Minimum 2, Maximum 12
Transport:
Domestic Plane, bus, walking
Meals included:
3 meals a day in Tea House |
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OUTLINE ITINERARY
| Day 1 |
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Arrive Kathmandu |
| Day 2 |
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Kathmandu sightseeing and
preparations |
| Day 3 |
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Fly to Lukla (2840m), trek
to Phakding (2610m) |
| Day 4 |
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Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m) |
| Day 5 |
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Rest and acclimatision day
in Namche Bazaar |
| Day 6 |
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Trek to Tengboche (3867m)
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| Day 7 |
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Trek to Dingboche (4350m) |
| Day 8 |
: |
Rest and acclimatisation
day in Dingboche (4350m) |
| Day 9 |
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Trek to Dzonghla (4830m)
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| Day 10-12 |
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Trek to Lobuje Base Camp. |
| Day 13-16 |
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Climbing Lobuje, an extra
day is included in case of poor weather
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| Day 17-18 |
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Return to Lukla |
| Day 19 |
: |
Fly to Kathmandu Free time
in Kathmandu |
| Day 20 |
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Fly back home |
| Day 21 |
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Departure |
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6 Days Lobuje Peak Basic course
Departure date and Program
22
Mar - 25 Mar |
03
May - 08 May |
08
Nov - 11 Nov |
29
Nov - 02 Dec |
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From :
Dzungla to Dzungla
Grade :
Difficult
Season
: Oct-Nov, Mar- Apr-May
Max Elevation :
6,189 m
Cost :
$700/- per person
Day 1 : Depart Dzungla
tea house, trek to Cho La Pass.
Day 2 : Acclimatization
and instructional day
Day 3 : AM - Instruction.
PM - Depart Cho La for Lobuje base Camp 5400m
Day 4 : Climb to
high camp
Day 5 : Summit day
(early start!)
Day 6 : Floating
day to allow for bad weather or illness
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Peak Expeditions ::
::
Island & Lobuje Peak Expeditions ::
Island Peak expedition
and Everest Base Camp ::
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:: Pharchamo peak ::
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:: Yala
& Naya Kanga Peak ::
:: Tharpu chuli (Tent Peak)
& Singu Chuli (Fluted Peak)
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Other extensions ::
We offer several options to extend your holiday after
your trek :
:: Cycling trips around
the Kathmandu Valley
:: Jungle Safari activities
at Temple Tiger, Chitwan
:: Everest flight- please
contact the office for details.
:: Rafting- please contact
the office for details.
:: Paragliding in Pokhara-
please contact the office for details.
:: Bunjee Jump & Swing
at the Last Resort-please contact the office for details
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Custom itinerary ::
If you would like to personalise your holiday we can
work out a trek to suit your precise requirements,
let us know what you want to do and we will be delighted
to prepare a personalised itinerary- just get in touch
with us! |
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