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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
Number of days: 20  
Guarantee: Departure is guaranteed  
Trip cost per person : US $ 2600/- (incl. Lukla flight)
Group Size: Minimum 3, Maximum 12
Transport: Domestic Plane, bus, walking
Meals included: 3 meals a day in Tea House

OUTLINE  ITINERARY

Day 1 : Arrive Kathmandu
Day 2 : Kathmandu sightseeing and preparations
Day 3 : Fly to Lukla (2840m), trek to Phakding (2610m)
Day 4 : Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Day 5 : Rest and acclimatision day in Namche Bazaar
Day 6 : Trek to Tengboche (3867m)
Day 7 : Trek to Dingboche (4350m)
Day 8 : Rest and acclimatisation day in Dingboche (4350m)
Day 9 : Trek to Dzonghla (4830m)
Day 10-12 : Trek to Lobuje Base Camp.
Day 13-16 : Climbing Lobuje, an extra day is included in case of poor weather
Day 17-18 : Return to Lukla
Day 19 : Fly to Kathmandu Free time in Kathmandu
Day 20 : Fly back home
Day 21 : Departure


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

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

:: Price includes ::   :: Price does not include ::


* Accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara on BB plan.
* All meals as specified for trek in Camp and Tea House
* Arrival pick up & departure.
* All internal local transport as per the itinerary.
* Internal flights as per itinerary.
* All trekking arrangements including permits
* Accommodation in twin sharing Tent or local lodges
* Trekking guide & porter (salary, insurance,   food, accommodation & other allowances).
* Basic first aid kit is carried by your leader.
* farewell dinner after the trip


 

* Insurance must have which cover your rescue cost.
* Kathmandu food lunch & dinner,
* Airport taxes, car, taxi or van.
* Transfers for Land Only packages and group tours if you    choose to make your own flight arrangements.
* Personal expenditure,
* all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, , mineral water,   snacks,
* We recommend you bring water purifier & neutralizer   tablets to reduce your cost of traveling & to help you be a   more environmentally friendly traveler etc.
* Porter, Guide & other tips.
* Personal clothing & equipment.
* Travel insurance.
* Optional trips. Charges incurred as a result of delays   beyond Namaste Adventurte control.
* Anything else not specified in the ‘included costs’ section   above.

Adventurous treks & Climbing High

:: Above 8000m expeditions:: :: 6501m - 7999m expeditions:: :: Trekking Peaks ::
:: Everest - 8850m :: Ama Dablam - 6856m :: Mera Peak - 6476m
:: Kanchanjunga - 8586m :: Baruntse - 7129m :: Island Peak (Imja Tse) - 6169m
:: Lhotse - 8516m :: Pasang Lhamu - 7351m :: Lobuje Peak - 6119m
:: Makalu - 8463m :: Pumori - 7161m :: Singu Chuli (Fluted peak) - 6500m
:: Cho Oyu - 8201m :: Api Himal - 7132m :: Tharpa Chuli (Tent Peak) - 5663m
:: Dhaulagiri - 8167m   :: Chulu East - 6200m
:: Manaslu - 8173m   :: Yala Peak -5550m
:: Annapurna -8091m    
     



:: 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

:: 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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