Lobuche East Peak Climbing — 15 Days
Duration
15 days
From
$3,100/person
Max Altitude
6,119 m
Difficulty
Extreme
Starts
Lukla (fly from Kathmandu)
Group Size
2–8 People
Stay
Tea House / Camp
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner
Best Season
Oct–Nov, Mar–May
Trip Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary(15 days)
Altitude Profile
Peak: 6,119 m · Day 11The 15-day Lobuche East itinerary offers the same technical climbing objective as our 16-day programme — summit of Lobuche East (6,119 m) via the classic Khumbu approach — with one fewer rest day at Dingboche, making it appropriate for trekkers with confirmed altitude acclimatisation ability or prior Khumbu experience. The route is identical: Lukla, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche village, Base Camp (4,940 m), High Camp (5,600 m), and summit day. The technical terrain on the upper mountain — mixed rock and ice, fixed ropes, knife-edge summit ridge — is unchanged between the two itineraries.
The Lobuche East summit view encompasses the entire western Khumbu: Pumori (7,161 m), the west face of Nuptse (7,861 m), and the summit triangle of Everest rising above the icefall — a high-altitude panorama that rewards the technical effort of the upper mountain unambiguously.
Full climbing gear rental, Sagarmatha NP and climbing permits, Lukla flights, Sherpa support, and all accommodation are included.
Requirement: Prior altitude experience above 4,500 m recommended. Best seasons: October–November and April–May. Summit altitude: 6,119 m.
What's Included
Included
- NMA-certified senior climbing guide + assistant Sherpa
- Porter (1 per 2 trekkers)
- Sagarmatha National Park permit
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit
- Lobuche East climbing permit
- TIMS card
- Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu round-trip flights
- All teahouse and high camp accommodation
- 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Technical climbing equipment use: ropes, ice axe, crampons, harness
- Altitude illness kit and pulse oximeter
- All government taxes and service charges
Not Included
- International flights
- Nepal visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal climbing gear
- Lunches
- Tips
Best Time to Go
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Best season. October ideal — stable weather, clear summit window. Technical ridge conditions excellent.
Spring (Mar–May)
Excellent season with good summit visibility before monsoon builds.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Not recommended. Extreme cold, high winds on exposed ridge.
Monsoon (Jun–Aug)
Not recommended. Heavy snow on upper slopes and poor summit visibility.
Permits Required
What to Pack
A detailed packing list will be sent with your booking confirmation. Gear rental available in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Frequently Asked Questions
On the Trail
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$3,100
/ person · all-inclusive