Lobuche West Peak Climbing

Upon arrival at the international airport, meet our assistant and transfer to the hotel (star category, and very nice centrally located at Thamel). Take a rest and enjoy a free afternoon.

After breakfast drive to the city with our tour guide and witness Kathmandu's historical and spiritual attractions including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath), and Buddha Nath, one of the largest stupas in the world. After that, we head back to the hotel and prepare for the trek. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Early in the morning fly Kathmandu to Lukla (30 to 40 minutes) then make final preparations for the trek. From Lukla, you'll pass Chaurikharka village and make a descent towards the Ghat (2,530m). The trail follows the bank of the Dudh Kosi River. To assist acclimatization, this first-day Treks is only 3 to 4 hrs. But if people are still interested to do more activities they will have the opportunity to go on a side trip to a monastery around Phakding. Stay overnight at Lodge.

The trail follows the Dodh Kosi River banks and arrives in Tok Tok. You can see excellent views of Thamserku peak from here. The trail climbs to Chomoa, the site of an agricultural project farm. Then the trail climbs to Monju (2,840m) and enters the Sagarmatha National Park Area (1,148 sq km, established in 1976). Walking some distance up you will be at Jorsale (2830m) and after crossing the last (fifth) bridge, there is another long climb from where you can have a view of Mt. Everest, over the right Nupste (7,879m). After 5 to 6 hrs walking the trail reaches the street of Namche Bazaar at last. Stay overnight in Namche Bazaar and witness the snow-capped mountains and Sherpa heritage.

After having a late breakfast, take a walk for sightseeing around Namche Bazaar then hike to the Everest View Hotel. This is the ideal place to view outstanding mountains such as Mt.Everest, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Kangtegha, Thamserku, Kusum Khangru, Khongde and Khumbi yu La, etc. While watching the spectacular view of mountains, the trail leads you to Khumjung valley, where can see Hillary School, an ancient Monastery with a yeti skull, and Kunde Hospital, and then return back to Namche. If you are still willing to go, you can visit the mountaineering museum and visit the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) in Namche Bazaar. Otherwise, you can spend some time interacting with the fun-loving Sherpa and Rai people in here. Above the police check post, you will see Sagarmatha National Park headquarters and visitor center; it is open 8 am to 4 pm except for Saturdays and government holidays. Stay overnight at Lodge.

After breakfast, we start our trek with a pleasant walk on a trail through the forest with magnificent views of mountains until Kenjoma, where the trail joins from Khumjung. After passing the small settlement Sanasa, the trail drops towards Phunki Thanga (3,250m). Then it climbs steeply through forests on the Tengboche monastery, situated at 3,867m. The view from here is rightly deemed to be one of the world’s most magnificent. Kwangde, Tawachee, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse Ama Dablam, Kantega and Thamserku provide a stimulating panorama of Himalayan view. Stay overnight in Tangboche.

After breakfast, the trail descends down from Tengboche, through the rhododendron forest to Deboche. Crossing a bridge over the raging Imja Khol River, the trail for Dingbuche follows the climbing route of Island peak and Phokalde peak. It is a gateway to Chukung and farther beyond for the most challenging traverses towards the Makalu area and Hinko Valley via Sherpani col (6,100m) and Amphu Laptsa pass (5,780m).

After breakfast, the second acclimatization day will be spent at Dingboche. The same as at Namche Bazaar but there is a side trip planned from Dingboche but feel free to rest if needed. The side trip will wind up the valley to Chhukung or Nakhatasang Peak for sensational views. Stay overnight here.

After breakfast, the trail goes from Dingboche directly up to the Khumbu Glacier for an hour, then left into a little memorial area before reaching Lobuche. By this stage, the effects of the altitude will be kicking in and you can expect colder nights. The trekking time is 5 to 6 hours. Stay overnight at a lodge/tent.

After having breakfast the trek continues to climb to Gorak Shep. This day leads you finally to the Everest Base Camp walking through rocky and glacial trails where climbers gather for summiting Everest. After visiting the Everest Base Camp you will return to Gorak Shep. Trekking time 5 to 6 hours. Overnight at lodge/tent.

Early in the morning visit Kala Patter (5,545m) with a 2 to 3-hour climb up. A 360-degree view of the mountain peaks awaits you up top. The mountains of Pumori (7,145m), Lingtren (6,697m), and Khumbutse (6,623m) separate us from Tibet, and just over the Lho Lass. We see the huge rock of Changtse (7,550m) in Tibet itself. But the king of them all is Sagarmatha (Everest) which towers above the rest. This is the top of the world! After sunrise return to the hotel. After breakfast trek back to Lobuche. Trekking time 3 hrs. Stay overnight at lodge/tent.

After breakfast the trail walk to Base Camp. Overnight in tent.

Early in the morning start climbing up to the summit and return back to base camp. Overnight at Tent.

After having breakfast, trek down the same way back to Namche Bazaar. Stay overnight at Lodge after a 5 to 6 hours walk.

After having breakfast trek head down to same way back to Lukla and stay overnight at the lodge. The trekking is time 6 to 7 hours. This is the last day of trek and you can enjoy it with all of the crew for dinner or however you like to celebrate. 

Today we have an early morning check-in at the Lukla airport and fly back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, you'll head to your hotel. Today is a well-earned day to put up your weary feet and gratefully rediscover all of civilization's perks. You could catch up on some last-minute shopping or explore any sights missed during your first day in Kathmandu. Finally, there'll be an evening celebration dinner together.