
Island Peak Climbing
Duration : 15 Days
Best Seasons: Autumn, Spring
Accomodations: Tea-house & Camping
Grade: Moderate
Max Altitude:6,119m / 20,075ft
Highlights
Lobuche East is one of the most attractive climbing peaks in the Khumbu region. We have designed the itinerary and information for Lobuche East Peak though there is another climbing peak namely Lobuche West (6,145m) connected with Lobuche East Peak at the south-western side of Upper Khumbu valley. Comparatively, Lobuche East peak climbing is a bit more difficult than Island Peak climbing. We set up our first camp at Base Camp at the elevation of 4,950 near a lake in a rocky hollow at the base of the glaciated South-West Face. The climbing clinic course will be provided at the Base Camp by Trinetra expedition experienced mountain expert guides to the participating climbing members. The views of AmaDablam and Tawache from the Base Camp will be seen superb. Our climbing trip to Lobuche East Peak starts with an exhilarating mountain flight to Lukla. From Lukla, we begin trek heading northward towards the Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar passing through the Sagarmatha National Park. After a few days of trekking, we will reach Lobuche East Base Camp, the starting point of our climb. Then, we slowly climb to Lobuche high camp and finally summit Lobuche East Peak. The normal route that we follow for climbing Lobuche East is via South Ridge. When we reach the summit, we will enjoy the magnificent views of Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516m), Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Mt. Nuptse (7,861m), Mt. Pumori (7,161m), and Mt. AmaDablam (6,812m), with other peaks. We stay only a few moments on the summit, thereafter we descend down again towards the Base Camp. From the Base Camp, we re-trace the same route that we had used before until we reach Lukla, where we take our return flight to Kathmandu. Those who are interestead in climbing Lobuche East peak must require basic mountaineering skills and full support and assistance of experienced climbers as the climbing is done through steep snow and ice slopes. Our experienced climbing Sherpa guide will place fixed lines on difficult sections for our participating members to ensure safe ascent and descent.
Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel (1,300m/4,265ft)
Preparation, shopping and briefing
Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9186ft) and trek to Phakding (2,651m/8697ft)
Phakding to Namche Bazar (3,440m/11,286ft)
Namche bazaar acclimatization day and hike to Syangbuche (3,780m/12,401ft) for the view of Everest/Amadablam/Makalu/Lhotse, Nuptse and other Peaks
Namche to Dibuche (3,820m/12,532ft)
Dibuche to Dingbuche (4,410m/14,468ft)
Dingbuche to Lobuche (4,910m/16,108ft)
Lobuche to high camp (4,940m/16,207ft)
Lubuche peak summit (6,119m/20,075ft) then back to Lubuch (4,910m/16,108ft)
Lobuche to Pheriche
Pheriche to Namche Bazar Day
Namche to Lukla
Fly back to Kathmandu
Final Departure
International and domestic airport pick-up and drop-off
3 Nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
Both way air tickets (KTM -Lukla/Luka-KTM) for members and staffs
Peak permit, necessrydacuments, national park, and VDC charge
Wages, equipment, food, medical insurances for involved staffs
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner with tea/coffee
All the necessary tents, table & chairs, kitchen utensils, mattresses, EPI Gas, burners, High foods and general climbing equipment (such as rope, ice screw, snow bar etc.)
Sleeping bag and down jackets (if required) with certain charge
Garbage disposal fee
First aid medical kits for the group
Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu
Nepal Entry Visa fee US$ 50 per person for 30 days
International Airfare
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
Travel Insurance and High Altitude Insurance (Accident, Medical and Heli Rescue)
Phone calls, Satellite Phones, Internet, Laundry, Bar-bills, battery recharge, water, and hot shower.
Personal climbing gear and tips
Tips for Nepalese staffs and porter