Lobuche East Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp

After breakfast, your sightseeing trip will start. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide for your sightseeing tour. You will visit the following sites.
Swyambunath Stupa - The Monkey Temple (World Heritage Site):
You can watch over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. Swyambhu is also known as Samhengu and the Monkey temple because of the countless monkeys living in the premises.
Pashupatinath Temple (World Heritage Site):
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the holiest Hindu temples of Nepal. It is located on the banks of Bagmati River on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. Pashupatinath is the most important temple dedicated to god Shiva.
Boudhanath Stupa:
Boudhanath Stupa is 2500 years old Buddhist stupa in the Valley built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.
Patan Durbar Square (World Heritage Site):
Patan Durbar Square - located in central of city Lalitpur. It displays the Newari architecture that had reached its pinnacle during the reign of Malla kings who were great builders and patrons of the arts.
The rest of your time is free for further exploration and some shopping nearby your hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

• Accommodation: Hotel Mulberry
• Meals: Breakfast Included

During the 40-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (9,186ft), enjoy one of the most beautiful air routes in the world culminating on a hillside surrounded by high mountainous peaks. At Lukla, a gateway destination from where trek begins, and meet other trekking crew members and begin packing and arranging your stuffs with them. From Lukla, trekking start with one hour’s gradual descend to Cheplung village from where you can have a glimpse of Mt. Khumbila (18900ft), a sacred mountain which has never been scaled to top. From Cheplung, trek trail gradually descend to reach Phakding and spend the night.

• Accommodation: Standard Guest House
• Walking hours: 3-4 hours trek
• Max. Altitude: 2,800m/9,184 ft
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

The day is full of trekking exploring the natural beauties along the trail that leads to north up the valley of Benkar. Then, crossing the Dudh Koshi River and passing through Chumoa to Monjo, the entrance to Everest National Park. Then, ambling suspension bridge, you pass Jorsale village and walk alongside of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. A steep ascent guides to the prime heartland of Sherpa village - Namche Bazaar. At one hour’s distance to reaching Namche Bazaar, if the weather permits, you can view the sights of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

• Accommodation: Standard Guest House/ Lodge
• Max. Altitude: 3,440m/11,283ft
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

There are plenty of things to do around Namche Bazaar, and a day for acclimatizing. Namche Bazzar is the main center of the Khumbu region and has government offices, ATMs, Internet cafes, shops, restaurants, and a colorful market. Your guides can take you to explore the real charm of Namche Bazaar. Hiking to Sagarmatha National Park rewards trekkers with a sunrise view and the views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and so on. If you are interested in a day hike, you trek to Khumjung village (12401ft)-a beautiful village with a Sherpa settlement. In exploring Namche Bazar, you observe traditional Sherpa life, Khumjung Hillary School and enjoy the flora and fauna found at such altitude. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

• Accommodation: Standard Guest House/ Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Today, the trek includes the famous descend to the Dudh-Koshi River and the equally famous ascent along the rhododendron forests to Tengboche. Descending to the Dudh Kish River, accompany the views of mountain tops like Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and so on. Upon reaching Tengboche, you visit the Tengboche monastery-the largest monastery in the region and soak in the views of Everest, Ama Dablam and other peaks. Overnight in Tengboche.

• Accommodation: Standard Guest House/ Lodge
• Max. Altitude: 3,870m/12,694ft
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Trek descends through forest filled with a variety of lush trees – birch, conifers and rhododendrons. This journey again rewards trekkers with tremendous views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. The picturesque trail dips down to Devuche, crosses the Imja River and takes us to Pangboche. The upper Pangboche trails reward trekkers with a more pristine view of the Himalayas and the Pangboche Monastery. The trek leads to the Imja Valley, Lobuche River and ultimately begins climbing up to Dingboche. At Dingboche, visit beautiful array of fields enclosed by stone walls to protect barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals. Overnight at Dingboche.

• Accommodation: Standard Guest House/ Lodge
• Max. Altitude: 4,360 m/14,300 ft
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Dingboche is a popular stop for trekkers and climbers headed to Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam or Imja Tse. The village is beautiful with an array of fields enclosed by stone walls to protect barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold wind and grazing animals. Spend a day at Dingboche for acclimatization. You take day hikes to either Nagarjun Hill or Chukkhung Valley for great views of Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, Tawache and Ama Dablam.

• Accommodation: Standard Guest House/ Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Trek day start with a gradual climb to Duglha at the end of the terminal moraine of the Khumbu. From here, you climb up a steep trail to Chupki Lhara, where you find an array of stones with prayer flags used as memorials to Scott Fischer (American mountaineer) and 10-time Everest submitter Babu Chiri Sherpa (Nepali mountain guide) who perished on a mission to climb Everest. Next, you continue to the Khumbu moraine and find ourselves facing several great peaks - Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal. The trail then eases off as you follow the valley to Lobuche. Overnight in Lobuche.

• Accommodation: Standard Guest House/ Lodge
• Max. Altitude: 4940 m/16,207 ft
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

You take the trail to Everest Base Camp through the once vast Gorak Shep Lake. Continuing straight ahead, you come across the Indian army mountaineers' memorials. The path from here can be misleading; hence, it is important that you follow your lead Sherpa diligently. The walk is strenuous due to the thin air in the high altitude. You pass through rocky dunes, moraine and streams before reaching the Everest Base Camp. Upon reaching the Everest Base Camp, you see the tents of mountaineers that stand out in bright colors against the monotony of gray surroundings (especially in the spring). Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori are the mountains you can view from the base camp. You get back to Gorak Shep for a good night's rest. Overnight in Gorak Shep.
However, the sunset view from Kala Patthar is more admirable than the sunrise view, so it is recommended that you visit Kala Patthar today during sunset. As the setting sun's rays strike the snow-capped mountains, the resulting scenery is incredible. Therefore, for those trekkers who wish to continue to Kala Patthar today instead of the next day please inform your guide and he/she will coordinate accordingly.

• Accommodation: Standard Guest House/ Lodge
• Max. Altitude: 5,364 m/17,594 ft
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Today, we get ready for early morning departure, in the midst of dawn darkness around us and temperatures (-10 to -14 C). And also, there is chilly winds which are quite common. Some of the famous peak such as Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse tower to the east even Everest begins to reveal itself. But, it is upon reaching Kala Patthar that we get to see 360-degree up-close and formidable views of Mt. Everest. We capture pictures, enjoy the magnificent mountain massifpanorama, and then back to Lobuche for a good night's rest. Overnight in Lobuche.

• Accommodation: Standard Guest House/ Lodge
• Max. Altitude: 5545m/18,192ft
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

From Lobuche, we trek towards Lobuche base camp. After walking some distance on relatively plain, the path to the Lobuche Base Camp gets steeper and rocky. We move forward along the Lobuche Glacier while enjoying great views of Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Pokalde, Thamserku, Kantega and other Himalayas. From the base camp, we continue on a rocky moraine path to reach the High Camp. After reaching there, we set up our camp, take lunch and rest. For the climb, we usually will be climbing on rock surface for up to around 5770m. After that, we climb on ice and use ropes when necessary. However, the use of the rope and the length depends upon the season and the crevasses. Fixed rope is used most of the times whereas man rope is used when required. The climbing leaders will decide what is best for when. Overnight in Lobuche East High Camp.
Pre-climbing training: You will have short basic training to be prepared ourselves better for the Lobuche Peak climb. Our climbing leader will help us enhance our basic climbing techniques and exhibit the best ways to use our climbing gears like the ice axe, harness, ascender climbing boots and crampons. The training will also include learning the best climbing technique with the rope. Overnight in High camp.

• Accommodation: Tented Camp
• Max. Altitude: 5,400m/17,712ft
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

We wake up early today at around 12 to 1 am and have our breakfast before beginning our climb. It is important we reach the summit before noon because in the afternoon the strong winds in the high lands might become a barrier for a successful summit. We will most likely be walking on rock surface up to around 5700m after which we climb on ice. We use both fixed rope and man rope as per our leader’s instruction. The climbing surface as well as the length of the rope and depends on the time of the season and the crevasses. Lobuche East offers more panoramic views of the mountains than any other trekking peak. From the summit, you get to enjoy magnificent views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Pumori, and many more. We spend some time at the summit celebrating and taking pictures, then we get back to the High Camp again for an overnight stay.

• Accommodation: Tented Camp
• Max. Altitude: 6119m/20,070 ft
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Today is the day set aside to manage any unintended interruptions like flight delays or bad weather for climbing, so this day is used as a contingency in case if we are unable to summit the Mera on day 13. Setting aside an extra day will ensure that even if we were to face a day's set back, the trip will continue thus guranteeing a successful climb. If the trip goes smoothly, we do not need this spare day.

• Accommodation: Tented Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

After taking our morning breakfast, we follow the trail leading downhill from Lobuche High Camp and join the Everest Base Camp trail at Lobuche again. We have our lunch at Lobuche. From Lobuche we again retrace our path to Pheriche and get to enjoy magnificent views of Mt. Ama Dablam in the distance. From Pheriche, We trek down through the hillside covered by rhododendron and juniper trees to reach Pangboche. If it's spring, pink and red rhododendron flowers ablaze our surroundings. Upon reaching Pangboche we may also consider visiting the famous Pangboche Monastery.

• Accommodation: Standard Guest House/ Lodge
• Max. Altitude: 3930 m /12900 ft
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

From Pangboche, we trace our steps down to the Imja Khola and up through the forest to Tengboche. If interested, we can also visit nuns at the Tengboche monastery. After lunch at Tengboche, we continue through the hillside covered by rhododendron and juniper trees. After crossing the bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, our trail follows the Dudh Koshi gorge descending rapidly through the pine forests before reaching Sansa. We keep a lookout for wildlife such as mountain goats, snow leopards, colorful pheasants, etc., while passing through the forest. After passing a chorten, we reach the army camp at Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

• Accommodation: Standard Guest House/ Lodge
• Max. Altitude: 3,440m/11,283ft
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Finally, back to Lukla where the trek began, which will seem like a lifetime ago. Enjoying time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. Also giving you time to explore the town.

• Accommodation: Standard Guest House
• Max. Altitude: 2,800m/9,186ft
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Early morning flight to Kathmandu after your long mountain journey. After reaching Kathmandu, you can take a rest or do some shopping. If you want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, you may do that today. Your guides can help you with both shopping and sightseeing. There will be a dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of your journey. Overnight at hotel.

• Accommodation: Hotel Mulberry
• Max. Altitude: 1300 m/4265 ft
• Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Included

Today, your adventures in Nepal comes to an end. There is nothing to do but trade emails with your travel companions and organize your photos. A representative from Luxury Holidays will escort you to the airport Tribhuwan International Airport approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight. After the wonderful opportunity to organize this tour for you, we wish you a safe and happy journey ahead.

• Meals: Breakfast Included