- Length
- 15 days
- Highest point
- 6,119 m
- Difficulty
- Extreme
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–May
- Starts
- Lukla (fly from Kathmandu)
- Group size
- 2–8 People
- Sleeping
- Tea House / Camp
Lobuche East (6,119m) is a formidable Khumbu trekking peak offering a genuine high-altitude climbing challenge on a technical ridge overlooking Everest — an ideal stepping stone before bigger Himalayan objectives.
- Lobuche East summit (6,119 m) — a technical Khumbu peak with Himalayan giant panorama
- Summit views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Pumori from 6,000 m
- EBC route approach — full acclimatisation plus iconic Khumbu valley experience
- Khumbu Glacier high camp at 5,600 m — true mountaineering camp experience
- Technical mixed ice and rock climbing with fixed rope sections
- One of the most accessible genuine technical peaks in the Everest region
- NMA-certified senior climbing guide with 10+ successful Lobuche summits
The climb, day by day
Day 1Arrive Kathmandu — Welcome Briefing1,400 m
Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel. Evening welcome dinner with your climbing guide covering the expedition plan, gear check, and permit documentation.
- Distance
- –
- Walking
- –
- Meals
- D
- Night
- Hotel
Day 2Fly Kathmandu to Lukla — Trek to Phakding2,652 m
Early morning flight to Lukla (2,860m). Trek down through pine and rhododendron forest along the Dudh Koshi River to Phakding.
- Distance
- 8 km
- Walking
- 3–4 hours
- Meals
- B, L, D
- Night
- Tea House
Day 3Phakding to Namche Bazaar3,440 m
Cross suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi and climb steeply to Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital of the Khumbu region. First views of Everest on the ascent.
- Distance
- 11 km
- Walking
- 5–6 hours
- Meals
- B, L, D
- Night
- Tea House
Day 4Acclimatization Day — Namche Bazaar3,440 m
Rest and acclimatize. Hike up to Everest View Hotel (3,880m) for panoramic views. Visit the Sherpa Culture Museum and explore Namche market.
- Distance
- 6 km
- Walking
- 3–4 hours
- Meals
- B, L, D
- Night
- Tea House
Day 5Namche to Tengboche3,867 m
Trek past Khumjung village and climb through ancient juniper and rhododendron forest to the famous Tengboche Monastery (3,867m), with stunning views of Ama Dablam.
- Distance
- 10 km
- Walking
- 5–6 hours
- Meals
- B, L, D
- Night
- Tea House
Day 6Tengboche to Dingboche4,410 m
Descend to Pangboche, cross the Imja Khola river, and climb to Dingboche (4,410m) in the wide upper Imja valley beneath Lhotse's south face.
- Distance
- 12 km
- Walking
- 5–6 hours
- Meals
- B, L, D
- Night
- Tea House
Day 7Acclimatization Day — Dingboche4,410 m
Acclimatization hike up to Nagarjun Hill (5,083m) for 360° views of Makalu, Lhotse, Island Peak, and Cholatse. Essential altitude adaptation before pushing higher.
- Distance
- 8 km
- Walking
- 4–5 hours
- Meals
- B, L, D
- Night
- Tea House
Day 8Dingboche to Lobuche4,940 m
Trek up the Khumbu valley past the poignant memorial cairns at Thukla Pass to Lobuche (4,940m), set below the massive Lobuche glacier.
- Distance
- 11 km
- Walking
- 4–5 hours
- Meals
- B, L, D
- Night
- Tea House
Day 9Lobuche to Lobuche East Base Camp5,000 m
Trek up the lateral moraine to Lobuche East Base Camp (5,000m) beneath the dramatic east face. Gear check, crampon fitting, and technical briefing. Rest in preparation for the climb.
- Distance
- 4 km
- Walking
- 2–3 hours
- Meals
- B, L, D
- Night
- Camping
Day 10Base Camp to High Camp5,800 m
Climb the glacier and navigate technical terrain to High Camp (5,800m) on a narrow ridge with sweeping views of the Khumbu. Fix ropes and prepare summit kit.
- Distance
- 3 km
- Walking
- 4–5 hours
- Meals
- B, L, D
- Night
- High Camp
Day 11Summit Day — Lobuche East 6,119m — Descend to Base Camp6,119 m
Pre-dawn start. Climb the steep mixed terrain and fixed ropes to the summit of Lobuche East (6,119m). Breathtaking views of Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and the entire Khumbu. Descend to Base Camp.
- Distance
- 8 km
- Walking
- Climb
- Meals
- B, L, D
- Night
- Camping
Day 12Base Camp to Namche Bazaar3,440 m
Long descending day retracing through Lobuche and Tengboche back to Namche Bazaar. Celebration dinner and rest.
- Distance
- 22 km
- Walking
- 7–8 hours
- Meals
- B, L, D
- Night
- Tea House
Day 13Namche Bazaar to Lukla2,860 m
Final Khumbu valley descent following the Dudh Koshi River back to Lukla. Farewell dinner with the local crew.
- Distance
- 19 km
- Walking
- 6–7 hours
- Meals
- B, L, D
- Night
- Tea House
Day 14Fly Lukla to Kathmandu — Free Evening1,400 m
Morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Free afternoon in Thamel for shopping and celebration.
- Distance
- –
- Walking
- Flight
- Meals
- B, L, D
- Night
- Hotel
Day 15Departure Day1,400 m
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight. Congratulations on your Lobuche East summit!
- Distance
- –
- Walking
- –
- Meals
- B
- Night
- –
The price includes
- 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
- 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
You pay separately
- International flights
- Nepal visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal climbing gear
- Tips
The 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.