After arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be greeted by a company representative whop will transfer you to your hotel and brief you about the daily activities. In the evening, you will have a welcome dinner organized by the company.
Lobuche Peak Climbing Itinerary
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Day 01 Arrival at Kathmandu international Airport (1,350m/4,428ft)
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Day 02 Preparation day (1,350m/4,428ft)
Today is your preparation day. You will wake up early and after breakfast, you will visit Pashupatinath Temple, one of the holiest temples for Hindus. From here, you will visit Boudhanath Stupa. You will then head towards Kathmandu Durbar Square and return to your hotel. In the late afternoon, you will arrange all trekking equipment, and your guide will also brief you about the trip.
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Day 03 Fly to Lukla ( 2,800m/9184ft) and trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,698ft)
An early morning flight will take you to Lukla airport. The flight will be thrilling and offer you a glimpse of the Himalayan mountains. From here, you will trek on a gently descending forested trail and reach lovely Phakding village where you will spend the night.
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Day 04 Phakding to Namche Bazar (3,440m/11,283ft); 5-6 hrs
After breakfast, you will ascend to Namche Bazar, the largest Sherpa village in the Khumbu region. Following the Dudh Koshi river, you will cross a long suspension bridge and trek through dense pine forest. You will reach Monjo village, the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park. The trail then enters the national park and takes you to Namche Bazar from where superb views of snow-capped mountains can be observed.
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Day 05 Acclimatization day at Namche Bazar
This is a rest day for acclimatization. There are many things to do. You can explore the village and the nearby area. You can hike up to Syangboche airstrip for beautiful views or hike to the Everest View Hotel to see stunning views of Himalayan mountains. A visit to the Sherpa museum will give you a deeper insight into Sherpa culture and history. There are numerous shops all over the village where you can buy handmade goods as souvenirs.
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Day 06 Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,684ft); 6 hrs
After breakfast, you will continue your journey towards Everest Base Camp. On the way, you will see striking views of Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku, and numerous other mountains. From Namche Bazar, you will descend to the riverside and cross the river. From here, you will ascend through forests and reach Tengboche village, one of the most picturesque villages of the Khumbu region. Here you will visit the oldest and the largest monastery of the entire region, Tengboche monastery. Moreover, a fantastic view of the Himalayan mountains can be seen from here.
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Day 07 Tengboche to Dingboche (4,400m/14,435ft); 5-6 hrs
Today, the trail passes through lovely forests of rhododendron and takes you to Deboche. Then, you will cross a bridge over the Imja Khola river and pass through a walled valley. The trail then traverses the plains of Pangboche village where you will take a short break for lunch. After that, you will trek and reach Dingboche, the summer valley of the Khumbu region.
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Day 08 Rest day at Dingboche
Today is your second rest day at Dingboche. You will explore the village and take a rest. You can also go on short excursions to nearby villages or viewpoint for gorgeous views. You will have ample time to look into the daily life of the locals and interact with them.
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Day 09 Dingboche to Lobuche (4,900m/16,076ft); 6-7 hrs
The trail today will take you to Lobuche, a small settlement area adjacen to Mt. Lobuche. You can see a wonderful view of Mt. Nuptse and Mt. Pumori from here. The trail will be relatively easy and passes through small villages as well as dense forests.
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Day 10 Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5180m/16,994ft) to Everest Base Camp (5364m/17598); 7-8 hrs
Today, you will begin your day early as the trail will take you to one of the most famous destinations of the world, Everest Base Camp (EBC). Following the Khumbu glacier, you will approach EBC. The trail will be tough and includes glacial paths. Upon reaching Everest Base Camp, you will have enough time to explore the area and make some unforgettable memories. After that, you will descend to Gorak Shep for the night.
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Day 11 Gorak Shep to Lobuche Base Camp; 5-6 hrs
The trail today will take you to Lobuche Base Camp. Following the steep rocky moraine, you will ascend to the base camp for the night.
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Day 12 Lobuche Base Camp: Acclimatization day
Today is another acclimatization day before you push towards the summit. You will go on short excursions, and your guide will teach you the basic use of climbing gears like rope and ice axe. You will spend the day adjusting to the altitude and learning more about these mountains.
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Day 13 Summit Lobuche East and return to base camp; 8-9 hrs
You will wake up early and begin ascending towards the summit after having a cup of tea/coffee. You will wake up around 2 am to avoid high winds and unstable weather during the afternoon. As you progress, the sunrise will reward you with a spectacular view of the region. Upon reaching the summit of Lobuche Peak, you will spend some time there and then descend to base camp for the night.
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Day 14 Lobuche Base Camp to Dingboche- 5-6 hrs
The trail will take you back to Dingboche. You will trek on the same trail, however, the views will be different from the ascent. Upon reaching Dingboche, you will rest and enjoy delicious food.
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Day 15 Dingboche to Namche Bazar; 6-7 hrs
Leaving Dingboche behind, you will descend to Namche Bazar. Trekking through small villages and beautiful forests of juniper & rhododendron, you will reach Namche Bazar. You can explore the market and go shopping.
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Day 16 Namche Bazaar to Lukla via Phakding; 7-8 hrs
After breakfast, you will trek back to Lukla. Again, trekking through Sagarmatha National Park, you will reach Monjo and then Phakding. From here, you will ascend via the forested trail and reach Lukla.
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Day 17 Lukla to Kathmandu
After your last breakfast with views of snow-capped mountains, you will fly back to Kathmandu. The flight will present you captivating views of the Himalayas. Upon landing at Kathmandu airport, you will be treansferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the area on your own. In the evening, you will have a farewell dinner organized by the company.
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Day 18 Departure from Kathmandu
Today, you will fly home with unforgettably memories and a great sense of achievement. As per your flight time, a representative of Snowland Treks & Expedition will transfer you to the airport for the final farewell.
