Climbing Lobuche Peak +Everest Base Camp

Meeting of the group in Kathmandu. We recommend arriving on morning or afternoon flights so that you have the opportunity to rest after a long flight. Checking into a hotel and meeting other tour participants. In the evening, a walk around Thamel, getting to know Kathmandu. Preparing equipment, buying what is missing or renting it. Night at the hotel.

We fly to Lukla on an early flight. We repack the bags and give them to the porters. We will go light, only water and a warm jacket.
Trekking through mountain trails to the village of Phakding. We pass rhododendron forests and bamboo thickets. In spring, rhododendrons bloom very beautifully. Today we spend the night in a lodge – a guest house. There is a cafe here and you can order food from the menu. Night in the lodge.
Travel time 3 hours, 10 km.

We are gaining altitude, today we have to gain about 600 meters. At first the trail goes along the canyon, and then we gradually gain altitude and come to the famous Hillary suspension bridge, the length of which is about 100 m. We cross the canyon on the bridge.
In the afternoon we will arrive in the city of Namche Bazaar. This is the capital of the Sherpas who live in the Khumbu Valley. After rest, a walk through the local authentic shops, there is also a wide selection of equipment and clothing, you can buy something if you forgot. Night at the lodge.
Travel time 6 hours, 15 km.

Today is a leisurely gathering after breakfast. First we will go to the upper village of Khumjung, where the scalp of a yeti is kept in the monastery and the memorial of E. Hillary (the first climber of Everest) is located. For the first time we will see Mount Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, of course Everest and others. After visiting this traditional Sherpa village we will go down to the valley of the Khumbu River, here at an altitude of 3600 meters in the village of Porche Tanggu in the relict forest we will stop for the night. Night at the lodge.
Travel time 6 hours, 15 km.

We walk slowly, as the altitude becomes more noticeable every day. The landscapes today are incredible, and the higher we climb into the mountains, the brighter they become…
Today is a short walking day before lunch. Our goal is the village of Pangboche, here is one of the oldest monasteries of the Khumbu Valley (founded in the 15th century), here is also the scalp and hand of the Yeti. The village is located at the foot of Mount Ama Dablam. According to legend, the monastery thoroughly tamed the Yeti and it helped him when he meditated for a long time in one of the caves in the village of Pangboche. In the evening we will go to the puja in the monastery.
Travel time 4 hours, 10 km.

Today is a logical day for rest and additional acclimatization before climbing Island Peak. We will go radially to the base camp of Mount Ama Dablam, meet the climbers of this magnificent mountain. Translated from Tibetan (Sherpa), Ama Dablam means – grandmother’s necklace, pendant. If you wish, you can just rest today and not go anywhere. The entire walk will take us 5-6 hours. We spend the night in Pangboche.

From Tengboche we go to the village of Pangboche through a rhododendron forest, passing the oldest monastery in Khumbu. Further on, the thickets give way to dry rocky meadows.
We arrive in Dingboche. The transition takes about 4 hours. It is warm here, well protected from the wind, there are many lodges with a beautiful view of Island Peak, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. We stop for the night in one of them.
Travel time 4 hours, 10 km.

We have to cross high mountain ranges and lifeless terraces. In about three hours we will reach Dugla and stop for tea. Then, after crossing several streams, we reach the Phalung Karpo valley. Here you can admire the view of Ama Dablam, Kantega, Tawagi, Cholatse. Then the road rises to the Khumbu glacier. Night at the lodge.
Travel time 4 hours, 10 km.

Our trek to Everest Base Camp is coming to an end. Today we are going to Gorakshep, the trek to the upper lodge will take 2.5-3 hours. After resting and having a snack, we will go to Everest Base Camp. We will go to the Khumbu glacier, do an interesting photo session. In the evening we will return to the lodge in Lobuche. And despite the fact that Lobuche is 200 meters lower than Gorak Shep, it is usually better to sleep here and the lodges are much warmer than in Gorak Shep. Therefore, we choose comfort :).
Trek 12 kilometers, 8-10 hours.

In the afternoon we move to the Lobuche Base Camp, which is located at an altitude of 5300 m. The climb along a rocky path takes about 3 hours. Setting up the camp. Early lights out.

Get up early, leave no later than 3:00. The route partly goes along gentle rock slabs. Exit under the glacier where we put on crampons. The last 200 vertical meters exit to a snow-ice slope of 40 ° – 50 °. Movement in groups or with a jumar on a fixed rope. The climb to the peak of Lobuche is quite difficult and not safe. But we will climb to the pre-summit, the height of which is 6000 m. From here there is an incredible panorama of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Amadablam and Pumori.
The total ascent time from Camp 5300 to the summit and back will take about 10-12 hours. Descent down to the lodge at 4600 m (Tukla).

Reserve in case of bad weather and other circumstances.

Today we have a long descent, about 5-6 hours, to a height of 3700 m. Finally, we can breathe deeply, enjoy the smells of juniper and rhododendrons. Overnight stay near the famous Tengboche monastery. Where you can go for a puja (a ritual service of local monks) in the evening.

The road back is long and not so interesting, we say goodbye to the mountains and smile at those who still have everything ahead. Dingboche (Tukla) – Deboche. (about 4 hours), lunch with a view of Amadblam, continue the descent to Namche Bazaar. Night in the lodge.
Trekking 7-8 hours, 15-25 km

Final transfer to Lukla airport. 7-8 hours, 15 km.

If possible, early morning flight Lukla – Kathmandu (about 35 minutes). Transfer to the hotel.
Excursion to the famous Buddhist monastery Kopan, located on a hill in a fabulous place among picturesque nature. The monastery was founded by Lama Zopa Rimpoche in 1979. Walking around the area, observing the life of monks and communication. The monastery is a small area, but very beautiful and well-kept, and the atmosphere is so peaceful that it seems that life is going on in another dimension.
Next, an excursion to the ancient Hindu temple complex Pashupatinath (VII century) – one of the four most famous Hindu temples dedicated to the god Shiva. Inspection of ancient Hindu temples, stone sculptures (XVII -XVIII centuries) and the oldest monuments. Excursion to the Buddhist stupa Boudhanath (V century) – the largest stupa in the world and a recognized center of Buddhism. Near the stupa there are several temples and monasteries (of different directions), which can be visited during the service. Walking around the stupa and rotating the drums, believers seem to say a prayer a thousand times in honor of the Buddha.
Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport and flight from Kathmandu. Note: – After trekking/climbing, it is also possible to participate in the program of white water rafting on the Trisuli River and safari in the jungles of Chitwan – The program is not final and can be adjusted depending on the weather, the condition of the participants and other factors.
Kilometers: 40 – 50 km.