Lobuche East Climbing

Lobuche Peak Climbing offers a challenging option for people who want to summit a Himalayan Peak above 6,000 meters in the Everest Region. You will have breathtaking panoramic views of the Everest Region from the summit of Lobuche East.

A popular trekking peak, Lobuche Peak, has two summits, Lobuche East and Lobuche West. While Lobuche West has a more technical and difficult route, Lobuche East is more approachable and easy. But compared to Island Peak and Mera Peak Climbing, Lobuche Peak Climbing is more technical and involves fixed ropes, ascenders, etc. Combined with a high-altitude trek to Everest Base Camp, the climbing itinerary offers the best challenge for adventurers seeking a technical challenge above 20,000 feet in the Himalayas.

Lobuche Peak climbing serves as great acclimatization or practice climb for seasoned mountaineers attempting to climb a much higher mountain – Mount Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, etc. This Peak is very approachable for trekkers and first-time climbers who are comfortable with high-altitude trekking. Having some experience in alpine climbing (using ropes, harnesses, and jumars) would be helpful but not necessary.

Trip Highlights

• You hike above 5,000 meters to Everest Base Camp and climb Lobuche East.
• Ideal for high altitude trekkers and novice climbers seeking a more technical challenge
• Amazing views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Khumbu valley from the summit
• Hike past picturesque Sherpa villages and Buddhist monasteries
• Lobuche East  is an ideal peak to acclimatize and hone your climbing skills if attempting to climb an eight-thousander like Mount Everest or Lhotse
• Experienced Sherpa climbing guide and pre-climb training at Lobuche High Camp