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Lobuche East Peak Expedition 2025

Lobuche east peak expedition with Everest base camp trek

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Raised above the Lobuche village Lobuche East Peak is 6,119 meters peak which is one of the popular trekking peaks in the Everest region. Lobuche East Peak was submitted first by Laurence Nielsson and Ang Gyalzen Sherpa on April 25, 1984.

Although Lobuche East Peak is not a very technical mountain, the summit demands a good number of physical effort as it is a challenging peak, unlike another famous climbing peak, the island peak (6189M) near the region.

Climbing Lobuche East Peak, you can have the best mountaineering experience while being in this region. Being on the summit of the peak many of the Khumbu region’s highest mountains can be seen such as Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Pumori, Ama Dablam, Tawoche, Cholatse, and many other peaks along with a beautiful valley down below.

For the Lobuche East Peak expedition, we trek through the Khumbu valley of the Everest region following the famous Everest base camp trail. The journey starts after landing at Lukla airstrip (2840M) and continues to Phakding (2610M) and Namche bazaar (3440M) on the first and the second night of the trek.

In Namche Bazaar we take an acclimatization day in which we hike to a famous landmark of the region, Everest View Hotel (3880M). The trek continues to Tengboche on our next day which has a 400-year-old monastery. Then, on the 5th day go to the dryer region of Dingboche (4400M) where we take another acclimatization day in which we hike to NangkarTshang hill (5091M).

After this, our journey goes to the higher region of the trek to Lobuche (4920M) and then goes to Gorak Shep (5160M) on the following day, on this day we detour to Everest base camp (5364M). The next morning, we went back down to Lobuche after our morning climb onto Kala Patthar (5545M) from where we can take in great views of the high mountains, Khumbu glacier, and the valley.

Hereafter the real adventure of mountaineering begins when you get to Lobuche base camp (5050M) where you get some climbing training and instruction before kickoff. The next day before submitting it goes to Lobuche East Peak High Camp (5600M) and there as well you have plenty of time to acclimatize.

On your summiting day, you start up early morning around 2 to 3 AM, and after having breakfast it goes higher ground to the crampon point where you suit up the climbing gears. Then the trail all treads upon the glacier to the Lobuche East Peak summit (6119M) which rewards you with unparalleled mountains, valleys, glaciers, and lakes.

On our journey back we retraced the same trail back to Lukla and took a flight back to Kathmandu to end the journey.

How difficult is climbing to Lobuche East Peak?

Lobuche East Peak is listed as one of the trekking peaks among 33 designated peaks in Nepal. Although it has some even 45 to 50 degrees angled inclination route to the summit, this peak is less technical and has a high success rate of 8 out of 10 climbers.

The walk to high camp begins from Lobuche base camp which is about 5050 meters then it steeply climbs up on the hill and eventually through a rocky trail to high camp at 5600m. Then the trail scrambles on rock slabs for a while and continues on rocky steep trails until crampon points.

After putting on crampons, climbing goes on through the ice and taking some fixed rope in between to the summit where your skill on using an ascender, ice ax, crampons, and rope handling come in handy. So overall, it is not that technical but does ask for a good amount of physical fitness and endurance.

How much is the permit cost for climbing Lobuche East Peak?

The cost of the climbing permit for Lobuche Peak (east) differs according to the season during the spring season which is from “March to May”, it costs USD 250 per head whereas during the autumn season which is “From September to November” and it only costs half which is USD 125 per head. Moreover, during the summer season, it only costs USD 70 per head for a climbing permit.

Likewise, you also have to deposit USD 500 for the Garbage deposit which is refundable after your climbing is done.

Highlights

  • Scenic flight to Lukla airport.
  • Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar.
  • Tengboche monastery.
  • Everest base camp and the view from Kalapatthar.
  • A great introduction to real mountain climbing for beginners?
  • The stunning 3600 view of the mountains around includes Mount Everest.

Gallery

Lobuche Peak Climbing
  • Lobuche East Peak Stands Tall Above Lobuche Village.
  • Enroute To The Lobuche East Peak Summit.
  •  Climbing
  • Lobuche High Camp
  • Scenery From Kalapatthar
  • Sunrise And Mt Everest
  • View From Top Of Lobuche
  • Yaks Heading To Base Camp

Itinerary

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The itinerary we proposed is a common itinerary that most people follow however if you have your own choices, suggestions we can customize the approach itinerary as per your desire. 

Day 1:your arrival in Kathmandu.
  • Accommodation Hotel with Deluxe room
  • Maximum Altitude4429ft/1350m

our representative receive you from the airport and transfer you to the hotel for the check-in. later we have a meeting where we can discuss your preparation for the trip.

Day 2:sightseeing around Kathmandu.
  • Accommodation Hotel with Deluxe room
  • Time4 hours.
  • Maximum Altitude4429ft/1350m

Today our tour guide picks you from the hotel after your morning breakfast and takes you around the UNESCO world heritage sites for sightseeing. you will be back by the afternoon so then you will have time for backpacking for the morning.

Day 3:Fly to Lukla and trekking to Phakding..
  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time30 minutes flight/3 hours
  • Maximum Altitude8562ft/2610m

today morning we catch the flight to Lukla which takes about 30 minutes to get there. then it's another about 3 hours walk to get to Phakding where we spend our night.

Day 4:Trekking to Namche Bazaar.
  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time6-7 hours
  • Maximum Altitude11286ft/3440m

our trek today begins after breakfast. the trek today goes along the Dudh Koshi valley with the beautiful view of the river, forest, and snowcapped mountains in between. the trek continues passing a few Sherpa villages and eventually to Sagarmatha national park checkpoint before getting to Jorsalla where we stop for lunch. 

Leaving Jorsalle the trek is easier and goes along the side of the river until the sight of the high suspension bridge. hereafter it is mostly an uphill climb through the forests until Namche Bazaar where we spend our night.

Day 5:Acclimatization day in Namche bazaar.
  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time3-4 hours
  • Maximum Altitude12729ft/3880m

For the acclimatization today we hike to higher ground for which we detour to Everest view hotel. it takes about two hours to get there and one hour to return. in the meantime, you can get the first sight of Mount Everest along with the stunning mountains to view around the region.

Day 6:Trekking to Tengboche
  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time5-6 hours
  • Maximum Altitude12687ft/3867m

our day today get to Tengboche which is another famous place for its ancient monastery in the region. for this our morning walk steeply climbs up on the hilltop to get out of the village then it's mostly levelled path to Sonasa. from here on the trail descends all the way to riverside in Phungi Tenga where we stop for lunch. 

Leaving Phungi Tenga our afternoon continues with an uphill climb all the way to Tengboche for the night. here we visit the famous monastery besides this place is blessed with an amazing mountains view around it.

Day 7:Trekking to Dingboche.
  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time6 hours.
  • Maximum Altitude14436ft/4400m

the trek starts off with an easy descend to Debuche and continues to the suspension bridge over the Imja river. after this, the trek now climbs uphill gradually to Pangboche. Pangboche is one of the major villages of the region with beautiful farmlands. the trek then continues to Somare(4040m)where we stop for the daily lunch.

Leaving Somare the trek now gradually on alpine Meadow until the Metal bridge over Khumbu river. by now the tree is all disappear and all left is shrubs and thorny bushes as for the vegetation. after these shortly we have a steep climb for a while then it's easier to walk to Dingboche where we spend our night.

Day 8:Another acclimatization day in Dingboche.
  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, DInner.
  • Time4 hours
  • Maximum Altitude16702ft/5091m

on this day we hike to Nangkar Tshang hill (5091m) for the acclimatization purpose. it takes about 3-4 hours for the round trip and meanwhile, you get to see stunning views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, lakes, and glaciers. the afternoon is free so that you can explore around.

Day 9:Trekking to Lobuche village.
  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time6 hours
  • Maximum Altitude16142ft/4920m

our trek starts off with a short steep climb on the hill and then it's mostly gradually up until Thukla(4600m) where we stop for lunch. in the meantime, you can enjoy the lovely sight of summer pasture huts and Meadow as long with mountains view all around.

Leaving Thukla after lunch we have a steep uphill climb on a moraine terrain which takes you to the hilltop where you can see the Monuments of the mountaineers who died around the region. hereafter, it's mostly easier to walk to Lobuche where we take night halt.

Day 10:Trekking to Gorekshep and Detour to Everest base camp
  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Time8 hours
  • Maximum Altitude17598ft/5364m

Today we reach one of our trip highlights which is EBC. For this our trek today begins with an early start after breakfast. the trek traverses for an hour on an alpine meadow then it short steep climb on a rocky trail to the hilltop. hereafter the trails go angulating on a moraine terrain until Gorekshep where we stop for lunch and check in the rooms.

After lunch, we fill up the water and grab the necessary thing then we head for the EBC which is about 4 hours round trip.

Day 11:Hike up to Kala Patthar and descend back to Lobuche.
  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time5 hours
  • Maximum Altitude18192ft/5545m

Today we have an early hike to Kala Patthar which provides a tremendous view of Mount Everest along with the breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains, Khumbu glacier, Pumori glacier, Changri-Nup glacier. after taking in the view and pictures we descend to Gorek Shep for breakfast and walk back to Lobuche for the night stay.

Day 12:Trek to Lobuche East base camp and basic climbing training.
  • Accommodation Tents
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time2 hours
  • Maximum Altitude16568ft/5050m

our climbing sherpa guide receives you at Gorekshep and takes you to base camp. The afternoon after lunch he teaches you the use of the climbing gears and instructs you about the climbing which comes in handy during real climbing.

Day 13:Ascending to Lobuche East Peak high camp
  • Accommodation Tents
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time3 hours.
  • Maximum Altitude18373ft/5600m

Today after morning breakfast we hike to high camp which is a steep climb on moraine terrain and rock slabs. the tents are set near the glacier besides, you get to see an amazing sunset view on the mountains.

Day 14:summit day and descend back to Base camp.
  • Accommodation Tents
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time8-9 hours.
  • Maximum Altitude20075ft/6119m

An important day of our trip on which we summit the Lobuche east peak. for this, we start very early in the dark with our headlamp to see the way. as we reach the glacier now we suit on our gears and crampoons. the rope is already fixed by our sherpa on the steep part for your safety.

following the footstep of the sherpa guide, we try to get to the summit on time because the afternoon normally gets windy which is not a good time to get to the top. on the top, you have some time for the pictures and rejoice at the moment. after that, we descend all the way back to Lobuche base camp for the night halt.

Day 15:Trek Down to Tengboche.
  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Time6 hours
  • Maximum Altitude12687ft/3867m

Our morning starts off after breakfast which is mostly downhill passing through the villages like Pheriche, Somare and Pangboche. the last part of the trek is an uphill climb until Tengboche for about 30 minutes.

Day 16:Trekking back to Monjo.
  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch, DInner.
  • Time6 hours
  • Maximum Altitude9301ft/2835m

The day starts off with a steep descend to the river at Phungi Thenga. Then it is an uphill climb until Sonasa for about an hour. now the trail goes on the side of the mountain ridge above Dudh Koshi River until Namche Bazaar where we stop for lunch.

Leaving Namche Bazaar our trek firstly descends all the way to the High bridge above the river and to the River bank. the trail now is easy along the river and the last bit is a steep climb till Monjo where we stop for the night.

Day 17:Morning flight to Kathmandu.
  • Accommodation Hotel with Deluxe room.
  • MealsBreakfast.
  • Time30min.
  • Maximum Altitude1350m

we have a morning flight to Kathmandu which takes about 30 minutes. now you have a free day to stroll around and relax. In the evening we take you to a Nepalese restaurant where you can enjoy the typical Nepalese cuisine and cultural dances.

Day 18:Your final Departure
  • MealsBreakfast

today our representative escorts you to the airport to see you off for the final departure.

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Included

  • The airport picks up and drops off by private vehicle.
  • Hotel in Kathmandu Three nights
  • Sightseeing around Kathmandu.
  • Private vehicle for sightseeing.
  • Tour guide for sightseeing.
  • Round trip flight in and out to Lukla by plane.
  • All-night accommodation in a lodge during the trek on a twin-sharing basis (please inquire if you need private accommodation)
  • Accommodation in tents from Base camp onwards during climbing.
  • Climbing gear such as climbing boots, climbing ropes, ice screws, ladder, and harness will be included.
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the trip.
  • All required permits for trekking.
  • Required permit for climbing.
  • An experienced climbing guide for the peak.
  • Licensed Guide and strong porter (one porter for two people)
  • Accommodation, food, salary, and insurance for guide and porter.
  • Comprehensive high altitude risk cover insurance for all our field staff.
  • Trip Achievement Certificate "Climbing & Trekking" 
  • Farewell dinner at the end of the trip.
  • All government taxes

Excluded

  • Entrance fees while visiting UNESCO world heritage sites during sightseeing in Kathmandu.
  • Your trekking and climbing insurance and evacuation in an emergency.
  • Hard drinks, cold drinks, and bottled water.
  • Wi-Fi, hot showers, battery charging, and personal expenses.
  • Gratitude for the guide and porters.

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Dates & Price

Please select the dates as follows for the group joining the expedition. If you want a private trip or you have your group, let us know we will arrange the trip as you wish. The trip will be fully customizable. "99% Success Rate"

Dates StatusPrice 
Start DateStart: FridayMay 23, 2025End DateEnd: MondayJune 09, 2025StatusGuaranteedPriceUS$2150
Start DateStart: TuesdayMay 27, 2025End DateEnd: FridayJune 13, 2025StatusGuaranteedPriceUS$2150
Start DateStart: FridayMay 30, 2025End DateEnd: MondayJune 16, 2025StatusGuaranteedPriceUS$2150

If not match above fixed departure dates, feels free to request your own date.

Useful Info

What is the best season for climbing Lobuche East Peak?

There are two best seasons in which you can climb the Lobuche East Peak.

Spring season: falls in March, April, and May which are just after the monsoon. So, during this season there are minimal chances of rain, skies turn clearer as well and the ice remains compact which is good for crampons

The Autumn season: falls in September, October, and November which is just after the coldest time of the year when days start getting warmer. During this season the skies remain clear and it provides stunning views of the White Mountains and deep blue sky.

Trekking and Climbing Essentials for Lobuche East Peak Expedition 

Although it differs on each choice and interests. The list of equipment below is a general idea that provides some guidelines for gear to bring during your trek and for climbing.

Bringing clothes during the trek is all about how long you can go with smelly clothes vs how often you want to change clean clothes. However, we advise you to bring sufficient warm clothes fit for much colder weather as mountain weather is always unpredictable, especially for summiting mountains. Just for a reminder, you can buy all this gear in Kathmandu as well.

Trekking equipment

  • Duffel bag

You need a duffel bag that is supposed to be waterproof with a strap along with a TSA lock. In your duffel bag, you keep all the clothes and essential gear while trekking up to Lobuche East High Camp which will be carried by our porter. Regarding the size, you can choose from 100 liters to 140 liters duffel as this size all you to fit most of the things you need for trekking.

  • Sleeping bag

It is the most important piece of equipment for trekking and climbing. Normally the smaller and lighter the size, the more expensive it is. Regarding the warmth of sleeping bags, sleeping bags are warmer than synthetic ones. You need to bring a sleeping bag that rates up to -20c and a liner just in case it feels colder.

  • Daypack bag

It’s a daypack bag that you carry while waking where you put your wallet, camera, water bottle, rain cover, fleece jacket, and windproof jacket. Regarding the size of the daypack bag, the size of a small-medium 30 to 40-liter day bag with some side pockets where you can fit your water bottle or gloves is good. Moreover, if you can fit your Camelbak in your daily carry it is more efficient in the coldest weather as your water doesn't freeze.

  • Water bottle

You can bring two water bottles in which you can drink in one and treat water in another to refill again. (Nalgene water bottle is good as you can put hot water as well if you want) you also can bring Camelbak which can be very handy for climbing.

  • Upper body
  1. Short sleeve synthetic t-shirts*3(while trekking you sweat a lot so, synthetic t-shirts are best to bring as they are light and dry fast)
  2. Wind shirts*1
  3. Long sleeve Merino wool t-shirts*2
  4. Synthetic insulated jacket (you can use it for climbing as well)
  5. Fleece glove
  6. Insulated gloves
  7. Buff (trail gets very dusty with trekkers and animals passing by you so, you can use it as a mask)
  8. Sunglass
  9. Sun hat
  10. Fleece hat
  11. Rain gear or poncho.
  12. Lower body
  13. Trekking shoes (prober boots with grip is recommended as trail are rough so you might twist your ankle)
  14. Slipper or lightweight shoes (it is handy to wear in the guest house when you have done day trekking)
  15. Cotton hiking shocks
  16. Hiking pants*2
  17. Fleece trouser
  18. Underwear trousers*2
  19. Underwear
  20. Waterproof paint
  • Miscellaneous items
  1. Items for drinking water treatments such as Steripen, iodine tablets, chlorine liquids, or water filters. (If you using liquids or tablets it might bring a different taste in water so you can bring some juice-powder to bring a nice taste)
  2. Fast-drying camp towel (most guesthouses don't provide a towel for a shower so it's good to have one)
  3. Body wipes (it comes in handy if you don't take a shower, especially in higher altitudes where there are no showers)
  4. Toilet papers
  5. Lip balm
  6. Sunscreens (minimum of SPF 40 plus as in higher altitude sunlight are direct and more penetrating.
  7. Earplugs (it is handy stuff as most guest house rooms are separated by plywood. So, sometimes your next-room trekkers might be noisy talkers or snores.
  8. Mobile phone (you can use it as an alarm or there are internet services in most of the guesthouses so, you can use it if you want to communicate)
  9. Diary
  10. Chargers with an adapter (you can charge your gadgets along the trail with hydro-powered electricity in the lower region and sun-powered in the higher region)
  11. Camera
  12. Medical kit (Diamox, Imodium, ibuprofen, throat lozenges, tape, scissor,
  13. Zip-lock plastic bag (Although you put your all stuff in a duffel bag, a Zip-lock bag can come in handy when you want to separate your items like toiletries, socks, underwear, and smelly clothes)
  14. Headlamp or torchlight
  15. Hand sanitizer
  16. Trekking sticks (most people use them and it is very helpful while walking rocky trails and especially for knees going downhill.
  17. Sandal
  18. Pocket knife
  19. Pee bottle (it's handy if you don't want to go out of the room during the night)For climbing our company arranges accommodation at the base intent as well as food and a guide. We also provide equipment for climbing such as ropes, ice hammers, and ice screws. If you need a porter to carry your day pack while climbing on the mountain we also arrange an additional cost of USD 70.

Buying climbing gear is more expensive back home, but we can arrange all the gear for an additional cost of USD 200. (The cost of renting gear keeps changing so, please enquire for an updated price)

These are the lists you need to bring for climbing Lobuche East Peak.

  1. Synthetic insulated paint
  2. Shell jacket (which you can put on top of the down jacket while climbing)
  3. Insulated snow pant
  4. Thick climbing shocks
  5. Mountaineering boot
  6. Snow goggle
  7. Climbing harness
  8. Crampons
  9. Ice ax
  10. Belay device (black diamond ATC XP which is perfect for the progressive climber, excellent braking capabilities, and durable design)
  11. Climbing helmet
  12. Locking carabineers*2 (D shaped)
  13. Non-locking carabineers
  14. Ascender
  15. Gaiters
  16. Mountaineering gloves

Trip Reviews

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5based on 51 reviews

Your search for a trekking company can stop here!

I can’t say enough great things about Kumar and Santosh at Discover Altitude. They set my trip up with minimal notice, even made some custom changes and everything went perfectly. They have great connections for everything tourism in Nepal. If you want a guide to show you around Kathmandu-they’ve got you. If you want to go for a trek-it’s their bread and butter. If you want to go for an expedition at half the cost of western companies with guides whose experience will blow your mind-easy day. Whether you’re planning a trip for next year or next week they will take care of you like family. They took the time to have tea with me and discuss my trip from start to finish over a map, they held my luggage safely while I was in the mountains, and they checked in at possible friction points (like flights) to make sure everything was going well.

I’ve heard horror stories from backpackers who used other companies and there are a ton around here. It was overwhelming for me to pick one, but Discover Altitude was recommended to me so I figured I’d give them a try. This is now the second trip they planned for me. I also recommended them to some friends who did a luxury Everest view trip with them and had nothing but good things to say. You can roll the dice and try someone else, but if you want to take the safe bet and know that you’ll have an amazing trip at a competitive price there’s no other option.

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Alden S, United States

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency.

I had the incredible opportunity to complete 4 different treks with Discover Altitude: Three Passes, ABC, Annapurna Circuit and Langtang. Each time, the experience exceeded my expectations! The owners, Kumar and Santosh, along with their guides are exceptionally professional, knowledgeable and attentive to every detail. Everything was very well planned for all treks, and I felt safe even at the highest altitudes, thanks to their friendly and supportive guides.

There are many agencies to choose from, and I visited many, but when I met Kumar and Santosh the quality of their personalities quickly became evident. They treated me as a friend they genuinely wanted to support, not just a client, caring only about the money. Even if I hadn’t signed up, they would have treated me the same, not as potential or lost business. This authenticity is why I chose them! This was the only agency where I had that gut feeling, which turned out to be correct. They always went the extra mile. Before each trek, they spent a lot of time going through all the details with me to ensure I had everything I needed and was ready to go. They also checked up on me along the way. During all these times, they truly became my friends!

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency. They are also very competitively priced for both solo and group trips! I cannot recommend them highly enough!

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Eva B, Hungary

Mustang - Kagbeni, Muktinath 6-day tour

We chose a 6-day course that tours Kagbeni and Muktinath, the gateway to Mustang from Kathmandu. It takes 3 days to actually walk, so it's a safe course even for beginners.

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (30-minute flight), then hike 3 hours to Kagbeni. Hike 5-6 hours to Muktinath. Return to Jomsom via a different route. Take a lunch break at Rupna on the way. Fly to Pokhara. Fly back to Kathmandu.

It was late May before the rainy season, but we were blessed with clear skies and were able to see the beautiful mountain ranges of Nilgiri and Annapurna. The desolate landscape of Mustang was very beautiful, and it was a very interesting experience to get a glimpse of the life of the villagers in Kagbeni.

It was quite hot during the daytime walks in late May. Short sleeves are fine. If you don't want to get sunburned, wear thin long sleeves. Since it gets cold in the mornings and evenings in Muktinath, I wore a light down jacket, but if you layer up a warm long sleeve jacket, you can wear a hiking jacket instead of a down jacket.

Our trekking guide, Amar, was very kind and not only guided us on hiking but also carefully explained the history and people's lives. (In English) He always took care to make the trek comfortable, and the walking pace was adjusted to suit our physical strength, so we were able to enjoy it without any strain.

Kumar handled advance reservations and questions, and he responded to emails very quickly. After arriving in Kathmandu, I visited the office and Kumar gave me a brief explanation of the schedule. In Kathmandu, Santosh handled my communications and accompanied me to the transfer between the hotel and the airport. Both of them were cheerful and kind.
During the tour, I asked to change my plan to stay in Pokhara for two nights after the trek (of course, the additional hotel fee was at my own expense), and I am grateful that he quickly and readily responded to my request, such as changing my flight on the return trip.

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Hito, Japan

A Once-in-a-lifetime EBC Trekking Trip

What a once-in-a-lifetime trek to EBC! Waking up at midnight to dogs barking or in the morning to birds chirping and singing and the sound of rushing river, looking out the window and seeing the mountain so close as if within reach, roaming around Namche Bazaar and checking out the local markets, setting off in the sound of school children's morning drill, crossing rivers and valleys over the suspension bridges, passing the mani stones in the villages and the stupas on the trail, watching porters with oversized load strapped on their heads stepping to the lively beat of loud Nepali songs, navigating rocks uphill inside the dark clouds and white-out snow, trekking on the winding trail through dusty forests, misty mountain passes, wide open scrub land, and rugged and rocky barren land, with the famous and mysterious mountain peaks seemingly around every corner or suddenly elusive behind the wandering clouds, and flying down in helicopter provided every moment to admire the mountainous landscape and appreciate local life in this harsh environment. It’s been almost two weeks since I came back yet the sceneries and sounds on the trail still linger.

The EBC trek was also grueling - the long distance, the high elevation, the thin air at times mixed with dust or animal smell, the coldness at night, the completely unpredictable weather that could change by the minute – and every little inconvenience could pile on the exhaustion from a long day of trekking, but the thoughtful services by my guide Krishna made all these bearable. Every day after arriving at the tea house he made sure food was ordered and I had a spot to sit next to the stove to warm up. Every morning before we leave the tea house, he made sure bill was paid and everything was packed and ready. On the trail he was patient, watchful, and protective when the yaks and horses approaching. My tour company Discover Altitude was very flexible and allowed me to change my trekking schedule on the fly, including booking tea houses during peak season and securing single room occupancy. In fact, the three unplanned tea houses in Jorsalle, Phungi Thenga, and Dughla, allowed me to enjoy the real serenity near nature and away from crowds. The company also booked a helicopter, outside of my original plan, to fly me out back in Kathmandu in time. Their flexibility was crucial for me to have a successful and enjoyable EBC trekking trip.

Thank you Krishna for your kind-hearted service.

And thank you Santosh for showing me the street food, the hidden temples, and the vibrant life around the old town of Kathmadu.

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Jackie Z, United States

Awesome 10 day EBC trekking experience

I’m towards the tail end of my 10 day EBC trek arranged by Discover Altitude. Overall, I’ve been very happy with the trip so far. Santosh did his best to make sure my trip went according to plan. He was also extremely accommodating to my request for alterations to itinerary during the trip. Always ready to help, no questions asked.

I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank my guide, Sandip Lama. He is an energetic and hardworking young man that went above and beyond to make me trip as comfortable as possible. He’s also flexible in accommodating my last minute change request. For example, when I saw Ama Dablam for the first time, I was blown by its beauty and came up with the idea of doing a side trip to its base camp. It’s require at least half a days time. Sandip agreed without any hesitation and helped with the trip planning. In the end, the side trip didn’t happen simply because I ran out of steam. As a guide, Sandip’s main responsibility is leading me with the trip. But he also offered to carry my bag when I got very tired. This is what I call above and beyond. Again, thank you Sandip and I hope we’ll embark on my adventures in the future!

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Hongtao Chen, United States

Discover Altitude is the best!

Discover Altitude is the best trekking guide / tour operator in Nepal. Two days ago my friend and I reached Everest Base Camp on May 4th (trekking day 8).

On day 9, helicopter picked us up at Gorakshep - last tea house before EBC. Helicopter transported us back to Kathmandu via Lukla — 2.5 hour stop for refueling and other logistics. Hiking back down 3 extra days is not for everyone.

Reaching EBC was a small miracle for me. I was the biggest person (XXL) trekking. I trained for over a year… lost significant amount of weight to even attempt EBC. Everything had to go perfectly and it did. Planning was key. Some days were incredibly challenging and required very-very slow / steady pace.

At every step my guide was right there to support as needed. On some hills my guide was 12 inches behind me in case I lost balance from exhaustion.

We were blessed to have Amar as our guide and his younger brother, Shukla, as porter. They did everything for us … from finding bathrooms, ordering meals, dealing with hotels, first aid, and fun to talk with too. Multiple times during the trek other guides whispered to us that Amar is one of the best guides in the region.

We opted for the luxury tour with nicer hotels + helicopter ride to Lukla to start + helicopter return from the top. Paying extra for luxury tour is worth every penny. We met some hikers not having a good experience. Painfully obvious they chose the wrong guide / tour operator.

If you are in perfect shape and you’ve trekked Nepal many times before- maybe having the best guide isn’t as critical. But for us we relied on our guides for every decision … even down to what to eat and drink at different altitudes.

TIPS:

1- take diamox right from the start (1 day before starting the trek)

2- take helicopter to/from Lukla. If you don’t take helicopter, be prepared to sit around for days waiting on weather to clear for airplane flight. People stuck at the airport waiting multiple days to get out aren’t having a good time.

3- go vegetarian. You’ll love ra-ra noodle vegetable soup

4- bring tons of electrolyte packets and drink 5 liters/day

5- pack for very cold days at the end (EBC). Both outer-wear gear and warm jackets for nights at the hotel. Be prepared for extremely dry air at night. Bring nasal spray to help breath through your nose.

6- get plenty NPR cash in Lukla or Kathmandu. In a pinch, tea house hotels can run your CC to give you NPR cash… will cost 10% extra charge.

7- tip your guides as generously as you can

8- don’t bring huge camera unless you are ok lugging the extra weight. Newer iPhone or Android do fantastic job.

9- go slow. Don’t skip rest (acclimatizing) days.

10- Book your trip with Discover Altitude. Kumar will email you immediately with details to help you customize your trip. He will work through every question / idea with patience. We had at least a dozen unusual requests including special activities in Kathmandu after the trek. Kumar and our guides made them all happen. Remember to request booking at nicer hotels.

11- go with friend or family you really enjoy being with for two weeks. Having someone to motivate you and just hang out together makes the trip so much better.

12- day 2 to Namche might be your hardest day, particularly after Hillary Bridge… 1-2 hours straight uphill at the end. Don’t give up. Go slow and ask for help (horse available if can’t make it up that hill).

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James T, United States

Great Service from begining to end!

We reached out to a number of treking companies, quite last minute when the opportunity came up to go to Nepal. We got a lot of responses but in the end, Discover Altitude had exactly what we were looking for and very helpful along the way. When we arrived in Kathmandu we met at their office and they went into detail about what we could expect and answered all our weird questions!!(first timers!)
We were picked up by an excellent driver, met our guide ahead of time( that was the only confusion was if we were getting a guide/ a guide/porter or a guide and porter, it all worked out very well despite zero training on our part. On the last day we hiked up out of Namche,to the helicopter that took us over base camp with a short landing on Kala Patthar before returning back to Lukla and then Kathmandu where Discover Altitude picked us up and generally looked after us from start to finish including a couple of day tours around Kathmandu. It was spectacular , Santosh and Kumar were very caring and you could tell how proud they were of their company and employees.

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dallasbc, Canada

Unforgettable experience in beautiful mountains

This was my first trek in Nepal and it was truly amazing. The trip was very well organized, our guide Thakur was very friendly and always selected great places for rest and food. Our porter Chandra was very helpful and always in the good mood, although he needed to carry a lot more than we did.
The surrounding of Manaslu is amazing piece of nature full of wild animals, beautiful plants, breathtaking views and nice locals in the villages. Also the journey to the start of the trek by local transport was unforgettable experience.
I would recommend this tour to all trekkers, who are looking for great adventure in beautiful mountains and don't want to share the track with crowds as it could happen at the better known treks around Everest or Annapurna.
You should be ready to step out of the comfort zone for few moments - yes, few ascents were challenging due to high altitude and it was very cold one night we spent at Dharmasala - the last village before Larkey Pass.
After our comeback to Kathmandu we had very nice lunch with Kumar and Santosh - the guys from Discover Altitude who told us many interesting facts about life in Nepal.
All in all it was one of the best experiences in my life and in few years I will definitely come back to Nepal and go for another trek with Discover Altitude.

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Martin, Czech Republic

FAQs

Q1. How difficult is Lobuche East Peak climbing?

Climbing mountains always demands that some level of fitness and endurance besides that, Lobuche East Peak is considered to be one of the beginner's mountains and listed as one of the trekking peaks so, it is an achievable summit with some level of fitness, and endurance along with proper acclimatization before starting climbing.

Q2. Which is the difficult mountain Lobuche East Peak or Island Peak?

If there is a comparison between Lobuche East Peak and Island Peak, the Island peak is more popular, and more people come to the summit. although the island peak is higher by about 70 meters, it is considered less technical and mostly used only base camp before the summit. on the other hand for the Lobuche east peak, base camp and high camp is used before the summit because it is hard to achieve straight from the base camp and it has more verticle section. so, to sum up, Lobuche east peak is considered a little difficult one.

Trip Facts

  • Duration18 Days
  • DestinationNepal
  • Difficulty LevelStrenuous
  • Max Altitude6,119m/20,075ft

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1 personUS$2150
2 - 4 peopleUS$2050
5 - 10 peopleUS$1950

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