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A 3-day Lobuche Peak Climbing in Nepal is a short yet rewarding mountain climb that begins in Lobuche village and concludes at the same point. It is for the adventure seeker who is already in the Everest region and wants to extend their journey with a summit climb. In just 3 days, climbers can experience one of Nepal’s most popular trekking peaks while enjoying jaw-dropping Himalayan scenery.
Although short, the climb to Lobuche requires good physical fitness and basic mountaineering skills. The final ascent involves crossing glaciers, using ropes on steep sections, and tackling icy slopes. But reaching the top of the peak at 6,119 m rewards climbers with 360-degree views of some of the world’s highest peaks, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Makalu, and many more.
Another highlight of the Short Lobuche Peak is its unique location in the Khumbu region. Unlike other peaks, Lobuche provides a close-up vantage point of the Khumbu Glacier and Everest Base Camp. Additionally, the unique aspect of the Lobuche Peak Climbing 3 days is its timing advantage, as it lets climbers reach the summit in a short amount of time. You can choose this 3 Days Lobuche Peak Climbing if you don’t have time for 14 Days Lobuche Peak Climbing.
2 Nights 3 Days Lobuche Peak Climbing Highlights
The climb offers a complete mountaineering experience, encompassing glacier walking, fixed rope sections, and ice axe use, all within a span of 3 days.
Witness stunning Himalayan peak sights of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Makalu from the summit ridge.
Experience a true Himalayan mountaineering feeling with the surpassing of rock, ice, and snow climbing sections.
Summiting Lobuche East in a short duration provides the thrill of standing above 6,000 m in the Himalayas.
Experience turning your Everest adventure into something unique by adding Himalayan Peak Climbing to Lobuche.
Difficulty Level Of Short Island Peak Climbing
The 3-day Lobuche Peak Climbing is a moderately difficult trekking peak in Nepal. Although not as technical as other high Himalaya mountain peaks, it still requires technical skills, good preparation, and stamina. The steep, snowy slopes and icy ridges make the climb challenging, as it requires prior experience in high-altitude trekking or climbing.
Similarly, the long trekking hours and limited days make the climb physically and mentally tough. Likewise, harsh winds, freezing temperatures, and unpredictable weather add to the climb’s difficulty. Moreover, if you are adequately acclimatized before starting the trek, the altitude can also be a significant factor that makes the Lobuche Peak difficult.
January
-20°C to -5°C
February
-18°C to -4°C
March
-15°C to -2°C
April
-12°C to 0°C
May
-10°C to 2°C
June
-8°C to 5°C
July
-5°C to 7°C
August
-6°C to 6°C
September
-12°C to 0°C
October
-15°C to -2°C
November
-18°C to -4°C
December
-20°C to -6°C
3 Days Island Peak Climbing Best Time
The best time for Lobuche Peak Climbing is when the weather is stable and visibility is clear. The seasons of Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September-November) are among the times when the weather favours climbing expeditions. The spring season brings clear skies and stable snow conditions, making the climb to Lobuche easier. Similarly, the autumn season features a crystal-clear sky with excellent visibility of mountain peaks. Moreover, the weather is dry and stable during the autumn season, which makes the climb focused.
3 days Lobuche Peak Climbing Itinerary
Day 1
Lobuche Peak Climbing – 3 Days
Lobuche Peak Climbing – 3 Days
Lobuche Glacier
Lobuche Glacier
2 Nights 3 Days Lobuche Peak Climbing
2 Nights 3 Days Lobuche Peak Climbing
Meet Nepal Alternative climbing Team at Lobuche (4,940 m)
Day 1 Facts
Accommodation
Tea House
Altitude
4,940 m
Included meals
N/A
On the first day of the Short Lobuche Peak Climb, you’ll meet the representatives from Nepal Alternative Treks at Lobuche, who will guide you and support you throughout the ascent. You’ll receive a briefing on the climb and the use of technical equipment. They will also explain the route, summit-day schedule, and safety protocols.
Furthermore, at Lobuche, our climbing team will also conduct a gear check and basic training session. You’ll learn or refresh how to use crampons, a harness, an ice axe, ropes, and ascenders. This preparation ensures you feel confident and safe before heading to High Camp and attempting the summit of Lobuche. Your day’s overnight stay and dinner will be at the tea house of Lobuche.
Day 2
Mount Amadablam
Mount Amadablam
Mt. Everest from Everest View hotel
Mt. Everest from Everest View hotel
Evening view of Ama Dablam
Evening view of Ama Dablam
Ascend to Lobuche High Camp (5,400 m)
Day 2 Facts
Trekking Time Average
3- 4 km / 6 hours
Accommodation
Tented Camp
Altitude
5,400 m
Included meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day two begins with waking up in the crisp air of Lobuche, surrounded by the raw nature. We’ll enjoy a cup of hot butter tea accompanied by a hearty morning meal while soaking in the Himalayan beauty. After the meal, we’ll pack our backpacks and begin our trek from Lobuche to Lobuche High Camp.
The path begins with rocky moraines and loose scree, before transitioning into rugged alpine terrain. As we climb higher, we’ll notice that the thinning air and barren landscape make the climb more demanding. Every step feels heavier as we gain a steep 600 m elevation in just a few hours, but the reward comes in the form of jaw-dropping sights.
To our left, the wall of Nuptse is visible, while to the south, Ama Dablam shines in its iconic pyramid shape. Looking back, we can even catch a glimpse of Mount Everest, peeking over the Pumori and the mountains. A 3-4-hour trek from Lobuche takes us to High Camp. After some rest at High Camp, we’ll go for a short technical training session. Tonight, we camp under the stars, experiencing the quiet and beauty of the high Himalayas.
Day 3
Mt. Pumori
Mt. Pumori
Amadablam base camp
Amadablam base camp
Mount Everest View
Mount Everest View
Summit Lobuche Peak (6,119 m) and Back to Labuche
Day 3 Facts
Trekking Time Average
8–10 km / 9-12 hours
Accommodation
Tea house
Altitude
6,119 m
Included meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Day three is the most awaited day in the journey of the Lobuche Peak Climbing Expedition of 3 days, when we will ascend the summit of Lobuche Peak. The day begins early in the morning, around 2:00 to 3:00 AM, with a packed lunch and a headlamp. The initial climb from High Camp to Lobuche Summit follows a rocky and snowy ridge that slowly steepens as you gain altitude. Here, climbing equipment like crampons and harnesses is essential for safety. Our guide will fix ropes along the steeper sections, and you’ll clip in for safety as you make your way along the icy ridges.
The most challenging part of the Lobuche Summit climb is the final, steep headwall. This section is a near-vertical wall of snow and ice that requires careful climbing with the help of fixed ropes. After the headwall, we’ll reach a final snow ridge that leads to the summit. Crossing the ridge, we’ll get to our ultimate destination, the Lobuche East summit.
The reward for our efforts is the surreal view from the summit. The 360-degree vista of Mount Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Ama Dablam (6,812 m), Nuptse (7,861 m), Pumori, and many other Himalayan peaks will appeal to our eyes. Likewise, by the time we reach Lobuche’s summit, it will be the time of sunrise, when we can see the majesty of the rising sun casting golden light over the peaks.
After spending one of the most unforgettable moments, we’ll begin our descent toward Lobuche. The descent is challenging and requires extra caution due to loose snow, exposed ridges, and steep scree. The return journey takes us from the summit to High Camp, then High Camp to our overnight stay point, Lobuche village.
What’s Included
Pre-Meeting in Kathmandu
Lobuche peak climbing permit and Garbage deposit.
Public Liability Insurance.
A professional climbing guide and all his expenses. (1 – 4 pax = 1 climbing guide, 6- 10 pax = 2 climbing guides, 10 – 14 pax = 3 climbing guides)
Assistant Cook & Transportation: Trekking assistant cook & necessary kitchen helper based on the Member, and they carry the camping equipment and tent from Chukung.
Camping Equipment Utensils: EPI Gas, gas stove or fuel stove for Cooking, Fuel or Kerosene oil, Cooking pot, Mattress, etc.
Staff salary and Allowance: All our staff & porters’ daily wages/equipment/food/clothing, etc
High Altitude Tents: North Face Dome Tent Space for Two Pax, Wall/Cabin Tent for Dining and Kitchen, etc
High Camp Lodging & Fooding Service: Three Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) a day for Members and Staff.
Drinks & Beverages: Tea with Biscuits and Hot drinking water in the climbing Period and Hot washing water if required.
Fixing Gear: Fix rope, main rope, snow bar, ice crew, rock pitons, etc
What’s Not Included
Meals/accommodation in Chhukung.
Personal Travel insurance.
Personal climbing gears as Climbing boots, Crampons, Ice axe / Ice hammer, Harness, Jammers, Karabiners, Finger eight / ATC guide, Tap sling, etc. (Possible to hire at Chukung )
Tips for guide and staff.( Highly suggested)
You can hire the following equipment at Lobuche for climbing purposes:
Price approximately: US $ 100 to USD $ 150 per pax
Climbing boot
Crampons
Ice axe / Ice hammer
Harness, Jumars
Karabiners
Finger eight / ATC guide
Tap sling
Fix / Main Rope
Snow Bar
Ice Crew / Rock Piktung
Other equipment you can hire at Lobuche :
Oxygen cylinder
Max regulator
Gloves
Sun glasses
Sticks
Helmet
High thermos
Hot Bag
Water bottle,
Ski Boards
Sleeping bag
Clothing (Waterproof trousers & jacket, Down jacket, Socks, etc)
Walkee talkee(talk back)
Thurya Set light phone and others.
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How Difficult is it to Start the Lobuche Expedition From Lobuche?
Starting the Lobuche Expedition from Lobuche village is moderately difficult. However, its challenge level depends on your trekking/ climbing skills, as well as your acclimatization. The expedition’s difficulty is a combination of technical, physical, and altitude-related challenges.
Since Lobuche village lies on the Everest Base Camp trekking path, many adventurers attempt the peak after completing the EBC Trek, which means their bodies are already used to the altitude. Thus, the 3-day Lobuche Peak Climb can be safe and less challenging in terms of altitude-related issues.
However, the challenge of the Lobuche expedition begins after leaving Lobuche village for Lobuche High Camp. Similarly, the climb from High Camp to the summit is challenging as it involves walking on glaciers, using ropes on icy sections, and moving steep, snow-covered slopes. While the route to Lobuche East is less technical compared to other major Himalayan expeditions, it is still more challenging than normal trekking.
Furthermore, starting the expedition to Lobuche Peak directly from Lobuche village is moderately challenging but achievable if you are well-prepared. Indeed, it tests your patience and demands lots of physical and mental challenges, but once you make it to the top, you’ll feel super proud.
Why Start the Lobuche Peak Climb Directly from Lobuche Village
Starting the Lobuche Peak Climb directly from Lobuche Village is indeed the best choice, as it saves time and eliminates the need for extra trekking days. If you are already in the Khumbu region, involved in any trekking activities, extending your trip to the Lobuche expedition is the ideal option. You’ll enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience within a single journey and can complete the whole climbing expedition in just 3 days.
Another advantage of starting directly from Lobuche is convenience. Lobuche village is close to High Camp, which allows climbers to reach the summit quickly. Additionally, starting from Lobuche makes the climb more accessible to travellers with limited time availability. Without a long expedition, the 3-day Lobuche climb provides you with the full experience of crossing glaciers, using ropes on steep sections, and standing on an elevation above 6,000 m.
Lobuche vs Island Peak: Which 3-Day Climb is Right for You?
Choosing between the 3-day Lobuche Peak climb and the Island Peak climb is a traveler’s personal preference. While both peak climbs offer exciting short climbing extensions in the Everest region, they provide slightly different experiences. To help you decide which climb suits you best, refer to the comparison table below.
More technical: steep snow/ice slopes, narrow ridges, and rope sections
Less technical: mainly glacier climb, some steep headwall, ladders across crevasses
Physical Challenge
Challenging due to technical climbing sections
Challenging due to the long summit push and glacier crossing
Summit Day Duration
8-10 hours round trip from High Camp
10-12 hours round trip from High Camp
View
Close-up views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Makalu
Stunning views of Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Baruntse, Makalu
Starting Point
Lobuche village (near Everest Base Camp trek route)
Chhukung village (near Imja Valley)
Popularity
Less crowded
More popular, considered the “most climbed” trekking peak in Nepal
Best For
Trekkers seeking a more technical challenge and an alpine climbing experience
Trekkers seeking a higher-altitude climb with glacier travel
Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Pumori’s Majesty from Lobuche East Summit
Reaching the summit of Lobuche East means having the opportunity to witness some of the most magnificent mountain scenery on Earth. Just three days after starting from Lobuche village, you reach a vantage point where the Khumbu Himalayas lie before you in all their glory.
The view of Mount Everest is the highest among all the mountain sights from the top of Lobuche East. Part of the Mt.Everest is out of sight by Nuptse, but still its power is undeniable as it rises above everything else. Next to Everest are Mount Lhotse and Nuptse. Nuptse hides Everest, but at the same time, it makes the view even more stunning.
In another direction, Ama Dablam is visible from Lobuche’s top with its beauty. With sharp ridges and a unique shape, it seems jaw-dropping, making it one of the beautiful peaks in Nepal. Moreover, Close to the Lobuche summit, Pumori lies, often called the ‘Daughter of Everest’.
What People Ask About
2 Nights 3 Days Lobuche Peak Climbing
Is 3 days really enough timeeto climb Lobuche Peak?
Yes, 3 days is enough time to climb Lobuche Peak, but only if you are already in the Everest region and well-acclimatized. The 3-day package is for trekkers who have completed a trek or a high-altitude journey in the Everest region and want to add Lobuche Peak as a short extension.
What kind of permits do I need for the 3-day Lobuche East Peak Climbing from Lobuche?
For the 3-day Lobuche East Peak Climb starting from Lobuche, you will need a Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) climbing permit. Since you’ll already be in the Khumbu region, you will also have the Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit and the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit, which together cover all the necessary requirements for the climb.
How technical is the Lobuche Peak climb compared to Mera Peak Climbing?
Lobuche Peak is more technical than Mera Peak. Although Mera Peak lies at a higher elevation than Lobuche, Mera’s route is mostly a gradual snow slope with fewer steep sections, making it more accessible. However, Lobuche involves steeper snow and ice slopes, narrow ridges, and more demanding technical sections.
What happens if the weather is bad on summit day?
If the weather is bad on the summit day, you’ll perform the climb on another day. Since this is a short 3-day package, there is usually little flexibility to add extra days, but if your schedule allows, you can extend by one more day to try again, as safety always comes first.
What is so special about the Lobuche Peak Climbing 3 days?
The opportunity to transform a classic trekking journey into a true mountaineering experience without extending your schedule is a unique aspect of the 3-day Lobuche Peak Climbing.
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We love nepal and made 3 time visit to this beutiful country and rich culture. This time last year we came with 6 pax and visited Kathmandu , Pohkara and chitwan with a stay of 2 night in each place. We flew to Pohkara and got the van to chitwan and flew to Kathmandu. Tej arranged all transports overland and flights for us. We did not asked for a local guide but it was all smooth and no problem. We are happy with the service provided by Tej and he made all efforts to make us happy. His company performed professional with the very reasonable pricing. We encountered some small problem with the van transporting us back from nagarkot to kathmandu airport. This van was quite small and it came to pick up quite late that we almost missed the flight to pohkara. We told Tej about this and he must take care of this outsourced van company. Anyway the van in pohkara and to chitwan was excellent , big and comfy. So he has corrected the mistake.
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A wonderful & interesting trek overall. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances ( heavy snow fall & Lie ping with a bad cold) we were unable to cross the Ganja la pass. However, our guide Simbir offered us as alternative trek which took us on a difference journey of Nepal. We had the opportunity to visit & stay in many local villages and meet Tamang, Gurung people experience, their lifestyle and culture. We visited our guide’s home town of Chalishgaun and timed it right to join in with Diwali celebrations!
Attempting Everest base camp trekking for me & my group was taking it to the next level. Before this, our limits were Kedarnath, MadMaheshwar & Tunganath with max distances of 18-19 kms spread over 2-3 days. Moreover, these tracks are such that people doesn’t necessarily have to trek. They have the option of ponies. EBC involves a lot for people like us (acclimatization to altitude, strength etc.), but above all, you need someone to provide logistical support, moral support that it can be done. This is where Nepal Alternative Treks does a great job. They organized it very well, guides and porters provided were very reliable and cost is reasonable when you compare to others. They can customize your travel plan according to your need.
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Our journey continued towards Bandipur with the driver who made us know the various interesting points, from sunrise to sunset, making detours to take us to the most famous places. Then a 2 days stay in Chitwan, and return to Kathmandu again where the driver carried us without calculating from one place to another – God knows that traffic in Kathmandu, Bakhtapur and Patan can be complicated.
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