CROSSOVER

This is a classic trek to Lobuje Peak, one of the highest trekking peaks in Nepal. Lobuje, also spelt as Lobuche, has two distinct summits, Lobuje East (6,119m) and Lobuje West (6,145m). Though they are connected by a continuous ridge, there is a sharp gap and a considerable distance between them. Lobuje Peak is an attractive summit and offers a variety of trekking routes, some already existing and other probable ones. When seen from near Pheriche, the dark triangle of its rocky East Face rises above the moraines of the Khumbu Glacier to an icy skyline. This skyline forms the South Ridge, the junction of the East Face with the glaciated route of ascent. This in turn leads to the summit ridge running north-west from the top of the East Face through several small summits to the East Peak.

The first recorded ascent of the true Lobuje East was made by Laurence Nielson and Sherpa Ang Gyalzen on 25 April, 1984. From then, there have been numerous ascents of the summit by mountaineers from all over. Descending into a marked notch and climbing steep snow/ice slopes, you reach the top of the striking true East Peak. This peak is rarely climbed and often mistaken as Lobuje West. Most of the trekkers climb the summit ridge only as far as a subsidiary snow summit, before the notch, south-east of the true peak. While trekking to the East Peak, you need to be careful of the false summits.

Name of the Peak: Lobuje East
Region/Areas: Khumbu, Everest Area
Grade: F-Grade (Challenging)
Maximum altitude: 6,119m (Lobuje East Summit)
Mode of Trekking: Tea-House + Camping
Best Season: Spring & Autumn

ITINERARY:

1. Arrive in Kathmandu: Assistance upon arrival, transfer to Hotel.
2. KATHMANDU: Sightseeing around the valley, O/N at Hotel in Kathmandu.
3. Fly Kathmandu to Lukla (2,800m) and trek to Phakding (2,640m)
4. Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
5. Acclimatization day: Namche Bazaar
6. Trek Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,860m)
7. Trek Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410m)
8. Acclimatization day: Dingboche
9. Trek Dingboche to Lobuje (4,910m)
10. Acclimatization day: Trek up the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) and return back to Gorakshep (5,140m)
11. Acclimatization day: Ascend Kalapathar (5,550m) and decend down to Lobuje.
12. Trek Lobuje to Lobuje Base Camp (5,400m)
13. Trek Base Camp to High Camp
14. Summit: Lobuje East (6,119m) and back to Base Camp
15. An extra day to attempt Summit
16. Descend down to Dingboche
17. Trek Dingboche to Tengboche
18. Trek Tengboche to Namche Bazaar
19. Trek Namche Bazaar to Lukla
20. Fly Lukla to Kathmandu, O/N at Hotel in Kathmandu.
21. Security day/KATHMANDU: Sightseeing around the valley, O/N at Hotel in Kathmandu.
22. Transfer to Airport for further departure.

Note: The itinerary is just an idea you can alter them as per your possibilities.

PRICE: Starting from US$2,100 per person

COST INCLUDES:

1. Airports pick up and drop by car, van or bus depending upon the number of pax.
2. Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing BB plan as per the itinerary (2 Star Hotel or equivalent).
3. All required Trekking and Climbing Peak Permits.
4. All government & agency formalities and taxes.
5. All ground transportation during trek (Private Transport/Tourist Coach).
6. Trekking/Mountaineering Guide.
7. Climbing Sherpa(s).
8. Supporting Sherpa(s) for the trekking part (If required).
9. Required number of Porters to carry luggage (Maximum 32kg per person).
10. Helicopter Rescue, Insurance and medical (First aid kit) for Nepali staffs.
11. Helicopter Rescue Service (For Foreigners: Incase of emergency we do operate the service but the expenses is not included in the price).
12. Gamo bag and Satellite phone (Pay calls).
13. Required climbing equipments for Nepalese climbers to prepare and to guide the way till Summit.
14. Altitude tents, Ropes, Epi gas and burner.
15. All meals & accommodations during trek.
16. All necessary camping and kitchen gears.
17. Domestic Flight including airport tax, if any.

COST EXCLUDES:

1. Nepal visa fee (Can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
2. International flight tickets and airport clearance.
3. Medical and personal insurance of members (Compulsory).
4. Personal climbing gears.
5. Garbage Deposit (Refundable after the completion of an expedition).
6. Cost of emergency evacuation (Incase of emergency, helicopter rescue service will be provided as per the request).
7. Cost of personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, telephone bills etc.
8. Lunch & dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
9. Tips for the staffs & Summit bonus for the Climbing Sherpa(s).
10. Services other than specified.