Lobuche Peak is a mountain in the Himalayas of Nepal, located in the Khumbu region of the country. It stands at an elevation of 6,119 meters (20,075 feet) above sea level.

The climb to the summit of Lobuche Peak is considered to be a challenging and technical climb, requiring previous experience in high-altitude and good physical fitness.

The best months to climb Lobuche Peak are April, May, September, and October. These months offer the best weather conditions for climbing and the best visibility on the mountain.

The itinerary for Lobuche Peak Climbing is generally around 14 to 16 days, which includes days for acclimatization and climbing to the summit. The trek starts from Lukla, passing through the famous Everest Base Camp.

The necessary equipment for Lobuche Peak Climbing includes an ice axe, crampons, climbing harness, helmet, climbing boots, down jacket, warm layers, and a headlamp.

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The cost of climbing Lobuche Peak varies depending on the services included and the size of the team, but it can range from around $ 1,800 to $2,390.

Food provided during the climb is mostly high-energy, lightweight and easy to digest, such as dried fruits, nuts, and energy bars.

A guide is mandatory for climbing Lobuche Peak, as the climb is considered to be a technical climb and requires experienced guidance.

Yes, a permit is required to climb Lobuche Peak, and it can be obtained through a registered trekking or climbing agency.

The altitude gain on the climb is around 5,500 meters (18,045 feet) from the base camp to the summit.

Common altitude sickness symptoms include headache, fatigue, nausea, and difficulty sleeping. To prevent altitude sickness, it's important to acclimatize properly, hydrate well and avoid overexertion.

Preparing for climbing Lobuche Peak includes getting in good physical shape, gaining experience in high-altitude mountaineering and familiarizing yourself with the necessary equipment and techniques.

The success rate of reaching the summit of Lobuche Peak varies depending on the climbing team, weather conditions, and the individual climber's experience and fitness level. Generally, the success rate is around 85%-95%

Proper gear and equipment are essential for a successful and safe climb of Lobuche Peak (6,119 m / 20,075 ft). Here’s a detailed list of what you’ll need:

Clothing

Base Layer:

1. Moisture-wicking thermal tops and bottoms.
2. Lightweight thermal gloves.

Insulation Layer:

1. Fleece jacket or soft-shell jacket.
2. Down jacket with a hood (suitable for -20°C).

Outer Layer (Shell):

1. Waterproof and windproof jacket (Gore-Tex or similar).
2. Waterproof trousers.

Trekking Clothes:

1. Lightweight trekking pants.
2. Long- and short-sleeve moisture-wicking t-shirts.

Headwear:

1. Insulated wool or synthetic hat.
2. Balaclava or buff for face protection.
3. UV-protection cap or sunhat.

Handwear:

1. Warm, waterproof gloves or mittens.
2. Lightweight inner gloves.

Footwear:

1. Mountaineering boots (suitable for crampons).
2. Trekking boots for lower altitudes.
3. Warm insulated socks (4–6 pairs).
4. Gaiters for snow protection.

Climbing Gear

• Mountaineering ice axe.
• Crampons (compatible with your boots).
• Climbing harness.
• Carabiners (lockable and non-lockable).
• Ascender (Jumar) for fixed rope climbing.
• Descender device (ATC or Figure-8).
• Helmet (suitable for mountaineering).

Sleeping Gear

• Sleeping bag (-20°C to -30°C rating).
• Lightweight sleeping bag liner.

Backpacks

• Large backpack (50–70L) for gear.
• Daypack (20–30L) for essentials during trekking.

Other Essentials

• Trekking poles (adjustable).
• Sunglasses with UV protection (category 4).
• Headlamp with extra batteries.
• Water bottles and a hydration system (CamelBak).
• Insulated water bottle for high altitudes.
• Personal first-aid kit (with altitude sickness medication).
• High-energy snacks and trail food.
• Sunscreen (SPF 50+), lip balm, and moisturizer.

Personal Items

• Quick-dry towel.
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, wet wipes).
• Lightweight travel wallet or money belt.
• Camera or GoPro (optional).

Miscellaneous

• Duffle bag for gear transport (provided by Northern Trekking Team).
• Waterproof stuff sacks or dry bags.

Important Notes

• Ensure all gear is tested for comfort and durability before the expedition.
• High-quality mountaineering boots and layers are critical for safety in freezing conditions.
• Gear rentals are available in Kathmandu for those who do not own specific equipment.

Travel Insurance

For everyone who plans to Trek in Nepal, it is highly recommended that you get travel insurance that covers added expenses that might result due to various health issues, injuries, or accidents (together with the ambulance, helicopter rescue, and other treatment costs). Your insurance policy should cover the entire activities that you are planning to accomplish throughout your stay in Nepal.

In addition to this, the policy should also cover death, misplaced luggage, theft and liability, cancellations, medical treatment (counting hospital charges, cost of the medicine, and doctor’s fees) as well as repatriation costs. Also, this trekking trail in Nepal takes you 5,000 m above the altitude, therefore, you also need to ensure that your insurance policy covers treks that go over 5,000 m. 

We suggested that you buy your insurance policy from your home country before joining us, as it is difficult buying a local travel insurance policy for foreigners in Nepal.

Meals And Accommodation

While you’re in Kathmandu, your accommodation is at a standard hotel (Arrival time and departure time). Your accommodation is at the best local Lodge and Guest Houses where available. The Mountain local Lodges are clean and have comfortable beds. The Lodges are fairly basic and the room is spare with twin beds. Blankets are generally provided. There is a large dining hall and warm fitted with a chimney duct, in which a log fire is lit.

Eating is a big part of the Holiday. Travelling with Northern Trekking Team, you experience a vast array of wonderful Nepalese food, Italian, Thai, Chinese, and several local foods. While on the trek you will be on full board all 3 times meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, with Tea/Coffee) included in the package. Your guide will suggest delicious, hygienic special food during your trips. Generally, chosen menu items are Nepalese meals (Dal Bhat), Tibetan fried bread, various types of soups, Momo’s (steamed dumplings), boiled and fried potatoes, kinds of pasta, and even pizza. So, overall you have a different choice of foods on the trek. During this trek, you will usually have breakfast and dinner at the same guest house.

Booking Payment

You should book the service at least 15 days before the trek departure date. After you confirm your trip with us, you should be transferring us a photocopy of your passport or your personal information. The personal information you have to provide us is your first name, middle name, last name, passport number, date of birth, nationality, and gender. Importantly, you need to pay 20% of the total price in advance for the domestic flight tickets and hotel booking, and permit process. You can pay the remaining balance before you start the trek.

Domestic Flight Information

Generally, the Everest region has to use Twin Otter and Dornier as primary modes of transport to and from the airstrip. Since you are trekking in the geographically as well as climate-wise most difficult part of the world, it is natural that flights get cancelled. Mountain weather conditions or technical issues are something we cannot predict. In case of cancellation of flights, we can hire a helicopter for you to maintain your schedule. A helicopter facility can only be provided if our clients agree to pay the extra charges. Unwanted to say, the helicopter takes 4 to 6 passengers at a time and the cost can be shared amongst the passengers. We would like to repeat that in case the helicopter service is required, the trekkers must pay the cost. We can help you prepare the documents you need to submit to the travel insurance company for reimbursement. Please be informed that the Twin Otter and Dornier aircraft allow only 15kgs as the weight limit. This weight is equal to 33 Pounds. This weight includes both your duffel bag and daypack. This means you need to pack and prepare your luggage wisely. We suggest you not exceed the limit to avoid an additional cost of USD 2 to USD 5 per kg.

Personal Expenses 

How much money or cash you should be bringing with you depends on how you do the trip and the number of days you want to spend here in Nepal. Much also depends on your spending habits. Generally, you must have to take 10 to 15 USD to spend your expenses, such as laundry, telephone calls, snacks, camera, and mobile battery charging. How much you will be spending during your trekking depends on the standard of the package you have purchased. 

Our Guides And Safety

Our guides are fully trained and licensed by Nepal Government Tourism Department, and certified by TAAN & Nepal Mountaineering Association.

All our Trekking Guides are professionals with decades of experience in this field of adventure. They are trained specially for specified and various trips, to cater to the flexible requirement of our clients from different nationalities, this will assure you that your trip will be enjoyable and in the safe hands of professional experts.

On every trip, will be one Trek leader and an assistant leader on each additional 7 people in the group on treks, this arrangement would ensure that even if any of our guide/ assistance guides gets sick or clients may get sick and need to be evacuated or staying behind from the walks, it wills still works smoothly and there would non-impact with our original trek plan. 

Every 7 trekkers will have one Sherpa helper for carrying their trekking bags.

Caring Porter

Our porter is fully strong, helpful, and friendly. Their salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and Insurance on each trip with us. As you know that we are very trustworthy and polite, while on trek thus we make sure that our porter is fully prepared for the trip. We are closely working with the International Porter Progress Association for the welfare and benefit of trekking porters. 

The load carried by our porter minimum of 20 to 25 KG maximum so be sure that your trekking bag is not more than the above figure.

High Altitude

This is a high-altitude journey and elevation starts from a low of 2,860 m to 5,545 m high, where symptoms of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) might occur due to dry air, cold wind, and less oxygen. Generally, for The Everest region trip one needs to be in good physical with sound health to avoid other medical complications on the route of the journey, just follow our guide he will advice and suggestions which keep and make you feel secure to enjoy this fabulous adventure with us.

Best Time To Visit Nepal

Three best seasons for climbing Lobuche Peak. We suggest you join in at the right time of the year as far as possible.

• High season- Autumn (September-November)
• Shoulder-Spring (March-May)
• Low season- Moonson (June-August)

Things To Know Before Trekking

The main flow of foreign visitors in Nepal is for trekking from moderate to adventurous or challenging treks, the most important is choosing the right trip as per your duration of holiday and fitness, for Lobuche Peak climbing adventure one needs to be in sound health and physically fit.

On booking our preparation of fitness required walking-jogging-Jumba-aerobic at least fifteen days before your departure from the home country.

Please send us your dietary list and medical history report so that we can arrange them well in advance respectively. Book the ticket from home for Kathmandu, Nepal to reach at least two days ahead and earlier from trek departure with much space in Kathmandu after the trek, this allows you more time in Nepal to enjoy the culture and heritage sites of Nepal and also in case of a flight delay (Kathmandu-Lukla and Lukla-Kathmandu) which can happen sometimes due to bad and unfavourable weather.

Passport & Visa Information

What do you need to obtain A Nepal visa?

If you are thinking of taking a visa at the airport or immigration entry point, the following are your requirements:

1. A valid passport (The passport should have a validity of at least six months)
2. You should fill out the application form for visas available at the airport or immigration entry points.
3. Two passport-size photos
4. Visa fees should be paid in cash.

Entry points to Nepal

1. Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu
2. Eastern Nepal – Kakarvitta, Jhapa
3. Central Nepal – Birjung, Parsa
4. Northern Border – Kodari, Sindhupalchowk
5. Western – Rupandehi (Belhiya, Bhairahawa)
6. Mid-western – Banke (Jamuna, Nepalgunj)
7. Far western – Kailali (Mohana, Dhangadhi) / Kanchanpur (Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar)

Visa Fees

1. USD 30 or equivalent convertible currency for 15 days.
2. USD 50 or equivalent convertible currency for 30 days.
3. USD 125 or equivalent convertible currency for 90 days.
4. For the tourist of SAARC nationals, free visas for up to 30 days.
5. Visa is not required for Indian nationals. However, if they enter Nepal via air, they will have to show a valid identification certificate (passport/ citizenship certificate). Children under the age of 10 do not need to show an identification certificate.

Visa Extension

1. If you want to extend the visa for 15 days or less, the visa extension charge is USD 45. In the case of a delay of fewer than 150 days, an additional USD 5 per day is a late fine.
2. If you want to extend the visa for more than 15 days, USD 3 will be charged per day after 15 days. However, the visa can be extended a maximum of up to 150 days in a visa year (Visa year refers to the year starting January to December.)

Transit Visa

When a foreigner has to get down at a Nepalese airport as a result of his/her transit point or due to any forced landing for whatever reason, the foreigner can obtain a transit visa for a day after paying USD 5 or any other currency equivalent.

Download Tourist VISA Form (.pdf)

Other General Information

1. Entering Nepal or staying in Nepal without a valid visa is illegal.
2. A tourist visa can be obtained either through the Nepalese embassy or consulate or other mission offices in your nation or at the immigration entry points in Nepal listed above.
3. Visa once issued cannot be amended and the visa fees are non-refundable.
4. You should pay the Nepal visa fees in cash. A credit card or cheque is not acceptable.
5. Visa charges are not applicable for children under 10 years of age, however, they must obtain a valid visa.
6. If you are obtaining a new passport or travel document, you are advised to contact the Immigration Department for the document transfer.
7. Always carry your passport and trekking permit while trekking.
8. Some of the areas are restricted for filming. Therefore, be careful not to do activities that are strictly prohibited.
9. The culture, tradition, and sentiments of Nepalese people should be respected. Do not perform any activities that would hurt their sentiments.
10. Do not perform any activities that would lead to moral turpitude.