Arrival in Kathmandu. you are greeted at the airport by our team and then transferred to our hotel. Evening briefing from your guide.
approximately 15 minutes of driving to the hotel
Final altitude: approximately 13,50 m
Meals: dinner
Accommodation: night in the hotel
We reserve this day for sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley and to prepare for trekking. After having a warm breakfast, we will leave the hotel in a private vehicle with an experienced tour guide. We will visit several UNESCO listed world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley and the famous sacred Hindu temple, the Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath stupa, and Boudhanath stupa. These places are famous to have inherited ancient religious practices, architecture, and culture.
Tour: full-day tour
Final altitude: approximately 13,50 m
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: night in the hotel
Very early departure (between 2 am and 4 am) for Ramechapp airport. On your arrival, a breakfast near the airport will be organized before taking your flight to Lukla. On your arrival in Lukla, organization of the loads with the porters and the sherpas then start of the trek. Depending on availability in the lodges, stage in Phakding (2610 m) or Monjo (2835 m), in order to shorten the next long stage to Namche Bazar.
approximately Transfer: 4 to 5 h drive and 15 min flight to Lukla
Final altitude: approximately 2,960 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in the lodge
We appreciate the softness and greenery of the Dudh Kosi Gorge. At this average altitude, vegetation is still abundant, pine forests cover the steep slopes. At the detours of the trail we discover hamlets nestled in clearings, nestled above the banks of the river or perched on small flats. After the village of Monjo, we enter the Sagarmatha National Park (“goddess mother of heaven” Nepalese name given to Mount Everest). Created in 1976 and listed as a World Natural Heritage by UNESCO, the park extends over the entire watershed of Dudh Kosi, within which our course. By a wide path winding through the pines, we climb 500 meters above the confluence with the Bhote Kosi. Around 3100 meters, a small stop is needed to discover Everest in focus. Namche, the capital of the Sherpa country is staged in a large amphitheater overlooking the gorges, facing the peaks of the Lumding Himal. The village is of importance, nearly 2500 inhabitants live in opulent houses. Markets, traditional shops, and Sherpa shops offer a lively atmosphere. Installation at the lodge for 2 nights.
approximately 6 hours of walking
Final altitude: approximately 3,440 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in the lodge
Today, we have a rest day to become familiar at an elevated height in Namche Bazar. Namche is an accepted village positioned in a great sheltered hollow. On top of the village, there lie the national park headquarters where one can take the chance to view both the gripping sunrise and sunset views. The amazing panorama includes excellent scenery of the Khumbu peaks and impressive views of Everest. After breakfast, optionally, we can either go for a hike towards Thami (3810m.) over the eye-catching Bhote Khola River Valley or go to the national park headquarters to view the exclusive Sherpa lifestyle and mores
Today, we will move downward through the area from Khumjung and halt for coffee and cake at the local bakery. We do this before we move toward the major track to Everest at Shanasa. Along our way, we can gaze upon the Danphe Pheasant and Himalayan Thar. After that, we keep continue our track to Trashinga and then go down to cross the Dudh Kosi at Phunkitenga (3250m.) where will be stopping by for our lunch. In the daylight, we make a broad climb through fir, black juniper, pine, and Rhododendron forest towards Thyangboche Monastery. Not only the usual scenario but we can also get a glance at different other peaks and many more. We will be staying overnight at a guesthouse.
approximately 6 hours of walking
Final altitude: approximately 3,800 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in the lodge
Today, we will visit the monastery ahead of moving down through a forest of birch, juniper, fir, and rhododendron till we reach Debuche. Then we have only steady climbs, but because of the elevation, we require to increase our swiftness gradually. After going across the Imja Khola, the path moves further to the village of Pangboche. Here we can see the striking peak of Ama Dablam. In the afternoon, our path climbs through open alpine hills before crossing the Imja Khola again and reaching our guesthouse in the settlement of Dingboche.
approximately 6 hours of walking
Final altitude: approximately 3,800 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in the lodge
Keep on trekking along the moraine of the glacier with the views of Kala Patthar (5,545m.) and Mt. Pumori (7,165m.) we hike today high above the Pheriche village. Pretty normal day today takes about 4 hours of walking to reach Lobuche.
approximately 6 hours of walking
Final altitude: approximately 4,900 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in the lodge
After having breakfast at 4,900meters above sea level and with an incredible view of the Himalayan mountains, we began our journey that will finally take us to the base camp of Mount Everest , located at 5,360 meters above sea level. There in this imposing place and surrounded by mountains of 7,000 and 8,000 meters. , we will walk the 2 km long that the camp has, we will reach the beginning of the famous Kumbu glacier and we will experience the dynamics of the climbers who try to reach the top of the mountain every year. We will have enough time to take pictures, talk to the climbers and contemplate the mountains. Once the visit to the base camp is over, we will return to Gorakhshep, approximately an hour away. There we will have dinner and rest for the next day to continue our march.
approximately 6 hours of walking
Final altitude: approximately 5,100 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in the lodge
DAY 11: TREKKING FROM GORAKHSHEPTO LOBUCHE HIGH CAMP 4800MToday, we will stay at LobucheBase Camp to properly acclimatize with the environment. Also, we make preparations for the next day’s climb to Lobuche High Camp.p. Lobuche Base Camp to reach the Lobuche High Camp which takes around 4 hours. The High camp is situated at 5,600m. From the base camp, we trek on a rocky moraine trail to arrive at the high camp. After we reach the high camp, our camp will already be set there.
approximately 6 hours of walking
Final altitude: approximately 5,400 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in the lodge
Today is our cherished day for the summit. We start early in the morning for the summit endeavor. Lobuche East offers more panoramic views of the mountains and those other popular peaks such as Island Peak. Once upon the Lobuche summit, you would enjoy magnificently panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Pumori, and many more. We spend some time at the summit celebrating and taking pictures, then we get back to the Base Camp again.
approximately 6 hours of walking
Final altitude: approximately 4,800 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in the lodge
Our descent takes us through Tengboche Monastery at an elevation of 3860 meters before continuing back to the town of Namche Bazaar at 3441meters.
approximately 6 hours of walking
Final altitude: approximately 3,800 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in the lodge
The path will go down relatively steeply as we walk back down to Namche Bazaar.
approximately 6 hours of walking
Final altitude: approximately 3,440 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in the lodge
We soon taste the gentle warmth of the low valleys descending the forested gorges of the Dudh Khosi, crossing the villages of Monjo and Phakding, before going back to Lukla where we thank the team of porters. We will spend our last evening in the heart of Khumbu.
approximately 6 hours of walking
Final altitude: approximately 2,80 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in the lodge
Flight to Ramechapp airport then transfer to Kathmandu. The flight is subject to weather conditions, a delay in the day of rotation is possible. This is why we always plan a reserve day in Kathmandu before resuming the international flight. Transfer to the hotel in Kathmandu and a free afternoon.
Free day in Kathmandu also serves as a security day in case of problems on the Lukla / Kathmandu or during trekking. Today, you have a rest day to relax or you can also go shopping in Kathmandu or you can do anything you like to by yourself.
Final altitude: 1350 m
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: night in the hotel
free time depending on the departure time of your flight and our representative will drop you at the airport, ending your journey in Nepal. We hope to be of service to you again. Thank you and safe travels.
approximately 20 minutes of driving to the airport
Final altitude: approximately 13,50m
Meals: breakfast
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ACCOMMODATION
In a standard category hotel (base: double room) in Kathmandu and Pokhara, during the rest of the trip in a tent (3-person tents for 2 people) or in a lodge depending on the trip. The lodges in Nepal are very comfortable random. In general, conditions are quite good around the Annapurnas and the Everest region. On the other hand, in Mustang, in the Manaslu, Tsum valley, and in the region of Kangchanjung or Makalu, they can be very rudimentary to the point of being a dormitory sometimes even a kitchen. lodges can look like a refuge or sometimes a bed and breakfast from home. Most of the time it is a family house with double, triple, or dormitory rooms. Toilets and showers are always separate.
MEAL
In the cities, many restaurants allow us to discover the typical local cuisine. Meat is scarce in the high mountain, the Nepalese are generally vegetarians. The basic ingredients are rice, pasta, lentils, potatoes, and vegetables. Snacks are included during the trek (cereal bars, dried fruits, etc.).
For camping trek accommodation: during the trek, breakfasts and evening meals are prepared by the kitchen team. They are taken under the mess tent. Depending on the profile of the stages (length of the day’s walk and/or presence of water), midday snacks will be served hot or cold in the form of picnics.
For tea house trek accommodation: meals are prepared by the cooks of the lodge and are taken in the dining room. Here is a typical one-day menu:
breakfast: eggs, toast or chapati, or Tibetan bread or pancakes, or pancakes, butter/jam, tea or coffee
lunch: the main course, tea or coffee.
dinner: soup, main course, fruit (fresh or canned), tea or coffee
NB: Hindus and Buddhists are most often vegetarians. We, therefore, eat very little meat or fish. The dishes are pasta, rice, potatoes, lentils, etc.
DRINKS: during the trek, tea is served with meals (two cups of tea per meal). Additional cups of tea and other beverages, including mineral water, are the responsibility of the participants. You can fill your gourds with water in the lodges, but it is essential to treat them with purifying tablets.
- Airport Transfer Costs
- 3 nights accommodation while in Kathmandu with Bed and Breakfast
- Makalu Barun Conservation Area Entry Permit Fee
- Mera Peak Climbing Permit
- Garbage Deposit Shipment Charges
- Domestic Flight Fares and Land Transportation
- Full Board Meals while on the trek
- Tents for Base camp as well as high camp
- High altitude food, cooking set and toiletries
- Camping types of equipment, Tents, Cooking sets, Food, etc.
- All costs incurred for Supporting staff (A Professional Mountain Guide)
- 1 Porter for 1 member to carry personal luggage
- All costs including wages, insurance, meals, transportation, and allowances for porters and guides
- Technical Climbing Gears, Rope, Rock Pistons, Ice Crops
- All taxes imposed by Nepal Government
- International Airfares
- Nepal Entry Visa Fee
- Heritage Entry Fees
- Dinner and Lunch while in Kathmandu
- Extra meals while on trek (besides breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Travel and Medical Insurance and Emergency Evacuation costs if needed
- Expenses of personal nature like alcoholic beverages, laundry, boiled water, mineral water
- Extra batteries, cell phone charging, Wifi while on the trek
- Personal Climbing equipment
- Tips and Gratuities for porters and guides
- All expenses incurred in case of early arrival or late departure
- Risk of flight delays to and from Lukla
- Anything not mentioned in the cost inclusion section
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Labuche Peak Climbing
Lobuche East Peak climbing 6119m is a famous and beautiful trekking peak in the Everest Region of Nepal. Lobuche peak is an ideal choice for those people who have climbed in the Alps and looking for their next peak climbing in the Himalayan. However, Lobuche peak gives a great chance to have a wonderful adventure experience of mountaineering. Lobuche east peak (6119m) was the first successful climb in 1984 on April 25. By Laurence Nielson and AngGyalzen Sherpa. Summiting Lobuche peak gives a truly memorable experience closely following the footsteps of legendary mountaineers. Lobuche east peak is a bit more challenging than island peak. It definitely, requires some of the best climbing skills for the climbers for a safe and trouble-free summit at the peak. Therefore, you will get a feeling of mountaineering and part of climbing a real mountain.
Moreover, at Lobuche east peak climbing our main objective is panoramic views that will remain with you forever. After the summit, you are rewarded with stunning views of snow-covered. It is peak climbing with many visual highlights, including stunning views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks of Everest, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Lhotse, Makalu, Ama Dablam, and many, many more. It is important Participants should be in good physical fitness and health. Also, have a background in basic mountaineering skills. The ascent requires crampons, an ice axe, and fixed rope climbing .however, Being in good shape will also ensure you enjoy your climb and feel good throughout, and get the most out of the experience.
LOBUCHE PEAK CLIMBING ITINERARY AND SAFETY
Real sherpa adventures are renowned for the quality of their service and strategy applied to high-altitude expedition climbing. Our reputation is attributed to meticulous planning and experienced logistics coordination. We have a philosophy of investing in every expedition to offer our climbers the best possible chance of success.
whatever, Safety has always been the Real sherpa team’s top priority and we attempt to create the safest mountain experience skill possible. Alpinist’s well-skill team of guides focuses on leading a fun and successful climb without compromising safety. Therefore, Careful planning with daily weather forecasts and diligent attention are taken as we climb to high altitudes. Comprehensive medical kits, rescue equipment, and radio and satellite communication equipment carry with the team throughout the trip.