Mt. Lobutche Peak
TRIP OVERVIEW
Lobutche (also spelt Lobuje) is a Nepalese mountain which lies close to the Khumbu Glacier and the settlement of Lobuche. There are two main peaks, Lobuche Far East and Lobuche East (often mistaken for Lobuche West which is a separate mountain further west). At 6,145 metres (20,161 ft), Lobuche East is 26 metres (85 ft) higher. Between the two peaks is a long deeply notched ridge.
The first recorded ascent of Lobuche East was made by Laurence Nielson and Sherpa Ang Gyalzen on April 25, 1984.
DETAIL ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)
Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,184ft) then trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 40 min flight, 3-4 hours trek
Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft): 5-6 hours
Day 04: Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft): Acclimatization
Day 05: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 5- 6 hours
Day 06: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft): 5-6 hours
Day 07: Dingboche to Lobutche (4940 m/16,207 ft): 5-6 hours
Day 08: Lobutche to Everest Base Camp (5364m/17,594ft) and back to Gorak Shep (5170 m/16,961ft): 6-7 hours
Day 09: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5545m/18,192ft] and back to Lobutche (4940m/16,207ft): 7-8 hours
Day 10: Lobutche to High Camp (5,400m/17,712ft): 3-4 hours
Day 11: Lobutche High Camp to Summit (6119m/20,070 ft) and back to High Camp: 8-10 hours
Day 12: Contingency/reserve day
Day 13: Lobutche High Camp to Pangboche (3930m /12900 ft): 8-9 hours
Day 14: Pangboche to Namche Bazaar: 4-5 hours
Day 15: Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6-7 hours
Day 16: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 17: Final Departure
