Lukla Flight Re Direct Information:
If you are thinking about climbing the peak of Lobuche which lies within the Everest region- the world's most popular peak expedition territory, then please be prepared for an unfortunate situation. No! we are not referring to any dangerous challenges. Instead, we would like to make you aware of how Lukla flights can get delayed due to the crowded traffic congestion of flights or sometimes even due to bad weather.
So, you might feel a little dilemma about what can be done. Well, Do not worry! Destination Himalaya Treks tracks all the current Luklaflight situations if there's some hint of such delays. Then, we will take a flight from Manthali Airport from Ramechaap to Lukla. Yes! we'll simply take a private car from here, Kathmandu. It takes approximately 4 hours to reach there, however, we must take the drive around 3 AM or a day before to take the early morning flight.
Hence, we don't charge you extra for the flight redirect. If everything goes according to the mentioned plan, then you do not need to exceed days to make your Lobuche Peak summit a complete success.
Please note that the flight delay can even last for several days 1-2 days. So, make yourself prepared for it and if possible then, make sure to arrive here in Nepal 2-3 days earlier before the actual journey starts.
What are the best seasons to climb Lobuche East Peak?
Knowing the perfect weather, climate and season is the most important factor that could either make or break your peak expedition. Undoubtedly, there are always risks circulating in mountain areas especially when we are thinking about Lobuche Peak which exceeds the height of 6000 meters. Well, we do not want to make our dream unsuccessful just because of the bad weather hassle, do we?
In short, Autumn and Spring are the ideal seasons for this climbing adventure as the weather becomes clear offering a pleasant mix of temperatures for any expeditions. Unlike, other seasons (Monsoon and Winter) which generally bring heavy snowfall and strong winds making it a complete hassle for a successful climb.
Spring (March-May)
Spring season is one of the favorable periods for this expedition offering stable weather that acts as a safety net and clear mountain views for trekkers at the same time. Generally, the route is crowded with climbers dreaming of conquering the tip of the peak however it makes our hiking trail and expedition journey fun befriending adventurers like us.
Besides that, at the base camp, the temperature usually ranges between 5 to 15 degrees Celcius providing a cozy and avoiding the hassle of a windy environment. So, trekkers can rest/acclimatize properly at the base without worrying much about critical ascent.
At the summit (top point), it is quite expected to feel the coldness of air as it falls to -10 degrees up there. Meanwhile, with the warming gears, it can be handled easily and the freezing soothing air from the peaks reminds us that we are finally at the mountains. If you love colorful trails adorned with blooming flowers of rhododendrons and lovely green hills this ideal time fits perfectly for you.
- Long duration of sunny golden hours to gradual ascent, acclimatize and extend the summit hours without any rush
- Clear views of mountains, crusty landscapes, and blooming red and pink rhododendrons insights throughout the trail
- Perfect climatic conditions blending with the appropriate weather
- Less fogginess due to the low rate of snowfall offering a clear vista of mountains such as Mt Tharmseku, Everest, Makalu, and many others
Autumn (September-November)
As Autumn falls right after the monsoon season it simply ends the risk of heavy snow/rainfall providing the beauty and clarity of post-monsoon climatic conditions. Due to this, the high chances of avalanches, landscapes, and high stormy winds become a rare case that offers climbers a steady and secure ascent.
In the daytime, the temperature rises from 5 to 12 degrees Celsius only at the base camp (resting point before the final climb) giving a suitable environment for the preparation. Reaching the summit, the lowest temperature decreases till -5 degrees to 0 degrees which is normal and bearable for adventurer seekers. Although it is considered a crowded peak season just like Spring, it promises to bring a unique serenity with the accompany of new people that unfold a new story of every climber/trekker's life.
On top of that, the main festivals of Dashain and Tihar fall between September and October allowing you to immerse in the rich festivals celebrated in the Himalayas and conquering the Lobuche East without any hassle.
- Low risk of avalanches, stable landscapes, and consolidated snowpack help you to succeed the mountaineering by avoiding the risk of accidents at high altitudes
- Low rain and snowfall allow to trail on the dry routes without facing slippery paths
- Great meaningful festival encounters such as Dashain, and Mani Rimdu throughout the route
- Glimpse of harvests of crops by the locals in the terraced fields
How difficult is Lobuche East Peak Climbing?
Although it is a combined trip from Everest Base Camp with Lobuche Peak Climbing, it falls under a moderately challenging peak expedition. It stands out as a category summit point where beginners can push their limits and reach the top. Meanwhile, there are some sections to be considered as ascending through the glacier and snowy trails isn’t a stroll around the amusement park.
Firstly, The main difficult point comes when climbers start scaling the Lobuche East through a steep 45-degree ascent, you must know “how to take a grip of crampons and ropes through the vertical slopes”. That is why basic physical fitness and prior climbing training are required. Other than that, the summit can be easily conquered as this expedition is done by climbers as a training ground to climb more heights above 6500 meters on upcoming days.
Secondly, before reaching the base camp of Lobuche Peak, you must hike for 4-5 hours each day and sometimes even 6 hours someday. It can be physically tiring to some who have never done even a basic level of hiking. Lastly, accommodating at the tea house and tent peak (2 days) before reaching the final point of the peak can be mentally frustrating for some who have genuinely zero ideas about Himalayan and mountaineering life.
Nonetheless, it is a moderate level of climbing peak which can be easily achieved with pre-basic training sessions, proper climbing gears, properly tailored acclimatization days, and not to forget! High level of determination and willpower.
What are the requirements for Lobuche Peak Climb?
If you think that it's a head-scratching hassle for any procedure of peak climbing in Nepal, then the good news is! it is as simple as you actually never expected it to be. First and foremost, to climb the peak of Lobuche East, one is required to get a permit (NMA-Nepal Mountaineering Association) along the Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee and not to forget! Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit.
Secondly, please make sure that you are having a good proper energy-building balanced diet. As we all are familiar, with how foods reflect our mindset and the endurance power within us. For that, we just need to get a proper diet for 1 month that not only levels up our stamina level but also somehow affects our mindset with positivity.
Thirdly, note down to get a basic knowledge of "how to use an ice axe, steel crampons, and carabiners through some YouTube videos". Even though we will have a brief discussion and some training sessions as well by our guides (who will lead you to the summit), it is better to get basic/simple knowledge before the adventure begins. So, that will help you to know and address some important queries of your curiosity to us and the guide.
Last but not least, Do not forget about Travel insurance, it is one of the most crucial things to consider if you are seeking any scaling/hiking that exceeds the altitude of 4500 meters. Remember that, we are ascending to such higher sections around the mountain areas, where unseen situations are always circulating. Make sure it covers helicopter evacuation, emergency medical service, theft, etc if possible from your own home country.
Everything including the permits required for the trip will be arranged by us after your booking is confirmed. If you have any further queries then, please let us know anytime, We are here to guide you 24 hours.
Altitude Sickness
Well! we all are familiar with how there is always some kind of risk circulating the mountain areas. Heading up to an elevation over 19,680 feet isn’t an easy task that can be completed in the blink of an eye.
In every step, there are always some sort of complications that every climber must face. Just like that, “Altitude Sickness” is one of them. Whenever the air gets thinner, the height increases by hundreds of meters there is a high possibility of gaining the AMS (Acute mountain sickness).
So, you might be wondering how can we get to know if we are being affected by high altitude. If you are feeling some sort of dizziness (difficulty in breathing), severe headache, increasing heartbeat, exhaustion (mental and physical tiredness), or nausea then you are most likely to get AMS.
However, the acclimatization days are set for 2 days at Namche and Dingboche in this itinerary so, you can steadily adapt to the changing altitude meters. Not only that we have set 1 contingency day so, we can get rest if any difficulties such as mild symptoms/bad weather conditions occur without ruining the planned schedule.
Essential Preventive Guidelines to Avoid Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
No matter how pro or beginner you are, the effect of high altitude doesn’t come with surety. As said “Prevention is always better than regret and cure”. Thus, the first and foremost thing every climber must consider is to follow preventive guidelines before and during the Lobuche East Peak Climbing Expedition.
- Make sure that you are slowly ascending walking at your own pace along the guide without panicking. Remember that “Consistency is the Key”, Do not over-push yourself as it can even make the worst situation.
- If you feel any sort of difficulties inform your guide immediately then, please take a rest on a “Contingency/Reserve Day”. Simply speaking take a day break before the summit.
- Ascending at higher elevations each day makes the throat dry and severe headaches as well (if things get worse) so, to prevent that please hydrate yourself with plenty of fluids.
- From the lower to higher regions, avoid smoking cigarettes or any tobacco and drinking hard drinks that significantly cause a rapid increase in heartbeat and lead to altitude sickness immediately.
- Please note to carry dry gingers (which can be found in Namche) and drink hot fluids such as lemon water, and ginger hot water and avoid coffee moving at higher sections.
- Inform the guide and lodges before the preparation of food begins at the tea house or guide, if you are allergic to some food items such as lactose intolerance or anything.
- Make sure to check your oxygen level at every stopping point with an oximeter (given by us).
Food and Drinking facilities along the trail
As we are traversing the Everest region throughout the expedition, there is nothing to worry about proper meals and lodging facilities. Standing out as one of the famous trekking trails not only in Nepal but the whole world, it serves one of the best food options anyone could ever get in the Himalayas.
Meals: Shortly speaking, from Western, Asian, and Indian to local foods the menu has a wide variety of options to choose from. You will be provided a menu by the locals/guide, the choice is yours! whatever you want to have just order it and the tea house will prepare it for you. While ascending higher camping in a tent for 2 straight days, food will be prepared by the guide or cook (sent by us) to you. Just let us know, before starting the expedition of Lobuche Peak Climbing so, we can buy all the necessary food options required for you. As during camping at the peak base, there won't be any lodges/tea houses.
Drinking facilities: For drinking every tea house serves hot water warmly heated to trekkers. From showering, laundry, and hot/ alcoholic beverages everything is available throughout the journey. However, please remember to fill up the water or any water tap you see on the route and use a water purification tablet- to cleanse it. Also, buying a bottle of water can cost you $2-$5 en route so, make sure to bring bottles and refill the water at every stopping point.
Note: Please let us know, if you are allergic or sensitive to some kind of food items such as gluten intolerance, histamine intolerance before the trip starts. So, the guide can take care of foods accordingly throughout the journey.
Accommodations during Lobuche Peak Climbing
Starting Point (In Kathmandu): In the beginning/before the expedition starts you will be accommodated at a 4-star hotel in the Thamel area or if you have any similar category hotels in your mind, feel free to let us know.
En route (In Everest-Khumbu region): After you fly to Lukla, the tea houses range of accommodation begins. You'll be provided a room with a basic yet tourist infrastructure at lower regions such as an attached bathroom, single big bed, and 1 stable table. Whereas, moving to upper sections, the facilities get limited which means at some lodges you must share washrooms and charge your gadgets in the dining area. As electric sockets aren't available at high sections.
Camping Tent: The climbing guide will prepare a tent for you at Lobuche High Camp, and adjust it in a proper way. It is just for 1 day before the summit helping you to adapt to the cold freezy air. There are no tea houses so, we gotta set up our camping tent for the night to get a sleep, there's no other way possible.
Cozy pillows, warm blankets, sleeping bag (given by us) will be provided by the accommodations throughout the trip.
Top 10 Finger Countable Tips on the Trail (Personal Expenses, Communication, Safety, Gears, Acclimatization)
- Before the journey of Lobuche Peak Climbing begins make sure to tick off all the packing lists required for the expedition and if you have forgotten anything you can either rent or buy here in Kathmandu, Thamel.
- Verify that you haven't missed anything along the trail at every stopping point of the tea house as it might get lost or forgotten. If such things happen then, inform the guide it can be rented at Phakding, Namche Bazaar, or Dingboche.
- Please do the money exchange in Kathmandu or Namche, after we cross the main trading hub at Namche, we won't get any credit card services. If you have cash in Dollar or Euro then, you are good to go. Although this package covers all the expenses you might require some extra money for bottled water, laundry services, and charging gadgets that cost you approx. $3-$5. Consider carrying estimating the extra personal expenses of $10-$15 per day.
- Even though we will provide a strong porter (1 for 2 climbers), ensure to bring one small bag along with you to carry necessary /valuable items such as charger, mobile, cameras, and go pros, by yourself (if possible).
- Do not miss out! bringing a protective backpack shield for the gears and equip as heavy snow/rainfall can occur anytime soon. If you don't have any we will provide it to you, however, it must be returned after the trip is over.
- One of the key things that one must consider is to check the heart rate, and oxygen level, and track your pacing level. Do not rush out ascending as high as possible. Just walk at your pace slowly and gradually. To check the oxygen saturation we'll provide an oximeter for you.
- Remember to carry dry garlic solids or have ginger soups along the route it will help you to keep the body warm and prevent coldness that could lead to altitude sickness. Until and unless you are allergic to garlic then, it is highly suggested.
- Ensure to have a pre-climbing training session at the high or base camp to memorize the tricks to ascend the peak with the help of the guide. It will help to recall/memorize and make the body prepared for scaling the mountain such as "to adjust the grip and activate the body and memory muscle."
- This package covers all your meals and accommodation or you can say all the expenses required for the Lobuche Peak climb with Everest Base Camp Trek except the tips, our package cost doesn't include your tips. It's not necessary but if you are satisfied with their hardworking services then it would be great gratitude.
- Do not overpack the unnecessary gear you are taking Lukla's flight as well where you can only bring 15 kgs of weight. Thus, plan the packing items accordingly and only carry those that are essential.
Lobuche Peak Climbing Cost
Our 18-day Lobuche Peak Climbing package starts from USD 1825 to USD 2150 and includes all your permit fees, lodging charges, meals, some basic equipment, a climbing guide, and a porter (covering all their expenses such as gear, travel insurance, food, and accommodation). The cost depends on the number of participants in your group. For example, if you have around 4-5 climbers on the team, the price will be much cheaper, down to USD 1925. If you are a solo explorer, it can cost you USD 1825. Hence, it is the minimum package cost anyone could ever offer, we have set it with the best price possible providing top-notch experienced sherpa guides and services.
To sum up, it generally covers all the necessities for the trip, there are no hidden charges here. However, you must bear some personal expenses such as bar bills, hot showers, laundry facilities,
Willing to Sign Up with us? Booking Procedure?
Our unique and budget-friendly itinerary is the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you to summit the Lobuche Peak. We know how crucial it is, to sign up for the best expedition with proper planning and plotting, Destination Himalaya is always there for you. You can either WhatsApp us at +977 9851016814 or mail us at info@destinationhimalayatreks.com for any queries.
Hey! If you want to customize the package according to your timeframe and of course budget then, feel free to talk with us. For the booking confirmation, you just need to deposit 20% of the total cost that has been mentioned above. Send us your passport photocopy, and 2 photos and you are 1 step closer to your journey of peak climbing in Nepal. Wait no longer! Our guides and porters are willing to befriend you and become your shadow at every step.
