Lobuche East Peak & Everest Base Camp
Trek 17 Days

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU

Altitude: Kathmandu 1,400m/4,593ft
Walking Distance: N/A | Arrival Day

Welcome to Kathmandu, the vibrant capital and cultural heart of Nepal! Upon your arrival, you’ll be warmly greeted and transferred to your hotel. In the evening, we’ll have a briefing to go over final details of your trek. Be sure to get an early night’s rest – a big adventure awaits!

DAY 2 – FLIGHT TO LUKLA AND TREK TO PHAKDING

Altitude: : Lukla 2,860m/9,383ft to Phakding 2,610m/8,563ft
Flight Time: 35 minutes from Lukla
Walking Distance: 8km | 3-4 hours

Flight Time: 15 minutes from Ramechhap *
Drive Time: Approximately 4.5 hours from Kathmandu to Ramechhap *

You and your guide will take an exciting short flight to Lukla. The journey starts with a gentle walk through Chaurikharka village and a descent toward Dudhkoshi Ghat (2,530m/8,300ft). The trail follows the banks of the Dudhkoshi River, leading to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft), where you’ll spend the night to begin acclimatizing. Use your free time to explore this popular stopover village.

Note: Due to airport upgrades in Kathmandu, flights to Lukla currently operate from Ramechhap. The drive to Ramechhap starts around 2 am, and the return trip takes 4-6 hours, depending on traffic.

DAY 3 – TREK FROM PHAKDING TO NAMCHE BAZAAR

Altitude: Phakding 2,610m/8,563ft to Namche Bazaar 3,440m/11,283ft
Walking Distance: 10-12km | 5-6 hours

After breakfast in Phakding, the trek continues to Namche Bazaar, the largest Sherpa settlement in Nepal. The trail crosses the Dudhkoshi River via suspension bridges and winds through lush pine forests to Monjo, where you’ll enter Sagarmatha National Park. After a permit check, the route descends to the river before climbing uphill to Namche. Along the way, you’ll cross the iconic Hillary Suspension Bridge and catch your first glimpses of Everest.

DAY 4 – REST AND ACCLIMATIZATION IN NAMCHE BAZAAR

Altitude: Namche Bazaar 3,440m/11,283ft
Walking Distance: N/A | Rest Day

Today is a rest day to adjust to the altitude. You can opt for a short hike to Everest View Point for panoramic mountain views or explore Namche Bazaar. Visit the Sherpa museum to learn about the region’s culture and mountaineering history or browse the local market. If it’s Saturday, you’ll catch the Hatt Bazaar, a vibrant trading event.

DAY 5 – TREK FROM NAMCHE BAZAAR TO PHORTSE

Altitude: Namche Bazaar 3,440m/11,283ft to Phortse 3,840m/12,598ft
Walking Distance: 10km | 6 hours

The trek from Namche offers breathtaking views of Himalayan peaks, including Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku. The day’s destination is Phortse, a picturesque village renowned for its stunning vistas.

DAY 6 – TREK FROM PHORTSE TO DINGBOCHE

Altitude: Phortse 3,840m/12,598ft to Dingboche 4,400m/14,435ft
Walking Distance: 11km | 6 hours

The trail follows the Imja Khola River, leading to Pangboche, the largest Sherpa village in the region. Here, you’ll have a chance to interact with locals and visit the Pangboche monastery, one of the area’s oldest. After lunch, the trek continues through increasingly barren landscapes toward Dingboche.

Note: If snow makes the trail impassable, we’ll use an alternate route via Deboche and Tengboche.

DAY 7 – REST AND ACCLIMATIZATION IN DINGBOCHE

Altitude: Dingboche 4,400m/14,435ft
Walking Distance: N/A | Rest Day

Spend the day exploring Dingboche and nearby valleys like Chhukung and Imja. These areas offer incredible views and connect to high-altitude passes. Alternatively, take it easy and rest to prepare for the next leg of the journey.

DAY 8 – TREK FROM DINGBOCHE TO LOBUCHE

Altitude: Dingboche 4,400m/14,435ft to Lobuche 4,940m/16,207ft
Walking Distance: 9km | 6 hours

The trek becomes more challenging as you ascend. After a steep climb to Dungla, you’ll pass memorial stupas honoring climbers who lost their lives on Everest. The path then leads through rugged terrain to Lobuche, a small settlement offering incredible views of nearby peaks.

DAY 9 – TREK FROM LOBUCHE TO EVEREST BASE CAMP AND RETURN TO GORAKSHEP

Altitude: Gorakshep 5,164m/16,942ft to Everest Base Camp 5,364m/17,598ft
Walking Distance: 15km | 8-9 hours

Today is the highlight of the journey! We start with a relatively easy trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep, followed by a more challenging hike to Everest Base Camp. The path includes rocky dunes and moraine fields formed by accumulated glacial debris. Along the way, you’ll get an up-close view of the famed Khumbu Glacier and Icefall. At Base Camp, if it’s the spring climbing season, you may meet climbers preparing to summit Everest. Be sure to capture some stunning photos. In the evening, we return to Gorakshep for some well-deserved rest.

DAY 10 – CLIMB KALA PATTHAR AND TREK TO LOBUCHE

Altitude: Gorak Shep 5,164m/16,942ft to Lobuche 4,940m/16,207ft
Walking Distance: 10km | 6–7 hours

You’ll start early to hike up Kala Patthar (5,644 m/18,519ft) for the best sunrise views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse. After taking in the panoramic vistas, you’ll descend past Gorak Shep and continue along the Khumbu Glacier, returning to Lobuche. The trail includes gentle descents and some rocky terrain, with breathtaking views of surrounding peaks along the way.

DAY 11 – TREK FROM LOBUCHE TO LOBUCHE BASE CAMP

Altitude: Lobuche 4,940m/16,207ft to Lobuche Base Camp 4,950m/16,240ft
Walking Distance: 3–4km | 3–4 hours

Leaving the main Everest Base Camp trail, the path gradually ascends toward Lobuche Base Camp. The trek passes moraine and rocky terrain, providing close-up views of Lobuche Peak. Base Camp serves as the staging area for summit training and preparation.

DAY 12 – CLIMB FROM LOBUCHE BASE CAMP TO LOBUCHE HIGH CAMP

Altitude: Lobuche East Base Camp 4,950m/16,240ft to Lobuche High Camp 5,400m/17,717ft
Walking Distance: 2–3km | 3–4 hours

The trail climbs to High Camp, where you will practice climbing techniques on crampons and fixed ropes, as well as ice axe use. This day is primarily focused on summit preparation and acclimatization for the peak attempt the following morning.

DAY 13 – SUMMIT LOBUCHE EAST AND DESCEND TO PHERICHE

Altitude: Lobuche East Summit 6,119 m/20,075 ft to Pheriche 4,250m/13,944ft
Walking Distance: 10km | 10–12 hours

You’ll make an early morning push to summit Lobuche East (6,119 m/20,075 ft). The final climb involves steep snow slopes, exposed ridges, and glacier travel, rewarding you with stunning views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makalu. After reaching the summit, you’ll descend carefully back through High Camp to Pheriche. The day is long and physically demanding but extremely rewarding.

DAY 14 – TREK FROM PHERICHE TO NAMCHE BAZAAR

Altitude: Pheriche 4,250m/13,944ft to Namche Bazaar 3,440m/11,286ft
Walking Distance: 15km | 6–7 hours

The trek follows a long descent through Pangboche and Tengboche villages, passing Sherpa monasteries, alpine meadows, and suspension bridges along the way. Enjoy panoramic views of Ama Dablam and surrounding peaks while returning to the bustling hub of Namche Bazaar, marking the final leg of your high-altitude trek.

DAY 15 – TREK FROM NAMCHE TO LUKLA

Altitude: Namche Bazaar 3,440m/11,283ft to Lukla 2,860m/9,383ft
Walking Distance: 18-20km | 6-8 hours

The final trekking day takes you back to Lukla. Celebrate with your trekking team as you reflect on your incredible journey.

DAY 16 – FLIGHT FROM LUKLA TO KATHMANDU

Altitude: Lukla 2,860m/9,383ft to Kathmandu 1,400m/4,593ft
Walking Distance: 35 minutes

Return to Kathmandu by flight. After some well-earned rest, we’ll gather for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Note: Flights to and from Lukla can operate from Ramechhap, requiring a 4-6 hour drive to Kathmandu.

DAY 17 – DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU

Altitude: Kathmandu 1,400m/4,593ft

On your final day, enjoy breakfast and some last-minute shopping before transferring to the airport for your departure. Take home unforgettable memories and stories to share. We will be here to guide you on your next Himalayan adventure.