The Everest region of Nepal is an epitome of all kinds of Himalayan activities! Yes, if you are in search of a place where you can get outstanding memories of mountaineering wilderness then look no further. The Khumbu region of Nepal has many places where you can quench your thirst of accumulating everlasting memories of mountaineering activities which are worthy to be shared with friends and families proudly. Among many Himalayan regions of Nepal, the Khumbu region is at the top. There are many trekking peaks where trekkers can practice mountaineering before trying to leave their footprints at the top of the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest (8848.86 m). The Everest Base Camp with Lobuche Peak Climbing is an ideal destination to experience of adventures in your lifetime.
You don’t need to take expedition permits to climb mountains below 7000 m altitude. However, a mountain like Amadablam requires an expedition permit even if it is below 7000 meter height. There are many popular trekking peaks in Nepal. Popular trekking peaks for climbing in the Everest region of Nepal are Island Peak (6165 m), Lobuche Peak (6119 m), and Mera Peak (6654 m). Among these three peaks, Mera Peak is the highest yet most easiest! No wonder, there are some groups of adventure seekers who are trying to establish Mera Peak as the skiing destination in Nepal. Now, it is not possible to do skiing in Mera Peak on commercial basis but you never know what happens in the future.
Let’s find out brief about top trekking peak climbing in Everest region of Nepal. This is important to know before doing the Everest Base Camp with Lobuche Peak Climbing.
Island Peak is also called as the Imja Tse Peak. The Peak is 6165 m tall and located in the outskirts of Chhukung Valley next to the Dingboche Village. There are two mountain peaks which are considered as the preparatory peak before attempting to climb Mt. Everest (8848.86 m). They are Island Peak (6165 m) and Lobuche Peak (6119 m). These two mountains act as the training kit for the Everest climbers. Over the years, these two mountains are the iconic snowy peaks which is necessary for climbers attempting Everest Expedition!
Please check our Island Peak Climbing to know more about packages and itinerary. Climbers comparing the Island Peak Climbing and Lobuche Peak Climbing in Nepal before the Everest Expedition may not find proper answer because both of these mountains are ideal for preparatory climbing training.
Between Everest Base Camp and Pheriche Village in the Everest Base Camp Trek route, you can find the beautiful mountain called the Mt. Lobuche. This is a technical mountain in comparison to all the trekking peaks of Nepal. Because of the technical aspect of the mountaineering, the journey of Lobuche Peak Climbing in Nepal is considered as an ideal exercise to do before trying to reach the top of the Everest.
There are two summits of Lobuche. They are Lobuche East and West. East is the one which we will be climbing but with so many obstacles. There are too many false summits where trekkers find it so hard to climb! Don’t misunderstand and miscalculate the difficulties of climbing the mountain as it is the most technical among all the trekking peaks of Nepal. At an altitude of 6119 m the trekking altitude is less than Island Peak and Mera Peak but technical difficulties make this peak climbing the most important before Everest Trekking.
Among the three major trekking peaks of Everest region of Nepal, Mera Peak is located in another region than the normal Namche sector rather the region is in the Khare section. The Mera Peak is the highest trekking peak among all peak climbing in Nepal. Moreover, the peak is also being studied as a suitable place for skiing adventure besides mountaineering! Please check out our Mera Peak Climbing to learn more about Mera!
Do you know that the highest altitude you gain during the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal is above 5000 m height? Yes, Gorakshep is the place where trekkers spend overnight which is at an altitude of 5180 m. Moreover, trekkers trek to the base camp of Mt. Everest which is an altitude of 5364 m from sea level. In addition, trekkers hike to the top of Kalapathar Hill (5545 m). This vantage point in the Khumbu region of Nepal offers the best view of sunrise from the casement of mountains. The scenery of Mt. Pumori, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Mt. Everest is unmatched. Moreover, you can get great scenery of the Khumbu glacier and the cascading scenery of hills and moraines of the Khumbu region.
By doing the trek to Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar, trekkers can get the optimal acclimatization opportunity. It is so easy to climb Mt. Lobuche after exploring the Everest Base Camp periphery! If you wish to make sure that you are physically fit but don’t want to avoid any kinds of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) while climbing Lobuche Peak then doing the Everest Base Camp Trek is essential.
Climbing is probably the most intrepid hobby of a human being. If you wish to reach the top of snowy peak for the first time as a beginner climber then you will have to choose rationally. The best peak to climb for beginner climbers in Nepal is either Island Peak (6165 m) or Lobuche Peak (6119 m). These two mountains will help any kind of novice climbers to knit a beautiful memory of leaving their footprints at the summit of towering snowy peak.
Besides Island Peak, Mera Peak, and Lobuche Peak of Everest Region, there are other suitable peaks for beginners. They are Tent Peak of the Annapurna region and Yala Peak of the Langtang Region.
In one single climbing itinerary of Everest Base Camp with Lobuche Peak Climbing trekkers can visit the foothill of Mt. Everest as well as top or Lobuche Peak. The journey of Everest Base Camp Trek cost is about 1200 $ per person but if you add additional 1000 $ or more then you can easily knit a momentous tale of climbing a mountain and reaching the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest. The chance to explore Sherpa villages, climbing snowy mountains, and reach the base camp of Mt. Everest is not ordinary!
In one single trip, trekkers can accumulate so many different wilderness adventure possible inside the Everest Region! Don’t resist! Embark today to gather a mountaineering thrill in Nepal!
Can I skip Everest Base Camp during Lobuche Peak Climbing?
Yes, you can skip Everest Base Camp Trek during Lobuche Peak Climbing. The blogger is highly experienced trekking guide of the Nepal High Trek and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. Therefore, this blogger recommends you to add the itinerary of Everest Base Camp Trek in your Lobuche Peak Climbing package. The mountain is located between Thukla Pass and Pheriche in the Everest Base Camp Trek route. If you can reach the base camp of Mt. Everest but still can do the climbing then there is no reason to skip the Everest Base Camp during Lobuche Peak Climbing.
During spring season in Nepal (March, April, and May) there are so many climbers in Lobuche Peak. Do you know why there are many Lobuche Climbers during spring season? There are many Lobuche Climbers during spring season in Nepal because this is the major Everest Expedition time. Most of the Everest climbers prefer to climb Mt. Lobuche before attempting to climb Mt. Everest. Sinnce 2025, the Everest Base Camp Trek By Road route would be a perfect adventure lovers who have ample time and willing to discover the local Khmbu valley.
Hello people from across the globe, please do Everest Base Camp with Lobuche Peak Climbing to accumulate greatest Himalayan memories. If you wish to know more feel free to inquire with the travel planners of Nepal High Trek. We are available to answer you 24/7 to knit an ideal peak climbing or trekking itineraries in Nepal.