Island Peak, Kalapathhar and Lobuche East Expedition

Highlights

• A wonderful adventure that takes you to some of the exotic passes in the world: Renjo La Pass (5,338m), Chola Pass (5,420m), and Kala Pattar (5,545m). This trip is sure to give you confidence and experience in mountaineering for future ventures.
• One of the best options for most people to prepare oneself to conquer a summit. It also offers mouth watering cuisines, beautiful Sherpa settlements, monasteries, diverse flora and fauna and the scenic view of Mt Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Thamserku, and the other Himalayas.

What's this trip about?

Positioning close to the Khumbu region, Lobuche Peak with Island Peak Expedition is the best way to explore the mountains through trekking as well as peak climbing. It has two main peaks: Lobuche Far East and Lobuche East as between these two peaks there is a long deeply notched ridge. Lobuche is one of the challenging peaks to climb, which offers the fascinating panoramic views of Mt Everest (8,848m) Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201 m), Mt. Nuptse (7,855 m), Mt. Ama Dablam (6,856 m), Mt. Pumori (7,161 m), Mt. Thamserku (7,723 m), and other Himalayas. Following the path through the most popular places in the Everest region like Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Pheriche, Kala Pattar, Gorak Shep we will head towards the summit of Lobuche East which lies at an altitude of 6,119m. But first we will climb a famous but less challenging Island Peak at 6,189m. The region reflects the culture, tradition, and rituals of the Sherpas with different myths related to various places. The Lobuche Peak with Island Peak Expedition crosses many Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries and diverse flora and fauna can be seen on the way which makes the trip worth cherishing. Lobuche peak is one of the stunning mountains in the Khumbu region offering the visitors various existing routes as well as shows the potential for new ones. It is a strenuous climb that measures above 20,000 feet. One must be trained for climbing and mountaineering to climb this peak. It is an excellent peak for high altitude mountaineering. You should be agreeable in crampons, utilizing ropes and abseiling utilizing a figure of 8 and moving between fixed lines. As it is the highest challenge that will help you feel like you are ready to climb the world's highest mountain. We start from the traditional Everest trail. Throughout the trek, you will be enjoying the gorgeous views of mountains, the monasteries, the Sherpa people, mountains and glaciers.

What's excluded

• Tips for our staffs
• Personal climbing gears
• Travel and medical insurance
• Altitude chamber (PAC) or oxygen
• Personal climbing guide if requested
• Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
• Tips for guides and porters (It’s encouraged to tip)
• Icefall fees Garbage Deposit (Sharing with another member)
• Extra night accommodation because of early arrival or late departure
• Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section
• Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg of luggage, a cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
• Hot and cold beverages throughout the tour (except what comes with a main course meals & expenses of personal nature as bar bills, laundry, telephone calls and personal gratuities etc.

Accommodation