Nepal
Lobuche Peak (6,119m) via Gokyo lake and the two passes
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If you like the look of our two passes trip but fancy going even higher, why not tackle Lobuche Peak along the way! At 6,119m it towers over its surrounding and offers stunning views of Everest, Nuptse and Ama Dablam which we admire as we summit at sunrise. You will have plenty of time to acclimatise as we cross two high mountain passes along the way: Renjo La Pass and Chola Pass. This is the trip for adventurers with a head for heights and a desire to experience mountaineering in the ever famous Everest Region.
Fit4 have trialled and tested this expedition and refined our itinerary to what we believe provides the perfect Himalayan adventure.
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16th October - 4th November, 2024 (private trip)
Get in touch for more details if you are interested in joining this trip or another trip
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Includes:
Accommodation - Hotels in Kathmandu before and after the trek. Tea houses during the trek (shared twin rooms and single supplement available)
Meals - Hot breakfast, lunch, dinner (packed lunches for summit day and crossing the Renjo La and Cho La pass)
Welcome dinner in Kathmandu and a traditional Nepali show
3L boiled water per day
All airport transfers
Round trip flight between Kathmandu - Lukla
English speaking experienced Sherpa Guides (1:4) (Govt. Trained)
Porter to carry your things on trek (up to 10kg)
Personal insurance for Nepalese staff
UK expedition leader*
Sagarmantha National Park Fee, TIMS permits & all required permits and official documentation
Nepali climbing guide for Lobuche Peak
Camping arrangements for Lobuche high camp with trekking cook, camping equipment, kitchen tent, toilet tent
Lobuche Peak climbing permit
Climbing rope, ice screws, snowbar
Expedition duffle bag
Pre trip meeting (online or in London at least 6 weeks prior's to the departure)
Training tips
Garbage disposal fee whilst in the National Park
10% off all of UK trips in 2024
*UK Expedition leader if minimum numbers are reached
Excludes:
International flights
Nepal entry visa fee
Personal equipment
Travel insurance and vaccinations
Soft drinks and snacks
Tips for guides and porters
Personal climbing gear for Lobuche summit
Itinerary
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Day one
Arrive in Kathmandu
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Day two
Spend the day in Kathmandu and get ready for the trek
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Day three
Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,650m)
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Day four
Trek from Phakding to Namche (3,450m)
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Day five
Spend the day in Namche or hike to Khumjung to help acclimatisation
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Day six
Trek from Namche to Thame (3,790m)
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Day seven
Trek from Thame to Lumde (4,360m)
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Day eight
Contingency day
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Day nine
Trek from Lumde to Gokyo via Renjo-La Pass (5360m)
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Day ten
Trek from Gokyo to Thangnak (4,000m)
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Day eleven
Trek from Thangnak to Dzongla via the Cho La pass (5,420m)
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Day twelve
Trek from Dzongla to Lobuche High Camp
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Day thirteen
Summit Lobuche Peak at sunrise and trek to Lobuche town
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Day fourteen
Contigency day
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Day fifteen
Trek from Lobuche to Pangboche
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Day sixteen
Trek from Pangboche to Namche
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Day seventeen
Trek from Namche to Lukla
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Day eighteen
Return from Lukla to Kathmandu
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Day nineteen
Contingency day
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Day twenty
Farewell and end of our trip
FAQs
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As we are staying in teahouses, you can expect three hot filling meals a day. All food is cooked to order and there is a range of choices from the traditional Nepali Dahl baht to spaghetti or even pizza. Jire, our local guide, always recommends dal baht before big days in the mountains. “Dal baht power, for 24 hours”.
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No, each guest will be able to have 10kg of luggage carried by one of our superhuman porters. All you need to carry is a small day bag with an extra layer, water and maybe a few snacks.
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Once you have signed up to the trip we will provide a comprehensive kit list and videos explaining what you need for the trip. If you have any questions beforehand, please get in touch.
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Yes. If you are vegetarian or vegan, it should be pretty easy for you in the mountains as we recommend that guests eat vegetarian food whilst they are on the trek.
If you have a specific dietary requirement, please let us know and we can chat with you about any concerns and make arrangements.
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We have created a trip which we think is the perfect route around the Khumbu region, it avoids the busy Everest Base camp trail and passes lesser trodden trails through beautiful valleys. The two high mountain passes are great challenges and have truly incredible views. We have also planned the route carefully to try and do everything possible to ensure controlled acclimatisation and so prevent altitude sickness.
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Yes, we work with Nepali licensed guides and porters. We want to support the local economy in Nepal as well as ensure you get the best service possible. Having guides who have lived in these mountains their whole life is a huge benefit to the trip. Jire, a proud father of 5 children, will be our lead local guide. 2 of his sons work alongside him and together they make a team like no other. He is a very experienced guide, with an extremely caring nature and will ensure that you stay healthy and happy along the way. The ratio for guides to guests will be 4:1.
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Yes*.
A qualified international mountain leader will be with the group on this trip ensuring that your safety is top priority and helping with the smooth running of the trip
*if there are less than 4 guests unfortunately we are unable to send a group leader. However, we are working with a well established Nepali company and local guides that we have worked with before. Either way we are confident that you will be well looked after either way and have a great trip.
