Lobuje East Ascent in Nepal

Lobuje, also known as Lobuche, is a Himalayan mountain in Nepal close to the Khumbu glacier. It is 6119 meters high, and a stunning trek for anyone interested in high altitude mountaineering. Of course, it is not an easy trek. It is the Himalayas after all! This is why it is very important to go with a guide that can help you and that knows how to pace a trek to optimise acclimatization and logistics. On this 22-day Lobuje East Ascent in Nepal, I will guide you to the summit of this beautiful mountain!

We will begin our expedition in Kathmandu. This beautiful city is well worth exploring in itself and will be a perfect start to our journey. From there, we will follow a very gentle ascent program designed for you to adjust gradually to the altitudes and enjoy the beautiful landscapes and culture of Nepal. On our way, we will have the chance to visit the breathtaking Gokyo lakes and Gokyo-Ri, a great viewpoint of the Everest, Lhotse and Cholaste. As we approach our objective, we will gradually become more familiarised with the terrain which will prepare us for the challenging climb on day 16. But before the peak, we will first stop at a basecamp in Lobuje where we will prepare for the climb. On day 15 we will work with fixed lines and jumaring as we continue to ascend and finally reach our summit on day 16.

Every day we will begin trekking at around 9am after breakfast. We will trek approximately 4 hours per day, give or take a few, depending on the itinerary. We will have sherpa support and our own kitchen staff that will prepare our meals. Our menu will be as follows (unless specified dietary constrained are notified in advance):

Breakfast: Oat or rice porridge, muesli, cereal, freshly made flat
breads (Chapattis), eggs, omelettes.
Lunch: Pasta, potatoes, vegetables with rice, tinned
meat/fish, freshly made flat breads, coleslaw/salad
Afternoon tea: Tea, coffee and hot chocolate and biscuits
Dinner: Pasta, potatoes, curry, lentil dhal with rice, mixed
vegetables with rice, tinned meat/fish, freshly made
flat breads, fruit (fresh and tinned)
Mountain Food: Porridge, dehydrated meals, biscuits, soup, muesli
bars, chocolate, cheese, salami,

Having a hearty diet and enough resting time on our journey will ensure that our bodies adapt well to the demands of the excursion.

Because this is such a carefully planned tour in terms of acclimatization, it is open for people with a wide range of levels. However, although you don’t need to be a very experienced climber, you will need to be physically fit. Ideally, you will prepare for the trip in advance and I will be happy to offer you some considerations in this regard. Furthermore, an additional day has been scheduled into the itinerary to make up for any delays. Therefore, you should be able to really enjoy this tour at a good pace!

Are you ready for a once in a lifetime experience in the Himalayas? Have you always dreamed of a high altitude climb? Then book your place and join me on this 22-day Lobuje East ascent in Nepal!