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Lobuche East and the upper Khumbu landscape.
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Lobuche East

Nepal · Khumbu

Lobuche East is a 6,119M mountain in Khumbu, Nepal.

Mountain route map

Mapped approach and summit route lines from linked itineraries.

What to expect on this mountain

Lobuche East is a 6,119M mountain in Khumbu, Nepal.

Photos from Lobuche East

Lobuche East and the upper Khumbu landscape.

Guided summit options for Lobuche East

These guided itineraries explicitly include a summit of Lobuche East.

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Nepal 6000m Triple Guided

Nepal 6000m Triple Guided is the 19-day option for Nepal 6000m Triple Progression. It is graded severe and reaches about 6,476 metres. The itinerary follows a guided format with day-to-day timing adjusted to conditions, travel logistics, and acclimatisation needs.

Duration
19 days
Difficulty
Severe
Distance
132 km
Total climb
8,900M

Support style: Guide-led Three Peaks itinerary with coordinated transfers

Nearby itineraries and route styles

These itineraries are relevant to the area and base logistics. Some do not include a summit of Lobuche East.

ShoulderSeason Nepal 6000m Triple Progression - Nepal 6000m Triple Guided Nepal 6000m Triple Guided is the 19-day option for Nepal 6000m Triple Progression. It is graded severe and reaches about 6,476 metres. The itinerary follows a guided format with day-to-day timing adjusted to conditions, travel logistics, and acclimatisation needs. Includes Lobuche East summit Trip family: Nepal 6000m Triple Progression ShoulderSeason Everest Three Passes and Three Peaks Trek - Three Passes & Three Peaks Trek to Everest Guided Itinerary Three Passes & Three Peaks Trek to Everest Guided Itinerary is the 22-day option for Everest Three Passes and Three Peaks Trek. It is graded moderate and reaches about 5,545 metres. The itinerary follows a guided format with day-to-day timing adjusted to conditions, travel logistics, and acclimatisation needs. Nearby itinerary only Trip family: Everest Three Passes and Three Peaks Trek ShoulderSeason Khumbu Peaks - Chukkung Ri, Pokalde, Island Peak - Khumbu Peaks - Chukkung Ri, Pokalde, Island Peak Guided Itinerary Khumbu Peaks, Chukkung Ri, Pokalde, Island Peak Guided Itinerary is the 20-day option for Khumbu Peaks, Chukkung Ri, Pokalde, Island Peak. It is graded moderate and reaches about 6,189 metres. The itinerary follows a guided format with day-to-day timing adjusted to conditions, travel logistics, and acclimatisation needs. Nearby itinerary only Trip family: Khumbu Peaks - Chukkung Ri, Pokalde, Island Peak ShoulderSeason Everest Base Camp Trek - Everest Base Camp Trek Guided Itinerary Everest Base Camp Trek Guided Itinerary is the 17-day option for Everest Base Camp Trek. It is graded moderate and reaches about 5,545 metres. The itinerary follows a guided format with day-to-day timing adjusted to conditions, travel logistics, and acclimatisation needs. Nearby itinerary only Trip family: Everest Base Camp Trek

Routes for Lobuche East and nearby objectives

Nepal 6000m Triple Progression Route

Khumbu multi-peak progression linking Mera Peak, Island Peak, and Lobuche East via Khare, Chhukung, and Lobuche with transfer and acclimatisation transitions between bases.

Difficulty
Severe
Distance
132 km
Duration
19 days
High point
6,476M
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Everest Base Camp Trek Route

The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla takes 35 minutes. The trek is nine days uphill, which includes two full days rest and acclimatisation to the last settlement of Gorak Shep. After visiting Everest Base Camp and climbing to the high point of Kala Pathar (for dawn views of the sun rising behind the summit of Everest), the descent is three days. We always allow a bad weather day for flying into or out of Lukla. The start dates refer to the latest arrival date in Kathmandu and the end date refers to the earliest you can book your return flight home for. Private trips are welcome, we can adapt the itinerary to whatever date you wish. We often take couples or small groups of two or three, but for a solo traveller there would be an extra charge. Rest day and acclimatisation to jetlag, sightseeing plus trek briefing. Possible drive to Ramechhap** – see ‘Lukla Flight’ details below.​ You can trek to Everest Base Camp from March to early June, and September to early December. Kathmandu is at an approximate altitude of 1400m and the flight to Lukla will take you up to a height of 2866m. With Everest Base Camp standing at 5360m and Kala Patthar at 5545m, the base camp trek gains a total of 2679 metres from Lukla and 4145 metres from Kathmandu.

Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
0 km
Duration
14 days
High point
5,540M
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Lobuche East Summit Route

Khumbu trekking-peak line from Lukla through Namche and Lobuche to the Lobuche East summit ridge, typically used after Everest region acclimatisation days.

Difficulty
Difficult
Distance
62 km
Duration
14 days
High point
6,119M
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GPX tracks for map and navigation

GPX Nepal 6000m Triple Progression Route 4 points in track geometry View route: nepal-6000m-triple-route GPX Everest Base Camp Trek Route 4 points in track geometry View route: everest-base-camp-trail GPX Lobuche East Summit Route 4 points in track geometry View route: lobuche-east-summit-route

Summit trips

Adventure Nepal 6000m Triple Progression Link three serious Nepal trekking peaks in one progressive high-altitude itinerary.