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Lobuche East and the upper Khumbu landscape.
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Lobuche East

Nepal · Khumbu

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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.

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
Guide
0
Permit
0

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
Guide
0
Permit
0

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