Lobuche Peak & Everest
Three Passes Expedition

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu. Private transfer to your hotel in Thamel. Spend the afternoon resting or obtaining missing high-altitude mountaineering items in Thamel.

In the evening, gather for a full pre-expedition briefing with your IFMGA Sherpa climbing guide. Inspect plastic double climbing boots, crampons, harnesses, ice axes, helmets, ascenders, and cold-weather mountaineering gear.

Early morning mountain flight from Kathmandu (or Ramechhap) to Lukla airstrip (2,860m). Meet your porter crew and organize heavy expedition gear.

Trek down the Dudh Koshi Valley past pine woods, mani walls, and suspension bridges to Phakding village for your first teahouse overnight stay.

Trek along Dudh Koshi River bank, entering Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo where official climbing and trekking permits are registered.

Cross double-tier Hillary Suspension Bridge and ascend the steep switchbacks of Namche Hill to Namche Bazaar amphitheater.

Climb to Everest View Hotel (3,880m) for sweeping vistas of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and your target peak Lobuche East.

Descend to Khumjung village to visit the Sir Edmund Hillary School and monastery before returning to Namche Bazaar.

Trek along ridge paths with views of Ama Dablam, descending to Phunki Tenga for lunch alongside water prayer wheels.

Ascend through rhododendron forest to Tengboche Monastery. Attend afternoon monk chanting ceremony and enjoy sunset views over Everest.

Descend through Deboche birch woods and cross Imja Khola suspension bridge, passing ancient stone mani walls near Pangboche.

Ascend past tree line into stone-walled fields at Dingboche village, situated in a sun-drenched high alpine valley.

Ascend Nagarjun Hill ridge (5,100m) for high altitude blood cell adaptation and vistas of Makalu, Lhotse, and Island Peak.

Descend back to Dingboche teahouse for warm lunch, hydration, and gear preparation.

Trek up Imja Valley to Chhukung village beneath the massive south wall of Lhotse and Nuptse.

Spend afternoon inspecting crampons, harness nodes, fixed rope ascenders, and helmets with your climbing Sherpa.

Conquer the highest of the three passes: Kongma La (5,535m). Steep scree ascents open up directly facing the ice wall of Nuptse.

Descend glacial moraines across Khumbu Glacier to Lobuche high-altitude teahouse settlement.

Trek along lateral moraine of Khumbu Glacier to Gorak Shep (5,164m). Drop main gear and press on to Everest Base Camp (5,364m).

Stand beneath Khumbu Icefall taking photos before returning across glacial ridges to Gorak Shep for dinner.

Pre-dawn climb up Kala Patthar (5,644m) for golden sunrise views over Mount Everest, Nuptse, and Changtse.

Descend to Gorak Shep for breakfast, then trek to Lobuche High Camp (5,400m). Settle into tented camp and pre-rig ropes.

Alpine start at 2:00 AM. Climb crampon ice walls and fixed ropes onto Lobuche East Peak summit (6,119m) for 360° views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu.

Rappel down to High Camp, pack tents, and descend to Dzongla teahouse for hot soup and recovery rest.

Cross the icy Cho La glacier using microspikes to Cho La Pass summit (5,420m).

Descend boulder moraines and scree trails to Thagnak village for overnight rest.

Cross Ngozumpa Glacier ice fields to the turquoise shoreline of the 3rd Gokyo Lake (Dudh Pokhari).

Relax in lakeside teahouse dining rooms looking up at Cho Oyu wall and surrounding peaks.

Dawn climb to Gokyo Ri summit (5,357m) for 360° views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu.

Afternoon rest and pulse oximeter check beside Gokyo Lake or optional walk toward Scoundrel’s Viewpoint.

Ascend stone staircases onto Renjo La Pass (5,360m) for sweeping views of Gokyo Lakes and Mount Everest.

Descend to Lungden village in the tranquil, authentic Bhote Koshi Valley.

Follow ancient Yak trading routes down Bhote Koshi River to Thame village.

Visit historic Thame Monastery, home to famous Everest mountaineers Appa Sherpa and Kami Rita Sherpa.

Walk high contour trails from Thame back into Namche Bazaar.

Enjoy hot showers, Wi-Fi, and bakery treats in Namche town.

Descend Namche Hill, crossing Hillary Bridge and continuing past Monjo and Phakding to Lukla.

Host celebration farewell dinner with your climbing Sherpa team in Lukla.

Morning flight back to Kathmandu airport (or Ramechhap) and transfer to Thamel hotel.

Free afternoon for body massage, resting, and shopping in Thamel.

Reserve buffer day for mountain flight delays. Optional sightseeing to Pashupatinath & Boudhanath Stupa.

Official climbing certificate presentation and farewell dinner.

Hotel checkout and private transfer to airport 3 hours prior to international flight.

End of ultimate 22-day Lobuche East Peak & Everest Three Passes Expedition.