Lobuche Peak Expedition with EBC and Kalapathar Trek
Trip Facts
Duration
20 Days
Max. Altitude:
6,119m
Group size
2-14 pax persons
Best Season
March & April
Trip Mode
Local Lodge and Camping Tents
Activity
Expedition,Trekking
DIFFICULTY
Difficult
LOCATION
Everest Region
Start/End
Kathmandu,Nepal
Overview
Itinerary
Arrive Kathmandu transfer to hotel
Morning half-day guided tour of UNESCO sites. Evening trek preparation and last-minute gear check
Early morning drive to Ramechhap, fly to Lukla (2,820 m; 20 min) and trek to Phakding
(2,610 m; 3-4 hrs)
Trek to Namche (3,440 m; 5-6 hrs)
Acclimatization day (4-5 hrs hike)
(Optional hike to Everest View Hotel and Khumjung village)
Trek to Phortse (3,810 m; 8-9 hrs)
Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m; 7-8 hrs)
Rest day (Optional hike to Nagarjun hill; 5-6 hrs)
Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m; 5-6 hrs)
Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) and return to Gorak Shep (5,180 m) | 7-8 hrs
Morning excursion to Kalapathar (5,545 m) and backtrack to Lobuche (4,930m) | 5-6 hrs
Rest day at Lobuche. Climbing brief and equipment assessment
Climb to Lobuche High camp (5,400m; 5-6 hrs) – tented camp
Summit Lobuche Peak (6,119 m; 6 hrs) – depending on weather and others conditions either descend
to tented camp at Lobuche High Camp (3 hrs) or Lobuche village (6-7 hrs)
Trek via Pheriche to Deboche (3,820m; 5-6 hrs)
Trek to Namche (3,440m; 5-6 hrs)
Backtracking to Lukla on the famous ‘Nepali Flats’, your journey in the homeland of the Sherpas will have come to an end. Alas, its your last day with your crew of Sherpas and porters and rightfully calls for a celebration.
Accommodation
Overnight at local lodge at Lukla
Meal
B, L, D
Fly to Ramechhap (20 min) and drive to Kathmandu (4-5 hrs).
You have the whole day at leisure to explore Kathmandu valley. This extra day also ensures a contingency plan, in case flights out of Lukla are hampered due to inclement weather.
In the evening there will be a farewell dinner by Keep Walking Nepal to celebrate your achievements.
Accommodation
Overnight at Hotel
Meal
B, D
A KWN representative will accompany you to the Tribhuwan International Airport for your flight back home.
Meal
B
Map
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Dave
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Per Tronsaune
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November 10, 2022Keep Walking Nepal describes itself as a family business. It is.This is KWN’s strength. My daughter Bonnie and I had randomly chosen KWN for our 15 day Everest Region trek. At first, we had some dou
Kkcondon
September 10, 2022I trekked with Ang and team in the Everest Region and had the most amazing journey. (It was several years before March 2017, but that was the choice provided in the menu) We saw the beautiful sights a
Bonnie M
March 3, 2022Most incredible adventure with the most amazing guide Pratap Gurung and Som our porter. We spent 2 weeks trekking Gokyo lakes and it was everything i ever imagined it would be and more. This was thank
John
January 2, 2022Trek with ang is always the best Had a wonderful time Thank you for your hospitality I will again visit Nepal ang
Nick Hunter
October 16, 2021An absolutely amazing experience trekking through Nepal and made effortless through the exceptional organising of Keep Walking Nepal! Our Sherpa was extremely experienced and provided us with an amazi
John
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This trip was the best one I had so far thanked you so much for your kind hospitality loved the trek Keep going until next time.
Geoffc
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Another great trip with this company, Ang always delivers for us, and we are never disappointed. Gokyo lakes is a great location to trek to, we have done it twice last time in 2010. Thank you to Ang a
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September 25, 2019Keep Walking Nepal describes itself as a family business. It is.This is KWN’s strength. My daughter Bonnie and I had randomly chosen KWN for our 15 day Everest Region trek. At first, we had some dou
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Egune valsky
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I did the Everest Base Camp Trek in November 2015 (the earliest trip advisor will let me go back is November 2017). This was a highly organized, safe and very enjoyable experience. My guide, Pratap, w
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November 25, 2025Spent time with Ang hiking through the Kumbhu Valley. Highly rate his service and experience. Already planning the next trip back to see him!
Sidharth.n
November 23, 2025it was the best experience I’ve ever had . id like to thank Mr.Pratap who was our main guid for this trek. he is a really nice person and took care of me as well as my group , he was patient and had
Dave
November 23, 2025It was very exciting moment with your team “Keep Walking Nepal”.
Per Tronsaune
November 23, 2025I have travelled twice With Keep Walking Nepal, and I have no doubt in recommanding these guys. My first KWN-trek was a trek from Phaplu to the Junbesi area. Our KWN-guide was like an eagle to monitor
Dave
November 23, 2025Keep Walking Nepal provided an excellent guiding experience allowing our team of 3 to safely and affordably complete the three passes over 20 days. I can’t recommend these guys enough.
Anita T
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Gregory H
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Brendan R
October 15, 2024We had a awesome trip, Pratap Gurung was our guide from Keep Walking and he was a fantastic guide super chilled out but always helpful and full of local knowledge. We did a hike up to Gokyo Ri and the
Josie R
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Paige Chernow
May 11, 2024Keep Walking Nepal was highly recommended to me by a friend who went on a trek with the owner years ago, and I am so glad that we chose them as our trekking agency. The owner and staff are friendly, h
Felicia B
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Helen_From_Downunder
January 25, 2024I am one of 8 Australian women who booked Ama Dablam base camp hike in mid 2017 and just completed the hike in early May 2018. I actually heard about Ang’s family many years ago from Keep Walking SA
jill cullen
October 6, 2023From initial email contact prior to the trip, right through to ensuring that we had the best rooms available, our recent experience with Keep Walking Nepal was perfect from start to finish. Being 65+
Shelly
September 25, 2023The best trip I have done in Nepal. This journey had it all from jaw dropping scenery to amazing destinations. KEEP WALKING NEPAL organised a fantastic itinerary that suited all our needs. We were a m
Rita Ballart
June 16, 2023I and my friend Jill signed up with Keep Walking Nepal to trek the Langtang Valley to the village of Langtang. It was an amazing experience. We had a guide Pratap who was very knowledgeable and always
Adrienne Chandhok
March 26, 2023Recently returned from a fantastic trek along the Everest Base Camp trail as far as Deboche, arranged by Ang Tshering Sherpa and Keep Walking Nepal. From the initial greeting at KTM airport through to
Sarasvati
January 16, 2023My nephew and I recently completed a one-week trek along the Everest Base Camp trail arranged by Keep Walking Nepal, and we couldn’t be more happy with our choice of trekking agency. As we only had
Rhonda & Geoff Coleman
December 25, 2022We have not long returned from a trek to Lo Mantang with Keep Walking Nepal. It wasn’t our first trip with Ang’s team & we never hesitate to use them for a special experience trekking. Our gui
JuliettePower P
November 10, 2022Keep Walking Nepal describes itself as a family business. It is.This is KWN’s strength. My daughter Bonnie and I had randomly chosen KWN for our 15 day Everest Region trek. At first, we had some dou
Kkcondon
September 10, 2022I trekked with Ang and team in the Everest Region and had the most amazing journey. (It was several years before March 2017, but that was the choice provided in the menu) We saw the beautiful sights a
Bonnie M
March 3, 2022Most incredible adventure with the most amazing guide Pratap Gurung and Som our porter. We spent 2 weeks trekking Gokyo lakes and it was everything i ever imagined it would be and more. This was thank
John
January 2, 2022Trek with ang is always the best Had a wonderful time Thank you for your hospitality I will again visit Nepal ang
Nick Hunter
October 16, 2021An absolutely amazing experience trekking through Nepal and made effortless through the exceptional organising of Keep Walking Nepal! Our Sherpa was extremely experienced and provided us with an amazi
John
September 2, 2020Annapurna Circuit Trek Via Tilicho Lake
This trip was the best one I had so far thanked you so much for your kind hospitality loved the trek Keep going until next time.
Geoffc
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Another great trip with this company, Ang always delivers for us, and we are never disappointed. Gokyo lakes is a great location to trek to, we have done it twice last time in 2010. Thank you to Ang a
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