20-Day Lobuche East Peak Climbing Trek

Peak: Lobuche East Peak (6,119m/20,070ft)
Area: Khumbu Himal in the Everest Area, Nepal.
Route: South Ridge from Dzongla [ Route Map ]
Best Season: March-May and October-November.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Trek through the Sherpa Villages of Everest area.
- Trek up the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base Camp (5364 m).
- Climb Kala Patthar (5550 m) for views of Everest and other peaks.
- Learn the finer points of Himalayan climbing from Trained Instructors.
- Lobuche East Peak Climb (6,119 m) with our experienced Sherpa Guides.

TREK DATES: 2007
20-Day Everest Base Camp Trek  6-day Training & Climb Lobuche East Peak	06-Day Lobuche Peak Climb Only  Training and Climb Lobuche East Peak
02 - 21 May	10 - 15 May
10 - 29 November	18 - 23 November
Tour starts and ends in Kathmandu, Nepal, with flights to and from Lukla..  Participants should arrive Kathmandu at least 2 days in advance.    Private customized treks are available on request.

I T I N E R A R Y:
Days 01-09: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla. Meet trek guide.
Trek to Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar. Lodges.
Day 10: Trek to Dzongla. Meet Instructor/guide. Lodge.
Climbing Portion starts:
Day 11 (1): Ascend to Cho La Pass for acclimatization and training. Camp
Day 12 (2): Training and instructional day. Camp.
Day 13 (3): Hike/climb to Lobuje East Base Camp. Camp.
Day 14 (4): Climb to high camp. Camp.
Day 15 (5): Lobuche Peak climb. Afternoon descend to BC. Camp.
Day 16 (6): Extra day to allow for bad weather. Lodge/camp.
End of Lobuche East Peak Climbing Portion
Days 17-19: Return trek to Namche and Lukla. Lodges.
Day 20: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu. End of Lobuche Peak expedition.