Lobuche consists of two different summits, east and west with the height of 6119m and 6145m respectively. A continuous rim ties them but there is a sharp gap and a considerable distance between these two summits. The east is recognized as a trekking peak whereas the west is identified as an Expedition. The first scaled to the Lobuche east peak by Laurence Nielson and Ang Gyaljen Sherpa on 25th April 1984. The peak being an attractive offers various existing routes and also a probability of new ones. The dark triangle of its rocky east face rises down the moraines of Khumbu Glaciers to a pleasant skyline, forming the south face. Lobuche East is reached by descending a marked notch and climbing steep snowy slopes to the top. On most, occasions, the peak is climbed on the summit ridge only as far as a subsidiary snow summit, south-east of the true peak and before the notch. The peak is known as the false peak.
Highlights of the Trekking Peaks
Mt. Everest, Khumbu Glacier, Mt. Lhotse, Nuptse, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Thamserku, different community with majority of Sherpa and grand Himalayan landscapes and old monastery.
Facts of the Trekking Peak
Trekking Peaks Destination : Lobuche East (6119m.)
Group Size : Min - 1
Minimum altitude : 2834m.
Maximum altitude : 6119m.
Season : Spring & Autumn
Transportation : Airplane
Duration : 22 days
Entry : Lukla
Exit : Lukla
