Our Lobuche East expedition is one of our most popular Himalayan programs because it allows aspiring climbers not only the opportunity to tag a Himalayan gem but also to tick off a bucket list trek to Everest Base Camp and stay in Base Camp proper for two nights.

Your adventure starts in Kathmandu, Nepal. Here, we will do thorough gear checks, have guide briefings, and pack and organise our gear for the climb and trek ahead.

Following our time in Kathmandu, you will fly to Lukla to start the trek. We land at the Hillary runway at roughly 9,000ft/3,000m. From the moment you land in Lukla, you will be at altitude. It’s essential to take it easy and let your body adjust to the altitude naturally.

We take our time on the most iconic trek in the world, spending time visiting famous cultural and religious sights on our way through this scenic valley in the shadow of the world’s highest mountains. Our slow acclimatization schedule means there is plenty of time to explore landmarks like the famous Tengboche Monastery, where you can stop by to visit a High Lama and receive a blessing, take time to explore the famous Namche Bazaar – the Sherpa capital, or have a beer in the world’s highest pub. Passing by countless Tibetan Buddhist stupas and chortens, you will feel the rich culture of Tibetan Buddhism and the Sherpa come alive.

We choose to implement a slow acclimatization schedule, not just so you can take in the sights and sounds of the valley, but to ensure you enjoy your trek and climbs and feel great throughout.

Altitude isn’t something to be feared; it’s achievable for most people, but it is a process that can’t be rushed. Generic treks and climbs that move too quickly often have disgruntled, unwell people because their bodies are struggling to adjust.

Staging the climb from our well-equipped Lobuche Base Camp, we will conduct training clinics before moving up to High Camp to begin our ascent.

Lobuche is such a great, scenic climb (offering similar terrain & climbing to Everest, albeit at a lower altitude) that all of our Everest climbers make the ascent of Lobuche en route to Everest base camp as one of their acclimatization rotations.

Following your Lobuche climb, you continue your trek to Everest Base Camp, where you can celebrate with a 2-night visit to Base Camp Proper, staying at CTSS’ famed camp, and celebrating.

Here you will also have the opportunity for some additional climbing in the lower part of the Khumbu icefall and a free day to unwind and explore.

Leaving Everest Base Camp, enjoy the descent back down the valley, taking in your achievement in this remarkable corner of the world before flying back to Kathmandu and onward home.