Lobuje West * Overview

Peak ID

LOBW

Status

Opened

Elevation

6135 M / 20128 FT

Latitude

27º 58' 08"

Longitude

86º 47' 05"

Managed By

NMA

History

1st ascent on

28 Sep, 1984 A.D

1st ascent by

Yuji Kawakura,
Yoshihiro Taguchi,
Lobuje peak has two summits East and West. While Lobuje East is recognized for trekking Lobuje West is known for Expedition.

Location

  • Province:

    Province 1

  • Mountain Range:

    Khumbu

  • District:

    Solukhumbu

  • Municipality/Rural Municipality:

    Khumbu Pasang Lhamu

Nearest help center

( from the basecamp along
the caravan route )

  • Police post:

    Namche 21.1KM Namche 20.4KM

  • Army post:

    Namche 21.1KM

  • Health centre/post:

    Pheriche 2.7KM Namche 21.1KM

  • Tourist police post:

    Lukla 38.2KM Lukla 36.8KM

  • Nearest settlement :

    Phang 3.9KM 2.7KM

Royalty Fees

  • Nepalese (NRs):

    Rs.1000 in Summer and Winter, Rs.2000 in Autumn and seasons and Rs.4000 in Spring.

  • Foreigners (USD):

    $70.00 in Summer and Winter, $125.00 in Autumn and $250.00 in Spring

How to get there

  • From Kathmandu:

    Flight to Lukla

  • Caravan route:

    Lukla-Namche-Khumjung-Lobuche-BC/Gokyo-Dzonghla-BC

  • Caravan route
    length:

    38.2KM through Machherma, 36.8KM through Pheriche

  • Climbing route
    length:

    6.4KM through Pheriche, 8.7KM through Machherma

  • Duration:

    18 Days

Maps