Lobuche East & Island Peak Climbing 2025/2026 Double 6000ers

Trip Overview

Lobuche East (6,119 m) and Island Peak (6,189 m) climbing are two iconic trekking peaks in Nepal’s Everest region, ideal for climbers seeking their first Himalayan summits. Lobuche East offers steep snow and rock climbing with rewarding views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. It was first climbed in 1984 by Laurence Nielson and Ang Gyalzen Sherpa. Island Peak, officially Imja Tse, was first summited in 1953 by Charles Evans, Charles Wylie, Alf Gregory, and Tenzing Norgay as training for the Everest expedition. Known for its glaciated terrain and 150-meter ice wall, Island Peak offers a more technical experience.

Both peaks lie within Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in biodiversity and Sherpa culture. The surrounding environment features alpine meadows, glaciers, and wildlife such as snow leopards and Himalayan tahrs. These climbs not only offer physical challenges but also deep cultural and natural immersion. They are often used for high-altitude training for 7,000 m and 8,000 m peaks, making them stepping stones for bigger Himalayan expeditions.

Together, Lobuche East and Island Peak represent the perfect blend of adventure, history, and nature ideal for those preparing for more serious climbs like Ama Dablam or Everest.

Max. Altitude 6189 M

Trip Grade Moderate

Best Seasons Spring, Autumn

Group Size 1-10

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Trip Itinerary

DAY

01

Arrive At Kathmandu (1,375 M) & Transfer To Hotel.

Arrive at Kathmandu (1,375 m) & transfer to hotel.

Altitude 1400 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Hotel
02

Official Formalities, Trek Briefing, Gear Check & Shopping.

Official formalities, trek briefing, gear check & shopping.

Altitude 1,400 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Hotel
03

Drive To Ramechap, Fly To Lukla (2,860 M) & Trek To Phakding (2,610 M).

Drive to Ramechap, fly to Lukla (2,860 m) & trek to Phakding (2,610 m).

Altitude 2860 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges
04

Trek To Namche Bazaar (3,440 M).

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m).

Altitude 3440 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges
05

Hike To Everest View Point (3,900 M) & Back To Namche Bazaar.

Hike to Everest View Point (3,900 m) & back to Namche Bazaar.

Altitude 3900 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges
06

Trek To Tengboche (3,860 M).

Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m).

Altitude 3860 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges
07

Trek To Dingboche (4,410 M).

Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m).

Altitude 4410 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges
08

Hike To Nagarjun (5,100 M) & Back To Dingboche.

Hike to Nagarjun (5,100 m) & back to Dingboche.

Altitude 5100 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges
09

Trek To Lobuche Village (4,900 M).

Trek to Lobuche Village (4,900 m).

Altitude 4900 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges
10

Trek To Gorakshep (5,140 M) & Hike To Everest Base Camp (5,364 M).

Trek to Gorakshep (5,140 m) & hike to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m).

Altitude 5364 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping
11

Hike To Kala Patthar (5,445 M) & Trek Back To Lobuche Village.

Hike to Kala Patthar (5,445 m) & trek back to Lobuche Village.

Altitude 5445 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges
12

Trek To Lobuche Base Camp (5,400 M).

Trek to Lobuche Base Camp (5,400 m).

Altitude 5400 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping
13

Training & Acclimatization Day.

Training & acclimatization day.

Altitude 5400 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping
14

Summit Lobuche Peak (6,119 M) & Descend To Thukla.

Summit Lobuche Peak (6,119 m) & descend to Thukla.

Altitude 6119 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges
15

Trek To Chhukung (4,730 M).

Trek to Chhukung (4,730 m).

Altitude 4730 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges
16

Rest Day.

Rest day.

Altitude 4730 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges
17

Trek To Island Peak Base Camp (4,970 M).

Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (4,970 m).

Altitude 4970 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges
18

Summit Island Peak (6,189 M) & Back To Chhukung.

Summit Island Peak (6,189 m) & back to Chhukung.

Altitude 6189 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges
19

Trek Back To Tengboche.

Trek back to Tengboche.

Altitude 3860 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges
20

Trek Back To Namche.

Trek back to Namche.

Altitude 3440 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges
21

Trek Back To Lukla.

Trek back to Lukla.

Altitude 2860 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodges
22

Fly Back To Kathmandu.

Fly back to Kathmandu.

Altitude 1,400 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Hotel
23

Leisure Day.

Leisure day.

Altitude 1,400 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Hotel
24

Final Departure.

Final departure.

Altitude N/A

Meals N/A

Accommodation N/A

Includes

Airport pick-up and drop-off for both international & domestic flights.
3 nights hotel in Kathmandu on a bed & breakfast basis with single occupancy.
One welcome/farewell dinner at a typical Nepalese restaurant in Kathmandu.
Both-ways domestic airlines (KTM – LUA – KTM) via Ramechhap.
Land & air transportation for overall expedition crews.
Permits for EBC, Lobuche East & Island Peak climbing.
Attached bathroom & hot shower until Dingboche. Common room at rest of the places & camping at Lobuche & Island peak base camp.
3 meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) with tea/coffee during the trekking & peak climbing.
One highly experienced guide for trekking & peak climbing along with one porter.
20 kg personal baggage allowed per member.
Insurance coverage for all involved outdoor Nepalese staff.
8K duffle bags & 8K outdoor cap.
First aid medical kit.
Company service charges & Nepal government taxes.
Lobuche East & Island Peak climbing certificate after the successful ascent of the peak.

Excludes

Nepal entry visa fee (Valid for 30 days).
International flights.
Drone & special filming permits.
Lunch & dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Medical & emergency rescue insurance (Minimum coverage of USD $15,000).
Personal trekking gears.
Tips for guide & porter (Minimum 12% of the total amount per member).
Any other services not mentioned under “Service Includes”.

Trip Notes

Please do remember these things.

Trekking and mountain climbing in the Everest region have contingency conditions sometimes. Lukla domestic flight depends on the weather. Sometimes it can be bad weather in mountain regions that can cause domestic flight delays or cancellations. In case of delay or cancel the domestic flight, the client has to bear all the additional expenses including food and accommodation by themselves.

However, 8K Expeditions will take responsibility for all other arrangements as per the schedule and guide and other staff extra expenses in case of delay or cancel the flight. If you wish to make an alternative arrangement such as a Helicopter flight to avoid flight delays, all additional costs would be your (client) responsibility, 8K Expeditions does not accept any responsibility for costs incurred as a result of international flight missed but we assistance to make alternative arrangements wherever possible. We recommend always keeping some extra time when you trek and climb in the Himalayas and making sure your international flight ticket has a flexible date. Also, note that while on the trip we may have to make sometimes changes in the itinerary due to unforeseen reasons like landslides or natural disasters bad weather or health condition etc.