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Lobuche
Koshi, Nepal · Asia
About Lobuche
Lobuche is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Namche Bazaar, 14km from Gokyo Lakes.
Lobuche is in Koshi, Nepal, with about 8,800 people. The nearest town is Namche Bazaar, about 19 km away.
Lobuche (also spelt Lobuje) is a Nepalese mountain which lies close to the Khumbu Glacier and the settlement of Lobuche. There are two main peaks, Lobuche East and Lobuche West. A permit to climb the mountain is required from the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), which classifies Lobuche East (6,119m) as aRead more
"trekking peak" and Lobuche West (6,145m) as an "expedition peak". The permit is issued by Nepal Mountaineering Association and costs US$350 during spring, US$175 during autumn, and US$175 during winter/summer. The easier, trekking peak, the East peak is climbed far more frequently than the West peak; however, most of those climbers only do so to reach a false summit that is still a few hours from the true summit of Lobuche East. Between the two peaks is a long, deeply notched ridge, with a steep drop and its considerable distance making an approach of the West peak from the East practically impossible.
The first recorded ascent of Lobuche East was made by Laurence Nielson and Sherpa Ang Gyalzen on April 25, 1984.
Lobuche West was first climbed in 1955 via the South Shoulder.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Lobuche?
Within an hour or so of Lobuche: Everest Base Camp (7 km), Gokyo Lakes (14 km), Everest Base Camp (North Side) (22 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Everest Base Camp.
Where is Lobuche?
Lobuche is in Koshi, Nepal, about 19 km from Namche Bazaar.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 8,767
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Nepal
- Region
- Koshi
- Timezone
- Asia/Kathmandu
- Coordinates
- 27.9481, 86.8102
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Worth the detour from Lobuche
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Gokyo Lakes
The world's highest freshwater lake system at 4,700-5,000 meters with stunning turquoise waters beneath Cho Oyu.
14 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Everest Base Camp (North Side)
The Tibetan approach to the world's highest peak at 5,150 meters, offering dramatic views of Everest's north face from Rongbuk Monastery.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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- Right hereEverest Base CampThe legendary trek to the foot of the world's highest mountain through Sherpa villages and Himalayan landscapes.
- 22 kmEverest Base Camp (North Side)The Tibetan approach to the world's highest peak at 5,150 meters, offering dramatic views of Everest's north face from Rongbuk Monastery.
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