Accommodation in Lobuche Village
Lobuche mainly depends on tourism. Sherpa men work as porters or guides; some residents have turned their huts into small lodges or guest houses. You can pay for the lodge directly at the entrance to the village and then choose one of the structures that best suits you and spend the night.
If desired, there is the possibility of staying overnight in a tent in a space made available by the village without incurring further costs. All the lodges have a restaurant where you can drink and eat at reasonable prices.
Dingboche/Pheriche to Lobuche Village
Lobuche is 12 km from Dingboche, a small Sherpa village on the way to Everest Base Camp. It takes about 5 hours to reach Lobuche with a leisurely walk. The passage between the two villages gives access to the Makalu region and the Mera Peak.
The path runs on a level curve, a moraine, and you can see the Lobuche peak close to the horizon. A short walk and the Khumbu spread out at your feet with its string of icy peaks. Further on, Pumori and Nuptse await your visit. Soon, you will discover the hamlet of Lobuche at the turn of a retreat from the field.
Dingboche to Lobuche
Lobuche to Gorakshep and Everest Base Camp
The distance between Lobuche Village and Everest base camp is 15 km, which you can cover in about 8 hours. As you begin your hike from Lobuche, within approximately 3 or 4 hours, you will reach the last settlement on the trail- Gorakshep. Several tea houses in this area provide overnight accommodation before making the last leg of the trek over the glacier to Everest Base Camp.
This “small” ascend took me 45 minutes. It was right after Lobuche, about 2.5 hours to Gorak Shep, and everyone was going slowly.
Above Gorakshep, you can see the popular viewpoint known as Kala Patthar, where many travelers capture the image of the world’s highest mountain and gaze at it in awe. The hike from the glacier to the base camp can take up to five hours. This is a treacherous section, and you must navigate it carefully as it can be challenging to find a route, and the risk of falling on the ice is high.
A mere 2-hour hike from Gorakshep, and you are at the base camp. Around 2,000 people can be seen gathering here during the spring season. Climbers rest here for 5 to 6 days, and the climbing journey begins.
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