Lobuche — Local services in Khumbupasanglahmu

While crossing from Dzongla to Lobuche village on the EBC trail, we traversed this mountain around its base, keeping it to the left. We literally hiked under its shadow and as a result, we were unable to see its top at times.

However, we got a clear bird's eye view of this mountain from Kala Patthar and also while trekking down from Gorakshep towards Pheriche.

Lobuche lies close to the Khumbu Glacier and Lobuche village is also nearby. There are two main peaks, Lobuche East and Lobuche West.

Lobuche East (6,119m) is a "trekking peak", and Lobuche West (6,145m) is an "expedition peak". As the easier trekking peak, the East peak is climbed far more frequently than...

The last tea house before you can reach EBC or Kala Patther (or both if you leave early the next day and really push it). Cozy tea house but like the surrounds, the rooms are cold (no complaint though. You’re in a cold place. Don’t expect a five star hotel with fireplaces in your private suite with warmed floor tiles, heated towels, or even free hot showers…. You’re trekking!! It’s experiences like this that you’ll look back on with fond memories) Beautiful little spot. Beautiful people. It’s freezing, but you’re...

I traveled to Lobuche to prepare for the climb to Lobuche High Camp, but I didn’t continue on to EBC or Gorakshep. Lobuche is a relatively small village. The teahouses still offer a sufficient variety of food, although it’s quite expensive. The accommodation maintains a standard comparable to a 3-star hotel, which is definitely better than staying at...