"The Classic Khumbu Peak"
Lobuje East (Lobuche East) stands near the Khumbu Glacier, offering direct views of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse.
It features two distinct summits: False Summit (6,119 m) and True Summit (6,145 m). Most trekking parties target False Summit.
Route, acclimatisation and permit notes for Lobuje (Lobuche East) from the Nepal Side side, plus practical safety advice.
Trekking peak summit stands at 6,119 m (20,075 ft).
Located west of Lobuche village in the Mahalangur range.
False vs True Summit: Reaching the True Summit requires traversing a tricky, notched corniced knife-edge ice ridge.
Approached from High Camp (5,400 m) via rock slabs leading to the glacier notch.
The standard season on Lobuje (Lobuche East) is Spring & Autumn (Mar–May / Sep–Nov). Slab Scrambling: Dark granite slabs near High Camp can be treacherous when iced over.
Approaches to Lobuje (Lobuche East) begin from Nepal Side in Solukhumbu District, where the main objective is the South East Ridge. Confirm current permit, insurance, and national park requirements before departure.
Plan for road travel to the Nepal Side trailhead, then several days of walking before you reach the foot of Lobuje (Lobuche East). Gain height gradually, take a rest day before moving to high camp, and keep a spare weather day in reserve during Spring & Autumn.
Summit day on a 6,119 m objective is long, so start early and set a clear turn-around time. If the South East Ridge is crowded or the snow is unstable, waiting a day is almost always better than pushing on.
Lobuje (Lobuche East) "The Classic Khumbu Peak" stands at 6,119 m in Solukhumbu District, Khumbu Region. The figures below summarise the mountain for trip planning.