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Lobuche

Koshi, Nepal · Asia

About Lobuche

Lobuche is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Namche Bazaar, 12km from Gokyo Lakes.

Lobuche is a town located in Koshi, Nepal. With a population of 8,767, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Lobuche sits in Nepal. It's in the Asia/Kathmandu time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lobuche to your route.

About Lobuche

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 a

Read more "trekking peak" and Lobuche West (6,145m) as an "expedition peak". The permit is issued by Nepal Mountaineering Association and costs USD $350 during spring, USD $175 during autumn, and USD $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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Where is Lobuche located?

Lobuche is located in Koshi, Nepal, Asia. The coordinates are 27.9481 latitude, 86.8102 longitude.

What is the population of Lobuche?

Lobuche has a population of approximately 8,767 people, making it a town in Nepal.

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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.

mountain pass

Everest Base Camp

The legendary trek to the foot of the world's highest mountain through Sherpa villages and Himalayan landscapes.

7 km · about 15 min 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.

12 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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Bhojpur

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Rāmechhāp

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