Trip Duration
20 Days
Trip Difficulty
Challenging
Group Size
1-16
Max. Altitude
5,363m. /17,595 ft.
Accommodation
Hotel/ Lodge /Tea House
Best Seasons
Mar-May/Sept-Nov
Activity per day
Climbing
Start/End
KathmanduTrip Overview
The Lobuche East Peak Climbing Trek falls within the Khumbu region of Nepal, sharing many common stops to the standard Everest Base Camp trek. This peak stands 6119 meters tall, which was first climbed by Laurence Nielson and Ang Gyalzen, his Sherpa, all the way back in 1984. Since this peak does not reach extreme heights over 7000 or 8000 meters, and climbing it is fairly easy, it has been graded as a trekking peak by the NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association).
Despite its fairly easy climb, it will still be tiring and exhausting since we will be climbing a Himalayan peak. But it is very doable, experienced trekkers with basic mountaineering skills can complete this trek without any major issues. The peak climbing ascent will be rough as we traverse icy slopes, glaciers, rocky grounds, and ice walls to reach the summit. From the top, we will enjoy a one-of-a-kind view of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Everest peaks.
The itinerary we have proposed below takes you on a cultural tour as well. We will pass by many Sherap villages and stay at a handful, to experience their daily activities and practices first-hand. Village such as Tengboche, Pangbcohe, Chhukung, Pheriche, etc. offer a great insight into the Sherap culture and tradition. You might even get to see Sherpa cultural performance is lower region villages such as Lukla and Namche Bazaar.
In addition to climbing the Lobuche East Peak, we will also visit the Everest Base Camp, along with a bunch of monasteries en route. The gompas, chortens, and mani walls displays the great influence of Tibetan Buddhism in the region. Visiting the highland monasteries will be a spiritual and peaceful side tour.
Our Lobuche East Peak Climbing Trek is one of the best options for you if you want to experience climbing a peak that is very manageable yet rewarding. Here’s a comprehensible and detailed guide on our trek package, so you can really understand what you can expect from this journey.
Highlights of Lobuche East Peak Climbing
- Reach the famous Everest Base Camp, the colorful collection of tents offering a great view of the valley and nearby peaks.
- Visit the famous Dawa Choling Gompa (3867 m) at Tengboche, the largest Gompa in the region, dating back to 1916.
- Experience the wide, panoramic, and unobstructed view of the Everest region peaks from Kala Patthar viewpoint.
- Reach a maximum altitude of 6119 meters above sea level as we climb to the top of Lobuche East Peak.
- Experience the warm Sherpa hospitality along with their culture, tradition, and local delicacies.
- Enter the Sagarmathe National Park with a high chance to witness Himalayan wildlife in their natural habitat.
Itinerary of Lobuche East Peak Climbing
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu.
Your first day of the Lobuche East Peak Climbing sees you landing at the Tribhuvan International Airport. There, you have to get your tourist visa approved before you can leave the airport premises. For this, you will be directed towards the immigration booth, where you should ask for a visa application form and fill it out with all the correct details. After that, you should pay your visa fees at the bank counter nearby.
You will be given a payment slip which you are supposed to present to the immigration office along with your visa application, passport (valid for at least 6 more months), proof of accommodation, proof of return tickets, and two passport-sized photos. From start to end, it will take about an hour to get a tourist visa to Nepal. Alternatively, you can also apply for a tourist visa online, which is especially great for busy traveling seasons.
Max. Altitude: 1350m./4,429ft. (Kathmandu)
Meal: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 02: Trek briefing, preparation, and Kathmandu sightseeing.
Today, we will be out for most of the day, visiting many attractions within the Kathmandu Valley. We will start the day with breakfast at last night’s accommodation. Shortly after, Adventure Tansen’s guide will brief you on the different aspects of the Lobuche East Peak Climbing trek and what you can expect from the journey. He will list out the essentials and the equipment you will need to complete this peak climbing trek.
After that, we will have you get on a private vehicle that will take you to different sites within the valley. Our destinations today include sites like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Pottery Square, Swayambhunath Stupa, and more. You can also choose your preferred destinations instead of our standard ones. After the day tour is over, you can focus on preparing for the trek, packing all the essentials.
Max. Altitude: 1350m./4,429ft. (Kathmandu )
Meal: Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 03: Early morning flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding.
Today is the first trekking day of the Lobuche East Peak Climbing journey. Our morning starts in Kathmandu; we will grab our bags and head to the airport to get on a flight to Lukla, the starting point of this trek. The flight duration is just 35 minutes, and it’s a scenic ride as we will get to see many peaks in the north, along with an overhead view of the Everest region as a whole.
The trek begins after we leave the Lukla airport, sitting at 2860 meters. The total trekking distance from Lukla to Phadking is 7.5 km with a net elevation descent of 250 meters, reaching 2610 meters. The trail is a mix of stone-paved and dirt paths, passing by villages like Chheplung, Thado Koshi Gaun, and Ghat. We will also cross many suspension bridges to get to our destination of the day.
Activity: Trek
Max. Altitude: 2610m./8,563ft. (Phakding.)
Meal: Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar.
Day 4 of the Lobuche East Peak Climbing is about 10.8 km long with an elevation gain of 830 meters. The estimated trek duration is 6 to 7 hours with a final elevation of 3440 meters above sea level at Namche Bazaar. Leaving Phakding, we will get on a gentle ascent and cross a suspension bridge shortly after. This path will lead us to Zamfute village; a micro-hydro station is the main attraction there.
Passing this village gets us on an ascent to Toktok village, passing by a waterfall. Moving on, we will get to Bankar village, followed by Chhumuwa village, where we will rest for a while. After that, we will reach the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park, the village of Monjo. Our trek permits will be checked at the checkpost, and we will enter the park to cross the Dudh Koshi River over a suspension bridge.
We will then reach Jorsale, our last resting point before reaching Namche and also our lunch spot. After a feast, we will get on the ascent of Namche Hill, a long series of switchbacks that leads to Namche Bazaar.
Activity: Trek
Max. Altitude: 3440m./11,286ft. (Namche Bazaar.)
Meal: Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Day 05: Rest/acclimatization day at Namche.
Acclimatization is an inseparable part of trekking to any Himalayan destination. Without proper acclimatization, trekkers have a high chance of suffering from altitude sickness, which can force them to end their trek on the spot and seek medical attention. However, we will not be standing ducks for the day, we will go on an acclimatization hike to Everest View Hotel. The total distance of this hike is just 4 km round-trip with an elevation gain of 440 meters.
It should take us about 2 to 3 hours to climb to the Everest View Hotel and get back to Namche Bazaar. From the 3880-meter-high hotel, we will get to enjoy a panoramic view of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Everest, and other peaks.
Activity: Rest
Max. Altitude: 3440m./11,286ft. (Namche Bazaar.)
Meal: Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Day 06: Trek from Namche to Tengboche.
Today’s estimated trek duration is 4 to 5 hours with an elevation gain of 430 meters, reaching 3870 meters above sea level at Tengboche. The total trek distance is 9.2 km, starting with a steep ascent leaving Namche Bazaar. As we move forward, the path turns plain as we trek a ridgeline. This path will lead us to Kyangjuma village, the midpoint of our trek today.
From there, we will descend through a forest of pine and rhododendron to get to Phunki Thenga. We will shortly cross the Dudh Koshi River over a suspension bridge after we reach Phunki Thenga village. Leaving this village, we will begin the final ascent, passing by a lush forest, traversing 600 meters of climb to get to Tengboche.
Activity: Trek
Max. Altitude: 3870m./12,697ft. (Tengboche. )
Meal: Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Day 07: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche.
Trekking from Tengboche to Dingboche, we will cover over 10.8 km, gaining 540 meters of elevation. This trek will take about 5 to 6 hours to complete and takes us all the way to 4410 meters above sea level. The trek starts with a downhill section to Deboche village, passing by a beautiful Rhododendron forest. You will see the Imja River flowing gently a couple of hundred meters below.
From Deboche, the trail leads us to Pangboche. We will cross a suspension bridge over the Imja River and ascend to Pangboche, where the oldest monastery in Khumbu is located. We will visit the Pangbcohe monastery before leaving the village to get to Somare, followed by a trek to Orsho village. As we move further into the valley, the vegetation grows sparse. From Orsho, we will cross the Imja River once again to ascend all the way to the village of Dingboche.
Activity: Trek
Max. Altitude: 4410m./14,469ft. (Dingboche.)
Meal: Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
Day 08: Acclimatization day at Dingboche.
4400 meters above sea level is a considerable elevation, which calls for an acclimatization day. This is the 2nd acclimatization day of the Lobuche East Peak Climbing trek; to make the most of our time, we will hike to Nangkartshang Peak, also known as Nagarjun Hill. The elevation gain of the day is 673 meters, which works in favor of the “climb high, sleep low” technique to prevent altitude sickness.
The total hiking distance is 7.4 km round-trip with an estimated trek duration of 5 to 6 hours. The initial section is rocky and gently ascending, and soon enough, the trail turns steep as we progress forward. The trail is well-marked with stone cairns, taking us all the way to 5083 meters above sea level. From the top, you will get to see a great view of Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, Island Peak, and more.
Activity: Rest
Max. Altitude: 4410m./14,469ft. (Dingboche.)
Meal: Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
Day 09: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche.
Day 9 of the Lobuche East Peak Climbing trek takes us to 4940 meters, reaching Lobuche village, gaining us an elevation of 530 meters. This trek is 8.5 km long, which requires us to trek for 4 to 5 hours, depending on the pace of the group. Leaving Dingboche, we will head northwest, following a gentle climb with views of Cholatse, Taboche, and Ama Dablam peak. About 3 hours in, we will reach Thukla, aka Dughla, our lunch spot of the day.
After a filling meal, we will ascend about 200 meters to get to Thukla Pass, aka Dughla Pass. This is where the Everest Memorial is located, a landmark dedicated to those who lost their lives trying to scale Everest. Leaving the memorial, the path turns plain and keeps following the Khumbu Glacier. After about 2 more hours of trekking, we will finally reach the destination of the day.
Activity: Trek
Max. Altitude: 4940m./16,207ft. ( Lobuche.)
Meal: Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep and Hike to Everest Base Camp (5363 m).
Day 10 of the Lobuche East Peak Climbing itinerary is a long trek day as we have to cover 10.5 km over an estimated trek time of 5 to 6 hours. First, we will trek to Gorak Shep, which requires 4.5 km of trekking, gaining over 250 meters of elevation. This short trek will take us about 2 hours to complete. We will follow the Khumbu Glacier ridgeline, trek rocky paths, pass the Italian Pyramid Research Center, and reach Gorakshep, the last settlement before EBC.
There, we will check in and leave our heavy bags before we move on to EBC. Leaving Gorakshep, we will continue following the Khumbu Glacier ridgeline over an up-and-down trail. After about 4 hours of trekking, we will cover 7 km and see a bunch of tents gathered in one place. That is our main destination. After exploring the base camp to our heart’s content, we will get back to Gorakshep to spend the night.
Activity: Trek
Max. Altitude: 5363m./17,595ft. (Everest Base Camp )
Meal: Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
Day 11: Early morning hike to Kala Patthar and trek back to Lobuche.
From Gorak Shep, we will trek just 6.4 km round-trip to reach the amazing viewpoint of Kala Patthar. It is an elevation gain of 385 meters with an estimated trek duration of 4 to 5 hours round trip. We will start the trek at 3 AM, since we have to reach the top before sunrise. We will ascend a steep, rocky trail, which can be challenging since we are over 5000 meters in elevation.
After about 2.5 hours of trekking, we will reach the viewpoint, and the sun will come up shortly after. After enjoying the sunrise views, we will have a scenic breakfast at Kala Patthar before heading back down to Gorak Shep. We will grab our bags, check out, and get on the path to Lobuche. This trek is 4.3 km long, which can be covered in 3 hours. This will lose us an elevation of 220 meters, reaching 4940 meters above sea level.
Activity: Trek
Max. Altitude: 4950m./16,240ft. ( Lobuche.)
Meal: Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
Day 12: Trek to Lobuche Base Camp (5100m). Overnight in a tented camp
Today’s trek is just 3 km long with an estimated trek duration of 2 to 3 hours. This will gain us 160 meters of elevation, taking us to 5100 meters above sea level at Lobuche Base Camp. Leaving Lobuche Village, we will head southeast, gently ascending over a rocky, barren terrain. From there, we will get to enjoy a great scene of Cholatse and Ama Dablam. Passing by glacial moraines, we will soon arrive at Lobuche Base Camp.
Activity: Trek
Max. Altitude: 5100m./16,732ft. (Lobuche Base Camp)
Meal: Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tent
Day 13: Ascent of Lobuche East (6119m) and return to Lobuche.
Day 13 of the Lobuche East Peak Climbing Trek is yet another challenging day since we will be trekking over 10 km, which is going to take us 10 to 11 hours in total. This peak climbing will gain us 1019 meters of elevation, and we will lose 1179 meters of elevation by the end of the day. The climb begins with a sharp ascent and reaches 5500 meters shortly; this is our crampon point.
Moving forward, we will have to use crampons and ice axes. From there, we will ascend steep icy slopes and climb sharp ridgelines for the most part. The final part of the climb features a narrow ridge that takes us to the summit. The way back down is equally difficult, but it is not as exhausting. First, we will descend to the base camp, followed by a trek to Lobuche village, reaching 4940 meters of elevation.
Activity: Trek
Max. Altitude: 4950m./16,240ft. (Lobuche)
Meal: Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tent
Day 14: Contingency day in case of inclement weather.
Just in case things go south, we need to have a backup day so that our Lobuche East Peak Climbing Trek continues without fail. We will probably not have to use this day, but it is always the best option to have an extra day when weather conditions are unpredictable
Activity: Trek
Max. Altitude: 4950m./16,240ft. (Lobuche)
Meal: Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tent
Day 15: Trek from Lobuche to Pangboche.
Today’s trek is approximately 14.5 km long with an estimated trek duration of 6 to 7 hours. Getting to Pangboche will lose us 955 meters of elevation, reaching 3985 meters above sea level. Leaving Lobuche, we will first head south following the Khumbu Glacier ridgeline, to get to Dughla, aka Thukla. From there, we will continue descending and arrive at Pheriche village, our lunch stop. After Pheriche, the trail becomes more plain with multiple suspension bridges until we reach Pangboche.
Activity: Trek
Meal: Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
Day 16: Trek from Pangboche to Namche.
Day 16 of the Lobuche East Peak Climbing Trek is one of the longest trekking days as we have to cover 16.5 km to get to Namche Bazaar. The ultimate elevation loss of the day is 1600, but we wil gain 1100 meters of altitude during the trek. This trek will require 7 to 8 hours of hiking.
Leaving Pangboche, we will first cross the Imja River over a suspension bridge and climb ti Tengboche village. From there, the trail descends steeply all the way to Phunki Thenga, where we will have our lunch. After lunch, we will climb a series of switchbacks to get to Kyangjuma and trek a plain trail to Namche Bazaar.
Activity: Trek
Max. Altitude: 3440m./11,286ft. (Namche. )
Meal: Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Day 17: Trek from Namche to Lukla.
Today is the longest trekking day of the entire Lobuche East Peak Climbing Trek itinerary. The total trek distance is 18.2 km, with an elevation loss of 580 meters, which can be covered in 7 to 8 hours of trekking. The trek starts with a descent through a pine forest, crossing many suspension bridges to get to Jorsale, followed by Monjo village. From Monjo, we will trek to Phakding, following the Dudh Koshi River. We will pass by Benkar, the midpoint, and shortly arrive at Lukla.
Activity: Trek
Max. Altitude: 2860m./9,383ft. ( Lukla.)
Meal: Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Day 18: Fly back to Kathmandu.
After breakfast at Lukla, we will get on a flight back to Kathmandu, which should take about 35 minutes. After that, we will drop you off at the hotel where you should rest and recover. You can stroll around later in the evening.
Max. Altitude: 1350m./4,429ft. (Kathmandu.)
Meal: Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 19: Reserve day in Kathmandu.
This day is reserved just in case we get put behind due to unforeseen circumstances. If everything goes right, we will spend this day resting and/or exploring Kathmandu as much as possible.
Max. Altitude: 1350m./4,429ft. (Kathmandu)
Meal: Breakfast, Launch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 20: Departure from Kathmandu.
This is officially the last day of the Lobuche East Peak Climbing Trek. After a short farewell ceremony, we will drop you off at the airport with hopes of seeing you again soon.
Max. Altitude: 1350m./4,429ft. (Kathmandu)
Includes/Excludes
What is included?
- All arrival, departure transfers as per the itineary by car, van or coach.
- Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu with English speaking guide, transport and entry fees.
- Domestic airfares and road transportation according to your choice.
- All hotel accommodation with breakfast.
- All meals (3 meals each day) during camping or tea-house trek.
- Full service from our guides, cooks, and porters.
- All camping and kitchen equipments and camp site fees.
- Staff salary, transport and insurance.
- Sagarmatha National Park entry permit.
- Lobuche peak climbing permit.
- Serivce of Climbing Sherpa during the Climbing period.
- Necessery government taxes.
- Company ground handling charges.
What is not included?
- International flights to Nepal.
- Meals not mentioned above or in the itinerary.
- Travel and medical insurance including evacuation.
- Climbing equipments.
- Nepal entry Visa fee.
- Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, bar bill, telephone calls etc and tips for staff.
- Any additional activities not in the itinerary.
Trip Information
How does our trip start?
Our Lobuche East Peak Climbing Trek starts with your arrival at Kathmandu. The next day, we will go on a day sightseeing tour around the Kathmandu valley to visit the different attractions, including religious and historical sites. This day will also be used for preparing for the trek, Adventure Tansen’s expert guides will brief you on the trek you are about to take. You should ask your queries and pack your luggage accordingly. The next day (Day 3), we will get on a flight to Lukla, to start our trek.
Difficulty
The Lobuche East Peak Climbing Trek is a moderately difficult journey that takes you to the Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, and has you reach 6119 meters of maximum altitude at the top of Lobuche East Peak. The standard EBC trek itself is a moderately difficult trek, adding a peak climbing journey to it creates a challenging Himalayan journey that will test your physical preparation. The ascent to the peak is the hardest part of the trek as we will have to climb steep ice slopes and trek rugged paths.
Best seasons
Spring is one of the best options for this Lobuche East Peak Climbing Trek since it offers stable weather conditions such as clear sies and low chances of rainfall. In addition to that, the visibility is great with an average daytime temperature of 10°C to 15°C, a chilly but comfortable trekking condition. This season lasts from March to May and offers a vibrant trekking landscape with blooming flowers all over.
The Autumn season is another best option to do the Lobuche East Peak Climbing Trek. This post-monsoon period offers the best visibility with very minimal chance of rainfall, the lowest of any season. Popular for its stable weather and comfortable daytime temperature, this season is also the festive period in Nepal. You might get to celebrate a few festivals with the locals.
Altitude Sickness
This Lobuche East Peak Climbing Trek features a maximum altitude of 6119 meters with 2 nights at over 5000 meters of elevation, at Gorakshep and Lobuche Base Camp. It is well known that altitude sickness creeps in when your climb high without proper acclimatization practice and spend the night. But we will not be making the mistake of ignoring the preventice measures.
Adventure Tansen’s trek guide will make sure that you follow the preventive measures, and he will also check your blood oxygen levels to see any early signs of altitude sickness. We will also practice climb high and sleep low technique along with 2 different acclimatization days throughout the trek.
Accommodation, Food and Drink
Accommodation during the trekking days of the Lobuche East Peak Climbing Trek will be at tea houses where you will get the basic facilities and a couple more services like laundry, WiFi, and hot shower. Every accommodation we arrange will be done in a twin-sharing basis which means you will share the room with a fellow trekkers; there will be two separate beds. If you do not feel comfortable sharing rooms, we can also arrange private rooms at a price.
The best food options during this trek are local dishes and vegetarian options. We recommend trekkers to stick to a vegetarian diet as some eateries do not have freezer to store meat. However, you can ask the guide if it’s safe to consume meat from a certain eatery. We also recommend you try the local dishes and explore the different options as trying local delicacies is a huge part of any Himalayan trekking experience. Meanwhile, your drink options are hot chocolate, ground coffee, hot tea, juice, canned drinks, soda, etc.
Transportation
Before the start of the trekking days, we will take you on sightseeing tour around Kathmandu in a private vehicle. To get to the starting point of the trek, we will take a flight to Lukla, and at the end of the trek we will fly back to Kathmandu. We will cover all these transportation expenses along with free pick up an drop off at the airport. The Lobuche East Peak Climbing Trek package will have your back.
Permit
For this trek, you need to have the Sagarmatha National Park Permit, Khumbu Local Area Permit, and the Lobuche East Peak Climbing Permit. All your permit fees will be covered by our trek package cost.
Trip preparation and fitness
As per our experts, the recommended physical training period is 3 months (minimum), during which you should focus on cardio training such as cycling, running, hiking, etc. You must also focus a little on strength training, working out your leg muscles, and building core strength that will help you stand upright even after hours of trekking with a bag pack on. Using the stairmaster machine, and the treadmill is highly recommended. You should do this at least 5 days a week.
Cost & Budget
Our Lobuche East Peak Climbing Permit will cost you USD _____ per head. This package will cover your daily accommodation expenses, transportation expenses, permit fees, daily three meals during the trekking days, daily wages of guides, porters, and drivers, all camping and cooking equipments during tented nights, local taxes, and more.
Gadgets charging & Internet
The Everest region is well-infrastructured so it will not be a problem to have your devices charged, however, you might face power outages some times. The internet connections in the Everest region is great, in comparison to other Himalayan trekking region, but its still not as reliable. You can get an Everest Internet Card to have a reliable and stable internet connection throughout the Lobuche East Peak Climbing journey.
Your Extra expenses
Expenses such as additional accommodation, upgraded accommodation, tips for the crew members, extra meals, international flight to Nepal, personal insurance fees, climbing equipments, visa fees, etc. are your extra expenses.
Things to Remember Before Trekking Lobuche East Peak Climbing Trek
- Pay attention to the briefing the trek guide and climbing guide give, since it will make a vast difference in the overall trekking experience.
- Prepare will for the trek, if you are underpreared, you will definitely feel the difficulty of the tour which will make your experience not as good.
- Maintain good hydration throughout the trek so that you keep away from altitude sickness.
- Pack base moisture-wicking layers, insulative layers, warm jackets, and a weather-proof jacket to top it all off.
- Travel insurance is a must for this trek since we will be reaching over 6000 meters of elevation.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you do not need to have any mountain climbing experience but you must have prior trekking experience. The extreme elevation of this Lobuche East Peak Climbing Trek is not meant for beginners or first time trekkers.
The best option is to visit the Everest Base Camp before heading to the Lobuche Base Camp because this will help you acclimatize well. Going to EBC takes you to 5363 meter above sea level which is great for acclimatization.
Yes, you can bring your own equipment for this Lobuche East Peak Climbing Trek, but packing your gear in your luggage will be a hassel, not to mention all the extra weight it will add to your flight luggage. So, we recommend you rent gear from a local shop in Nepal.
The preventive measures of altitude sickness include maintaing good hydration level, climbing high and sleeping low, avoiding dehydrating food and drinks like excessive coffee, alcohol, and so on.
Read your insurnace policy carefully and make sure that it covers emergency evacuation costs over 5000 meters of elevation. Generally, different insurance packages are made for differnent maximum elevation, so you can choose one that covers medical services at 6000 meters above sea level.
