Lobuche 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, which classifies Lobuche East as a "trekking peak" and Lobuche West as an "expedition peak". The per…Lobuche 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, which classifies Lobuche East as a "trekking peak" and Lobuche West as an "expedition peak". The permit is issued by Nepal Mountaineering Association and costs USD $250 during spring, USD $125 during autumn, and USD $70 during winter/summer. The best time to climb the mountain is during the spring and autumn seasons. During these months, the weather is relatively stable and easier to climb. The mountain is rated PD+ to AD-.