Mount Lhotse 8,516m. Expedition

Trip Fact

Trip Duration 45 Days

Destination Nepal

Trip Grade Mountaineering

Activity Expedition

Max. Altitude 8,516m. - (27,940 ft)

Accomodation Lodge + Camping

Transportation By Air

Meals Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Recommended Season Spring & Autumn

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Mount Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain in the world. Its long east-west crest is located immediately south of Mount Everest, and the summits of the two mountains are connected by the South Col, a vertical ridge that never drops below 8,000 meters. It is considered an independent mountain. It was first climbed by Mr. Ernst Reiss and Fritz Luchsinger of Switzerland on May 18, 1956 via West Face route. An impressive ring of three peaks makes up the Lhotse massif: Lhotse East or Middle 8,413m., Lhotse & Lhotse Shar 8400m. The South Face of Lhotse is one of the largest mountain faces in the world. We attempt to climb the normal route to the tallest peak of the Lhotse massif. Lhotse Base Camp is located beside the Khumbu Glacier, same as Everest Base Camp as well as closed to Island Peak (Imja Tse).

The section during the climb, which has been unanimously declared the most dangerous, is the Khumbu Icefall. The South Face though attempted many times was successful climbed only in 1984 by Czech expeditions. This beautiful massif also holds immense promise as it is little developed and offers fascinating opportunities. You can climb Lhotse either from Everest Base Camp and near by Chhukung. The trek we follow begins at Lukla (2850m) and the initial days of the trek pass through the legendary Sherpa country up the spectacular high valley of the Khumbu Region.

If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.

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Departure Detail

Spring Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 06, 2024
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 09, 2024

Autumn Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: September 07, 2024
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: September 10, 2024

Hiring High Altitude Climbing Sherpa (Guide): USD 3000 Per Sherpa (If required by Member)

Note:

We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.
Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food and fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.
Hiring a high altitude Sherpa does cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, flight to and from Kathmandu and sleeping tents at BC etc.

Summit Bonus: Camp 8000m. = USD 500 and over 8000m. to summit= USD 1000 = 1500 USD extra payable for climbing Sherpa on the spot.

Start Date	End Date	Price	Season	Status	Booking
10 September, 2024	20 October, 2024	US$ 7,999 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 14,300 ( Upto Summit )	Autumn	Guaranteed	Book Now
09 April, 2025	17 May, 2025	US$ 7,999 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 14,300 ( Upto Summit )	Spring	Guaranteed	Book Now
10 September, 2025	20 October, 2025	US$ 7,999 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 14,300 ( Upto Summit )	Autumn	Guaranteed	Book Now

Service Includes up to Base Camp:

All land transportation by Car, Van or Toyota Hiace (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after expedition).
Schedule flight Kathmandu/Lukla/athmandu for member, Liaison officer and Expedition staffs.
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
Base Camp single sleeping tent and Mattress for each member, BC staffs and Liaison officer.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs and cooking utensils for Base Camp.
Food and fuel at Base Camp.
Service of Government Liaison officer.
Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
Equipments allowance, daily wages of cook, kitchen boys and Liaison officer.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Lhotse.
Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
2 Expedition duffel bag or, barrel for each member.
Generator or Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Emergency medical oxygen at Base Camp.
Visa extension fee.
Garbage deposit fees.
Official taxes and agency service charge.

Service does not include:

International airfare from/to your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport at upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
High Tents above Base Camp.
High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
Oxygen bottles with mask and regulator-Poisk Oxygen System (available on requst).
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation & lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie-Talkies, Communication equipment and commercial filming.
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and summit bonus.

Expedition service up to Summit:

All land transportation by Car, Van or Toyota Hiace (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before & after expedition).
Schedule flight Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu for member, Liaison officer and Expedition staffs.
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs and cooking utensils for Base Camp.
Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs and Liaison officer.
Food and fuel at Base Camp.
Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
Service of Government Liaison officer.
Equipments allowance, wages of cook, kitchen boys and Liaison officer.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Lhotse.
Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
One High altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food and gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb and summit attempt.
Common climbing equipment such as ropes, ice screws, ice bar, pitons, etc.
High altitude food.
High altitude fuel.
High altitude tents.
2 Expedition duffel bag or, barrel for each member.
Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
Generator or, Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Emergency medical oxygen at Base Camp.
Visa extension fee.
Garbage deposit fees.
Official taxes and agency service charge.

Service does not include:

International airfare from/to your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation & lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie-Talkies, Communication equipment and commercial filming.
Oxygen bottles with mask and regulator-Poisk Oxygen System (available on requst).
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and summit bonus.

Spring Itinerary

Hotel/Lodges/Camping
40 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu and 39 Nights Lodges/Camping
Recommended Season: Spring and Autumn

April 06 Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.) meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
April 07 Day 02: Preparation for Expedition.
April 08 Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
April 09 Day 04: Fly to Lukla (2,800m.) then trek to Phakding (2,622m.)
April 10 Day 05: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3,440m.)
April 11 Day 06: Rest day for acclimatization and Hiking around.
April 12 Day 07: Namche Bazar – Tengboche (3,867m.)
April 13 Day 08: Tengboche – Dingboche (4,343m.)
April 14 Day 09: Dingboche – Labuche (4,915m.)
April 15 Day 10: Lobuche – Everest Base Camp (5,380m.)
April April 16-May 11 Day 11-37: Climbing Period for Mt. Lhotse (8,516m.)
May 12 Day 38: Cleaning up Base Camp and backpack.
May 13 Day 39: Trek back to Pheriche (4,343m.)
May 14 Day 40: Pheriche – Tengboche (3,837m.)
May 15 Day 41: Tengboche – Namche Bazar (3,440m.)
May 16 Day 42: Namche Bazar – Lukla and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
May 17 Day 43: Fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
May 18 Day 44: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
May 19 Day 45: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Autumn Itinerary

Hotel/Lodges/Camping
40 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu and 39 Nights Lodges/Camping
Recommended Season: Spring and Autumn

Sep. 07 Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Sep. 08 Day 02: Preparation for Expedition.
Sep. 09 Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
Sep. 10. Day 04: Fly to Lukla (2,800m.) then trek to Phakding (2,622m.)
Sep. 11 Day 05: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3,440m.)
Sep. 12 Day 06: Rest day for acclimatization and Hiking around.
Sep. 13 Day 07: Namche Bazar – Tengboche (3,867m.)
Sep. 14 Day 08: Tengboche – Dingboche (4,343m.)
Sep. 15 Day 09: Dingboche – Labuche (4,915m.)
Sep. 16 Day 10: Lobuche – Everest Base Camp (5,380m.)
Sep. 17- Oct. 14 Day 11-37: Climbing Period for Mt. Lhotse (8,516m.)
Oct.15 Day 38: Cleaning up Base Camp and backpack.
Oct.16 Day 39: Trek back to Pheriche (4,343m.)
Oct.17 Day 40: Pheriche – Tengboche (3,837m.)
Oct.18 Day 41: Tengboche – Namche Bazar (3440m.)
Oct.19 Day 42: Namche Bazar – Lukla and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Oct. 20 Day 43: Fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Oct. 21 Day 44: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
Oct. 22 Day 45: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

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Mountain Info

Location: Asia, Nepal (Khumbu)
Himalayan Range: Mahalangur Himal
Height: 8,516m. - (27,940 ft)
Latitude: 27º 57’ 42” N
Longitude: 86º 56’ 00” E
Trip Duration: 45 Days
First Ascent: May 18, 1956 by Fritz Luchsinger, Ernst Reiss - First winter ascent 31 December 1988 Krzysztof Wielicki
Normal Ascent Route: West Face, South Face
Easiest Route: Glacier/Snow/Ice climb
Grade: Mountaineering
Caravan Route: Kathmandu-Lukla-Namche Bazar-Tengboche-Labuche-Gorakshep-Lhotse Base Camp-Lukla Bazar-Kathmandu

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