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Mount Lhotse South Face Expedition Nepal
Mount Lhotse 8,516m. South Face Expedition
Trip Fact
Mount Lhotse South Face is the 4th 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 and Lhotse Shar (8,400m.). 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 South Face Base Camp is located beside the Khumbu Glacier which is closed to Island Peak (Imja Tse).
Mount Lhotse South Face attempted many times was successful climbed only in 1984 by Czech expeditions. Mount Lhotse South Face Expedition is beautiful massif also holds immense promise as it is little developed and offers fascinating opportunities. This expedition start from Lukla (2,860m.) 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.
Detail Itinerary
Departure Detail
Spring Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 02, 2024
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 05, 2024
Autumn Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: September 25, 2024
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: September 28, 2024
High Altitude Sherpa (Climbing Guide): USD 3000 (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 & fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.
- Hiring a high altitude Sherpa cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, flight to and from Kathmandu and sleeping tents at base Camp etc.
Summit Bonus: Camp 8000m. = USD 500 and over 8000m. to summit= USD 500 = 1000 USD extra payable for climbing Sherpa on the spot.
| Start Date | End Date | Price | Season | Status | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 September, 2024 | 11 November, 2024 | US$ 7900 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 9900 ( Upto Summit ) |
Autumn | Guaranteed | Book Now |
| 05 April, 2025 | 19 May, 2025 | US$ 7900 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 9900 ( Upto Summit ) |
Spring | Guaranteed | Book Now |
| 28 September, 2025 | 11 November, 2025 | US$ 7900 ( Upto Basecamp ) US$ 9900 ( Upto Summit ) |
Autumn | Guaranteed | Book Now |
Expedition 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 and Breakfast plan (before and after expedition).
- Scheduled 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.
- Base Camp single sleeping tent and Mattress for each member, Base Camp 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 South face..
- Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality area entrance and Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
- Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
- Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
- 2 Expedition duffel bag or barrel for each member.
- 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 bottle with Mask and regulator at Base Camp.
- Visa extension fee.
- Garbage deposit fees.
- Official tax 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 bottle with Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
- Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and 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.
- 4 Oxygen bottles per member with mask and regulator for expedition use (Poisk Oxygen System).
3 Oxygen for climbing Sherpa. - Emergency medical Oxygen bottle with Mask and regulator 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
50 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu and 44 Nights Lodges/Camping
Recommended Season: Spring & Autumn
02 April Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
03 April Day 02: Preparation for Expedition.
04 April Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
05 April Day 04: Fly to Lukla (2,860m.) then trek to Phakding (2,622m.).
06 April Day 05: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3,440m.).
07 April Day 06: Rest day for acclimatization and Hiking around.
08 April Day 07: Namche Bazar – Tengboche (3,867m.).
09 April Day 08: Tengboche – Dingboche (4,343m.).
10 April Day 09: Dingboche – Chhukung (4,750m.).
11 April Day 10: Rest day for the acclimatization.
12 April Day 11: Chhukung – Lhotse South Face Base Camp.
13 April - 13 May Day 12 - 42: Climbing Period for Mount Lhotse South Face (8,516m.).
14 May Day 43: Cleaning Base Camp and backpack.
15 May Day 44: Trek back to Dingboche.
16 May Day 45: Dingboche – Tengboche.
17 May Day 46: Tengboche – Namche Bazar.
18 May Day 47: Namche Bazar – Lukla and transfer to teahouse Lodge.
19 May Day 48: Fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
20 May Day 49: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
21 May Day 50: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.
Autumn Itinerary
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
50 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu and 44 Nights Lodges/Camping
Recommended Season: Spring & Autumn
25 September Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
26 September Day 02: Preparation for Expedition.
27 September Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
28 September Day 04: Fly to Lukla (2,860m.) then trek to Phakding (2,622m.).
29 September Day 05: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3,440m.).
30 September Day 06: Rest day for acclimatization and Hiking around.
01 October Day 07: Namche Bazar – Tengboche (3,867m.).
02 October Day 08: Tengboche – Dingboche (4,343m.).
03 October Day 09: Dingboche – Chhukung (4,750m.).
04 October Day 10: Rest day for the acclimatization.
05 October Day 11: Chhukung – Lhotse South Face Base Camp.
06 Oct.- 05 Nov. Day 12-42: Climbing Period for Mount Lhotse South Face (8,516m.).
06 November Day 43: Cleaning Base Camp and backpack.
07 November Day 44: Trek back to Dingboche.
08 November Day 45: Dingboche – Tengboche.
09 November Day 46: Tengboche – Namche Bazar.
10 November Day 47: Namche Bazar – Lukla and transfer to teahouse Lodge.
11 November Day 48: Fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
12 November Day 49: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
13 November Day 50: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.
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: South Face
Easiest Route: Glacier/Snow/Ice climb/rock
Grade: Mountaineering
Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Lukla - Namche Bazar - Tengboche - Chhukung - Lhotse South Face Base Camp - Lukla Bazar - Kathmandu
Trip Information
- Personal Climbing Gear List for up to Summit
- Equipment Rental or Purchase Price
- Expedition Equipments Check List
- Expedition Garbage Information
- Nepal Expedition Grade
- Royalty for Mountain Peaks
- Nepal Visa & Expedition Permit Information
- Nepal 8000m. Climbing Preparations
- Nepal Insurance Discussion
- Nepal Expedition Terms & Conditions
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