Mt. 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 F. Luchsinger & E. Reiss in 1956. An impressive ring of three peaks makes up the Lhotse massif: Lhotse East or Middle, Lhotse & Lhotse Shar. Mt. Lhotse latitude is 27° 58' N and longitude 86° 56' E. 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.
The section during the climb, which has been unanimously declared the most dangerous, is the Khumbu Icefall. The first successful ascent of the mountain was in 1956 by the Swiss on the West Face. 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.
Highlights on this tour:
Latitude: 27º 57’ 45”.
Longitude: 86º 56’ 03”.
First time scaled by: Mr. Ernst Reiss & Fritz Luchsinger in May 25, 1956. Switzerland.
Normal Ascent Route: West Face
There are two more Lhotse Peaks;
Lhotse Shar 8400m.
Lhotse Middle: 8,413m.
Expedition Itinerary:
Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
40 Days Trek/Climbing Grade: Mountaineering Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu and 39 Nights Tea-house Lodges/Camping Season: Spring & Autumn
Trip Detail:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Preparation for Expedition.
Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism. Day 04: Kathmandu – Lukla by flight then trek to Phakding. Teahouse Lodge/Tented Camp.
Day 05: Phakding – Namche. Teahouse Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 06: Rest day for acclimatization and explore around. Teahouse Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 07: Namche – Thyangboche. Teahouse Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 08: Thyangboche – Pheriche. Teahouse Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 09: Pheriche – Labuche. Teahouse Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 10: Lobuche – Base Camp. Tented Camp Day 11-38: Climbing Period for Mt. Lhotse 8516m. Tented Camp
Day 39: Cleaning Base Camp and Preparation. Tented Camp
Day 40: Base Camp – Pheriche. Teahouse Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 41: Pheriche – Thyangboche. Teahouse Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 42: Thyangboche – Namche Bazaar. Teahouse Lodge/Tented Camp
Day 43: Namche Bazaar – Lukla and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.. Day 44: Early flight back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel Manang.
Day 45: Free in Kathmandu.
Day 46: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.
Cost Includes:
All land transportation by private vehicle, (Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop).
Welcome dinner with Nepali culture programs.
5 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast basis at (3 Star Hotel) Hotel.
3 Meals; B/L/D and accommodation during the treks at best available Teahouses Lodge till Base Camp and back.
Experience and professional expert Nepalese expedition crews; 1 Base Camp guide, 1 Cook, necessary Kitchen boys, Each person 1 Tent for sleeping, Dining Tent, Tables, Chairs, Mattress, Toilet Tent, Mess Tent, Shower Tent, Kitchen tent staff and Liaison officer tent and Kitchen utensil while in Base Camp as well as provide hygienic continental 3 hot meals B/L/D.
Crew’s equipment charge, daily wages, expedition insurance and other facility will be provided by our agency itself.
Permit fee of Lhotse Expedition, trekking permit and National Park fees.
Per Person 40 KG. Equipment’s luggage or barrels allowed for expedition till to Base Camp.
Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels is allowed on the way back to Lukla from Base Camp. (Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels carried by Porter or Yak). (Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.)
Air fare: Kathmandu/Lukla/ Kathmandu flight, domestic airport tax with Cargo fees.
Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, his 3 meals and air ticket.
Satellite Phone (Thuraiya - Pay call service till BC per minute US $ 5 & Euro 4).
Gammo Bag for the life saving device, incase of altitude sickness for Member.
Expedition Kit bag and T-shirts for each member with expedition label.
Medical Kit Box for Nepalese crew’s and simple medical service for members till BC.
Visa extension.
Agency Service Charge and taxes etc.
Cost Exclude:
Airfare: To & from your country.
Nepal entry visa and Re-entry visa fees (Can be obtained at the airport on upon arrival).
International airport departure tax.
Personal local transportation in Kathmandu except above mentioned programs.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
High altitude food, fuel Gas & stove above base camp.
Major meals: Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
All Drinks except tea and coffee.
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical and emergency evacuation.
Personal medicines and First-Aid expenses.
Personal nature expenses.
Oxygen, Mask & regulator.
Climbing Sherpa.
Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving to Nepal by air or road. Postage letter, Laundry service, Telephone calls and all other items of personal nature.
Walkie-Talkie. permit, Radio Permit, Satellite phone permit,
Extra Porter or Yak: Per Porter US $ 10 and US $ 14 per Yak's will be charged if luggage is over 40 KG.
Summit bonus US $ 500 for climbing guide (Sherpa). (if required by climbers)
