Overview

Lhotse, the fourth highest mountain in the world, is situated in Everest region. Its long east-west ridge is located immediately south of Mount Everest, and the summits of the two mountains are connected by the South Col. So, Lhotse is best known for its proximity to Mt. Everest and the climbers who approach this mountain from the normal route spend considerable time on its north west face. Lhotse rises only 610m. from the South Col, however, it is a prominent peak due to its tremendous south face, the most impressive walls in Himalayas, notable for the steepest face with many failed attempts, many fatalities and very few ascents.
 
The western flank of Lhotse is known as the Lhotse Face. Any climber who wants to climb the the peak via standard route of South Col on Everest must climb this 1,125m (3,700ft) wall of glacial blue ice. This face rises at 40 and 50 degree pitches with the occasional 80 degree bulges. Two rocky sections called the Yellow Band and the Geneva Spur interrupt the icy ascent on the upper part of the face. This is a technically challenging route and will require solid climbing skills and experience.

Lhotse has three summits: Lhotse Main 8516m, Lhotse Shar 8383m and Lhotse Middle or East 8413m . Lhotse Main was first climbed in 1956 by a Swiss expedition, Lhotse Shar in 1979 and Lhotse Middle in 2001 by a Russian Expedition team.

Short Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and hotel transfer

Day 02: Official formalities in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Expedition preparation

Day 04: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding

Day 05: Trek to Namche

Day 06: Rest at Namche

Day 07: Trek to Tengboche

Day 08: Trek to Dingboche

Day 09: Trek to Lobuche

Day 10: Rest day for acclimatization

Day 11: Trek to Base Camp

Day 12-39: Climbing period

Day 40: Cleaning of base camp

Day 41: Trek to Dingboche

Day 42: Trek to Tengboche

Day 43: Trek to Namche

Day 44: Trek to Lukla

Day 45: Fly to Kathmandu

Day 46: Free day in Kathmandu.

Day 47: Airport transfer for international flight.

Itinerary Detail

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport and transfer to Hotel (1350m)

Day 02: Rest and prepare day for assignment & briefing.

Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2840m) and trek to Phakding (approx 4hrs walk)

Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m approx 7hrs walk )

Day 05: Weak up early in the morning at 5 o'clock. You may walk to Everest view Hotel (3800m approx 2 hrs) and visit to Hilary museum and Sherpa museum and over night at Namche Bazar

Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche(3860m approx 5 hrs walk)

Day 07: Trek from Tyangboche to Pheriche / dingboche (4250m approx 5 hrs walk)

Day 08: Trek from Pheriche / dingboche to Lobuche (5018m approx 4hrs walk)

Day 09: Lobuche rest day for acclimatization

Day 10: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5170m approx 3 hrs walk) and rest

Day 11: Trek from Gorakshep to Base camp (5200m) which takes about two hours.

Day 12-41: Climbing period (summit period for Lhotse(8516m)

Day 42:Trek from Lobuche (5218)to Dingboche(4260m approx 4hrs walk)

Day 43: Trek from Dingboche to Tengboche (3860M approx 4 hrs walk)

Day 44: Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar(3440m approx 4hrs walk)

Day 45: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla(2840m approx 7hrs walk)

Day 46: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu Transfer to hotel

Day 47: Full Day sightseeing of Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath & Pashupatinath and Nepalese cultural program with farewell dinner in the evening

Day 48: Final departure, alternatively, join other activities.

Cost Includes

• Equipment allowance, daily allowance & insurance for base camp staffs  
• Food and fuel at the base camp
• All camping equipment at the base camp such as, member tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, chairs, tables.
• Guide, Porters and Other staffs.
• Royalty and peak permit
• Airport arrival and departure
• Land transportation from
• Accommodation at 3 and 4 star hotels in Kathmandu before and after the expedition on BB plan

Cost Excludes

• Personal Nature Expense
• Travel insurance
• International air fare to and from Nepal.
• Nepal entry visa fee
• Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal
• Trekking EquipmentsTips for guide, porters, driver
• Personal accident insurance and emergency rescue operation.