Lhotse

Lhotse is the 4^thhighest summit in the world at 8,516 m / 27,940 ft with a beautiful west face forming an impressive wall (photo above). The first part of the climb up to Camp 3 shares the same route as the Everest South-West ridge. Lhotse is noticeably more difficult than Everest due to its steep couloir leading to the summit. This section is clearly the highlight of the expedition and makes Lhotse a very remarkable summit to add to any mountaineering resume.

Location Map

Trek Route

Lobuche Peak Climbing Route

Climbing Route Lhotse

Day 1
Arrival to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel (1,350 m / 4,430 ft)

Day 2
Preparation day for expedition in Kathmandu

Day 3
Fly to Lukla (2,860 m / 9,317 ft) and trek to Phakding (2,610 m / 8,562 ft)

Day 4
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,340 m / 11,155 ft)

Day 5
Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar

Day 6
Trek to Pangboche (3,930 m / 12,893 ft)

Day 7
Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m / 14,470 ft)

Day 8
Acclimatization day in Dingboche

Day 9
Trek to Lobuche village (4,940 m / 16,210 ft)

Day 10
Trek to Lobuche Peak Base Camp (4,800 m / 15,750 ft) – Training session on fixed line

Day 11
Climb Lobuche Peak (6,119 m / 20,075 ft) – and trek to Lobuche village

Day 12
Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,345 m / 17,536 ft)

Day 13-45
Climbing period on Lhotse (see detail next page)

Day 46
Trek to Pheriche (4,371 m / 14,340 ft)

Day 47
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,340 m / 11,155 ft)

Day 48
Trek to Lukla (2,860 m / 9,317 ft)

Day 49
Scheduled flight Lukla/Kathmandu & transfer to hotel

Day 50
Reserve day at Kathmandu

Day 51
Transfer to airport for departure

Costs include

• All arrival and departure transfer services to and from airport (both domestic and international)
• Return domestic flight tickets Kathmandu / Lukla
• Transport of up to 2 duffle bags of a maximum total weight of 40 kgs during the trek to Base Camp and on domestic flights
• 4 nights’ accommodation at a good quality hotel in Kathmandu on B/B basis on a double basis (single option at extra cost)
• Accommodation in lodges during the trek
• Accommodation in spacious individual tents at Base Camp with foam mattress, carpets, light and storage space
• On High Camps, accommodation in shared expedition tents
• Qualified support team including experienced guides, cooks and porters
• Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee)
• Climbing permit (1,800 US$) and all fees and deposits required by the local regulations (e.g. line fixing, garbage deposit)
• 1:1 Experienced climbing Sherpa per client on summit day (IFMGA Guide/Aspirant Guide)
• 8 oxygen bottles with a Summit mask and regulator (Climbing guides will also be on oxygen to ensure a maximum safety)
• First aid medical kit

Costs Exclude

• Summit/safety bonus (minimum of US$1,500)
• Tips for Kitchen staff and porters (minimum of US$400)
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except welcome dinner)
• Extras hotel charge at Kathmandu (bar bills, laundry, additional nights)
• Personal expenses in lodges during the trek such as battery charging (cameras, phone, laptops), showers, laundry, beverages, bottled water and snacks
• Additional nights in lodges during the trek not planned by us
• Internet access during the trek and at Base Camp (we can arrange a Nepalese SIM card and top-up card for you at Kathmandu for calls and internet)
• Personal trekking and climbing equipment (see gear list), avalanche beacon
• Personal medical, travel & evacuation insurance (mandatory)
• International airfare
• Nepal entry visa fee

Number of effective trekking days : 12

Number of effective climbing days : 11

Distance:  km /  m
Elevation gain: 5,656 m / 18,566  ft
Average per pay:  km /  m distance –  m /  ft elevation
Maximum altitude: 8,516 m / 27,940 ft (Summit)