Lhotse

Lhotse is the 4^th highest 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.

Trek Route

Island 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 Monjo (2,835 m / 9,300 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 Chukhung (4,730 m / 15,518 ft) – Training session in fixed line

Day 10
Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5,400 m / 16,630 ft)

Day 11
Climb to Island Peak High Camp (6,000 m / 19,685 ft), night at High Camp

Day 12
Climb to Island Peak summit (6,189 m / 20,305 ft) and second night at the High Camp

Day 13
Trek to Chukhung

Day 14
Trek to Lobuche (4,940 m / 16,210 ft)

Day 15
Trek to the Everest Base Camp (5,345 m / 17,536 ft)

Day 16-48
Climbing period on Lhotse

Day 49
Trek to Pheriche (4,371 m / 14,340 ft)

Day 50
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,340 m / 11,155 ft)

Day 51
Trek to Lukla (2,860 m / 9,317 ft)

Day 52
Scheduled flight Lukla/Kathmandu & transfer to hotel

Day 53
Reserve day at Kathmandu

Day 54
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)
• Standard tips/bonus to climbing sherpa and all staff
• 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

• 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)
• Personal medical, travel & evacuation insurance (mandatory)
• International airfare
• Nepal entry visa fee