Lhotse
- 8,516 m / 27,940 ft
- Nepal
- 54 days
Overview
Lhotse is the 4th 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.
Itinerary
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
Services
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
Trip facts
6 April – 30th May 2021
US$23,000
Profile of the climb
Trip facts
Altitude
8,516 m / 27,940 ft
Route
West Face
Location
Nepal, Khumbu Valley region
Type of climb
Fixed line
Snow / Ice, occasionally rock
Experience
Minimum of one mountaineering expedition such as Denali or Aconcagua
Altitude of camps
27,940 ft
25,755 ft
23,625 ft
21,000 ft
20,013 ft
17,536 ft
We like
- The beautiful couloir leading to the summit
- The amazing view on Everest (arrive early before it gets clouded…)
- Climbing an 8,000m peak is always exceptional (Lhotse is the 4th highest peak in the world)
- The life at Base Camp shared with Everest climbers
- The acclimatization on a beautiful 6,000m peak (Island Peak) just behind Everest