MT. LHOTSE EXPEDITION (8,516M)
Duration
57 Days / 5 - 7 Hours per Day
Max. Altitude:
8,516M
Best Season:
Spring
Country:
Nepal
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Lhotse stands at 8516 M, making it the 4th highest mountain in the world. It is situated at the border of Tibet and Nepal. Its long east-west crest is located immediately south of Mount Everest, and the South Col, a vertical ridge that never drops below 8,000m, connects the summits of the two mountains. Lhotse has three summits: Lhotse Main 8,516m, Lhotse Shar 8,383m and Lhotse Middle or East 8,413m.
Sometimes mistakenly, Lhotse has been identified as the south peak of the Everest massif. However, no serious attention was given to climbing Lhotse until Everest had finally ascended. Lhotse was first climbed in 1956 as an alternative route toward the summit of Everest.
Ernst Reiss and Fritz Luchsinger, who were part of a Swiss expedition, first climbed Main Lhotse in 1956. Then, Sepp Mayerl and Rolf Walter climbed Lhotse Shar on December 5, 1979, by taking the SE ridge.
A deep scar, an icy gully known as the Lhotse Couloir, marks The West Face of Lhotse; the couloir is the crucial test for the Lhotse climb, mainly because the climbing conditions of the couloir are affected by weather and seasonal snowfall.
The route progresses through Khumbu icefall. Moving further, we will reach Camp 1, at the top of Khumbu icefall, surrounded by crevasses. From Camp 1, we will pass through the lateral moraine to the west ridge that greets us with a close-up view of Lhotse. This place is perfect for Camp 2. Leaving Camp 2, we will reach the Lhotse wall by crossing glaciers and ice cliffs, where we will set Camp 3. Camp 4 is located near South Col. From Camp 4. We will proceed through steep rock sections to the summit.
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Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel.
Altitude: 1400m
Upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel. You can rest and relax for the day and prepare for the expedition.
- Day 2 Rest in Kathmandu, expedition briefing and Preparation.
Altitude: 1400mThis day is reserved for rest and preparation. You will have a briefing session with your expedition leader and team members to discuss the details of the climb and make necessary preparations.
- Day 3 Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, and trek to Phakding
Altitude: 2,800mAfter an early morning flight to Lukla, you will start your trek to Phakding. The trail passes through beautiful landscapes and small villages.
- Day 4 Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazzar
Altitude: 3,440mThe trail continues along the Dudh Koshi River and passes through pine forests and suspension bridges. You will reach Namche Bazaar, a bustling town in the Khumbu region.
- Day 5 Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar.
This day is reserved for acclimatization. You will explore the town and hike to higher altitudes to help your body adjust to the high altitude.
- Day 6 Trek from Namche Bazzar to Tyangboche Monastry
Altitude: 3,860mThe trail passes through rhododendron forests and offers stunning views of the Himalayan peaks. You will reach the Tyangboche Monastery, one of the most important monasteries in the region.
- Day 7 Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche
Altitude: 4,243mThe trail passes through alpine forests and offers breathtaking views of the mountains. You will reach Dingboche, a small village in the Khumbu region.
- Day 8 Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
Altitude: 4,930mThe trail passes through the Khumbu Glacier and offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks. You will reach Lobuche, a small settlement in the Khumbu region.
- Day 9 Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp
Altitude: 5,364mThe trail passes through the Khumbu Icefall and offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks. You will reach the Everest Base Camp, the starting point of the climb.
- Day 10-50 Climbing Period [Base Camp – Lhotse Summit (8,516m) – Base Camp].
Altitude: 8,516mClimbing Period [Base Camp – Lhotse Summit (8,516m) – Base Camp]. This is the climbing period where you will attempt to summit Lhotse. The climb will be led by experienced guides and Sherpas.
- Day 51 Basecamp Cleanup.
After the climb, you will clean up the base camp and prepare for the return journey.
- Day 52 Trek from Base Camp to Pheriche
Altitude: 4,371mThe trail descends through the Khumbu Glacier and offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks. You will reach Pheriche, a small village in the Khumbu region.
- Day 53 Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar.
The trail passes through beautiful landscapes and small villages. You will reach Namche Bazaar, a bustling town in the Khumbu region.
- Day 54 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla.
The trail descends through beautiful landscapes and small villages. You will reach Lukla, the starting point of the trek.
- Day 55 Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel.
After an early morning flight to Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel. You can rest and relax for the day.
- Day 56 Leisure day in Kathmandu City.
This day is reserved for leisure. You can explore the city and do some last-minute shopping.
- Day 57 Transfer to International Airport for final departure.
Our representative will transfer you to the airport for your final departure.
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MT. LHOTSE EXPEDITION (8,516M)
- Day 2 Rest in Kathmandu, expedition briefing and Preparation.
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Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel.
