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Mount Lhotse Expedition – 8516 m – with ADVENTURE BEYOND THE LIMIT.
Mt. Lhotse is the fourth highest peak in the world. It has a Majestic height of 8516m with the largest mountain faces in the world. Mt. Lhotse surrounds Tibet and Nepal on a long east-west crest located south of Mount Everest. Separated by Everest, South Col Lhotse is located in the south of the Everest Massif. There is no single space to stand on the top as its summit is so sharp.
In 1956 Mt. Lhotse was first ascended by F. Luchsinger and E. Reiss of Switzerland, who climbed Lhotse and Everest on the same expedition. Among all of the 8000 meters over the peak, Mt. Lhotse is one of the least climbed ones. Taking the Lhotse challenge is one of the tough things to do, but it will surprise you with an incredible view of Mt. Everest. Ascending Lhotse provides a chance to add your name to a shortlist of those who have scaled up this marvelous mountain.
Mt. Lhotse falls under the Sagarmatha National Park, home to various rare and endangered animals like red panda, snow leopard, and sloth bear. Throughout the journey, different kinds of forests like pine and hemlock, white fir, juniper, and rhododendron can be seen.
Locality found near Mt. Lhotse is influenced by Tibetan Buddhism. Rai, Magar, Tamang, and Sherpa’s are the main habitat of this region. Various monasteries, Buddhist stupas, and museums can be seen along the trail. The lifestyle, culture, and tradition of Highlanders can be seen along the way. The outstanding hospitality of locals helps to attract various tourists.
To encounter the marvel beauty of the trek, Autumn and Spring are the best seasons to travel. Spring and Autumn give trekkers mighty snow-capped mountain views, green dense forest and woodland, blue skies, and Blooming colorful flowers with a pleasant smell.
Mt Lhotse Expedition Full Board Service:
For full board clients, we provide a personal tent and food, which will be prepared in high camp by their climbing Sherpa. We provide a UHF/ VHF hand-held radio on the mountains to maintain communication between ABC and high camp.
Full board with us means the provision of a personal climbing Sherpa/guide for each individual climber, who will help the client to reach the summit. The personal climbing Sherpa will set up camp 1, camp 2, camp 3 and the last camp, and provide anything else required such as and including food, fuel and oxygen and will guide and assist the client on the summit day. There are no commercial expeditions on Lhotse so your climbing Sherpa in cooperation with other clients’ climbing Sherpa will set up the fixed rope to camp 4.
Note: This expedition price will vary depending on the group size, duration,season and services required. Please contact us with your detail to obtain a quote.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, the representative from Himalayan Alpine Adventure will receive you and transfer you to the hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
You will have a full-day guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu today. You will visit the major places of cultural and religious importance some of which are also listed UNESCO World Heritage sites including Pashupatinath (the holiest temple of Lord Shiva), Swayambhunath (the Monkey temple, one of the largest Buddhist Stupa), Boudhanath (one of the largest and oldest Buddhist Stupa, also known as little Tibet), and Kathmandu’s Durbar Square among others. You will stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Expedition Preparation and Briefing in Ministry of Tourism
This day will be the day for expedition preparation, including equipment. In the afternoon, you will be given a briefing about expedition conditions, safety and other matters at the Ministry of Tourism. We stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2610m)
We catch the early morning scenic flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Surely this mountain flight to Lukla is one of the most beautiful in the world. The dramatic flight will let you observe the beautiful mountain views from high above. Upon landing at the famous Tenzing-Hillary Aiport at Lukla, we meet our staff and porters and start trekking through the village of Lukla to Phakding. We will overnight at Phakding.
Day 05: Trek from Phakding to Namche (3440m)
Today we will continue up the banks of the Dudh Koshi. After crossing suspension bridges we reach the village of Monjo where we will enter the Sagarmatha National Park. We cross the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and the Bhote Koshi on a high suspension bridge and climb steeply for about two hours. We then reach Namche Bazaar which is the capital of the Khumbu region. We stay overnight in the Hotel in Namche.
Day 06: Rest or acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar
Today we spend a whole day in Namche Bazaar resting and allowing our bodies to become acclimatized to the high altitude. Though a leisure day, you are advised not to remain idle today. Health experts suggest that we need to stay active and moving during the rest day. We can either use this day for hiking to Thame, visiting Khunde or exploring Namche Bazaar itself. There can be options such as hiking up to Khumjung or Syangboche. We stay overnight in the Hotel ast Namche.
Day 07: Trek from Namche to Thyangboche (3800m)
Today we will start trekking from Namche, our destination being Thyangboche. So, we follow the path savouring the first really good views of some great Khumbu peaks including Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Nuptse and Ama Dablam. We pass by several villages and numerous teashops. After crossing the Dudh Koshi River and a steep climb, we reach Thyangboche where we visit one of the largest monasteries of Thyangboche which is impressive and newly rebuilt.
Day 08: Trek from Thyangboche to Dingboche
After taking our morning breakfast and visiting the Thyangboche Monastery for its spectacular views, we start our journey today. We move through the upper trail to Pangboche. En route, we pass through several chortens, Mani walls and small villages. Enjoying the fantastic views of Mount Ama Dablam, we enter Imja Valley. We then descend to the Lobuche River and begin the last and steepest climb of the day uptoDingboche. On arrival at Dingboche, you will see beautiful fields. We stay overnight at Dingboche.
Day 09: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
Today, we make the trek to Lobuche via Dughla. We stay overnight at Lobuche.
Day 10: Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp
Today, after having our morning breakfast, we follow our trek to Gorak Shep through the lateral moraine of Khumbu Glacier. As we reach Gorak Shep, we find snow-capped mountains around us, including Mount Everest. Then, we make our trek to EBC where we stay at the camp and prepare for the climb to Lobuche.
Days 11-46: Climbing Period
During this period, we will successfully scale the summit of Mount Lobuche and return back to Everest Base Camp.
Days 47-50: Trek to Namche Bazaar via Dingboche and Thyangboche
From Everest Base Camp, we stroll back to Namche following our route through Dingboche and Thyangboche.
Day 51: Trek from Namche to Phakding and Lukla
We descend steeply downward today. After crossing the suspension bridges over the fast flowing DudhKoshi, our trail becomes more level. Walking through the forests and Sherpa villages, we arrive in Lukla after approx. 7 hours. We stay overnight at Lukla.
Day 52: Fly back to Kathmandu
Today we will fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla and after arriving in Kathmandu, you can have time for last-minute shopping or you can also explore Kathmandu city. At a farewell dinner in Kathmandu we celebrate with guides and company members.
Day 53: Final Departure
Today, you are going to leave Nepal, so our representative will transfer you to the airport and you will catch your return flight to home.
Mt Lhotse climbing garbage deposit.
Four night hotel in Kathmandu on B/B.
Both way domestic air ticket and airport tax.
Porters and Yak to carry the expedition equipment.
All necessary climbing equipment.
All necessary base camp, camping and kitchen equipment.
Base camp cook team to cook food for the expedition members.
Sagarmatha National Park permit fee.
Liaison officer’s wages, transport, insurance and the equipment.
Climbing Sherpa / Guide 2: 1 ratio.
Oxygen with regulator mask set.
High food and fuel.
Complete food and accommodation during the trek to base camp and to KTM.
Note: This expedition price will vary depending on the group size, duration and services required.Please contact us with your detail to obtain a quote.
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