Lhotse 8,516m. is the 4th highest Himalayan peak in the world. It is situated northeast of the Khumbu region in Nepal, as a border pillar between Nepal and Tibet (autonomous region of China) Mt. Everest, Lhotse Shar and Nuptse are the neighbouring peaks of Lhotse. First ascent on 18th May 1956 by Swiss expedition Fritz Luchsinger and Ernst Reiss from the normal route.
The normal route base camp and climbing route through Khumbu icefall to camp III, is the same as Everest. After camp III, take the right hand side for the Lhotse summit. Lhotse south face route is completely different, more difficult and technique at rock climb. With my experience, once I climbed from Lhotse south face but did not succeed. There is no place to set up the tents. You have to dig ice and snow to set up tents. The south face ridge is very steep at rock.
From Kathmandu there are two ways to reach the Lhotse south face base camp.
1. Direct flight from Kathmandu to base camp by helicopter.
2. Kathmandu to Lukla by flight, 7 days trek to the base camp.
For this expedition, the age doesn’t make any difference, if you are physically fit and healthy, between 18 to 60 years. During the expedition,if someone is seriously injured or sick, the only option is to be rescued by a Helicopter.The rescue is quite expensive,
everyone needs to buy travel insurance from their own country. If not, we will help. You can buy such insurance policies in Kathmandu too.
We believe that proper preparation, training, well acclimatization, hygienic food and experienced Sherpa climbers make your expedition successful. Himalayan experience trek, assures highest degree of safety, proper planning, and decades of experienced and extensive knowledge to make your dream to climb the 4th highest peak in the world.
For this expedition, you can make your own group or you can join with other groups. Before your arrival at Kathmandu all the necessary climbing permit, lesion officer, base camp staff, equipment and foods, climbing Sherpas, transportation, domestic flight and other requirements will be ready in time.
| Climbing period | Base camp to summit, back to base camp 30 days. |
| Total days at Nepal | 46 days. |
| Best season | Spring and Autumn. |
| Group size | 2 to 12 persons. |
About the expedition services, number of climbing Sherpas, base camp staff and cost, you can correspond by email, we will negotiate in a short period.
For this expedition, we provide two kinds of services.
1. only the Kathmandu assistance.
2. full services for the expedition.
We provide services for, expedition route permit and lesion officer, custom clearance at airport for the expedition equipment, ground transportation, domestic flight, cargo or charter flight to Lukla, helicopter flight to base camp, personal life and medical insurance for lesion officer, Nepalese staff and porters, rescue flight if necessary, hotel reservation etc.
We provide services for, expedition route permit and lesion officer, custom clearance at airport for the expedition equipment, ground transportation, domestic flight, cargo or charter flight to Lukla, helicopter flight to base camp, personal life and medical insurance for lesion officer, Nepalese staff and porters, rescue flight if necessary, hotel reservation etc.
Lodge or hotel accommodation during the trek to Chhukung, meals (breakfast – lunch – dinner) with hot drinks during the expedition period, human or animal porters, base camp staff cook, kitchen boys, climbing guide, climbing Sherpas (porters), one person one tent accommodation with double mattresses at base camp, dining tent with Table, stools and gas heater, Kitchen tent with kitchen utensils, store tent, shower tent, toilet tent, solar panel with battery for recharge electric device, Satellite phone sets for communication etc.
Note: High altitude tents, climbing gears, climbing equipment for Sherpa, high altitude foods, Oxygen bottles, HP gas, walkie-talkie sets etc. expedition team should bring or buy at Kathmandu.
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan international airport, our representative will welcome you with flowers, drive to the star hotel as your booking, and welcome drinks at the reception check in room. Dinner at your hotel’s restaurant our tour manager will brief you about expedition and other necessary information.
Check the expedition’s equipment, shopping other necessary items what you need, just relax at the same hotel or visit as you like.
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at the hotel, drive to the airport about, 35 minutes flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2840m.) During the short flight you can get an excellent view of Jugal Himal range, Gauri Shanker, Dudh Kunda and Kwangde. Lunch at Lukla with the expedition staff, after lunch an easy trek about two hours to Ghat village. If the flight is on time, if the flight is delayed, because of weather or other problem overnight stay at Lukla Hotel.
After breakfast, an easy trek lunch at Benker village. Trek continued to check the National park entry pass, lodge accommodation at Jorsalle village. 4 to 5 hours trek.
After breakfast, an easy trek to Larcha Dhoban, cross the suspension bridge at Dudh kosi, gradually climb up to Thoop Danda for tea or lunch. From this place you can see the first view of Mt. Everest. and Lhotse. Trek continues overnight hotel accommodation at Namche Bazaar. 6 to 7 hours trek.
At Namche bazaar, there are several hotels and lodges available. Your guide will find good accommodation for your two-night stay at Namche. There are many trekkers shops, ATM and good Wi-Fi service.
Rest for high acclimatization visit Namche Sherpa villages, Namche monastery and national park museum overnight same place.From outside the national park museum, you can see a spectacular view of Mt. Everest summit and Khumbu Himalaya.
After breakfast, an easy trek lunch at Sanasa, after short rest an easy trek to Phungi Tenga, cross the Dudh koshi river bridge, gradually climb to Thyangboche monastery for overnight lodge or hotel accommodation. There are several hotels and lodges. Your guide will choose a good one for your accommodation. From Thyangboche you can see a spectacular view of the Himalaya around you. 5 to 6 hours trek.
After breakfast, an easy trek to Pangboche village for lunch. Vist the oldest monastery in the Khumbu region. Offer the worship (puja) for peace and long life. Trek continues to Dingboche for overnight accommodation. There are several lodges and hotels at Dingboche, your guide will choose a good accommodation for you.From Dingboche you can see beautiful views of Lhotse south face, Ama Dablam and Chhukung valley. 5 to 6 hours trek.
After breakfast, you can take a pack lunch, climb to Chhukung Ri 5,800m. for the Himalayan views and well acclimatize. After panoramic views back to Chhukung for overnight lodge accommodation.
After breakfast, trek through the glacier to the base camp for overnight camping. Good campsite at grassland. 3 to 4 hours trek.
Your Sherpa and staff will establish the base camp, set up all the tents at the base camp.
As a local Sherpa’s Buddhist tradition, worship before you climb the Mt. Everest. A local Lama will offer a puja ceremony and hang the prayer flags at the base camp for the peace, long life and success of the expedition.
Check and fix your climbing equipment make ready to climb from next days.
After four-night acclimatization at the base camp, from day 14 to 43, during a 30 days period climbing from base camp to summit back to the base camp will be enough time, if not you can extend the time for summit.
Pack all your personal equipment. Staff will clean the base camp and collect all the garbage for disposal. After dinner Tips for the staff, celebrate expedition success base camp party with team members and staff.
After the successful summit of Lhotse south face, you’ll fly to Kathmandu by a Heli-copter to save your happy time. Complete the expedition. If you like to trek back to Lukla it takes three days with your staff.
If you fly by a Helicopter, at Kathmandu airport our representative is waiting for you, drive to the star hotel, welcome drinks at the reception check in room. Day time free lunch as your choice. Evening our representative will take you for a farewell Nepali typical dinner with culture program. After dinner, back to the hotel.
After breakfast or lunch, our representative will drive three hours before your flight schedule to the airport and back to your destination. Complete the trip.
