Lhotse expedition the fourth highest mountain
Lhotse expedition in Nepal with base camp trekking agency Nepal, Climbing Lhotse or Lhotse summit popularity is increasing in recent years. Lhotse (8,516) is the fourth highest mountain in the world. Its long east-west crest is located south of Mount Everest and the summits of the two mountains are connected by the South Col, a vertical ridge that never drops below 8,000 meters.
Lhotse is sometimes mistakenly identified as the south peak of the Everest massif. No serious attention was turned to climbing Lhotse until after Everest had finally been ascended. Lhotse was first climbed in 1956 by two Swiss, Fritz Luchsmger and Ernest Reiss. Lhotse has three summits: Lhotse Main 8516m, Lhotse Shar 8383m and Lhotse Middle or East 8413m.
Lhotse Main was first climbed in 1956 by a Swiss expedition, Lhotse Shar in 1979 and Lhotse Middle in 2001 by a Russian Expedition team. Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain in the world at 8551 meters and is unique in that it is climbed from virtually the same route as Mount Everest. The route is the same up to camp 4 as that of Tenzing and Hillary’s first ascent route of Everest in 1953.
Main summit route of Mount Lhotse expedition is South east face, World class adventure travel and tour operator proudly offers mountaineering trip in Himalayan region. Basically we operates two types of Lhotse expedition services like trekking service up to base camp, base camp service and high camp full summit support service.
Lhotse expedition cost depend on group size, trip types (full board/ up to base camp service), budget, tailored itinerary, accommodation (budget to luxurious), level of service above base camp, number of climbing guide, porter, other support staffs, mode of transportation and other factors. In this way price range for the Lhotse summit trip widely different, if you would like to discuss your requirements please e-mail us for up to date price for expedition.
Excellent physical and mental condition is required for this expedition, basic recommendation for the training with National mountaineering climbing institute or with professional mountain guide. Lhotse expedition itinerary has been carefully designed to allow for gradual ascend and proper acclimatization by our expert climbing guide Sherpa.
Best season for Lhotse Expedition is spring and autumn. If you interested to join group see Mount Lhotse climbing fix departure date and availability. Base Camp Excursion arranges all necessary infrastructures to assist you for Mount Lhotse climbing summit attempt, for more detail about Mount Lhotse climbing fell free to contact us.
Lhotse expedition itinerary
Day 01: Welcome to Nepal; upon your arrival at Nepal our representative welcome and assists to transfer hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing, preparation for Lhotse expedition.
Day 03: Official works for expedition, briefing in Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Flight to Lukla then trek to Phakding (2640m).
Day 05: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar (3446m).
Day 06: Rest at Namche Bazar (3446m) for acclimatization.
Day 07: Trek from Namche Bazar to Thyanboche Monastry (3867m).
Day 08: Trek from Thyanboche to Pheriche (4243m).
Day 09: Trek from Pheriche to Lobuche (4930m).
Day 10: Trek from Lobuche to Lhotse Base Camp.
Day 45: Climbing Period of Mt. Lhotse 8501m (27890ft).
Day 46: Trek from Lhotse Base Camp to Pheriche (3800m).
Day 47: Trek from Pheriche to Tyangboche.
Day 48: Trek from Thyangboche to Khumjung.
Day 49: Trek from Khumjung to Manjo.
Day 50: Trek from Manjo to Lukla.
Day 51: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu.
Day 52: Free day in Kathmandu you can continue little sightseeing around Kathmandu, Evening farewell Dinner.
Day 53: After Lhotse Expedition adventure if you are interested for other activities like Safari, Rafting, Biking, Tours, Peak climbing and trekking, we can organize as your desire. If you decide to leave Nepal we will transfer to airport for your onward destination
Service include
#Accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast (hotel 5 star 3 Nights)
#Domestic flight Lukla round trip with 40 KG cargo per member
#Two porters per climbing member to carry cargo
#Trekking from Lukla, base camp to Lukla lodge or camping basic
#Food and fuel for trekking and climbing period in Lhotse base camp
#Per person per tent north face brand or Similar
#All camping equipment like member tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, chairs, tables, toilet tent, mattresses etc
#Liaison officer’s allowances equipment, flight ticket, insurance, daily wages sharing with other group
#Expedition Crew’s allowances, transportation, insurance, daily wages
#Lhotse peak permit
#All transfer airport-hotel-airport
#Base camp guide, cook, kitchen boy and Kitchen helper sharing with other member
#Emergency Oxygen – Mask and regulator (If use, pay it full cost)
#Satellite phone (Pay call)
#Gamow bag sharing with group member
#Solar panel for light and charges batteries
#Company service charges
Service exclude
*Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
*High altitude climbing food, fuel, Gas
*Expedition personal climbing gears above Lhotse base camp
*Personal accident insurance and emergency rescue operation
*Emergency evacuation, Helicopter rescue if required
*International airport departure tax
*Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving into Nepal
*Bar bills and beverage
*Air cargo custom clearance duty fee US$ 100 per person
*Personal satellite phone with e-mail and internet permit
*Wake talkies permit
*Extra expenses for personal
*Filming permit
*Oxygen and Mask regulator for member and Sherpa
*Ice fall fees
*Garbage Deposit (Sharing with other member)
Trip note
Base Camp Excursion, Kathmandu, Nepal always thinking about guest’s safety; it is our paramount concern whilst traveling with us. Mountaineering is an adventure tour we reach remote mountain region and high altitude. Sometime health condition of member, natural disaster, and weather condition of mountain region changed unexpectedly we cannot guarantee it. Please note that trekking / climbing guide/ climbing leader Sherpa has the authority to cancel any part of Lhotse Mountaineering itinerary if it is necessary due to safety concerns, be prepared to be flexible if required, team follow the above itinerary.
Additional information
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