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Lhotse Expedition 8516 m

Fact of the Trip:

Starting from
US$ 8200
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Group Size:12 Pax

Arrival on:Kathmandu, Nepal

Grade:Difficult

Transportation:Private Car/Bus

Destination:Nepal

Elevation:8,561 m

Duration:45 days

Accomodation:Hotel, Lodge, Tea House

Meal:Full board while on expedition

  • Overview
  • Itinerary
  • Cost Info
  • checklist

Highlights

  • Jaw dropping scenic flight to and from Lukla
  • Get among the hustle and bustle of market town Namche Bazaar
  • Explore culture, villages and lifestyle of Sherpa community
  • Trek to foot of almighty Mt. Everest.
  • Optional hike to Kalapattar. 
  • Enjoy breathtaking views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse and many more
  • Spectacular view of the Khumbu Ice Fall besides soaring mountains.

Introduction:

Lhotse, the fourth highest mountain of the world lies 3km south of Mt. Everest. Lhotse also means south face and follows the Everest climbing route as far until Camp four. An impressive ring of three peaks makes up the Lhotse massif. Mount Lhotse east or middle, Lhotse and mount Lhotse Shar. 

This mountain was first successfully climbed only in 1984. From Base camp, climbers need to ascend the famous Khumbu Icefall entering Western CWM and reach camp two, which is surrounded by Nuptse, Lhotse, Everest South West face. Up above the route steepens while climbing icy Lhotse face to Camp three. After, route passes through Yellow band to Camp four. Above it the icy gully, rocky sections challenges the way upto the summit. 

Outline Itinerary

 08 APRIL, DAY 01 :  ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU TRANSFER HOTEL

09-10 APRIL, DAY 02-03 : Document application, briefing and preparation

11 APRIL, DAY 04 : Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla Airport and trek till Phakding

12 APRIL, DAY 05 : Trek from Phakding to Namchebazar 3440m.

13 APRIL, DAY 06 : REST DAY FOR ACCLIMATIZATION IN NAMCHE

14 APRIL DAY 07 : Trek to Tengboche

15 APRIL, DAY 08 : Trek to Dingboche

16 APRIL, DAY 09 : Trek to Lobuche

17 APRIL, DAY 10: REST AND ACCLIMATIZATION IN LOBUCHE

18 APRIL, DAY 11 : Trek to Gorakshep

19 APRIL, DAY 12 : Trek to Lhotse Base camp

20 APRIL-15 MAY, DAY 13-38 : CLIMBING PERIOD FOR LHOTSE PEAK

16 MAY, DAY 39 : Trek down from base camp to Dingboche via Lobuche

17 MAY, DAY 40 : Trek to Tengboche

18 MAY, DAY 41 : Trek to Namche Bazar

19 MAY, DAY 42 : Trek to Lukhla

20 MAY, DAY 43 : Fly Back to Kathmandu

21 MAY, DAY 44 : Rest day at Kathmandu

22 MAY, DAY 45 : EXPEDITION ENDS, FAREWELL AND DEPARTURE

Extra Services

  • Full board climbing option: USD 17500 per person
  • Climbing Sherpa: USD 2500 per person
  • Russian oxygen 4 litters: USD 400 (Re-fill)
  • Mask & Regulator per set: USD 600 (Re-use)

Accommodation for this Expedition:

Eco Tourism Adventure Pvt. Ltd provides two kinds of accommodation during Lhotse expedition. At Kathmandu, we provide five star hotel rooms with breakfast twin sharing base. During the trek to base camp, we provide nice lodge or guest house room with common toilet and bath twin sharing base. If you need a Single room we will charge extra $400 (Kathmandu and trek) but high season not so easy to get single room on the way Everest Region.

Food:

Lhotse Expedition, Eco Tourism Adventure Pvt. Ltd provides different kind of food like Nepali, Continental and Indian with tea and coffee. We provide welcome dinner Nepali cousin with Nepali culture dance and farewell dinner at K2 steak house (best steak in Kathmandu). Breakfast Kathmandu hotel provide a lot of items you can choose yourself and other guest house you can choose items in the menu with tea and coffee.

Physical Requirements:

Eco Tourism Adventure Pvt. Ltd, Lhotse expedition is supper difficult trip basically hikers have to hike per day 4 to 5 hours with daypack except some days are longer hour than 11 to 14. High altitude hike anyway need energy and experience, we have many acclimatization day that absolutely help for your altitude fitness, have a positive attitude, self-confidence and physically powerful determination, and we can achieve the trek successfully. If Around month jogging regularly before this trip is a great idea to improve our power and performance. Past glacier hiking experience and climbing three or four 6000m to 7000m peaks would be a great advantage with climbing technical skill is required for this trip. Before booking this trip it is a great idea to consult with your doctor and if you have any disease better inform us.

Best Time to climb Everest:

We have two best seasons in the year like summer, autumn and spring, summer and Autumn best month is June to December and spring best month is mid February to May this three seasons are the best seasons for this trek because of the weather is fine and warm with perfect views but the nights are chilly and can drop to freezing level in higher altitude. 

08 APRIL, DAY 01 :  ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU TRANSFER HOTEL
09-10 APRIL, DAY 02-03 : Document application, briefing and preparation
11 APRIL, DAY 04 : Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla Airport and trek till Phakding
12 APRIL, DAY 05 : Trek from Phakding to Namchebazar 3440m.
13 APRIL, DAY 06 : REST DAY FOR ACCLIMATIZATION IN NAMCHE
14 APRIL DAY 07 : Trek to Tengboche
15 APRIL, DAY 08 : Trek to Dingboche
16 APRIL, DAY 09 : Trek to Lobuche
17 APRIL, DAY 10: REST AND ACCLIMATIZATION IN LOBUCHE
18 APRIL, DAY 11 : Trek to Gorakshep
19 APRIL, DAY 12 : Trek to Lhotse Base camp
20 APRIL-15 MAY, DAY 13-38 : CLIMBING PERIOD FOR LHOTSE PEAK
16 MAY, DAY 39 : Trek down from base camp to Dingboche via Lobuche
17 MAY, DAY 40 : Trek to Tengboche
18 MAY, DAY 41 : Trek to Namche Bazar
19 MAY, DAY 42 : Trek to Lukhla
20 MAY, DAY 43 : Fly Back to Kathmandu
21 MAY, DAY 44 : Rest day at Kathmandu
22 MAY, DAY 45 : EXPEDITION ENDS, FAREWELL AND DEPARTURE

Cost Include

  • All airport/hotel/airport transfers
  • 5 nights hotel (5 star, Annapurna or similar) in Kathmandu, bb plan
  • Lhotse Expedition permit, Sagarmatha National park and necessary permit fee.
  • Scheduled flight : Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu
  • 60 Kg weight per climber is allowed
  • Necessary porters and mules for carrying equipment & loads
  • Twin sharing accommodation in lodge/teahouse while trekking
  • 3 times meals per day, teas & coffees in trekking & base camp days
  • 1 tent per climber of North face or similar for Base Camp
  • Dining, Kitchen, Store tent, mattress and all camping facilities needed in BC
  • Experienced and professional staff at BC : Base camp manager, cook, kitchen boy
  • Government liaisons officer
  • Equipment allowance, wages, life, medical & life, medical & rescue insurance for all Nepali members.
  • Emergency oxygen, mask & regulator at ABC (use and pay)
  • Immediate Rescue co-ordination (covered by your travel insurance)
  • Group climbing equipment such as fixed rope, snow bar, ice screw etc.
  • Generator or solar panel for charging & lighting in Base camp
  • Gamow bag (Life saving device in case of altitude sickness) provided
  • Satellite phone on pay call basis (1min = $ 3)
  • Garbage deposit fee
  • Visa Extension fee
  • Welcome and farewell dinner
  • Agency service charge

Cost Exclude

  • International flight ticket, taxes and visas
  • Lunch & dinner, hotel after 5 nights in Kathmandu
  • Personal trekking & climbing equipment
  • Excess personal climber baggage transport Ktm-lua-BC $ 10 per kg one way.
  • All expenses of personal nature like bar bills, laundry, telephone etc.
  • Insurance for travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation & lost baggage.
  • Applicable permit fee & custom fee for SAT phone, filming camera, communications - equipment (if brought)
  • Climbing Bonus & summit bonus for climbing Sherpa (if you use Sherpa), Tips for Base Camp Staff
  • Climbing Bonus & Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa (if you use Sherpa) : Camp 8300m. = USD 1000 & over 8300m. to summit = USD 500 = 1500 USD extra payable for climbing Sherpa on the spot.
  • All not mentioned in cost include part

Footwear:

  • Climbing boots: Scarpa Phantom 8000, La Sportiva Olyumpus Mons, Millet Everest One Sports, Kayland 8000.
  • Cold weather boots for base camp: They should be insulated boots. Sorel or Baffin.
  • Running shoes and/or trail shoes: For travel & easy walking.
  • Sport sandals: Tevas, Chacos or Crocs are great for shower day, visiting Monasteries and relaxing during the trek.
  • Lightweight hiking boots: For trekking to Base Camp. Leather or fabric/leather with a sturdy mid-sole and vibram sole.
  • Gaiters: For use with light hiking boots, short and simple are better, such as Outdoor Research's Rocky Mountain Low Gaiters.
  • Booties: Down or synthetic, any brand with thick foam soles is recommended.
  • Lightweight socks: Three to four pairs synthetic/wool blend (Fox River, Patagonia, Smartwool).
  • Midweight / heavy socks: Three to four pairs synthetic/wool blend (Fox River, Patagonia, Smartwool).
  • Liner socks: Three to four pairs Capeline or silk.

Clothing:

  • Lightweight long underwear top: (Patagonia Capilene, REI, Mountain Equipment Co-op).
  • Expedition weight long underwear tops: Zip T- neck design is good. Light colors are better for tops because they are cooler when hiking in direct sunlight and just as warm as dark colors when worn underneath other layers. (Patagonia, North Face, Mountain Hardwear).
  • Lightweight long underwear bottoms: (Patagonia Capilene, REI, Mountain Equipment Co-op)
  • Expedition weight underwear bottoms: Dark colors are preferable because they do not show dirt. (Patagonia, REI, Mountain Equipment Co-op).
  • Briefs: Four pairs synthetic or cotton, running shorts also work well for underwear.
  • Short-sleeved shirts: Two synthetic; most nylon running shirts or athletic shirts work. (North Face, Patagonia).
  • Jacket synthetic or fleece: Synthetic insulated jackets or pullovers are a great alternative to fleece because they are lighter and more compressible. Primaloft type fill or Polartec 100 or 200 fleece is recommended. (Wild Things Primaloft, Patagonia, Outdoor Research)
  • Synthetic insulated pants: Primaloft or Polargard HV fill with full side zips are recommended. Mountain Hardwear Compressor pants are an example. An acceptable alternative are fleece pants Polartec 100 or 200, but they are bulky, heavier and less versatile.
  • Down suit: The best option for Everest summit day. Plan to wear very little underneath. (North Face).
  • Down insulated jacket w/ hood: For Base Camp, the trek and lower camps on the mountain. (The North Face, Mountain Hardwear).
  • Down pants: These are an option in addition to prima loft pants, can be useful at higher camps.
  • Waterproof breathable jacket & pants: Ideally the jacket will have a hood and the pants will have full-length side zips. Bibs work well high on the mountain, but are often too hot and bulky at lower elevations. Gore-Tex XCR and H2NO fabrics are lightweight. (ArcTeryx, Patagonia, Mountain Hardwear).
  • Wind shirts / light shell jacket: Light colors are preferred for comfort on hot days on the glacier.
  • One piece climbing shell (optional): One piece shell such as Arcteryx Alpha suit.
  • Head & Hand Gear
  • Liner glove: lightweight synthetic (Patagonia or any brand of PowerStretch).
  • Windstopper fleece gloves: Two pairs (any brand of Windstopper fleece).
  • Insulated climbing gloves: Black Diamond Guide Gloves
  • Mittens with liners: Two pairs, one for summit day (Outdoor Research Alti Mitts) and a utility pair of mittens for hard use in the icefall (Outdoor Research Expedition Mitts with fleece liners).
  • Bandanna: Two or three traditional cotton style.
  • Sun hat: Any lightweight hat with a good brim or visor. (Berg Adventures Ball Cap).
  • Wool or fleece hat: Bring two, one lightweight, one heavier. Any brand of warm hat that can go over ears.
  • Balaclava: One heavy weight and one light weight. Some people layer a very thin Capilene Balaclava under a thicker fleece one.
  • Face mask: Optional, another good option is a neck gaiter/cozy.

Accessories

  • Sunglasses: One pair high quality 100% UV, 100%IR, for travel and lower elevations.
  • Glacier glasses: One pair high quality 100% UV, 100%IR min 80% light reduction, side shields are optional, but size and shape of lens should offer maximum protection from bright light on snow.
  • Ski goggles: Test to assure a good fit on your face. Smaller goggles will likely work better with your oxygen mask.
  • Headlamp w/ spare bulb: Bring two AA or AAA battery powered units (Petzl or Black Diamond)
  • Spare batteries: For headlamp and other gadgets you bring. We like lithium AA’s and AAA’s and find they are worth the extra expense for cold expedition conditions.

Climbing Equipment

  • Ice axe: General mountaineering axe, mountaineering “walking” length, 60 – 80 cm length, depending on your height. Shaft should not have a rubber grip. You will need a leash to attach axe to you harness not a “wrist loop”. Bring a commercial leash designed for glacier travel or 6 ft of 9/16 inch webbing and we will help you construct one (Grivel or Black Diamond).
  • Crampons: 12 point step-in, some climbers bring two, but this is likely not necessary and we can have replacements sent from Namche (Grivel or Black Diamond).
  • Harness: Alpine style, you should not have to step through leg loops to put it on and off, lightweight, fully adjustable (Black Diamond).
  • Carabiners: Two large locking “pear” shaped, four oval-shaped (Black Diamond, Petzl).
  • Webbing: 20 feet 3/16 “Supertape” – used for constructing leashes.
  • Perlon cord: 20 feet of 6mm perlon cord, also known as accessory cord in climbing stores.
  • Ascenders: You will need two (Petzl or Black Diamond).
  • Rappel device: ATC, Figure 8 or similar (Black Diamond).

Camping Gear

  • Backpack: Top opening mountaineer’s rucksack style is best. Avoid large zipper openings and excessive outside pockets. Larger packs are better than smaller, because they are easier to pack with cold hands and they distribute loads more effectively. Wild Things “Andinista” has been a favorite for years. It is ideal for the trek and all the climbing you will do. Arc’teryx and Osprey also have good lightweight packs.
  • Day pack: Should be simple, useful for airline carry on, the trek in and short jaunts around Base Camp.
  • Two Sleeping bags: -40C/-30F Down 800 fill (Western Mountaineering, Mountain Hardwear). Your second bag can be -20C/-5F. One bag stays on the mountain and the other at Base Camp. Your larger bag may be the one that stays at Base Camp; higher on the mountain you will share tents and you will be more concerned with bulk and weight.
  • Compression stuff sacks: To reduce the volume of sleeping bags and clothes. There are a variety of lightweight sacks now available (Outdoor Research).
  • Sleeping pad: Inflating, full-length (Therm-a-rest).
  • Foam pad: Your sleeping pads stay on the mountain. At Base Camp you will have a Nepalese mattress, so you do not need a second sleeping pad set (Ridgerest).
  • Water bottles: Two 1 liter, leak-proof wide-mouth (Nalgene).
  • Lightweight steel thermal bottle: One or two. One liter size. (Nissan, Thermos).
  • Pee bottle: Two 1 quart (1 liter), leak-proof wide-mouth, one for Base Camp and the other for high camp (Nalgene).
  • Pee Funnel for Women: (Freshette).
  • Pack towel: Medium size, do not bring “terrycloth”, bandanas work in a pinch (Pac Towel).
  • Trekking poles: Should extend and shorten (Leki 3-section, Black Diamond).
  • Swiss army knife/multitool: Remember not to leave in carry-on bags for any international or domestic flight.
  • Large mug, plastic bowl, fork and spoon: For Camp 1 and Camp 3. Bowl and mug should be large.
  • Medical & Personal
  • Sunscreen: SPF 30 or higher, non-oily (Dermatone or L’Oreal).
  • Lipscreen: SPF 30 or higher, any brand.
  • Toiletry kit: Toothbrush, toothpaste, skin lotion, alcohol-based hand sanitizer, soap, comb/brush, shave kit, (bring travel size bottles to keep your kit small).
  • First-aid kit: Ibuprofen/Aspirin, assorted band-aids, moleskin, Neosporin-type suave, small gauze pad, roll of adhesive tape, tweezers, safety pins. Include any prescription travel meds that might be prescribed by your doctor (antibiotics, Diamox, sleep aids).
  • Water purification tablets: Such as Potable Aqua brand iodine tablets. You will be given plenty of purified water during your trek, but one bottle of backup purification tablets is always a good idea for your travels. They are especially useful in hotels on your way to Nepal. You should not drink untreated tap water anywhere in Asia and bottled water in some rare cases might not be available.
  • Zip-loc bags: Always useful, and not available in Nepal. We especially like the large storage size for organization and storage at Base Camp.
  • Baby wipes or wet towels
  • Ear plugs: Very useful in noisy lodges and tents. Available in most hardware stores and drug stores.

Travel Items

  • Expedition duffel bag: Two large, 8000+ cubic inches. Light colors are better for labeling with your name (The North Face duffel, Wild Things “Burro Bag”).
  • Small travel bag: Optional. Useful for storing things in Kathmandu, most soft sided ‘carry on’ type bags work well. You might also use an extra-large stuff sack (The North Face, Patagonia).
  • Nylon stuff sacks: Several different sizes, light colors preferable for labeling.
  • Lightweight long sleeve shirt: cotton, comfortable.
  • Hiking pants and/or skirt/sarong: One or two (“Supplex” is good material).
  • Lightweight pants: One pair (any brand Supplex or “stretch woven” pant).

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