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MT. LHOTSE EXPEDITION (8516M)

Mt. Lhotse is the fourth-highest mountain in the world at 8,516 m. above sea level, the main summit lies on the border between the Tibet Autonomous Region of China and the Khumbu region of Nepal.

60 Days
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  • Max. Elevation:
    8,516m / 27,940ft
  • Walking Per Day:
    5 - 6 Hours
  • Accommodation:
    Hotel + Lodge + Tent
  • Best Season:
    Spring
  • Group Size:
    2 - 15 PAX

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Country

Nepal

Peak Name

Mt. Lhotse

Duration

60 Days

Route

S COL; W-Face

Rank

4

Weather Reports

Report

Range

Mahalangur Range

Trip Overview

Mt. Lhotse is the fourth-highest mountain in the world, with an elevation of 8,516 meters (27,940 feet) above sea level. It is located in the Himalayas, on the border between Nepal and Tibet. 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 8516m, Lhotse Shar 8383m, and Lhotse Middle or East 8413m. A deep scar, an icy gully known as the Lhotse Couloir, marks The West Face of Lhotse; the couloir is the crucial test to the Lhotse climb, mainly because the climbing conditions of the couloir are affected by weather and seasonal snowfall.

Mt. Lhotse was first summited on May 18, 1956, by a Swiss team consisting of Ernst Reiss and Fritz Luchsinger. They climbed the mountain via the West Ridge, which is the same route that was used by the first ascent of Mount Everest in 1953. Since the first ascent, there have been many successful ascents of Mount Lhotse, with the majority of climbers using the South Col route, which is the same route used to climb Mount Everest. The south face of Lhotse is known for being steep and technically challenging, and it has only been successfully climbed a few times.

There are many reasons why people choose to climb mountains, and Mount Lhotse is no exception. Climbing Mt. Lhotse is a significant challenge, and it requires a high level of physical fitness, technical climbing skills, and mental fortitude. The mountain is known for its steep and challenging south face, and the thin air and extreme altitude make it a demanding climb.

The Seven Summit Treks, Lhotse expedition will begin in the first week of April starting in Kathmandu. You will have a couple of days for the preparation of goods and equipment and paper works. Afterward, you will take a flight to Lukla from where the real treks start to base camp which takes you around 7 days on foot as per the program. This trip suits those who have previous experiences with a few 7000m peaks or even more. The route progresses through Khumbu icefall. Moving further, we will reach Camp 1 which exists at the top of Khumbu icefall that is 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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WHY CLIMB MT. Lhotse WITH SEVEN SUMMIT TREKS?

  • Highly qualified, professional, friendly, and experienced climbing Sherpa guide, Kitchen staff, and Basecamp Manager.
  • Well-equipped with climbing equipment and logistic support for base camp and higher camps.
  • Safety is a top priority for us, and we take every step to minimize risks and ensure the well-being of our clients.
  • We offer a variety of itineraries to suit different abilities and interests, so you can choose the option that best meets your needs.
  • Hi-tech in weather forecast and communication
  • Easy Helicopter charter service when needed (extra charge to be applied)
  • 1 climbing Sherpa to each member

Itinerary

  • Day 1
    Arrival in Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel (1,400m)
    Hotel

  • Day 2
    Rest in Kathmandu, Expedition Briefing and Preparation
    B/D
    Hotel

  • Day 3
    Fly from Kathmandu – Lukla, and trek to Phakding (2,800m)
    B/L/D
    Lodge

  • Day 4
    Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazzar (3,440m)
    B/L/D
    Lodge

  • Day 5
    Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar (Rest Day)
    B/L/D
    Lodge

  • Day 6
    Trek from Namche Bazzar to Dibuche (3,870m)
    B/L/D
    Lodge

  • Day 7
    Trek from Dibuche (3,870m) to Dingboche (4,243m)
    B/L/D
    Lodge

  • Day 8
    Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,930m)
    B/L/D
    Lodge

  • Day 9
    Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5,364m)
    B/L/D
    Tent

  • Day 10-39
    Rotation: [Basecamp – Rotation (Camp I, Camp II and Camp III) – Basecamp]
    Full Board
    Tent

  • Day 40-53
    Climbing Period [Base Camp – Lhotse Summit (8,516m) – Base Camp]
    Full Board
    Tent

  • Day 54
    Cleaning Up Base Camp
    B/L/D
    Tent

  • Day 55
    Trek from Base Camp to Pheriche (4,371m)
    B/L/D
    Lodge

  • Day 56
    Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
    B/L/D
    Lodge

  • Day 57
    Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
    B/L/D
    Lodge

  • Day 58
    Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel
    Breakfast
    Hotel

  • Day 59
    Leisure day in Kathmandu City
    Breakfast
    Hotel

  • Day 60
    Transfer to International Airport for final departure
    Breakfast

Route Map

Cost Includes

  • ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE : Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop), by private vehicle.
  • HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU : 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu (4-star category) - single room on bed and breakfast plan.
  • WELCOME DINNER : One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office Staff.
  • CARGO CLEARANCE : Assistance for cargo clearance in Nepal’s Customs, clearance cost is subject to a charge.
  • PERMIT : Expedition Royalty and permit fee of Nepal Government to climb Mt. LHOTSE, Sagarmatha National Park, and Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry permit and fee.
  • ICEFALL FEE : Khumbu Icefall climbing charge to (SPCC) Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee.
  • LIAISON OFFICER : 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.
  • GARBAGE MANAGEMENT : Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.
  • INSURANCE : Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition.
  • MAP : Trekking and climbing map.
  • DUFFLE BAG : One Seven Summit Treks’ Duffle Bag.
  • MEMBER TRANSPORTATION : (Domestic Flight) Fly from Kathmandu – Lukla and while returning Lukla - Kathmandu, as per itinerary.
  • EXPEDITION STUFFS TRANSPORTATION : All necessary expedition equipment transportation for all Members and Staff from Kathmandu to Lukla (by air cargo) and Base camp (by Porters / Yak) – While returning: Base camp to Lukla (by porters / Yak) and Lukla to Kathmandu (by air cargo). Based on the condition, different transportation variants may be adopted.
  • MEMBER LUGGAGE : Up to 70 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek to be carried by porters or Yaks.
  • FOOD AND LODGING : 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge during the trek and at the Basecamp. Hygienic and fresh green vegetables, fresh meat, fruits, soft drinks, and juice will be served regularly during the entire expedition using helicopter flights. Well-managed base camp set up for members & Staff.
  • PORTER : Porters per member up to the basecamp and from the basecamp (both ways).
  • BASE CAMP STAFF : Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.
  • STAFF SALARY AND ALLOWANCE : All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.
  • BASE CAMP TENT : Each member will have an individual box tent in Base Camp.
  • BASE CAMP EQUIPMENT : Single Tent, foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staff, Store tent, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
  • HEATER : Heater at base camp in each Dining and other necessary camps.
  • SOLAR/GENERATOR/LIGHT : 1 Solar panel and Generator for lights at base camp, FOR battery charges, laptop, and other electronic devices.
  • MEDICAL CHECKUP : Twice Medical checkup of each climber at the base camp before the summit attempt.
  • BAKERY AND BAR AT BASE CAMP : Bakery and bar for the team members of Seven Summit Treks.
  • TRAINING : Oxygen, Mask Regulator, Ice wall, and Ladder training at basecamp by UIAGM Guide.
  • HIGH ALTITUDE CLIMBING SHERPA : 1 veteran and government-licensed climbing Sherpa per member (1 Member: 1 Sherpa), during the entire climb from Basecamp to the summit and back, and on each rotation.
  • ASSISTANCE : Climbing Sherpa to assist in carrying your gear to the high camps.
  • CLIMBING SHERPA SALARY & ALLOWANCE : Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food, and Clothing.
  • BONUS : Carry Bonus of Sherpas and Route Fixing Charges.
  • OXYGEN BOTTLE (O2) : Summit Oxygen cylinder: 3 oxygen bottles (4 Ltrs.) for each member and 2 oxygen bottles for each high-altitude Sherpa. **
  • OXYGEN MASK & REGULATOR : 1 Set of Summit Oxygen masks & regulator for each member and high-altitude Sherpa. **
  • BACK UP OXYGEN : BACK UP Oxygen Cylinder, mask, and regulator (SUBJECT TO A CHARGE).
  • HIGH CAMP SERVICE (INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS) : High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, High food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews at (C1) (C2) (C3) and (C4). Group climbing gears, fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
  • HIGH CAMP KITCHEN AND DINING : SST will have one cook, kitchen, and dining tents in Camp I and Camp II.
  • HIGH ALTITUDE TENT : Members will share tents in high camps (2 members: 1 tent).
  • ROPE FIXING TEAM : The team of experienced Sherpas will fix the route to the summit of LHOTSE (no extra charge will be applied to members).
  • SATELLITE PHONE : Satellite Phone for emergency communication carried by Sherpa, also available for members (SUBJECT TO A CHARGE).
  • WALKIE-TALKIE : Walkie–Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
  • PERMITS : Satellite Phone/walkie-talkie permit for all members and staff.
  • INTERNET SERVICE : Internet facility (1 Mbps) will be available at the Base Camp (subject to a charge).
  • WEATHER FORECAST : Weather forecast report regularly from Meteotest, Bern (Switzerland) during the entire expedition.
  • MEDICAL KIT : Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staff.
  • CERTIFICATE : LHOTSE climbing certificate issued by MoCTCA (after climbing Mt. LHOTSE successfully).

Cost Excludes

  • AIR FARE : International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
  • NEPAL ENTRY VISA FEE : Nepalese Visa fee is $ 125 USD for 90 Days.
  • LUNCH & DINNER : Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
  • EXTRA NIGHTS IN KATHMANDU : Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition, or domestic flight cancellation (due to any other reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
  • INSURANCE POLICY : Insurance covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (for the trip cancellation, interruption, high-altitude rescue & air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.) *Mandatory
  • PERSONAL EXPENSES : Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers, and any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will have soft drinks for members at base camp).
  • PERSONAL CLIMBING EQUIPMENT : Clothing, Packing Items, Bags, Personal Medical Kit, and all kinds of Personal Trekking / Climbing Gear.
  • TOILETRIES : Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
  • FILMING : Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
  • INTERNET SERVICE : Not included during the trek.
  • SUMMIT BONUS : Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa- Minimum 1500 USD.
  • TIPS : Calculate some tips for basecamp and high camp staff – Minimum 400 USD.
  • EXTRA : Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary and not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.

Fixed Dates

Date Status Group Size Action
60 Days
Start Date- 2023-04-07
End Date-2023-06-05 		Booking Open Group Size 15 PAX Inquire Now Book Now

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    “This is now several seasons that I’m climbing peaks above 8000 meters with Seven Summit Treks and I succeed in many expeditions with them. Especially during the last years, I saw a great improvement regarding logistics, base camp service, Sherpa teams, and management. The four brothers, Mingma, Dawa, Tashi, and Pasang Sherpa, founders of the company, along with a strong team behind them are nowadays very popular and successful. In my point of view, they deserve it!”

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    Grading

    Below the different grades shown in the chart are explained in more detail.

    For Expeditions

    1. Easy (E): Climb requires one-day climbs, or a multiday climbs with non-technical elements.
    2. Moderate (M): Either a serious one-day climbs, or a multiday climbs with some technical elements. Requires an average level of physical fitness.
    3. Difficult (D): Multiday climbs with some moderately technical elements. Requires an above average fitness level and high level of stamina.
    4. Hard Difficult (HD): Multiday, Highly technical climb. Requires high level of physical fitness and stamina.
    5. Very Difficult (VD): Multiday, Extremely technical climb. Requires very high level of Physical fitness and stamina.

    Grading

    Below the different grades shown in the chart are explained in more detail.

    For Trekking

    1. Light: Light walking and generally level hiking that is good for most fitness levels. During these trips, hill-walking experience is desirable.
    2. Moderate: Trek has various types of moderate to difficult terrain, including rough trails and normally 3 to 5 hours a day. Requires an average to above average fitness level.
    3. Moderate+: High altitude treks above 3000 meters or in fairly difficult terrain- normally 4 to 6 hours a day. Requires an above average fitness level and high level of stamina.
    4. Extreme: These high altitude treks or passes are known to be the most strenuous and has difficult terrain and conditions. These treks may require a degree of mountaineering skills and you capability of carrying on normally at an altitude of 4000-5600 meters. Daily walking is 5-8 hours approx.

    Lukáš Jasenský

    Mardi Himal trek. A wonderful trek ideal even for beginners. Wonderful views, great facilities. Our choice for this trek was through our honeymoon. Seven Summit Treks organized and prepared everything. Sherpa Tashi and porter Nima were great. We could talk, they always prepared everything. I have been in contact with the guys from Seven Summit Treks since the expedition to Makalu and I know that I can rely on them. Thank you for your help and wonderful experience. And see you at the next event.

    Sofie Lenaerts

    Belgium

    Our first co-operation was in 2013 in Pakistan with Arnold Coster expeditions and Sevensummittreks towards the Gasherbrum. After that, we continued to work together on expeditions towards Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, Manaslu (winter), and AmaDablam. For me, SST is a very professional company with a lot of experience and knowledge. We have full confidence in their capabilities and appreciate their flexibility. I would like to thank them for all those years of cooperation and I look forwards to new adventures in Nepal and Pakistan.

    Brad Johnson

    I have been on many expeditions in Nepal over the years, most of them I organized with friends and used Seven Summit Treks only for their base camp services with great service! This year none of my friends were available to climb in Nepal in the Autumn season so I contacted SST and decided to sign up for the Mera Peak and Baruntse expedition. SST organized everything and provide me with a personal climbing Sherpa for the entire trip. Throughout the entire trip, everything was taken care of by SST, including lodging, tea houses, and meals. At Baruntse base camp I had a nice private tent and the cook and kitchen staff always had smiles and cooked great meals. My Sherpa (Jangbu) was great and we became close friends and climbing partners. Jangbu was always there with a smile, a very strong climber, always wanting to help in any way he could. There was plenty of time to decide how and when we were going to make a summit push based on the weather. We had fantastic summit days on both peaks and finished the trip crossing the Amphu Labste pass into the Khumbu Valley staying each night in nice lodges with all meals included. I would highly recommend using SST for any expedition that you want to go on. Thank you Seven Summit Treks for a great trip and your attention to detail!!

    Mohamed H. Al Khalifa

    Bahrain

    Seven summits are the best! Very professional highly recommended and fun people to work with.. 👏

    Nir Shah

    Great Britain

    My wife and I had an amazing experience with Seven Summits for the Everest Base Camp Trek. The company was extremely hospitable with a welcome dinner on day 1, including an introduction to our guide. Speaking of our guide, Phurkitar, he was simply brilliant. During the trek, he was very patient as both of us went through physical and emotional tiredness, and he ensured we reached EBC without any major issues. In addition, he helped cater to my vegan and my wife's vegetarian diets throughout the trek. Cannot compliment Phurkitar enough for all his efforts.

    Would readily book with Seven Summits again.