Lhotse Expedition

Lhotse better known as “South Peak” and also known as “Pinyin” in China is the 4^th highest mountain in the world of the height of 8,516 m (27,940 ft.)above sea level. Lhotse, located in the South of Everest massif is separated by the South col. This mountain(Lhotse) which is best known for its proximity to Mount Everest hascollects of 3 summits, first or main summits is at 8526m, second or middle (East) at 8414 and third or Lhotse Shar at 8383m. The main summit of Lhotse was first scaled by the Swiss Team on May 18, 1956.

This Peak is quite famous for its tremendous and dramatic south face; the face raises 3.2 km within 2.25km horizontal distance making the steepest face of this size in the world. The south face of this mountain has many failed attempts, extremely difficult to climb and has few ascents. Our expedition will be from its “West Face”. The Lhotse standard climbing route follows the same path as Everest's South Col route up to the Yellow Band beyond Camp 3. After the Yellow Band the routes diverge with climbers bound for Everest taking a left over the Geneva Spurup to the South Col, while Lhotse climbers take a right further up the Lhotse face. The last part to the summit leads through a narrow couloir until the Lhotse main peak is reached.

    Our Climbing mainly starts from the        base camp on the north of Khumbu glacier, where all the climbers gather with lots of excitement and passion for the preparation of expedition to conquer the 4^thhighest peak.Basically, Sherpa Khangri Outdoor team set 4 camps during Lhotse climbing via “West Face” including food provisions, fuel and oxygen. Camp-1 at 5900m, Camp-2 at 6200m to 6400m, Camp-3 at 7300m and finally the last camp i.e. Camp-4 take place at the height of 7850m. Named as “The Khumbu Ice Fall” situated between the Base Camp and the Camp-1 which is the most dangerous part of the climb during the entire journey.  Here Ice fall doctor set the climbing route through the icefall. Installation of ladders across crevasses along Seracs and ice block makes possible to climb the Khumbu Ice Fall in the efficient way.

ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1400m)

Day 02: Trip briefing, paper works and gear checking

Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2800m) & Trek to Phakding (2640m).

Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazar (3446m)

Day 05: Namche Bazar ; Exploration day (Rest)

Day 06: Namche Bazar to Tengboche (3800m)

Day 07: Tengboche to Dingboche (4243m)

Day 09: Lobuche High Camp (5400m)
Day 09: Lobuche High Camp (5400m)
Day 11: Lobuche to Everest Base camp (5400m)
Day 12 To Day 49: Mt. Lhotse Climbing period (max. 8,516 m , 27,940 ft)
Day 50: Everest Base Camp to Pheriche (4371m)
Day 51: Pheriche to Namche Bazar (3446m)
Day 52: Namche bazaar to Lukla (2640m)
Day 53: Flight to Kathmandu (1400m)
Day 54: Final Departure

COST INCLUDES

Permit and Royalties of Lhotse

Garbage Deposit of Sagarmatha Pollution Control (SPCC)

Rope fixing of Khumbu Icefall

Sagarmatha National park entry permit

Domestic flight KTM-Lukla-KTM

Lodging & Food during Expedition and trekking to BC and back

3 nights Hotel in Kathmandu on BB plan

Experience Climbing Guide and Sherpa

Base camp Kitchen staff

Camp II Kitchen Staff (Cook & Kitchen boy)

Climbing Sherpa (1member:1 Sherpa)

Porters/ Yak to Base camp and Back

Liaison Officer

All the staff salaries & allowances

All the staff insurance & Heli Insurances

Group Climbing gears

All the necessary equipment at base camp

6 bottles of Oxygen (4 for the clients & 2 for Sherpa)

Oxygen Mask regulator set

Walkie talkie set for each Sherpa

Solar panel and generator at base camp

Expedition equipment's cargo to Lukla.

COST EXCLUDES

International flight to Kathmandu

Visa fee of Nepal

Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu Hotel stay.

Personal equipment's.

Personal Insurance

Heli Rescue

Satellite Telephone

Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled or boiled water, shower, heater, etc.)

Staff Tips

Internet Access during the Expedition.

Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg luggage, cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg).