Lhotse Expedition

Lhotse Expedition

Lhotse — Everest’s towering neighbor and a Himalayan giant of challenge and beauty.

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Expedition Overview

Mount Lhotse, standing at 8,516 meters, is the fourth-highest mountain in the world and lies immediately south of Mount Everest, sharing much of its climbing route up to the South Col. Known for its massive south face and steep, icy slopes, Lhotse presents climbers with a serious technical challenge and extreme high-altitude conditions. Despite its proximity to Everest, Lhotse maintains a distinct identity with dramatic ridges, breathtaking vistas, and a reputation as one of the most formidable peaks in the Himalayas.

Detailed Itinerary

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Day Program Meals Accommodation
1 Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to hotel Breakfast Hotel
2 Briefings & gear check in Kathmandu B/D Hotel
3 Final preparation in Kathmandu B/D Hotel
4 Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding B/L/D Lodge
5 Trek to Namche Bazaar B/L/D Lodge
6 Acclimatization day in Namche and hike to Everest view point. B/L/D Lodge
7 Trek to Tengboche B/L/D Lodge
8 Trek to Dingboche B/L/D Lodge
9 Acclimatization day in Dingboche and hike to Nangkartshang Peak B/L/D Lodge
10 Trek to Lobuche B/L/D Lodge
11 Trek to Gorak Shep, continue to Everest Base Camp B/L/D Tent
12 - 33 Climb from Basecamp through Camp I, Camp II, and Camp III for acclimatization, then return to Basecamp. B/L/D Tent
34 - 40 Climb from Base Camp to the Lhotse Summit (8,516m) on the final summit push, then descend back to Base Camp. B/L/D Tent
41 Rest day & clean up base camp . B/L/D Tent
42 Trek to Pheriche B/L/D Lodge
43 Trek to Namche B/L/D Lodge
44 Trek to Lukla B/L/D Lodge
45 Fly to Kathmandu Breakfast Hotel
46 - 48 Extra contingency days Breakfast Hotel
49 Final departure Breakfast ...

Services

Includes

Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop), by private vehicle.

4 nights hotel in Kathmandu (4-star category) - single room on bed and breakfast plan.

One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office Staff.

Assistance for cargo clearance in Nepal’s Customs, clearance cost is subject to a charge.

Expedition Royalty and permit fee of Nepal Government to climb Mt. LHOTSE, Sagarmatha National Park, and Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry permit and fee.

Khumbu Icefall climbing charge to (SPCC) Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee.

1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.

Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.

Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition.

Trekking and climbing map.

One AltiPro Adventures Duffle Bag.

(Domestic Flight) Fly from Kathmandu – Lukla and while returning Lukla - Kathmandu, as per itinerary.

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.

Up to 70 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek to be carried by porters or Yaks.

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.

Porters per member up to the basecamp and from the basecamp (both ways).

Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.

All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.

Each member will have an individual box tent in Base Camp.

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 at base camp in each Dining and other necessary camps.

1 Solar panel and Generator for lights at base camp, FOR battery charges, laptop, and other electronic devices.

Twice Medical checkup of each climber at the base camp before the summit attempt.

Bakery and bar for the team members of AltiPro Adventures.

Oxygen, Mask Regulator, Ice wall, and Ladder training at basecamp by UIAGM Guide.

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.

Climbing Sherpa to assist in carrying your gear to the high camps.

Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food, and Clothing.

Carry Bonus of Sherpas and Route Fixing Charges.

Summit Oxygen cylinder: 3 oxygen bottles (4 Ltrs.) for each member and 2 oxygen bottles for each high-altitude Sherpa.

1 Set of Summit Oxygen masks & regulator for each member and high-altitude Sherpa.

BACK UP Oxygen Cylinder, mask, and regulator (SUBJECT TO A CHARGE).

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.

AltiPro Adventures will have one cook, kitchen, and dining tents in Camp I and Camp II.

Members will share tents in high camps (2 members: 1 tent).

The team of experienced Sherpas will fix the route to the summit of LHOTSE (no extra charge will be applied to members).

Satellite Phone for emergency communication carried by Sherpa, also available for members (SUBJECT TO A CHARGE).

Walkie–Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.

Satellite Phone/walkie-talkie permit for all members and staff.

Internet facility (1 Mbps) will be available at the Base Camp (subject to a charge).

Weather forecast report regularly from Meteotest, Bern (Switzerland) during the entire expedition.

Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staff.

LHOTSE climbing certificate issued by MoCTCA (after climbing Mt. LHOTSE successfully).

Excludes

International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).

Nepalese Visa fee is $ 125 USD for 90 Days.

Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).

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 covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (for the trip cancellation, interruption, high-altitude rescue & air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.) *Mandatory

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).

Clothing, Packing Items, Bags, Personal Medical Kit, and all kinds of Personal Trekking / Climbing Gear.

Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.

Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.

Not included during the trek.

Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa- Minimum 1500 USD.

Calculate some tips for basecamp and high camp staff – Minimum 400 USD.

Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary and not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.

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Expedition Details

Peak Name

Lhotse Expedition

Duration

49-52 Days

Max Elevation

8,516 m

Best Seasons

Spring

Region

Mahalangur Range

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