Mount Lhotse

The fourth highest mountain in the world, Mount Lhotse (8,516 m), is located at the border between the Tibet Autonomous Region of China and the Khumbu Region of Nepal. Connected to Mount Everest via the South Col, there are 2 additional sister peaks, Lhotse Middle (East) (8,414 m) and Lhotse Shar (8,383 m). It is the least climbed 8,000 m peak in Nepal due to the high level of difficulty.

To join the expedition, you’ll need to have extensive mountaineering experience and be in top physical and mental health and is not to be taken in a jest. It would be preferable if you have prior experience in climbing 8,000 m plus peaks.

 

  • DURATION46 Days
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Trip Overview

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu.
Day 2
Sightseeing around Kathmandu.
Day 3-4
Preparation and brefing for departure to Everest region.
Day 5
Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2800m).
Day 6
Trek to Namche (3440 m).
Day 7
Acclimatization walks from Namche (3440 m) to Kyang Juma (3620m).
Day 8
Trek to Tengbohce (3870 m).
Day 9
Trek to Dingboche (4530m).
Day 10
Acclimatization in Dingboche (4530m).
Day 11
Trek to Lobuche (4,930 m)
Day 12
Trek to Gorakshep (5160m).
Day 13
Base camp
Day 14-39
Climbing Period.
Day 40
Trek to Tengboche (3870m).
Day 41
Trek to Monjo (2810m).
Day 42
Trek to Lukla (2800m).
Day 43
Fly back to Kathmandu.
Day 44-45
Spare day in Kathmandu.
Day 46
Departure from Kathmandu.
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Detail Itinerary

Day 1

On the very first day of your trip, you will experience something truly Nepalese; traditional Nepalese dinner. But rest assured our representatives will be there to pick you up at the airport, help you check in to your hotel and then take you out for dinner.

Day 2

You will spend the second day sightseeing around Kathmandu - there’s the monkey temple, the Boudhanath Stupa and some ancient heritages of Nepal to be visited. In the latter half of the afternoon our guides will brief you and help you sort out all the equipment for the trip.

Day 3-4

On this day, we are busy for briefing about expedition, documentation and last minute shopping and preparation for departure to the trekking and climbing route. You will be kept in get set position.

Day 5

The flight to Lukla is one adventurous ride that you’re never going to forget. The flight is only 25 minutes long and you get so immersed in the view outside the airplane window that the flight will seem too short. However, do expect occasional bumps during your flight and sit tight when you’re about to land in the world’s most dangerous airport. The first trekking day is comparatively easy and the walk between Lukla and Phakding takes only 3 hours if you are a really good hiker. Since it is your first day trekking, you can walk leisurely and enjoy the scenery around you.

Day 6

The strenuous part of the trek begins today and the trail is mostly uphill after you cross Jorsale. The ascent never stops until you reach Namche after climbing a tiring 700 meters! The hike to Namche is in fact one of the more difficult trekking days during the entire trek.

Day 7

While most trekkers headed to Everest Base Camp choose to spend an extra day for acclimatization in Namche, our itinerary takes you on an acclimatization hike to Kunde, Khumjung and ends in Kyang Juma.

Day 8

Start early, follow the trail with some ups and downs as you cross a forest, descend to the Imja Khola, cross over and then climb to Tengboche.

Day 9

The landscape starts changing and it becomes more barren and dusty as you hike to Dingboche. After you cross a small bridge across the Khumbu Khola, the path forks. While some trekkers choose to follow the left fork and go to Pheriche, we’ll be going to Dingboche instead.

Day 10

Staying in Dingboche gives you an opportunity to climb the Dingboche Ri (5075m) the next day. Although it can be quite challenging, climbing the Dingboche Ri helps you in acclimatization and the view from the top is something worth the effort.

Day 11

On this day, strat trek early up and down to hill and take more satisfaction from it. explore the little settlements on the way and reach to Lobuche.

Day 12

Enjoy around the Gorakshep will all your companions and asked about the expedition.

Day 13

On this day, explore around and be ready for the climbing.

Day 14-39

During this period you’ll stay for a few weeks in the Base Camp where your guides will help you prepare for the climb. You’ll be taught how to use your equipment and get familiar with technical climbing techniques. By Day 39 you’ll have made it to the summit and returned to Dingboche.

Day 40

On this day, you will climb downhill with the beautiful mountains views. The trail is steep up and side by side walk along the rhododendron forest and down to the river side.

Day 41

Start early, stop at Namche Bazaar for lunch and walk mostly downhill to Monjo. You will be amazed to see how short the descent is and will surely remember the day you struggled to climb up to Namche.

Day 42

More downhill walking and some ascents will take you to Lukla, where you can celebrate your successful trek, get a chilled beer in one of the pubs or treat yourself to something sweet at the German bakery outside the airport.

Day 43

An early morning flight will take you to Kathmandu and you have the entire day for yourself. Eat as much as you want, go shopping or do nothing at all!

Day 44-45

On this day, you head to the thamel for shopping and preparation.

Day 46

Again our representatives will be there to transfer you to the airport and bid you farewell.

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