Lhotse" which means south peaks is part of the Everest massif. By virtue of it being 3km south of Mount Everest, from which it is separated by the South Col. It is considered an independent mountain. It was first climbed by F. Luchsinger & E.Reiss in 1956. An impressive ring of three peaks make up the Lhotse massif: Lhotse East or Middle, Lhotse & Lhotse Shar. The South Face of Lhotse is one of the largest mountain faces in the world. We attempt to climb the normal route to the tallest peak of the Lhotse massif.
Lhotse BC is located beside the Khumbu Glacier, same as Everest BC. The section during the climb which has been unanimously declared the most dangerous is the Khumbu Icefall.
The first successful ascent of the mountain was in 1956 by the Swiss on the West Face. The South Face though attempted many times was successful climbed only in 1984 by a Czech expeditions. This beautiful massif also holds immense promise as it is little developed and offers fascinating opportunities.
Day 01: Arrival & Transfer to Hotel in the afternoon sightseeing around Thamel(Tourist Area) & Walking tour to Kathmandu Durbar Squire.
Day 02: Full Day Sightseeing by private coach to around Kathmandu & Patan Durbar
Day 03: Kathmandu to Lukla Phakding (2,600m) - Fly to Lukla.
Day 04: Phading to Namche Bazar (3,440m)
Day 05: Namche Bazar (Rest Day )- A day to acclimatize.
Day 06: Namche Bazar to Tengboche (3,860m)
Day 07: Tengboche to Dingboche (4300m)
Day 08: Dingboche - Rest day for acclimatization (Day tirp to Chukung Valley)
Day 09: Dingboche to Luboche (4,900m)
Day 10: Trek to Lhotse Base Camp
Day 11: Base Camp Preparation
Day 12-33: Climbing period of Lhotse BC to Lobuche, camp
Day 34: Trek to Tengboche, camp
Day 35: Climbing period of Everest
Day 36: Trek to Namche, camp
Day 37: Trek to Lukla - Walking through side of river and forest to reach to Lukla. Where we spent a nights.
Day 38: Lukla to Kathmandu by air & rest day
Day 39: Sightseeing in Bhatapur & Chagunarayan (or White water rafting for half day)
Day 40: Tour ends
Day 01: Arrival & Transfer to Hotel in the afternoon sightseeing around Thamel(Tourist Area) & Walking tour to Kathmandu Durbar Squire.
Day 02: Full Day Sightseeing by private coach to around Kathmandu & Patan Durbar
Day 03: Kathmandu to Lukla Phakding (2,600m) - Fly to Lukla.
Here we organise our loads with porters and Sherpas then set off t o Phakding for our first nights on the trail. Approx 1 hour flight; Lukla – Phakding: 3 hrs trek
FLIGHT KATHMANDU – LUKLA
Provided the weather is clear, the views on the flight are stunning. As you leave the airport you have superb views of the Langtang and Jugal rangers that surround the Kathmandu Basin. You then fly over Rolwaling Himal with striking views of Gauraisankar and Menlungtse before reaching the Everest region and the airport at Lukla.
LUKLA – PHAKDING
The trail starts from Lukla with a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Kosi (river). In the distance you may be able to see Nupla (5,885m), rising above the ridge. The path continues up and down along the side of the river before arriving at Phakding.
Day 04: Phading to Namche Bazar (3,440m)
We follow the Dudh Kosi river passing villages interspersed with magnificent forests of rhododendron, magnolia trees and giant firs to Namche Bazar, the main settlement of the Sherpa area. Phakding – Namche Bazar: 6hrs trek
PHAKDING – NAMCHE BAZAAR
Continuing from Phakding you get your first view of Thamserku (6,623m), which looms above you on the opposite side of the river. The path climbs up a terraced hillside passing through small villages and rhododendrons forest and across a number of small streams. There are many ascents and descents but the final hike up to Namche Bazaar is quite hard going with a steep path that zig zags up the hill. However, it is all worthwhile as you finally reach the top of the ridge and there are superb views of Everest (8,848m) and Lhotse (8,516m). A final short walk through pine forest takes you to Namche Bazaar, the centre of the Everest Trekking region. In the town there is an interesting Sherpa Traditional Museum from where there are fabulous views of Thamserku (6,623m), Amadablan (6,812m), Island Peak (6,160m), Lhotse (8,516m) and the top of Everest (8,848m).
Day 05: Namche Bazar (Rest Day )- A day to acclimatize.
We take a steep hike up to Songbuche and then to Everest Panaroma viewpoint (3900 m) from where we will be have great views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse,Island Peak Amadablamm Kangde ga, and Thamserku. We also visit Kunde hospital that was erected by Sir Edmund Hilary. Namche – Songbuche – Namche: 6 hrs trek
Day 06: Namche Bazar to Tengboche (3,860m)
From Namche we trek to Khumjung at the foot of sacred Khumbila peak (5,761m). Khumjung Gompa possesses what is said to be the skull of a yeti ! Continue to Phunki and Tyangboche for one of the most magnificent views in the world. Namche – Tyangboche: 5hrs trek
NAMCHE BAZAAR – TENGBOCHE
There are two routes to Tyangboche and we take the left fork via Khumjung at the foot of Khumbila Peak (5,761m). Khumjung Gompa possesses what is said to be the skull of a yeti. From Khumbila we descend through forest to the village of Trashinga and then down to the Dudh Khosi which can be heard thundering through the valley. After crossing the river it is a long steep climb to Tyangboche. As you reach the top, the incline gradually eases off and you finally pass through a stone gate, built by lamas, which marks the entrance to Tyangboche. In front of you is one of the most impressive views anywhere in the Himalayas, an awe inspiring panorama of Himalayan giants: Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Amadablam, Kategna and Thamserku. Find yourself a seat and settle down to watch the sun set over Everest !
Day 07: Tengboche to Dingboche (4300m)
Cross the Imja Khola and Continue through terraced fields and rolling pastures Where yaks graze to Pangboche (3,860m). Our day ends in Dingboche.
Day 08: Dingboche - Rest day for acclimatization (Day tirp to Chukung Valley)
Day 09: Dingboche to Luboche (4,900m)
The trail climbs through a grass carpeted valley to Khumbu Glacier and reaches Dughla. We continue to Lobuche. Pheriche – Lobuche: 5hrs trek
Day 10: Trek to Lhotse Base Camp
Day 11: Base Camp Preparation
Day 12-33: Climbing period of Lhotse BC to Lobuche, camp
Day 34: Trek to Tengboche, camp
Day 35: Climbing period of Everest
Day 36: Trek to Namche, camp
Day 37: Trek to Lukla - Walking through side of river and forest to reach to Lukla. Where we spent a nights.
Day 38: Lukla to Kathmandu by air & rest day
Day 39: Sightseeing in Bhatapur & Chagunarayan (or White water rafting for half day)
Day 40: Tour ends
What’s Included
- Airport Pickup and Drop
- All the ground Transportation by bus
- 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu.
- Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley
- All the meal during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Expedition Permit, Trek Permit & National Park fee
- Complete camping equipment for trekking & base camp,
- 1 High Altitude Sherpa every 4 members 1 North Face Tent per member for Base
- Camp 2 base camp staff (1 Kitchen Boy & 1 cook), ]1 Government Liaison Officer
- Above mention staffs daily wages, equipment allowance & Insurance,
- 15 porters (30Kg) upto Base Camp per member including food & equipment
- 10 porters (30Kg) return from Base Camp per member including food & equipment
- Cargo fees : Ktm-Lukla-Ktm
- Domestic Airfare (Kathmandu. Lukla, Lukla Kathmandu. US$190 per person and domestic airport tax )
What’s not Included
- Personal bar bill, travel insurance/International airfare.
- Items of personal expenses such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, tips etc.
- Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- Available at Royal Nepalese Embassies and Royal Nepalese Consulates abroad or on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu
- All the entrance fee of temple in Kathmandu.
