Lhotse expedition
Sitting quietly alongside Everest and connected by the South Col, Lhotse (8516m) was previously thought by Sherpas to be a minor peak of Everest, hence its name, Lhotse, meaning “South Peak”. However, Lhotse is by no means a lesser peak or challenge, and some consider it more a climber’s mountain than Everest. This expedition will summit the main peak of Lhotse, the 4th highest point in the world.
The climb initially shares the same route as Everest to Camp 3, passing through the Khumbu Icefall, the Western Cwm, and crossing the Yellow Band. Above the Yellow Band, the route ventures to the right towards rock shelves to Camp 4.
The final summit route climbs steeply through the upper Lhotse Face to a couloir that provides fast access to the summit. From the top of the couloir it’s a short but exposed ridge climb to the summit.
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Technical grading
You must have extensive climbing skills and a considerable level of experience in the Himalayas to join this expedition, preferably with prior 8000m expedition experience. This expedition requires excellent fitness. You should be able to carry at least 20kg at high altitude and demonstrate strong endurance.
Highlights
Summit the 4th highest mountain in the world
Intimate views of Mount Everest and Makalu
Colourful Buddhist culture of Sherpa people
The itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu
Day 2 -3 In Kathmandu (Preparation)
Day 4 Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding
Day 5-6 Trek to Namche and acclimatise
Day 7-8 Trek to Dingboche via Tengboche Monastery Day 9 Rest and acclimatise in Dingboche
Day 10-11 Trek to Lobuche, acclimatise in Lobuche
Day 12 Trek to Everest Base Camp
Day 13-16 Rest, acclimatise and Puja at EBC
Day 17-19 First rotation through Khumbu Icefall
Day 20-25 Rotation to C1, touch C2 and return to EBC
Day 26-28 Rest and recover
Day 29-35 Rotation up to C3 and return to EBC
Day 36-39 Walk down to Dingboche for rest
Day 40-48 Preparation for summit and summit Lhotse
Day 49-52 Pack up EBC and trek to Lukla
Day 53 Fly to Kathmandu
Day 54 In Kathmandu
Day 55 Depart Kathmandu
