Mount Lhotse Expedition

Trip Overview

Expedition of Mount Lhotse can be done either from Everest Base Camp or nearby Chhukung. Being an 8,000er, the Lhotse Expedition encounters many obstacles including high altitudes, harsh weather conditions and even sheer exhaustion. We believe our planning, logistics, staffing and experience coupled with your enthusiasm, patience, and perseverance would help you achieve your lifetime dream. We strive hard to conduct the best expedition program at a fair price.

At a height of 8,516m, Mt Lhotse is the fourth highest peak in the world – situated just 3 km South of the Majestic Mt. Everest.In expedition, both Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse share the same base camp as well. This beautiful Lhotse holds immense promise as it is little developed and offers fascinating opportunities. Its embedded in a region of great natural scenery and dotted with monuments and villages representing the cultural diversity of Nepal.

The spring season of March to May is considered the best time for Lhotse expedition. Spring is also the most popular season for the expedition. The months of April and May and then again October and November are the classic climbing period. The summer months of monsoon rains and the winter months from December to February are the most unfavorable time for Lhotse Expedition. The temperatures can vary from 27c to – 7c at lower elevations, and at higher elevations, it can vary from 16c to -23c.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01    Arrive Kathmandu (1337m)
Day 02/03    Rest/preparation
Day 04    Fly Lukla (2800m), trek Phakding (2610m)
Day 05    Trek Namche Bazaar (3420m)
Day 06    Rest/acclimatization
Day 07    Trek Tengboche (3870m)
Day 08    Trek Dingboche (4360m)
Day 09    Rest/acclimatization
Day 10    Trek Lobuche (4930m)
Day 11    Trek Everest Base Camp (5364m)
Day 12/47    Climbing period
Day 48    Trek Pheriche (4240m)
Day 49    Trek Namche Bazaar
Day 50    Trek Lukla
Day 51    Fly Kathmandu
Day 52    Depart Kathmandu