Mt. Lhotse 8,516m. Expedition
Joint Lhotse Expedition
fixed Depature Date: April 05, 2013
Height: 8,516m.
Latitude: 27º 57’ 45”
Longitude: 86º 56’ 03”
Trip Duration: 50 Days
Normal Ascent Route: West Face
Grade: Mountaineering
Caravan Route: KTM - Lukla - Namche - Pangboche - Lhotse BC.
This is the fourth highest mountain in the world, rising to 8,516m. high. Its long east-west crest is located immediately south of Mount Everest, and the summits of the two mountains are connected by the South Col, a vertical ridge that never drops below 8,000 meters. It is considered an independent mountain. It was first climbed by F. Luchsinger & E. Reiss in 1956 on the West face. An impressive ring of three peaks makes up the Lhotse massif: Lhotse East or Middle, Lhotse & Lhotse Shar. Mt. Lhotse latitude is 27° 57 45' N and longitude 86° 56' 03’ E. 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. The expedition begins after a panoramic flight to Lukla, following the classis Everest route, we set up base camp on same as Everest Base camp, after our team of sherpas set up various camps, whereas members have the chance to up and down acclimatizing and on a favorable day we attempt to climb this impressive mountaineering in Nepal.
Himalayan Yetiland Treks provides all necessary infrastructures to assist you in your summit attempt. We will do the necessary paperwork for expedition permit organize all accommodation before and after expedition. We organize camp facilities, transport loads, stock and set up high camps, fix ropes, provide food, high altitude food, high quality tents, porters, professional Climbing Sherpas, oxygen, satellite telephone, Wake Talkie set, as well advice and assistance as per needed during the expedition.
Lhotse Expedition Itinerary:
Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
40 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu and 39 Nights Tea-house Lodges/Camping
Season: Spring and Autumn
05 April 2012 Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
06 April 2012 Day 02: Preparation for Expedition.
07 April 2012 Day 03: Briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
08 April 2012 Day 04: Kathmandu – Lukla 2860m. by flight then trek to Phakding 2622m.
09 April 2012 Day 05: Phakding – Namche Bazaar 3440m.
10 April 2012 Day 06: Rest day for acclimatization and explore around.
11 April 2012 Day 07: Namche Bazaar – Thyangboche 3867m.
12 April 2012 Day 08: Thyangboche – Pheriche 4343m.
13 April 2012 Day 09: Pheriche – Labuche 4915m.
14 April 2012 Day 10: Lobuche – Lhotse Base Camp 5380m.
15 April – 11 May 2012 Day 11-37: Climbing Period for Mt. Lhotse 8516m.
12 May 2012 Day 38: Cleaning up Base Camp and Preparation.
13 May 2012 Day 39: Base Camp – Pheriche 4343m.
14 May 2012 Day 40: Pheriche – Thyangboche 3837m.
15 May 2012 Day 41: Thyangboche – Namche Bazaar 3440m.
16 May 2012 Day 42: Namche Bazaar – Lukla
17 May 2012 Day 43: Early flight back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
18 May 2012 Day 44: Free in Kathmandu.
19 May 2012 Day 45: Transfer to airport for your onward journey.
Lhotse Expedition Cost:
01 Person, USD 20000.00
02 Persons, Per Person USD 12,000.00
03 Persons, Per Person USD 9,000.00
04 Persons, Per Person USD 8000.00
05 Persons, Per Person USD 7000.00
06 Persons, Per Person USD 6500.00
07 Persons, Per Person USD 6000.00
08-12 Persons, Per Person USD 5500.00
13-15 Persons, Per Person USD 5000.00
Climbing Sherpa: Per Sherpa US $ 2500 (if required by climber)
Service includes:
- All land transportation: Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop.
- 5 Nights Accommodation in Kathmandu at a tourist class Hotel on bed & breakfast plan as per given itinerary.
- Transport as per itinerary for members, staff and Liaison Officer.
- Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.
- Peak permit fee.
- Full board basis during the trekking.
- All kitchen equipments; kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, shower tent, chairs and tables at the base camp.
- Cook and Kitchen boys at the base camp.
- Base camp tents for members and staff.
- Per Person 50 KG. Equipment’s luggage / barrels allowed till to Base Camp.
- Equipment allowance, wages and insurance for base camp staff and Liaison Officer.
- Airfare: KTM / Lukla / Kathmandu with airport tax & cargo fees.
- National Park Conservation Fee.
- Visa extension.
- Satellite phone (Pay calls).
- Emergency Oxygen -Mask and regulator.
- Helicopter rescue insurance for Nepalese staff.
- Agency service charges.
Service does not include:
- Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
- Airfare from / to your country.
- Nepal entry visa fee. (Can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
- Hotel after 5 nights stay in Kathmandu.
- Service above Base Camp.
- Drinks except tea and coffee.
- Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
- Walki -Takie permit & Satellite phone permit.
- Oxygen & Mask -regulator for climbing.
- Climbing guide (Sherpa).
- Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical and emergency evacuation.
- Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving to Nepal by air or road.
- Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, etc.
- International airport departure tax & tourist tax.
- Tips and climbing bonus.
- Garbage deposit US $ 3000.00 for a team. After expedition deposit will be refundable.
