Lhotse 8,516m Peak next to Mount Everest
Join our team on one of the most beautiful and iconic climbs anywhere in the world:
✪ Climb this challenging 8,000m peak with our experts
✪ Strong teams & individual participation packages
✪ The 4th highest mountain in the world
✪ Doubleheader with Everest possible
Overview
Lhotse is the fourth-highest mountain in the world, standing at 8,516 meters (27,939 feet). What makes it unique is that its route closely follows the same path as Mount Everest. The route up to just above Camp 4 mirrors that taken by Tenzing and Hillary during their first ascent of Everest in 1953, and it was first successfully climbed by a Swiss team in 1956.
Lhotse, meaning "South Peak" in Tibetan, has long remained in the shadow of Mount Everest. Even via the standard route, following the Swiss first ascent, its climb is considered challenging. However, in recent years, it has gained popularity due to shared logistics with Everest expeditions. Whether with the support of Sherpas and supplemental oxygen or through an alpine-style ascent without additional oxygen, we provide the ideal conditions for your Lhotse summit attempt.
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Itinerary Lhotse 8,516m Peak next to Mount Everest
Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain in the world at 8551 meters (27,923 feet). It is climbed from virtually the same route as Mount Everest. The route to the 3rd camp is the same as that of Tenzing and Hillary's first ascent route of Everest in 1953, and the dates we have chosen feature the best weather of the year.
Trip Itinerary Lhotse (51 Days)
Latest on Day 2 arrive in Kathmandu, 1,300 meters (4,265 feet).
- Airport transfer to nice ****hotel, Kathmandu.
- Orientation meeting and chance to buy last minute supplies, visit temples, and tour the city. Stay at hotel.
In this phase of our expedition, our goal is to reach base camp comfortably, take a gradual approach to acclimatize to the altitude, and stay healthy throughout the journey.
The steps along the way are:
- Fly to Lukla, 2,860 meters (9,385 feet). Walk to Phakding 2650 meters (8,695 feet). Teahouse-Lodge.
- Walk to Namche Bazaar at 3,450 meters (11,320 feet). Teahouse-Lodge.
- Rest day with acclimatization hike in Namche. Teahouse-Lodge.
- Walk to Pangboche at 3,750 meters (12,300 feet). Participate in a Buddhist Puja blessing ceremony with the local Lama at the monastery if you wish. Teahouse-Lodge.
- Walk to Pheriche at 4,250 meters (13,945 feet). Visit the Himalayan Rescue Association health clinic. Teahouse or camping. Teahouse-Lodge.
- Walk to Dugla at 4,600 meters (15,090 feet). Teahouse-Lodge.
- Walk to Lobuche at 4,900 meters (16,075 feet). Teahouse-Lodge.
- Walk to Gorak Shep at 5,150 meters (16,900 feet). Teahouse-Lodge.
- Walk to base camp at 5,340 meters (17,400 feet). Camping in our comfortable prepared base camp.
- Rest, organization, and training day in basecamp
We pack up the base camp and begin the trek back to Lukla. From there, we take a flight to Kathmandu before heading home.
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Participation requirements
- Fullservice-members: You should have 7,000m+ / 23,000ft+ high-altitude experience and be an independent mountaineer (alpine tours at least AD according to UIAA scale), have experienced camping ad cooking in the wintry conditions. Ice techniques, glacier travel with crampons, and alpine climbing techniques er needed. You should have knowledge of crevasse rescue techniques and of frostbite symptoms, high altitude sicknesses, and their basic treatment.
- Basic-members: To climb Lhotse without supplementary oxygen and Sherpa support, you should have successfully climbed at least one 8,000m+ peak in a similar style.
- Less experienced, you can only join with a 1:1 guide and personal training to climb Lhotse should be considered.
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Costs & Services
We can organize your Lhotse climb with the simple basic package, as full-service-climb, which most members prefer, or beyond: Private guides, extra support-team, individually adapted itineraries, just contact us with your requests. Please outline your experience in the note field (biggest tours of the last 5 years and altitude experience) or send your tour report in a separate email. You have read the conditions for participation and meet the requirements (see information), then book online now! You are also welcome to send an inquiry and get further advice before joining our Lhotse expedition.
Basic Package
The basic price of the Lhotse Expedition includes all necessary fees and the setup at base camp (the approach to base camp is to be done independently, or can be organized for a small additional fee):
- Expedition briefing (preparation, emergency checks, etc.)
- Organization and coordination of the expedition
- Approval from the Nepal Tourism Ministry for the expedition:
- Mount Everest climbing permit (currently: USD 1,800 per participant)
- Liaison officer and Nepal Tourism Ministry fees (approx. USD 5,000 per group) - Fee for the installation of fixed ropes by the "Ice Doctors" (currently: USD 2,500 per participant)
- 4 nights in ****Kathmandu in a double room (Marriott Aloft Thamel)
- Full BC equipment: mess tent, kitchen tent, equipment tent, and toilet tent
- A comfortable single tent per participant
- Catering by an experienced Nepali kitchen team
- Three hot meals a day, snacks, and plenty of drinks
- Full board at base camp
- Extensive emergency medical kit, pulse oximeter, medical oxygen, and hyperbaric chamber (GAMMOV) at base camp
- Satellite phone and email in base camp (Wi-Fi: for a small fee)
- Solar power system and generator at base camp
- Helicopter service (available for a fee, in case of emergencies).
- VHF/UHF radio for emergencies
Full Package
All services from the basic package plus:
- SummitClimb Expedition Leadership:
- From 2 participants, with Sherpa guide and a well-trained IVBV SummitClimb guide
- Minimum of 6 and maximum of 12 participants, additionally accompanied by an international Everest expedition leader
- Transfers as per the program, including domestic flight Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu
- Accommodation and full board during the journey from Kathmandu to base camp
- Porters/Yaks - transfer of up to 3 bags, 50 kg of personal gear
- 3x High camps, full high camp equipment:
- Tent for every 2 participants
- Stoves, pots, gas, and food
- Transport and setup of high camps by Sherpas
- Sherpas, including their insurance, equipment, oxygen packages, and fees:
- 1 Sherpa for every 2 participants
- Assistance with camp setup and summit attempt
- VHF/UHF radios
- Emergency satellite phone
- Oxygen package (for personal use):
- 3 oxygen bottles
- Mask and regulator
- International flights to/from Kathmandu
- Visa for Nepal
- Mountain climbing rescue and travel insurance
- Personal climbing equipment and clothing (available on request)
- Additional oxygen bottles (for standard ascent not needed)
- Gratuities for staff
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