SKILL LEVEL
extreme
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Lhotse is the 4th highest mountain at 8516 meters in Everest region. It has three different summits and is famed for its proximity to Mt. Everest, and climbers who approach it from the conventional route spend time on its north west face. Lhotse rises only 610m. from the South Col, but it is a conspicuous mountain because of its enormous south face, the steepest in the Himalayas, with numerous unsuccessful efforts, many fatalities, and few ascents.
47 Days Expedition / (SKILL LEVEL: extreme)
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Day |
Activity |
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1 |
Arrival at KTM & transfer to hotel -1300m/4,593ft |
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2-3 |
At leisure in Kathmandu |
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4 |
Fly Kathmandu to Pheriche – 4,240m/14,340ft |
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5 |
Day hike to Nangkartshang peak – 5,083m/16,677ft |
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6 |
Trek to Lobuche |
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7 |
Rest at Lobuche |
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8 |
Trek to Lobuche high camp |
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9 |
Lobuche summit and back to Lobuche |
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10 |
Trek to Everest Base Camp |
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11 |
Puja Ceremony – Preparation for training |
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12 – 13 |
Technical climbing instruction |
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14 |
Preparation day for first rotation |
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15 – 28 |
Climbing period of Lhotse and back to basecamp |
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29 |
Celebration, Packup and rest |
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30 |
Fly back to Kathmandu by Heli. |
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31-32 |
At leisure in Kathmandu – official documentation |
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33 |
Final Departure |
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU
Our representative will be awaiting your arrival at the airport, and you will be escorted to the hotel for rest and relaxation.
DAY 4: KATHMANDU TO PHERICHE
The departure time of your flight will depend on the weather conditions, as the weather at higher altitudes is continuously changing. Depending on the time of day, you will either eat breakfast in a hotel or at Pheriche.
Your support crew will be awaiting your arrival at Pheriche to assist you with your bags, and your rooms will be set up and ready.
DAY 5: HIKE TO NANGKARTSHANG PEAK
At an altitude of 5,083 meters, Nangkartshang peak is the ideal summit in Pheriche from which to acclimate while taking in the breathtaking panorama of the Himalayas.
As you climb, the trail gets rockier as you traverse around the mountain’s ridge. Higher up, you’ll see more alpine lakes and glaciers.
DAY 6: TREK TO LOBUCHE
Your trek begins towards Lobuche from Pheriche. Enjoy the trail up along the Khumbu glacier with pristine mountain views.
DAY 7: REST DAY AT LOBUCHE
Free day in Lobuche for equipment preparation, safety briefing, and expedition planning and preparation.
DAY 8: TREK TO HIGHCAMP
We will make our way to high camp in preparation for the summit of Lobuche.
We’ll spend a few hours resting in high camp before continuing on to the top of Lobuche.
DAY 9: LOBUCHE SUMMIT
About 1-2 in the morning, we’ll begin making our way toward the summit. After spending approximately seven hours getting to the peak, we’ll be making our way down to Lobuche basecamp. Lunches will be given in packed form for all members and employees.
DAY 10: TREK TO EVEREST BASE CAMP
After summiting Lhotse we will head towards Everest Base Camp, trail takes us for about 3 hours over boulders and rough terrain to the small settlement of Gorakshep.
After lunch, the journey to basecamp continues; your support staff will greet you and your tents will be ready for you to relax.
DAY 11: PUJA CEREMONY
Puja is performed to establish a connection with holy mountains and to pray for a safe journey and a successful expedition.
DAY 12-13: TECHNICAL CLIMBING INSTRUCTION
The IFMGA mountain guide will provide every member with technical climbing lessons as a refresher on the usage of gear and equipment at high altitude.
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DAY 14: PREPARATION FOR ROTATION
On this day, you will prepare and pack all of the necessary climbing gear and equipment, as well as all of the food and other personal things you will need for the various rotation you will be climbing in while ascending Lhotse.
DAY 15-28: CLIMBING PERIOD OF LHOTSE AND BACK TO BASE CAMP
First Rotation
Climb to camp I (spend overnight) Touch camp II and descend to camp I
Climb to camp II (spend overnight) Touch camp III and descend to Camp II (overnight)
Descend to Base camp
Rest and prepare for the summit push Summit Push
Climb to camp II (overnight) – start at 5 am – Climb to Camp III (overnight) – start at 9 am – Climb to Camp IV – start at 4 am – reach by 1 pm – rest for 6 hours – start for summit at 8 pm – Climb overnight to reach the summit around 6-7 am and descend to Camp IV – Descend to Camp II – Descend to base camp and celebrate success
During the climbing period, you will endeavor to achieve your objective – the mountain’s peak. Your crew will aid you in ascending to the peak and descending back down in complete safety.
You will undergo acclimatization rotations while pursuing your aim. The rotations will be set based on the weather conditions, allowing sufficient time for the body to relax on rest days.
DAY 29: CELEBRATION, PACKUP AND REST
After a successful climb of Lhotse, you will be transported back to Kathmandu by helicopter, where you will have time to relax and celebrate.
As you fly back to Kathmandu from Basecamp, you take in the breathtaking mountain views. Our agent will be waiting at the domestic airport to transport you back to the hotel, where you can enjoy a cold drink and a warm shower.
DAY 31: REST DAY IN KATHMANDU
You will have an additional day to celebrate and relax, during which you may also pack up your bags and prepare for returning flight to Kathmandu.
The entire day is yours to celebrate!
DAY 30: FLY BACK TO KATHMANDU
You will have an additional day to relax in Kathmandu, during which you may stroll around the city center, touristic regions, and historical places, have a body massage, and rest or do anything you choose.
The entire day is yours to enjoy!
