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Lhotse Expedition

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Lhotse Expedition 55 Days, Adventures

For Lhotse Expedition, you should take minor detours either during the approach or the return. As a reward, you will accumulate the experiences of the world’s most famous trekking trails and notable mountaineering success.


Trip Facts

Physical Grading: Adventures

Max Elevation: 8,516 m/27,940 ft

Accommodation: Hotel/Teahouse/Tent

Meals: Full Board


Trip Overview

For Lhotse Expedition, you should take minor detours either during the approach or the return. As a reward, you will accumulate the experiences of the world’s most famous trekking trails and notable mountaineering success. No other sceneries on the earth will surpass the mountain panorama from different vantage points. Similarly, experience the warm hospitality of the friendly Sherpas in the region. Explore their ways of life, their religion, and monasteries that will leave lasting, unforgettable memories for your entire lifetime.

It is also possible to combine the Lhotse Expedition with Everest Expedition. The South Col separating them reaches 8000 meters. Mount Lhotse rises only 610 meters above it. In the past, a few enthusiastic, hardy mountaineers have managed to kiss the summits of Everest and Lhotse within 24 hours. From the time of its first ascent in 1956 A.D., more than one & half dozen expeditions have successfully ascended the peak.

Trip Outline

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu.
Day 02-03: Preparation in Kathmandu
Day 04: Fly to Lukla (2800m) and trek from Lukla to Phakding (2640m)
Day 05: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3446m)
Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Khumjung (3790m)
Day 07: Rest and acclimatization at Khumjung
Day 08: Trek from Khumjung to Tenboche (3867m)
Day 09: Trek from Tengboche to Pheriche
Day 10: Trek from Pheriche to Lobuche (4900m)
Day 11: Lhotse Base Camp.
Day 12-47: Climbing Period.
Day 48: Base Camp Clean Up
Day 49: Trek back to Pheriche
Day 50: Trek back to Khumjung from Pheriche
Day 51: Trek back to Phakding from Khumjung
Day 52: Trek back to Lukla from Phakding
Day 53: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 54: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
Day 55: International Departure