LHOTSE EXPEDITION
Lhotse (Main) - 4th Highest 8000ers
Lhotse stands at 8516 M, making it the 4th highest mountain in the world. It is situated at the border of Tibet and Nepal. Its long east-west crest is located immediately south of Mount Everest, and the South Col, a vertical ridge that never drops below 8,000m, connects the summits of the two mountains. The route progresses through Khumbu icefall. Moving further, we will reach Camp 1 which exists at the top of Khumbu icefall that is surrounded by crevasses.
From Camp I, we will pass through lateral moraine to the west ridge that greets us with a close-up view of Lhotse. This place is perfect for Camp-II. Leaving Camp-II, we will reach near to Lhotse wall by crossing glaciers and ice cliffs where we will set Camp-III. Camp-IV is located near South Col. From Camp -IV, we will proceed through steep rock sections to the summit.
AIRPORT - hotel transfers – airport (pick up and drop), by private vehicle.
4 nights’ hotel in Kathmandu (5-star category) - single room on bed and breakfast plan.
one welcome dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with office’s staff.
Assistance for cargo clearance in Nepal’s customs, clearance cost is subject to a charge.
Expedition Royalty and Permit Fee of Nepal Government to Climb Mt. Mt. Lhotse, Sagarmatha National Park, And Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Permit and Fee.
khumbu icefall climbing charge to (spcc) Sagarmatha pollution control committee.
1 government liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.
Stool shipment transfer & garbage deposit fees.
Medical & emergency rescue insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition.
One 14 Peaks duffle bag
fly from Kathmandu – lukla and while returning Base camp to Kathmandu, as per itinerary
All necessary expedition equipment transportation for all members and staff from Kathmandu to lukla (by air cargo) and to base camp (by porters / yak/heli) – while returning: base camp to lukla (by porters / yak/heli) and lukla to Kathmandu (by air cargo). based upon the condition, different transportation variant may adopt.
up to 70 kg per member for personal baggage during the trek to be carried by porters or yaks.
3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at hotel/lodge during the trek and at the basecamp. Hygienic and fresh green vegetables, fresh meat, fruits, soft drinks, and juice will be served on a regular basis during the entire expedition using helicopter flights. well-managed base camp set up for members & staff.
Porters per member up to the basecamp and from the basecamp (both way).
All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.
Each member will have an individual box tent in base camp.
: Heater at base camp in each dining and in other necessary camps.
1 solar panel and generator for lights at base camp, for battery charges, laptop and other electronic devices
Porters per member up to the basecamp and from the basecamp (both way).
Experienced and well-trained base camp cook & kitchen helpers as required.
All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.
single tent, foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 dinning tent, 1 kitchen tent, 1 communication tent, 1 toilet & 1 shower tent, 1 staffs tent, 1 tent for Nepalese base camp staffs, store tents, tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
Heater at base camp in each dining and in other necessary camps.
1 solar panel and generator for lights at base camp, for battery charges, laptop and other electronic devices.
Twice medical checkup of each climber at the base camp before the summit attempt.
bakery and bar & cafe for the team members.
oxygen, mask regulator, ice wall and ladder training at basecamp by UIAGM guide.
01 Climbing Sherpa Per Member (1 Member: 1 Sherpa), One for during The Entire Climb from Basecamp to The Summit and Back, And On Each Rotation.
climbing Sherpa to assist in carrying your personal gear to the high camps
: Climbing Sherpa salary, equipment, food, and clothing.
summit oxygen cylinder: 05 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) For each member and 03 oxygen bottles for each high-altitude Sherpa.
: 1 set of summit oxygen mask & regulator for each member and high-altitude Sherpa.
oxygen cylinder, mask, and regulator (subject to a charge).
: High altitude tent, necessary cooking epi gas, cooking pot, high food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews at (c1) (c2) (c3) and (c4). group climbing gears, fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
one cook, kitchen, and dining tents in Camp-I and camp-II
members will share tents in high camps (2 members: 1 tent).
The Team of Experienced Sherpa’s (from the Expedition Operators Association of Nepal) Will Fix the Route to The Summit of Everest +Lhotse (No Extra Charge Will Be Applied to Members).
for an emergency communication carried by sherpa, also available for members (subject to a charge).
Walkie–Talkie for communicating from base camp to mountain and mountain to base camp
satellite phone/walkie-talkie permit for all members and staff.
internet facility (1 mbps) will be available at the base camp (subject to a charge).
weather forecast report in regular basis from meteotest, Bern (Switzerland) during the entire expedition.
comprehensive medical kit for members and staff.
Everest and Lhotse peak climbing certificate issued by MOCTCA (after climbing Mt. Lhotse successfully)
International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu)
Nepalese visa fee $ 125 USD for 90 days
Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from trekking / expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking / expedition, domestic flight cancellation (due to any other reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Insurance covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (for the trip cancellation, interruption, high altitude rescue & air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.) *mandatory
Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers, and any alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will have soft drinks for members at base camp).
: Clothing, packing items, bags, personal medical kit, and all kinds of personal trekking / climbing gear
soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
special filming, camera, and drone permit fee
: not included during the trek.
summit bonus for climbing sherpa- minimum 1500 USD.
calculate some tips for basecamp and high camp staff – minimum 500 USD.
any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary and not listed in the “cost includes” section.
