Mt. Lhotse Expedition, Climb Lhotse main, International-mt.-Lhotse Expedition, Lhotse Fixe Departure 2026, Lhotse Expoedition Information

Trip Overview

Departure Detail
Spring Season Autumn Season
Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 06, 2027 Kathmandu Arrival Date: September 07, 2026
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 09, 2027 Expedition Fixed Departure Date: October 10, 2026

Mt. Lhotse is best known for its proximity to Mt. Everest and at 8,516 meters it is the 4th highest peak in the world. The climbing route for the Lhotse Expedition follows the same route as the climb on Everest, including the aptly named Lhotse face almost all the way till Everest’s Geneva Spur from where it follows a steep climb through a long couloir to the summit. It was first climbed by Mr. Ernst Reiss and Fritz Luchsinger of Switzerland on May 18, 1956 via West Face route. Interestingly, the first successful ascent on Lhotse Middle was only in 2001.

Lhotse has three summits, of which the lowest is 8,383 meters high (Lhotse Shar). An impressive ring of three peaks makes up the Lhotse massif: Next in order of altitude is Lhotse East, also known as Middle, standing at the height of 8,413 meters. The highest peak at 8,516 meters is called Lhotse Main. The South Face of Lhotse is one of the largest mountain faces in the world. The South Face though attempted many times was successful climbed only in 1984 by Czech expeditions.

Climbing Route:
Leading the way to the summit is the Lhotse Couloir. It is located on the west face, or the Lhotse Face, of the mountain. The couloir is a massive ice gully, and presents the most challenging part of the climb for the expedition members. At certain points its rise is as steep as 80 degrees. It features two rocky areas – the Yellow Band and the already mentioned Geneva Spur. Apart from demanding terrain, climbers going through the gully have to be wary of periodic snowfall. The Lhotse expedition route progresses through the Khumbu icefall. It follows the same path as the standard Everest ascent, up to a point above the Yellow Band. Then, the routes diverge – Everest climbing parties head to the left of South Col, and Lhotse climbers turn right.

Base Camp - 5,200m/17,060ft.
Camp 01 - 5,943m/19,500ft.
Camp 02 - 6,400m/20,998ft.
Camp 03 - 7,200m/23,500ft.
Camp 04 - 7,850m/25,745ft.

Kathmandu is the starting and ending point of the whole journey. The trek we follow begins at Lukla (2,850m) and the initial days of the trek pass through the legendary Sherpa country up the spectacular high valley of the Khumbu Region. Along the way, you will visit the Namche Bazar, pulsing with local tradition, as well as the main Buddhist centre in the region – the Tengboche Monastery. From there, you will start the actual climb with high camps on the route. It takes 4 days to reach the foot of Mount Everest and the Everest Base Camp trek is highly popular. It offers picturesque panoramas of the surrounding mountain ranges and forests.

Note:
1. If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
2. Looking to join a group?, if so, feel free to contact us for more information.

Outline Expedition Itinerary: 2027 - Spring

April 06 - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m) meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
April 07 - Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation and briefing about trip at evening.
April 08 - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
April 09 - Day 04: Flight to Lukla (2,800m) then trek to Phakding (2,622m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
April 10 - Day 05: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3,440m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
April 11 - Day 06: Rest day for acclimatization and Hiking around. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
April 12 - Day 07: Namche Bazar – Tengboche (3,867m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
April 13 - Day 08: Tengboche – Dingboche (4,343m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
April 14 - Day 09: Dingboche – Lobuche (4,915m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
April 15 - Day 10: Lobuche – Everest Base Camp (5,380m) Set up Camp. O/N at Camping.
April 16/May 11 - Day 11/37: Climbing Period for Mt. Lhotse main (8,516m) - Full Camping.
May 12 - Day 38: Cleaning up Base Camp and backpack. O/N at Camping.
May 13 - Day 39: Trek back to Pheriche (4,343m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
May 14 - Day 40: Pheriche – Tengboche (3,837m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
May 15 - Day 41: Tengboche – Namche Bazar (3,440m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
May 16 - Day 42: Namche Bazar – Lukla and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
May 17 - Day 43: Flight back from Lukla to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
May 18 - Day 44: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
May 19 - Day 45: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey. Final Departure.

Outline Expedition Itinerary: 2026 - Autumn

Sept. 07 - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Sept. 08 - Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation and briefing about trip at evening.
Sept. 09 - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
Sept. 10 - Day 04: Flight to Lukla (2,800m) then trek to Phakding (2,622m). O/N at T. Lodge.
Sept. 11 - Day 05: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3,440m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Sept. 12 - Day 06: Rest day for acclimatization and Hiking around. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Sept. 13 - Day 07: Namche Bazar – Tengboche (3,867m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Sept. 14 - Day 08: Tengboche – Dingboche (4,343m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Sept. 15 - Day 09: Dingboche – Lobuche (4,915m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Sept. 16 - Day 10: Lobuche – Everest Base Camp (5,380m) Set up camp. O/N at Camping.
Sept. 17/Oct. 14 - Day 11/37: Climbing Period for Mt. Lhotse main (8,516m) - Full Camping.
Oct.15 - Day 38: Cleaning up Base Camp and backpack. O/N at Camping.
Oct.16 - Day 39: Trek back to Pheriche (4,343m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Oct.17 - Day 40: Pheriche – Tengboche (3,837m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Oct.18 - Day 41: Tengboche – Namche Bazar (3,440m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Oct.19 - Day 42: Namche Bazar – Lukla and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Oct. 20 - Day 43: Flight back from Lukla to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Oct. 21 - Day 44: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
Oct. 22 - Day 45: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey. Final Departure.

Up to Base Camp Cost Includes

All Pick up and drop off services for both international and domestic flights as per the itinerary. (Airport/Hotel/Airport - expedition pick up and drop off).
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast plan. (3 nights before and 2 nights after the expedition.)
A welcome dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu.
Domestic flight Ticket: Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu or, Ramechhap/Lukla/Ramechhap for members, Liaison officer, Base Camp Sirdar, Manager and Cook with airport tax cargo fees.
Toyota Hiace or, tourist Bus transportation: Kathmandu/Ramechhap/Kathmandu - If the flight is scheduled.
Jeep or, Bus transportation: Kathmandu/Surke/Kathmandu for all kitchen teams, food and expedition gears bags.
Climbing mountaineering Royalty and all other necessary fees to climb Mount Lhotse Main.
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry permit and Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
Khumbu Ice-fall route fee.
Summit route fixing charge.
Garbage Management and Garbage Disposal fees.
Nepal tourist visa extension fee. (If required by member)
Government Liaison officer with his daily wages, equipment charges, all meals, insurance and both-way airfare.
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
3 Meals breakfast/Lunch/Dinner and accommodation at teahouse lodges during the trekking to base camp and back.
Each Members will be provided an individual Tent (Kailas/Box Tent), Mattress at Base Camp.
Common Equipment at Lhotse/Everest Base Camp such as Dining Tent, Kitchen Tent, Communication Tent, Shower Tent, Toilet Tent, Tables, Chairs, Cooking utensils and Heater, etc.
Freshly cooked meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner): Continental, Nepali, Indian, Tibetan and Chinese items with hot drinks, Tea and Coffee.
Fresh green vegetables, fresh meat, fresh fruits, juice, and drinks will be regularly served at Base Camp.
Experienced Base Camp Sirdar, Manager, Cook and Kitchen helpers at Base Camp.
Necessary Porters up to the Base Camp from Lukla and return from the Base Camp.
2 Expedition Cultural Treks duffel bag or, barrel for each member.
Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
Equipments allowance, daily wages of base camp sirdar, Manager, Cook, kitchen helpers and porters.
High Altitude Medical expenses, Helicopter rescue coverage insurance for BC Sirdar, Cook, porters and involved Nepalese staffs.
Generator or, Solar panel at Base Camp for light, charging camera and mobile set.
SAT phone or, Mobile phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use at $ 3 per minute.
Walkie-Talkie for communicating from Base Camp.
Emergency medical Oxygen bottle with mask and regulator or, Gamow Bag at Base Camp. (Lifesaver device).
Weather forecast information during the entire expedition.
Sufficient backup oxygen bottles and Mask, Regulator set available at our Base Camp (Chargeable as per use).
First Aid Medical Kit Box with medicines at base camp.
Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu.
Mount Lhotse Main summit certificate after the successful summit of the peak.
Government official taxes and company service charge.

Up to Base Camp Cost Excludes

International airfare: To and from your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (To be applied for 60 days - Visa can be obtained upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport-Kathmandu).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Hotel after 6 nights stay in Kathmandu.
Personal trekking and climbing gears (trekking & climbing Boots).
Hight altitude climbing Sherpa guide and his related expenses.
High altitude tents/sleeping bags and mattress etc.
High Camp Services: High Tent, Shovel, Rope, EPI Gas, Gas Burner (MSR Rector) and High Food, etc.
Oxygen bottles with mask and regulator for expedition use.
Charges for communication equipment and commercial filming permits during the trek and expedition.
Airport customs charges for expedition gear and materials.
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, Hospital medical expenses, emergency evacuation and lost your luggage.
Applicable customs charges for Drone and special filming permit.
Personal Expenses: Phone calls, internet, battery recharge, laundry service, postage, alcoholic beverages, bottles and canned beverages, specialty coffee or espresso drinks etc during in teahouse lodges on the way to base camp and return.
Bank/wire transfer fees (if applicable).
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport - TIA.
Any other service cost which is not included in the Cost Includes.
Tips for Nepali base camp support crew’s.

Tipping System:
Tipping is done on a group-sharing basis by expedition participants. The minimum recommended amounts are:
1. Base Camp Guide & Cook: Min. USD 300 each.
2. BC Kitchen Boys/Helpers: Min. USD 200 each.
3. Porters: Min. USD 50 each.

Up to Summit Cost Includes

All Pick up and drop off services for both international and domestic flights as per the itinerary. (Airport/Hotel/Airport - expedition pick up and drop off).
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast plan. (3 nights before and 2 nights after the expedition.)
A welcome dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu.
Domestic flight Ticket: Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu or, Ramechhap/Lukla/Ramechhap for members, Liaison officer, H. A. climbing Sherpa Guide, Base Camp Sirdar, Manager and Cook with airport tax cargo fees.
Toyota Hiace or, tourist Bus transportation: Kathmandu/Ramechhap/Kathmandu - If the flight is scheduled.
Jeep or, Bus transportation: Kathmandu/Surke/Kathmandu for all kitchen teams, food and expedition gears bags.
Climbing mountaineering Royalty and all other necessary fees to climb Mount Lhotse Main.
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry permit and Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
Khumbu Ice-fall route fee.
Summit route fixing charge.
Garbage Management and Garbage Disposal fees.
Nepal tourist visa extension fee. (If required by member)
Government Liaison officer with his daily wages, equipment charges, all meals, insurance and both-way airfare.
1 Professional Lhotse or, Everest Summiteer H. A. climbing Sherpa guide with his equipment allowance, daily wages, and carrying bonus.
Each climbing member will be accompanied by one High Altitude climbing Sherpa guide.
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
3 Meals breakfast/Lunch/Dinner and accommodation at teahouse lodges during the trekking to base camp and back.
Each Members will be provided an individual Tent (Kailas/Box Tent), Mattress at Base Camp.
Common Equipment at Lhotse or, Everest Base Camp such as Dining Tent, Kitchen Tent, Communication Tent, Shower Tent, Toilet Tent, Tables, Chairs, Cooking utensils and Heater, etc.
Freshly cooked meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner): Continental, Nepali, Indian, Tibetan and Chinese items with hot drinks, Tea and Coffee.
Fresh green vegetables, fresh meat, fresh fruits, juice, and drinks will be regularly served at Base Camp.
Experienced Base Camp Sirdar, Manager, Cook and Kitchen helpers at Base Camp, Camp-2 Cook and Kitchen helpers.
Necessary Porters up to the Base Camp from Lukla and return from the Base Camp.
2 Expedition Cultural Treks duffel bag or, barrel for each member.
Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
Equipments allowance, daily wages of base camp sirdar, Manager, Cook, kitchen helpers and porters.
High Altitude Medical expenses, Helicopter rescue coverage insurance for H. A. climbing Sherpa, BC Sirdar,
Cook, porters and involved Nepalese staffs.
Common climbing equipment such as ropes, ice screws, ice bar, ice or rock pitons, etc.
High Camp Services for C1-C4: High Tent, Shovel, Rope, EPI Gas, Gas Burner (MSR Rector) and High Food, etc.
Common Equipment at C2: Member Tent, Kitchen Tent, Dining Tent and Toilet Tent (2 Members per tent).
High altitude tents/sleeping bags and mattress.
Generator or, Solar panel at Base Camp for light, charging camera and mobile set.
Walkie-Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
SAT phone or, Mobile phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use at $ 3 per minute.
Emergency medical Oxygen bottle with mask and regulator or, Gamow Bag at Base Camp. (Lifesaver device).
Weather forecast during the entire expedition.
5 Oxygen (4ltr.) bottles per member with mask and regulator for expedition use. (Poisk Oxygen System).
2 Oxygen (4ltr.) for H. A. climbing Sherpa guide.
Sufficient backup oxygen bottles and Mask, Regulator set available at our Base Camp (Chargeable as per use).
First Aid Medical Kit Box with medicines at base camp.
Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu.
Mount Lhotse Main summit certificate after the successful summit of the peak.
Government official taxes and company service charge.

Up to Summit Cost Excludes

International airfare: To and from your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (To be applied for 60 days - Visa can be obtained upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport-Kathmandu).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Hotel after 6 nights stay in Kathmandu.
Personal trekking and climbing gears (trekking & climbing Boots).
Charges for communication equipment and commercial filming permits during the trek and expedition.
Airport customs charges for expedition gear and materials.
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, Hospital medical expenses, emergency evacuation and lost your luggage.
Applicable permit fees, customs charges, Drone and commercial filming permit.
Personal Expenses: Phone calls, internet, battery recharge, laundry service, postage, alcoholic beverages, bottles and canned beverages, specialty coffee or espresso drinks etc during in teahouse lodges on the way to base camp and return.
Bank/wire transfer fees (if applicable).
Summit Bonus for Personal H. A. climbing Sherpa guide USD 1000. (Please see the information mentioned below.)
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport - TIA.
Any other service cost which is not included in the Cost Includes.
Tips for Nepali base camp support crew’s.

Note for expedition participants:
Expedition service up to Base Camp: This applies to those who have booked the expedition service - up to Base Camp. The cost does not include the High Altitude (H. A.) Climbing Sherpa guide, food and fuel, tents, climbing gear, fixed ropes up to the summit, or the Sherpa’s bonus beyond Advance Base Camp.
Additional Cost for a High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: USD 4,500 (If required by client).

The additional cost for a High Altitude Climbing Sherpa (H. A.) includes: Expedition equipment allowance, Personal climbing gears, daily wages, food and fuel from base camp to summit, helicopter rescue coverage, medical expenses, accident insurance for the Sherpa, all ground transportation, domestic flight tickets (Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu or Ramechhap–Lukla–Ramechhap), and a personal sleeping tent at base camp, among other essentials.

Summit Bonus for High Altitude Climbing Sherpa (H. A.): USD 500 for reaching Camp at 8,000m, plus USD 1000 for climbing from 8,000m to the summit - total USD 1500. This amount is payable on the spot (ABC) by the climbing member and applies only to those climber who purchase expedition services - up to summit.

We will provide the expedition cost based on your group size and specific service requirements. Please feel free to email us or use the 'Book Expedition' form to send us your inquiry.

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Trip Highlights

Location
Asia (Nepal - Khumbu Region)
Himalayan Range
Mahalangur Himal
Height
8,516m. - (27,940 ft)
Latitude
27º 57’ 42” N
Longitude
86º 56’ 00” E
Trip Days
45 Days
Normal Ascent Route
West Face, South Face
First Ascent
Fritz Luchsinger, Ernst Reiss at May 18, 1956 and First winter ascent 31 December 1988 Krzysztof Wielicki
Easiest Route
Glacier/snow/ice climb
Grade
Mountaineering
Group Size
Group Joining Basis/Separate
Lodging Level
Hotel/Lodge/Camping
Accommodation
5 Nights in Kathmandu and 39 Nights Teahouse Lodge/Camping
Food
Except lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
Best Seasons
Spring/Autumn
Caravan Route
Kathmandu - Lukla - Namche Bazar - Tengboche - Labuche - Gorakshep - Everest/Lhotse Base Camp - Lukla - Kathmandu