Mt. Lhotse Shar Expedition, Mt. Lhotse Shar Climbing, Lhotse Shar Summit, International Lhotse Shar Expedition, Lhotse Shar Information

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Mt. Lhotse Shar 8,383m. Expedition

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Departure Detail
Spring Season                                                                                      Autumn Season
Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 02, 2024                        Kathmandu Arrival Date: September 25, 2024
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 05, 2024            Expedition Fixed Departure Date: Sept. 28, 2024

Mt. Lhotse Shar (8,383m.) is the fourth highest mountain in the world which is long east-west crest is located immediately south of Mt. Everest, and the summits of the two mountains are connected by the South Col, a vertical ridge that never drops below 8,000 meters. It is considered an independent mountain. It was first climbed by F. Luchsinger and E. Reiss in 1956. An impressive ring of three peaks makes up the Lhotse massif: Lhotse East or Middle, Lhotse and Lhotse Shar. The South Face of Lhotse is one of the largest mountain faces in the world. We attempt to climb the normal route to the tallest peak of the Lhotse massif call Lhotse Shar fixing base camp at near by Chhuking and Lhotse Base Camp is located beside the Khumbu Glacier as well as closed to Island Peak area.

The first successful Lhotse Shar was ascent by an Austrian expedition in 1970. Japanese, South Koreans, and Germans attempted from various routes on its main peak. Poles and Italians also climbed the summit before the summit was reached again by German expeditions in 1977. This beautiful massif also holds immense promise as it is little developed and offers fascinating opportunities. 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.

Note:
If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.

Expedition Outline Itinerary: Spring 2024

02 April - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
03 April - Day 02: Preparation for Expedition.
04 April - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
05 April - Day 04: Fly to Lukla (2,860m.) then trek to Phakding (2,622m.).
06 April - Day 05: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3,440m.).
07 April - Day 06: Rest day for acclimatization and Hiking around.
08 April - Day 07: Namche Bazar – Tengboche (3,867m.).
09 April - Day 08: Tengboche – Dingboche (4,343m.).
10 April - Day 09: Dingboche – Chhukung.
11 April - Day 10: Rest day for the acclimatization.
12 April - Day 11: Chhukung – Lhotse Shar base Camp.
13 April/13 May Day 12/42: Climbing Period for Mt. Lhotse Shar (8,383m.).
14 May - Day 43: Cleaning Base Camp and backpack.
15 May - Day 44: Trek back to Dingboche.
16 May - Day 45: Dingboche – Tengboche.
17 May - Day 46: Tengboche – Namche Bazar.
18 May - Day 47: Namche Bazar – Lukla and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
19 May - Day 48: Fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
20 May - Day 49: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
21 May - Day 50: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Expedition Outline Itinerary: Autumn 2024

25 September - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
26 September - Day 02: Preparation for Expedition.
27 September - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
28 September - Day 04: Fly to Lukla (2,860m.) then trek to Phakding (2,622m.).
29 September - Day 05: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3,440m.).
30 September - Day 06: Rest day for acclimatization and Hiking around.
01 October - Day 07: Namche Bazar – Tengboche (3,867m.).
02 October - Day 08: Tengboche – Dingboche (4,343m.).
03 October - Day 09: Dingboche – Chhukung.
04 October - Day 10: Rest day for the acclimatization.
05 October - Day 11: Chhukung – Lhotse Shar Base Camp.
06 Oct./05 Nov. Day 12/42: Climbing Period for Mt. Lhotse Shar (8,383m.).
06 November - Day 43: Cleaning Base Camp and backpack.
07 November - Day 44: Trek back to Dingboche.
08 November - Day 45: Dingboche – Tengboche.
09 November - Day 46: Tengboche – Namche Bazar.
10 November - Day 47: Namche Bazar – Lukla and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
11 November - Day 48: Fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
12 November - Day 49: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
13 November - Day 50: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Service Includes up to Base Camp

All land transportation by Car, Van or Toyota Hiace (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed and Breakfast plan (before and after expedition).
Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu for member, Liaison officer and Expedition staffs.
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
Base Camp single sleeping tent and Mattress for each member, Base Camp staffs and Liaison officer.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs and cooking utensils for Base Camp.
Food and fuel at Base Camp.
Service of Government Liaison officer.
Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
Equipments allowance, daily wages of cook, kitchen boys and Liaison officer.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Lhotse Shar.
Khumbu area entrance and Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
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.
2 Expedition duffel bag or barrel for each member.
Generator or Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Emergency medical Oxygen bottle with Mask and regulator at Base Camp.
Visa extension fee.
Garbage deposit fees.
Official tax and agency service charge.

Service does not include

International airfare from/to your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport at upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
High Tents above Base Camp.
High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
Oxygen bottle with Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie Talkies, communication equipment and commercial filming.
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and summit bonus.

Expedition service up to Summit

Expedition service does not include

Hiring High Altitude Climbing Sherpa (Guide): USD 3000 Per Sherpa (If required by Member)

Note:

We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.

Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food and fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.

Hiring a high altitude Sherpa does cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, flight from Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu and sleeping tents at BC etc.

Summit Bonus: Camp 8000m. = USD 500 and over 8000m. to summit= USD 1000 = 1500 USD extra payable for climbing Sherpa on the spot.

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Trip Highlights

Location
Asia, Nepal
Himalayan Range
Mahalangur Himal
Height
8,383m. - (27,503 ft).
Latitude
27°57′30″N
Longitude
86°56′36″E
Trip Days
50 Days
Normal Ascent Route
South Face
First Ascent
May 18, 1956 by Fritz Luchsinger, Ernst Reiss - First winter ascent 31 December 1988 Krzysztof Wielicki
Easiest Route
Glacier/Snow/Ice climb/rock
Grade
Mountaineering
Group Size
Minimum 4 Pax in Group/Group Joining Basis
Lodging Level
Hotel/Lodge/Camping
Accommodation
Teahouse Lodge twin sharing bed room/Single Tent/Camping
Food
B/L/D, Except lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
Best Seasons
Spring/Autumn
Caravan Route
Kathmandu - Lukla - Namche Bazar - Tengboche - Chhukung - Lhotse Shar Base Camp - Lukla Bazar - Kathmandu