Mount Lhotse South Face is the 4th highest mountain in the world. Its long east-west crest is located immediately south of Mount 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 Mr. Ernst Reiss and Fritz Luchsinger of Switzerland on May 18, 1956 via West Face route. An impressive ring of three peaks makes up the Lhotse massif: Lhotse East or Middle 8,413m., Lhotse and Lhotse Shar (8,400m.). 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. Lhotse South Face Base Camp is located beside the Khumbu Glacier which is closed to Island Peak (Imja Tse).
Mount Lhotse South Face attempted many times was successful climbed only in 1984 by Czech expeditions. Mount Lhotse South Face Expedition is beautiful massif also holds immense promise as it is little developed and offers fascinating opportunities. This expedition start from Lukla (2,860m.) and the initial days of the trek pass through the legendary Sherpa country up the spectacular high valley of the Khumbu Region.
Spring Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 02, 2025
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 05, 2025
Autumn Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: September 25, 2025
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: September 28, 2025
High Altitude Sherpa (Climbing Guide): USD 3000 (If required by member)
Note:
Summit Bonus: Camp 8000m. = USD 500 and over 8000m. to summit= USD 500 = 1000 USD extra payable for climbing Sherpa on the spot.
Expedition Service Includes up to Base Camp:
Service does not include:
Expedition service up to Summit:
Service does not include:
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
50 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu and 44 Nights Lodges/Camping
Recommended Season: Spring & Autumn
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 (4,750m.).
11 April Day 10: Rest day for the acclimatization.
12 April Day 11: Chhukung – Lhotse South Face Base Camp.
13 April - 13 May Day 12 - 42: Climbing Period for Mount Lhotse South Face (8,516m.).
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.
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
50 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu and 44 Nights Lodges/Camping
Recommended Season: Spring & Autumn
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 (4,750m.).
04 October Day 10: Rest day for the acclimatization.
05 October Day 11: Chhukung – Lhotse South Face Base Camp.
06 Oct.- 05 Nov. Day 12-42: Climbing Period for Mount Lhotse South Face (8,516m.).
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.
Location: Asia, Nepal (Khumbu)
Himalayan Range: Mahalangur Himal
Height: 8,516m. - (27,940 ft)
Latitude: 27º 57’ 42” N
Longitude: 86º 56’ 00” E
Trip Duration: 45 Days
First Ascent: May 18, 1956 by Fritz Luchsinger, Ernst Reiss - First winter ascent 31 December 1988 Krzysztof Wielicki
Normal Ascent Route: South Face
Easiest Route: Glacier/Snow/Ice climb/rock
Grade: Mountaineering
Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Lukla - Namche Bazar - Tengboche - Chhukung - Lhotse South Face Base Camp - Lukla Bazar - Kathmandu
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