Lhotse Expedition 2014

What's Included?

• All airport transfers.
• Assistance at the International airport by Himalayan Wonders's representative.
• 6 nights on 4 star Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on B/B basis.
• One day sightseeing in Kathmandu.
• Local English-speaking Guide for sightseeing in Kathmandu.
• Gov. Licensed guides and porters during the trekking and climbing.
• Flight Tickets from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu.
• All trekking and camping equipments i.e. camp furniture, kitchenware, dining and guest tents.
• Full Board basis while trekking and climbing.
• Trekking Permit (National Park fee), TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System).
• Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal Gov. to climb Mt. Lhotse.
• Nepalese Government Royalty.
• 40kg baggage allowance during ascending and 30kg baggage allowance descending.
• All wages, equipments, medical and accidental Insurances for all involved staffs.
• First Aid medical kits for the Group and the staffs.
• Satellite phone carrying by our Guide and available for members cost of US$ 4 per minute.
• Appropriate food for high altitude and kitchen crew up to base camp.
• All necessary paper work, office Service charge and Government Taxes levied in Nepal.
• Free assistance service for Cargo clearance and Duties.
• Our service charge and Government Taxes levied in Nepal.
• Complete pre-departure information, flight reconfirmation and visa extension (if necessary).
• Farewell Dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant.

Mt. Lhotse better known as "south peak" and part of the Everest massif is the fourth highest mountain peak in the earth with an altitude of 8516m. Lhotse has 3 summits, main summit at 8,516m, Lhotse Middle (East) at 8,414m and Lhotse Shar at 8,383m. Lhotse is best known for its proximity to Mt. Everest and the fact that climbers ascending the standard route on that peak spend some time on its northwest face. It is the smallest prominence, only 610m, of all 8000m peaks. Lhotse is however famous for its tremendous and dramatic south face. The south face of Lhotse raises 3.2km within 2.25km horizontal distance making it the steepest face of this size in the world. It is extremely difficult climb and rarely attempted. The South Face of Lhotse is one of the largest mountain faces in the world.

6 Apr - Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu Airport and transfer to Hotel (1350m).

7 Apr - Day 2

Rest and prepare day for assignment & briefing.

8 Apr - Day 3

Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla(2840m) and trek to Phakding (approx 4hrs walk).

9 Apr - Day 4

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m approx 7hrs walk).

10 Apr - Day 5

Weak up early in the morning at 5 o'clock. You may walk to Everest view Hotel (3800m approx 2 hrs) and visit to Hilary museum and Sherpa museum and over night at Namche Bazar.

11 Apr - Day 6

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3860m approx 5 hrs walk).

12 Apr - Day 7

Trek from Tyangboche to Pheriche / dingboche (4250m approx 5 hrs walk).

13 Apr - Day 8

Trek from Pheriche / dingboche to Lobuche (5018m approx 4hrs walk).

14 Apr - Day 9

Lobuche rest day for acclimatization.

16 Apr - Day 10

Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5170m approx 3 hrs walk) and rest.

17 Apr - Day 11

Trek from Gorakshep to Lhotse Base camp (5200m) which takes about two hours.

18 Apr - Day 12-51

Climbing period (summit period for Lhotse).

27 May - Day 52

Trek from Base Camp (5218)to Dingboche(4260m approx 4hrs walk).

28 May - Day 53

Trek from Dingboche to Tengboche (3860M approx 4 hrs walk).

29 May - Day 54

Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar(3440m approx 4hrs walk).

30 May - Day 55

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla(2840m approx 7hrs walk).

31 May - Day 56

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu Transfer to hotel.

1 Jun - Day 57

Full Day sightseeing of Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath & Pashupatinath and Nepalese cultural program with farewell dinner in the evening.

2 Jun - Day 58

Final departure, alternatively, join other activities.

• Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except farewell dinner).
• Items of personal nature.
• Laundry Expenses.
• Expenses incurred towards phone calls and Internet expenses.
• Clothing, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking Gear.
• Extra services, products or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Any extra expenses out of unforeseen situations i.e. landslides, strikes etc.
• Any additional staff other than specified.
• Rescue, Repatriation, Medicines and Medical expenses.
• Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
• Travel Insurance and helicopter rescue.
• International flights.
• Nepal entry visa fee.
• Walkie talkies & Filming permit.
• Personal climbing gear.
• Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods.
• Tips, gifts, souvenirs.
• Any other item not included in "The Inclusions" Section.