Mt. Lhotse also called “south peak” and part of the Everest massif is the fourth most astounding mountain peak in the earth with an elevation of 8516m. Lhotse has 3 summits, primary summit at 8,516m, Lhotse Middle (East) at 8,414m and Lhotse Shar at 8,383m. Lhotse is best known for its closeness to Mt. Everest and the way that climbers rising the standard course on that peak invest some energy in its northwest face. Lhotse is anyway celebrated for its gigantic and emotional south face. The south face of Lhotse raises 3.2km inside 2.25km flat separation making it the steepest face of this size on the planet. It is to a great degree troublesome climb and occasionally endeavoured. The South Face of Lhotse is one of the biggest mountain faces on the planet.
The essential course on Mt. Lhotse is by means of Everest’s South Col. be that as it may, by 1955, despite the action on Mt. Everest, Lhotse was the most astounding unclimbed top on the planet. It was first moved by the Swiss couple of F. Luchsinger and E.Reiss in 1956 on the West Face. The South Face of Mt. Lhotse however endeavoured ordinarily was effectively climbed just in 1984 by a Czech. On May 12, 1979 Lhotse Shar summit was come to and the center summit was climbed just on May 23, 2001.
In the Expedition of Mt. Lhotse, Lhotse Base Camp is situated adjacent to the Khumbu Glacier, same as Everest Base Camp. The segment amid the climb which has been collectively announced the riskiest is the Khumbu Icefall. This lovely massif additionally holds monstrous guarantee as it is minimal created and offers captivating chances.
- Destination : Mt. Lhotse (8516 meter)
- Group Size : Min – 2 +
- Maximum altitude : 8516 meter
- Grade : Extra Hard
- Season : Spring & Autumn
- Accommodation : Camping
- Duration : 51 Days
- Entry : Lukla
- Exit : Lukla
Adventure Outdoors warmly welcome the guest at Tribhuwan International Airport Nepal with a plea card along with Tourist bus, Hiace or a Car depending on the number of Visitors. Once arrival we transfer our guest to the hotel and if the pickup is of morning we serve a hot and wonderful lunch along a pleasurable hotel service and at night dinner in the city area and monitoring the ultimate facility of our guest we provide an accommodation service.
We pick our guest from the hotel and help them to make a small tour. The half day sightseen include wonderful places around Kathmandu along few driving distance country side villages. Stay overnight at Kathmandu.
Hiking in Nepal is not easy as it requires utmost energy thus accepting challenges is necessary. We thereby help our visitors to work all the legal requirements of hiking unit and help to brief them the basic concept of Nepal tours and tourism industry.
From Kathmandu we fly to Lukla overviewing spectacular snowy mountains and reach Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Lukla after 30-40 minutes flight. After arrival we meet the full team of trekkers and the trek begins. The Day4 destination is at Phakding and we start our trekking from Lukla village and observe the ethnic culture. And reach destination after 3-4 hours of walk. In fact, the first day of hike is short so we can prepare our self for further acclimatization and on extra time we see the monasteries and stay overnight at Phakding
Via Phakding trek instigate to Namche Bazaar. Namche is located at (3440 m) and the destination of today's journey takes nearly a hike of 5-6 hours walk. The walk is followed by lovely pine woodlands and thrilling Dudh Koshi River and reach Namche Bazar. Once arrival we again walk for an hour and come across the gleaming Mt. Thamserku (6,608 m) and if weather is vibrant, we can view the Mt. Everest. We again continue our walk to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, which is the entry to Mt. Everest and after the lengthy walk the remaining hours we spent time at lovely Namche and stay overnight in Namche Bazaar.
The day is prepared for acclimatization since from the next day trekking begins so the trekkers are guided from the health experts. During acclimation day we visit nearby Namche villages and meet local Sherpa's share their culture tradition and can have a fine ethnic food also we can take short hike for Everest View and relish the enormous Everest. On the day trekkers might visit indigenous museum depicting inherent plants and wildlife also antiquity of the Mount Everest. If the trekker prefer they can even hike near Khumjung village (5-6 hours) and visit the Edmund Hillary School and Khumjung Monastery and stay once gain overnight at Namche Bazaar.
Once the breakfast is done at Namche Bazaar we begin our trek to Tengboche that is located at (3,870m) and the destination of today's journey takes nearly a hike of 5-6 hours walk. The walk is easy from Namche to Phunki but after reaching Phunki, we should climb towards the Tengboche village where we can see a famous Tengboche monastery that is said as a biggest monastery in Everest region situated within the Sagarmatha National Park. From Tengboche we visits the view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku and once reached after 5-6 hours tedious walk we stay overnight at Tengboche (destination of day7)
On day 8 we visit Tengboche that is located at attractive Himalayan scenery and after the visit we start our trek to Dingboche hiking through opulent jungles of conifers and rhododendrons crossing the Imja River and climb to Pangboche and once arrival we select the upper Pangboche tracks since this track offers virgin view of the Himalayas also visit Pangboche monastery on the way. After this we enter the Imja Valley which is in the union of the Lobuche River. Then, after reaching imja valley we climb up and reach Dingboche where we are greeted by a mystic natural beauty surrounded from stone walls barley, buckwheat and potatoes fields and overnight stay at Dingboche.
The another day is prepared for acclimatization since from the next day trekking begin uphill continuously and it is utmost necessary to adapt the atmosphere and take care of own health. During acclimation day we visit places and serene beauty nearby Dingboche villages and meet local people and taste the food offered and once again stay overnight at dingboche.
At day 10 we continue our trek visiting the attractive Himalayan scenery. Followed by a nonstop walk amid the rivers and rivulets we finally reach Lobuche surrounded by magical natural beauty of mountains, fields, pastures and overnight stay at beautiful Loubuche in a camp.
On the day after eating some light food we start the trek and reach Everest base camp. On way we continuously see mysterious White Mountain uphill, cascades of cold water, variety of flowers and finally we reach the base at an altitude of 5364 m. We set our camp and stay overnight at camp.
The voyage begins from day 12 and end at day 44 which tentatively is of 32 day trek. The trek is a complete adventure with full of challenges while at same time on trek we can enjoy unforgettable serene beautiful of nature. Within 32 days we continuously walk and rest at our tent at evening. At tent we eat dry foods packed for the voyage and again the early morning if weather is supportive we start our trek and finally with long and tiring walk we reach the peak of 8,516m, and cheer up the victory and slowly return back to our base camp on 44th day we reach the camp and finally sleep night at the lower base camp. However, the journey of 32 days is full of risk but it actually is triumph in human life.
We rest on day 45. The whole day we rest and clean all our mess around camp, pack our back and get ready for another day drive and stay overnight at camp.
From base camp we come down to Pheriche. The trek now is more down from the summit and comparatively very easy to walk and finally after a day viewing lovely scenery we reach our destination and stay overnight at camp.
From Pheriche after a breakfast we take a slow move and reach Namche Bazar enjoying the victory and finally at evening, we eat delicious food at Sherpa community and stay overnight at Namche lodge.
The track falls down to the steep .After a long walk we reach the suspension bridges of Dudh Koshi and its tributaries, and finally reach Lukla stretching those painful limbs and stay relax overnight at Lukla.
After breakfast we take early morning flight to Kathmandu. At Kathmandu we take rest and if interested do a souvenir shopping and explore Kathmandu and stay overnight at Kathmandu.
On the day we once again visit and shop places around Kathmandu and finally take a farewell dinner and stay overnight at Kathmandu hotel.
The day we departure from Kathmandu to our next destination
Service Included
- All airport pick-up and drop-off services
- 5 nights hotel accommodations in Kathmandu
- Flight tickets from kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu
- Personal climbing Sherpa (Experienced, Trained, Government Licensed) with equipment's
- All necessary porters to and from base camp to carry load
- All necessary permits
- All camping equipment's like camp furniture, kitchenware, dining tents, guest tents, mountain tent, table and chairs, gas heater, generator, etc.
- Provisions for climbing equipment such as rope, ice bars, ice screws, Gamow bags, etc
- All meals 3 times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trek and climb
- Salary, insurance, meals and equipment's for all involved Nepali staff (For Sherpas, guides, porters, kitchen helpers)
- First Aid medical kit for all team members including staff
- Appropriate food for high altitude to all climbing crew at base camp and above as
- Solar panel for light and battery charger
- Radio permit (Radio sets are available for communication above the base camp)
- Satellite phone/ Local phone works up to the Base Camp
- Free assistance service for cargo clearance and assistance
- 6 bottle Oxygen for each members & 3 bottles for Sherpa with mask and regulator (extra will be available at base camp if required)
- Necessary help and assistance like complete per-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation and visa extension procedure services (if necessary)
- Facilities of Sat Phone at Base camp, internet connection, walkies-talkie,
- Nepalese Government Royalty, National park fees and local taxes.
- One farewell dinner at authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance
Service Excluded
- Visa fees
- International Airfare
- Expenses of personal nature such as hard and soft drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, E-mail, etc.
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Expenses occurred due to the use of phone and internet
- Personal medical kit, trekking gears
- Personal climbing gears
- Filming permit (if you want to use special camera)
- Expenses due to unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes.
- Medical and personal high-risk travel insurance which should cover helicopter evacuation cost and medical treatment cost if required
- Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods
- Garbage disposal fee (refundable after the completion of the expedition)
- Tips
- Transportation costs pertaining to excess baggage
- Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation, and lost luggage
Frequently asked Questions
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, hot water facility could be free at lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during off season. It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
