Lhotse Expedition

Lhoste Expedition adventure is at next level at Legend of Himalayan. Lhotse, the fourth-highest Peak in the world at 8,516 meters, is well known for being close to Mount Everest. The Lhotse Expedition’s climbing path parallels the Everest ascent, including the appropriately called Lhotse face almost all the way to the summit of Everest’s Geneva Spur. From there, it climbs steeply through a lengthy couloir. The lowest summit of Lhotse, which has three summits, is 8,383 meters high (Lhotse Shar). Lhotse East, often referred to as Middle, comes in second in terms of altitude and is 8,413 meters high. Lhotse Main, the tallest mountain, is 8,516 meters high. In 1956, it was attained for the first time. It’s interesting to note that Lhotse Middle’s first successful climb didn’t occur until 2001.The Lhotse Couloir is the primary route to the summit. It is situated on the mountain’s west face, also known as the Lhotse Face. The expedition members’ most difficult ascent will take them up the couloir, a huge ice gully. Its rise can be as steep as 80 degrees at some areas. The Geneva Spur and the Yellow Band, two rocky regions, are present there. Along with the difficult terrain, climbers passing through the gully must be cautious of intermittent snowfall. We provide the best Lhotse Expedition services in Nepal.

Lhotse Expedition is the 4th highest mountain in the world at 8,516m which lies in the Everest massif in the Khumbu region of Nepal. The south face of Lhotse is actually a part of the Everest south face. Lhotse has three summits: Lhotse Main 8516m (The 4th highest mountain in the world), Lhotse Shar 8383m and Lhotse East 8413m. Among the three Lhotse Main is the most climbed one. Lhotse was climbed for the first time in 1956 by the Swiss team of F. Luchsinger and E. Reist.
Lhotse Expedition Route Map
Expedition to Lhotse offers the opportunity to climb one of the most technically difficult and physically demanding mountain of the world.

Lhotse expedition – general information

Since the permit costs are far lower and the climb is comparable to the Everest Expedition, climbing Lhotse is a fantastic substitute that is also significantly less expensive. Lhotse is a stunning peak in its own right, despite the fact that it is frequently regarded as a small eight-thousand. This is because of its incredible south face, which rises 3.2 km in just 2.25 km of horizontal space, making it the steepest face of this size in the world. Many unsuccessful Lhotse expeditions, including major fatalities, and very few ascents have occurred on the south face. Since the South Col connects the two peaks, climbing Lhotse can be done as an add-on to an ascent of Everest. We are the number one Lhotse Expedition service providing travel agency in Nepal.

Expedition overview

The duration of the entire voyage is 56 days. The journey’s beginning and end are both in Kathmandu. You will stop at the Tengboche Monastery, the largest Buddhist center in the area, as well as the Namche Bazaar, which is teeming with local customs, along the way. The actual climb will begin from there with high camps along the route. The trek to Everest Base Camp, which takes four days, is one of the most well-liked treks in the world. It provides beautiful views of the trees and mountain ranges in the area. The Khumbu icefall is traversed by the Lhotse expedition route. It proceeds along the same route as the typical Everest ascent until it passes above the Yellow Band. The routes then split: Everest climbing groups proceed to the left of South Col, while Lhotse climbing groups proceed to the right. Contact us for the best Lhotse Expedition experience in Nepal. We have the best Lhotse Trek service in Nepal.

Your mountain guides

At Legend of Himalayan Trek and Expedition Pvd.Ltd, we take care to give you the ideal surroundings in which to meet the challenge at hand. We handle the administrative tasks so you may concentrate entirely on achieving the peak. When you climb with us, skilled climbing Sherpas assist you in your ascent. Their inclusion on your camp staff guarantees the greatest direction and support. The Sherpas assist in setting up camp, carrying loads, and—most importantly—the actual ascent. Safety precautions are also extremely important to us. We never make concessions when it comes to risk, always prioritizing the safety and well-being of the climbing party. Expect breath-taking scenery and a wonderful trip, but only if we safeguard the mountains. Asian Trekking is committed to maintaining the mountainside. Contact us for quality Lhotse Expedition services in Nepal. As we ascend, we clear tons of trash and spread awareness of environmental issues.

Who can climb Mt Lhotse?

Are you prepared to endure daily climbs and ten-hour treks? During this expedition, excellent physical health is a requirement. With bad weather and a height of more than 8,500 meters, the ascending sections are difficult. Prepare to climb on challenging, off-the-beaten-path, incredibly rocky, and snowy terrain. Technical mountaineering gear is required for the ascent.

Overview

Its east-west crest neighbors directly with Mount Everest Three peaks: 8,383 m, 8,413 m and 8,516 m 4th highest mountain in the world Extremely steep ice gully, rising 3.2 km

Lhotse Expedition

Trip duration: 56 days Sherpa villages and Buddhist centre visits planned Includes steep glacial wall on a 2.25 km stretch Extreme weather conditions

Why climb Lhotse?

A perfect challenge for technically advanced mountaineers Unforgettable experience of local culture on the route The best preparation for Everest ascent A cheaper alternative to Mount Everest ascent, with similar conditions Excellent logistics and the highest safety standards provided by Legend of Himalayan Trek and Expedition Pvd.Ltd

The fourth-highest mountain in the world, Mount Lhotse, is located 3 kilometers south of Everest. The 8516m-tall peak is located on the boundary between Nepal and Tibet. Three peaks make up Mt. Lhotse, which is a portion of the Everest Massif and is divided by the South Col: Lhotse (8516 m), Lhotse East (8414 m), and Lhotse Shar (8383 m). One of the world’s largest, most spectacular, and steepest mountain faces is Lhotse’s South Face. The Khumbu Icefall, a section of the Lhotse Expedition ascent, has been deemed the most hazardous due to the glacier’s ongoing structural alteration. Mt. Lhotse was first successfully scaled by a Swiss expedition in 1956. The 45-day Mt. Lhotse Expedition involves climbing Mount Lhotse, which has an elevation of 8,516 meters (27,940 feet), using the traditional route. The Lhotse Expedition follows a path that is nearly identical to the Everest Expedition because Lhotse is a part of the Everest Massif. The Khumbu Icefall is reached while the Lhotse expedition continues. The path advances along the way from Camp I to Camp 4 from Everest Base Camp to Khumbu Icefall. At the summit of the Khumbu Icefall, Camp 1 will be situated at a height of 5900 meters. At a height of 6400 meters, Camp II gives us a fantastic perspective of Lhotse. We’ll arrive at Camp III after navigating glaciers and ice cliffs. Camp 3 is situated at a height of 7,300 meters. Finally, we establish camp 4 at a height of 7900 meters and continue up the challenging trail to the summit.

LHOTSE EXPEDITION BEST CLIMBING SEASON

And spring is the ideal time to make this trip (April-May). But it’s also accessible in the fall, which is a fantastic time to hike in this area (August to October).

Mount Lhotse Expedition

Climbers are trying the world’s fourth-highest mountain on the Lhotse Expedition (8516m). The Everest massif includes Lhotse, sometimes known as the “south peak.” A Swiss expedition made the first ascent of this mountain in 1956 after other expedition teams had failed to do so. Lhotse Shar, the lower peak at 8383 meters, is typically regarded as a different 8000 meters summit. Lhotse Shar, Lhotse East, and Lhotse Central An Austrian expedition made the first ascent of Lhotse Shar (8383m) in 1970. Germans, South Koreans, and Japanese all tried it in different ways. Along with German climbers in 1977, other climbers to the summit were Poles and Italians. One of the world’s largest mountain faces is the South Face of the Lhotse wall. Along with the Khumbu Icefall, this portion of the ascent has been considered deemed the most hazardous. Despite numerous attempts, the South Face was finally scaled in 1990 by a lone Yugoslavian team. The fact that this lovely massif is still relatively undeveloped and presents exciting potential gives it great promise. Legend of Himalayan provides the best and quality Lhotse Expedition services in Nepal. 

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