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Mar-May & Sep-Nov
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Overview of Lhotse Expedition

The Lhotse Expedition (45 Days) is a high-altitude adventure to the world’s fourth-highest mountain in Nepal at an altitude of 8,516 meters. Lhotse climbing is ideal for experienced climbers seeking a challenging yet rewarding Himalayan ascent.

The journey begins with preparation in Kathmandu, followed by a scenic flight to Lukla and a classic Everest Base Camp trek via Namche, Tengboche, and Dingboche, allowing gradual acclimatization trek route.

Lhoste Climbin camping start at Everest Base Camp (5,364m), climbers spend 20 days on acclimatization rotations via Khumbu Icefall and the summit push, moving through Camp I (6,100m), Camp II (6,400m), Camp III (7,200m), and Camp IV (7,800m) before ascending Lhotse via the Lhotse Face.

The Lhotse Expedition summit provides an unforgettable view of Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Amadablam, Pumari, and many mountain peaks in the Khumbu region. After the successful climb of Lhotse, the team retraces their steps back to base camp, following the trek route back to Lukla and returns to Kathmandu for final celebrations.

Expedition to Lhoste can only be done with experienced sherpa climbers and local guides, proper preparation, and support. Lhotse offers a thrilling alternative to Mt. Everest expedition, with fewer crowds but equally epic alpine challenges.

Lhotse Expedition Itinerary

day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m), transfer to hotel, expedition briefing

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1,350 m.
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20 min drive
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04-star hotel

day 02 Preparation, permit work, gear check, rest in Kathmandu

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1,350 m.
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day 03 Fly to Lukla (2,860m), trek to Phakding (2,610m) – 3–4 hrs, ~8 km

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Maximum Altitude

2,860 m.
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3-4 hrs
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Lodge
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Flight

day 04 Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) – 6–7 hrs, ~10 km

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Maximum Altitude

3,440 m.
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6-7 hrs
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Lodge

day 05 Acclimatization hike to Everest View Hotel (~3,880m) – 3–4 hrs

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Maximum Altitude

3,880 m.
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3-4 hrs
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Lodge

day 06 Trek to Debuche (3,860m) – 5–6 hrs, ~10 km

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Maximum Altitude

3,860 m.
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5-6 hrs
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Lodge

day 11 Trek to Dingboche (4,410m) – 5–6 hrs, ~11 km

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Maximum Altitude

4,410 m.
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5-6 hrs
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day 08 Acclimatization hike to Nagarjun Hill Viewpoint(4750m) – 3–4 hrs

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Maximum Altitude

4,750 m.
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3-4 hrs
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Lodge

day 09 Trek to Lobuche (4,910m) – 5–6 hrs, ~8 km

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4,910 m.
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5-6 hrs
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day 10 Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) – 7-8 hrs, ~11 km via Gorakshep

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Maximum Altitude

5,364 m.
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Trek Duration

7-8 hrs
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day 11-40 Climbing Period – Base Camp to Lhotse Summit and Return

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8,516 m.
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Tented Camp

day 41 Trek to Pheriche (4,240m) – 5–6 hrs, ~12 km

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Maximum Altitude

4,240 m.
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5-6 hrs
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Lodge

day 42 Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) – 6–7 hrs, ~13 km

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Maximum Altitude

3,440 m.
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6-7 hrs
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Lodge

day 43 Trek to Lukla – 6–7 hrs, 13 km

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Maximum Altitude

2,860 m.
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6-7 hrs
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Lodge

day 44 Fly to Kathmandu – 30 mins, transfer to hotel

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Maximum Altitude

1,350 m.
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04-star
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Flight

day 45 Debriefing and celebration in Kathmandu

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Maximum Altitude

1,350 m.
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20 min drive
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04-star

day 46 Departure

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Lhotse Expedition 46 Days Map

What's Included

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off for international and domestic flights.
  • Comprehensive pre-departure information regarding the trek, climbing, flight tickets, guide, and altitude sickness.
  • Helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu (25 kg duffle bag and 5 kg hand carry) ( 30 kg each per person)
  • All necessary transportation during the trek.
  • During the expedition, Lodge and camp accommodation with full board meals throughout the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) are chosen from the menu.
  • Twin-share room and tent accommodation during the expedition.
  • 01 Experienced government-licensed trekking and climbing guide, plus porters, including their food, accommodation, salaries, and accidental insurance.
  • Porter service from Base Camp to Camp I, II during the climb.
  • All required permits, including National Park and Climbing permits 
  • Everest Region Trekking Trail Map
  • Top Tent Accommodation as per need for guests, including a shower tent, a kitchen, dining tent, etc., as possible from Base Camp to the higher camps.
  • Liaison Officer for Peak Expedition.
  • Climbing equipment (e.g., ropes, ice screws, snow bars, ice hammers, camping tents, and kitchen equipment).
  • Hot water, tea, and coffee throughout the expedition.
  • First aid kit for staff and the group.
  • Coordination for emergency and rescue operations.
  • 05 oxygen cylinders for guests and 03 oxygen cylinders for the Nepali Guide
  • Government taxes and office service charges.
  • A walkie-talkie and a satellite phone for communication.
  • Farewell dinner at a reputed restaurant in Kathmandu.
  • Achievement certificate upon successful completion of the trek and climb.

What's Excluded

  • International airfare and VISA to and from Nepal
  • Personal equipment, expenses, and climbing items
  • Travel Insurance( covering climbing, heli rescue and evacuation, post-accidental and post-medical insurance) 
  • Extra Oxygen Bottles
  • All bottled/canned beverages (alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks)
  • Use of satellite phones (charge applicable per use).
  • Personal climbing and trekking equipment.
  • Summit Bonus for Guide
  • Tips for crew members, including guides and porters.
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Esperienza di viaggio bellissima Ottima agenzia seria e affidabile. Abbiamo fatto un trekking privato upper Mustang abbinato a visita Katmandu. Tutto perfetto. Guida Badri fantastica con esperienza e grande professionalità. Porter Dan bravissimo. Inoltre hanno sempre mostrato una grande empatia. Bravissimi
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EBC da sogno + visita Katmandu d’eccezione Grazie a Life Himalaya Trekking, io e mio marito abbiamo potuto realizzare un sogno. Sin dal momento dell’organizzazione dall’Italia, Shiba si è dimostrato estremamente disponibile e celere nelle comunicazioni. E, una volta qui, abbiamo potuto verificare immediatamente quanto efficiente sia l’intera equipe che compone la compagnia. Shiba è di una dolcezza e simpatia infinita, ci ha coccolati accompagnandoci attraverso tutti gli aspetti organizzativi del nostro viaggio, dal trekking al Campo Base dell’Everest alle visite culturali a Katmandu e d’intorni, passando per tutte le tipologie di trasporto di cui abbiamo avuto bisogno. Grazie a lui, abbiamo avuto il piacere di trascorrere il nostro tempo in Nepal insieme a persone uniche, che ci hanno permesso di conoscere da vicino questo meraviglioso Paese e la gente che lo abita. Tika è stato la nostra guida durante l’escursione verso il EBC e, grazie a lui e al nostro porter Podam, abbiamo vissuto un’esperienza meravigliosa ed autentica! Entrambi molto preparati, sono stati bravissimi a prendersi cura di noi, grazie alla loro attenzione anche per le piccole cose, ai consigli e alle nozioni che ci hanno fornito, ma, soprattutto, grazie alla loro simpatia che ci ha permesso di vivere con leggerezza anche le situazioni più difficili. Tika è un intrattenitore eccezionale, nonché ottimo fotografo; è stato la nostra famiglia per più di una settimana e gli siamo molto grati. L’intera esperienza per raggiungere il Campo Base dell’Everest è stata totalizzante, ci ha rapiti sotto ogni aspetto, paesaggistico e umano. È stato emozionante raggiungere la meta attraverso un percorso durato circa una settimana. Ma è stato altrettanto incredibile e commovente volare con l’elicottero da Gorak Shep fino a Lukla, ripercorrendo dall’alto ogni passo conquistato e ogni luogo vissuto durante i giorni precedenti. Ci teniamo a ringraziare anche Promot, Raj, Rajan e, soprattutto, la nostra eccezionale guida turistica Ajya, che ci ha accompagnato attraverso i luoghi più iconici di Katmandu, raccontandone la storia e ogni aspetto culturale. La passione e l’amore per il proprio lavoro ci ha permesso di immergerci in un mondo che, altrimenti, avremmo compreso e vissuto solo a metà. Grazie anche a tutti gli altri membri che hanno collaborato alla riuscita del nostro viaggio. Questo è un arrivederci, non vediamo l’ora di tornare in Nepal!
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Unforgettable life experience We were extremely satisfied with our Everest Base Camp trek with Life Himalaya Trekking. From the moment we were picked up at the airport, everything was organized perfectly. Due to weather conditions, the company arranged a helicopter flight for us, which made the start of our adventure even more special. Our guide, Rabin, was exceptional. He was kind, caring, and looked after us every step of the way. Whenever we felt unwell, he made sure we were comfortable and helped us recover. His knowledge of the mountains, careful approach to acclimatization, and genuine care for our well-being allowed us to continue the journey safely. Most importantly, he treated us like family, making the entire trek feel like a trip with friends rather than a guided tour. Our porter, Arjun, was equally amazing. He was always cheerful, funny, and incredibly helpful. During acclimatization hikes and challenging moments, he even helped with our backpacks when we were struggling. His positive attitude made every day more enjoyable. Both Rabin and Arjun are true gems and a huge asset to the company. We cannot thank them enough for everything they did for us. A special thank you also goes to Shiba, the owner of Life Himalaya Trekking. He was friendly, professional, and made our experience truly special from beginning to end. I also had a unique experience during this trip as I participated in the Everest Marathon. Rabin and Arjun came to support me, pace me, and cheer me on during the final kilometers, helping me reach the finish line. It meant so much to me and is something I will never forget. Thank you, Life Himalaya Trekking, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We are incredibly grateful for the memories, friendships, and support we received throughout this unforgettable adventure. With love and gratitude, Dominika
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Dawn G
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Awesome experience with Life Himalayan I had a wonderful time trekking EBC. Birsha Rai was an awesome guide he made sure I had anything I needed. He made sure my accommodations were good and I had plenty of water and snacks for the trek. Dhan Kajl was my porter and he took extra care of my things my bag was always clean and dry when delivered to my room. He even carried my day pack the last stretch of EBC trek. Life Himalayan took care of me from the moment I landed and was without one bag to making sure I made all my helicopter connections. Someone was there every step of the way. I am so grateful that I chose to travel with Life Himalayan. Thank you! 😊
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5 Stars! Life Himalaya Trekking gave us an amazing experience! We had the most wonderful guide, Jal Tamang. Not only did he provide amazing conversation, high spirits, and tons of great information about the Everest region, he went above and beyond when a member of our party got altitude sickness. He worked tirelessly to bring food & water to them during their hospital stay, but also coordinated their time in Lukla after they had had to descend. I still made it to Base Camp, and throughout our journey he made the entire experience unforgettable. The accommodations were also truly top notch, with the earlier tea houses offering hot showers, readily available charging, and even heating pads under the mattresses. Highly recommend, thank you Jal!
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Camp de base Everest Quelle belle expérience! Life Himalaya trekking et sont équipe est vraiment super. Notre guide Rabin Ray est un professionnel de la montagne. Il a pris grand soin de nous tout le long du parcours. Notre porteur Tik aussi, toujours là pour nous aider. Shiba le propriétaire est un professionnel et il prend soin de nous rencontrer et s'assurer que tout se passe bien avant notre départ. Les transports, hôtel et autres, tout était parfait. Merci beaucoup à tous
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Lifetime Experience! Life Himalaya Trekking took great care of us. We wanted to do Everest Base Camp in as little time as possible and found this company. We found out they are family owned Sheba is the owner and his son Raj were both awesome. Sheba first started as a Sherpa, then became a guide and now owns his own company. Our guide Rabin was so kind to us! Rabin always went out of his way to take care of us every step of the way. Rabin also started as a Sherpa and now is a guide. I would highly recommend this company our shortened trip to Everest Base Camp from 10 to 7 days because of our tight schedule was a success and a trip of a life time that my good friend and I will remember the rest of our lives. What an amazing experience and a spacial thank you to Sheba, Raj, and our incredible guide Rabin for making it happen and bringing us back safe.
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Submitting Mera Peak - thanks to Sagar and Robin for making it happen I had a truly wonderful 11 days trek that culminated in successfully summitting Mera Peak. My guides Sagar and Robin were outstanding. They built rapport with each hiker in the group and understood each persons capabilities. They walked with us every step of the way and were always on hand to make sure we safely crossed tricky and dangerous sections. They encouraged, entertained, and gave us moral support especially during the push to summit. At one point, the going got so tough that I was almost ready to turn back. Sagar gave me the much needed encouragement, confidence, and made sure I didn't give up. I couldn't have made it to the top without them. The views from the top were just spectacular and it was worth every bit of the effort. Thanks to Life Himalaya Trekking for making it possible for me to have this beautiful once in a lifetime adventure!!!
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Excellent team fantastic service My friend and I completed the Everest Base Camp trek with Life Himalaya in April 2026, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Shiba was incredibly prompt with communication and thoughtfully customised the itinerary according to our requirements and preferences, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. We were warmly welcomed at the airport by our guide, Kiran, and from that moment onward he ensured we were well looked after every step of the journey. His care, compassion, enthusiasm, and deep knowledge of the mountains and local culture were outstanding. Kiran consistently prioritised our safety, comfort, and enjoyment, making the trek both rewarding and memorable. Our porters, Dhan Kumar and Asthan, were equally caring and supportive. I wholeheartedly recommend Life Himalaya for their exceptional trekking experience, professionalism, and genuine Himalayan hospitality. Kiran is truly one of the best guides we have experienced, and we look forward to returning for more adventures with Life Himalaya in the future.
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The best memories and the best of times Life Himalayas were outstanding from the start to finish, every situation catered gor. I especially liked the personal touches from the owners Sheba, he needs every one ate the start of the trip and take toy out for a farewell meal at the end. Our guide Pro and sherpa Arg were both absolute hero's. Would not hesitate in recommending this comany
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