Lhotse Expedition
53 Days [ 4 APR 2025 to 27 MAY 2025 ]
Review Trip Package
Inclusion & Exclusion
Inclusions

Mt. Lhotse climbing permit fee from South-West ridge (Normal route)
+5 (five) night accommodation in Kathmandu. Room on twin sharing basis, breakfast is included.
+All pickup and drop transportation from airport to airport both domestic & international airport and other transportation in the valley in private Bus/Van/Jeep according to group volume.
+Return Domestic Flight ticket KTM-LUKLA-KTM (In Twin Otter) all guests, Sherpa guides, L/O and all local camp staff (No Helicopters Flight cost is included on your expedition cost). Please be advised, USD:500-800/-per guest extra cost will be applicable for chartering a private Helicopter flight in case of bad weather disturbance on fixed wing Twin Otter flights IN/OUT of Lukla. Depending on availability during the peak season.
+One day guided city sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley according to our itinerary.(Largest Buddhist Stupa in the world at Bouddha Nath and the most important Hindu temple in the valley at Pasupati Nath), and Monkey temple at Swayambhunath with fully licensed tour guide, transportation & entrance ticket fees for all tourist sites listed on our itinerary. Extra city sightseeing tour can be arranged on request for additional fee, after the expedition.
+All expedition supplies cargo In/Out of Lukla.
+Necessary number of porters and yaks to carry the Expedition loads from Lukla-EBC-Lukla.
+Liaison officer fee, Ice fall maintenance fee, Rope fixing fees above C2-SUMMIT.
+BC manager (Namgya Sherpa) who has led 19 Everest expeditions and has made 15 successful ascent of Mt. Everest from both North and south side with and without supplementary oxygen.
+Well trained Cook and kitchen boys both at BC 5364m & at Camp two 6400m.
+Climbing Sherpa (1:1 ratio) especially on summit day. This will several times multiply your safety and chances on successful summiting.
+All necessary climbing hardware group gear, all necessary camping and kitchen equipment.
+Private tent at Base Camp with mattress unless couple wishing to share a tent.
+Well insulated dining tent both at BC & C2 with gas heaters and solar light inside.
+Toilet & Shower tents at BC.
+Quality high altitude food.
+Mountain Hardware Trango 3.1 and/or Ozark tents Chinese tent for higher camps (Tent on sharing between two climbers on the mountain).
+Store & communication tent at BC.
+Necessary number of EPI gas with burner.
+4 liter capacity new brand SUMMIT Oxygen (4 bottles for each member & 3 for Sherpa).
+New Brand SUMMIT face mask and Regulator set (Only for use).
+VHF Radio base at BC & one hand held set between two climbers during climbing period
+Solar panel/generator at base camp for recharging & power supply.
+3 extra bottles of Oxygen with mask set stand by for emergency purpose at Base camp.
+Insurance of all climbing Sherpa, BC crew, L/O and porters. (Insurance coverage of Accidental death/Medical expenses and emergency Helicopter evacuation cost)
+Occasional/Limited alcoholic beverage will be provided at BC only (Imported good quality Red wine available in Kathmandu, Beers, unlimited Soft drinks Coke, Sprite, Mixed flavoured caned juice. +All lodging & meals on the trek at tea houses (Lulka-BC-Lukla) will be in the best available lodges in the valley. Meals can be selected from the menu at local lodges according to individual choice, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/all hot drinks. Meals 3 times a day at BC will be prepared by our well trained Nepali chefs in our hygienically maintained Kitchen tent.
+One locally made water proof Duffel bag with your Name & Grand Himalaya Logo on it will be provided by us for the Trek up to BC & back to KTM; it is yours so you may take it back home with you or return to us at the end of trip if you don't want.
+Celebration meal in Kathmandu after the expedition with all the local staffs in one of the typical Nepali restaurant.
+Everest Base Camp biodegradable and non-biodegradable garbage disposal fee to the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC).
+A regular/simple cell phone with local SIM Card & charger cable will be provided in the team during the trip. Guest will be requested to return this to Grand Himalaya staff at the end of the trip. Or each member will get one Local Phone SIM Card.

Exclusions

Your International & home country domestic airfares, transfers en route & excess baggage
+Your personal insurance. Medical, mountain rescue & repatriation cover is obligatory.
+Your personal expenses e. g phone calls, laundry, alcoholic beverage, mineral water, charges for Showers, electronic device charging facility is available in each tea house in the area for additional fee on hourly basis & Wi-Fi. (This is on the tea house trek from Lukla-EBC-Lukla)
+Main meals (Lunch & Dinner) in Kathmandu (Allow up to $12-15 per meal) apart from celebration meal in Kathmandu after the expedition.
+Your Nepal entry visa fee (USD $125 available on entry) Valid for 90 days & it is your responsibility to obtain your visa before depart home for trip.
+Your personal climbing gear according to the gear list we will be providing you once you book this trip with us.
+Satellite phone usage is available, but at an additional cost
+Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
+Cost of electronic appliances.
+Summit bonus for your personal climbing Sherpa (Minimum is $1000-1200)(Bring in cash to pay your Sherpa directly at BC after summit)
+Tipping to the base camp staffs $650/guest
+All guest are kindly requested to bring your own First Aid Kit with sufficient medication supplies for expedition period.
+All other expenses e.g accommodation, transportation & food if you decide to go lower down from BC for break during the trip. +Applicable permit fees & customs charges, etc for SAT Phone, communication equipment and commercial Filming Permission Fees. Need to inform us early in advance for issuing necessary permit.

You will receive booking confirmation on email and a call from our team.
Lhotse Expedition
Lhotse Expedition