Lhotse (8516) was climbed by a Swiss expedition in 1956. Its lower peak, Lhotse Shar, 8383m, is sometimes considered as a separate 8000m peak, Lhotse, which means "South peak" is part of the Everest massif, just to the south of Everest. The primary route on Lhotse is via Everest's South Col. but by 1955, despite the activity on Everest Lhotse was the highest unclimbed peak in the world.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu
Day 02 – 04: KTM for official formalities and other preparations
Day 05: Fly KTM to Lukla Camp at Phadking
Day 06: Namche Bazaar
Day 07: Khumjung
Day 08: Khumjung, acclimatization day
Day 09: Tengboche Monastery
Day 10: Pheriche
Day 11: Lobuche
Day 12: Lhotse Base Camp
Day 13 – 46: Climbing Period
Day 47 – 48: Cleaning up Base Camp
Day 49: Pheriche
Day 50: Khumjung
Day 51: Phadking
Day 52: Lukla
Day 53: Fly to Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel
Day 54: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 55: Departure from Kathmandu |
