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Lhotse
Height: 8,516 m
Country: 
Nepal
Nepal
Lhotse, the world's fourth-highest peak, beckons with its towering presence and a challenging ascent through icy slopes and formidable terrain, promising climbers an unparalleled test of skill and endurance in the heart of the Himalayas. What makes this climb truly extraordinary is the rare opportunity to stand atop a colossal summit that shares the majestic backdrop of Everest, offering an unmatched sense of accomplishment and a front-row seat to some of the world's most breathtaking mountain panoramas.
Prepare for an adventure climbing Lhotse. This overview provides essential details on routes, difficulty, costs, and the best times to go, helping you plan a successful expedition.
Difficulty
- AD: Fairly hard (alpine grade 3)
When to go
- April and May
- September
Guide links
These guides offer organised mountaineering expeditions for Lhotse. From here you can check each guides profile, or browse directly to their website to see the trip. You can separately view the guides directory to browse all guides in one place.
Below is a curated list of independent mountain guides offering expeditions for Lhotse. Each guide provides their own experience, allowing climbers to select the approach that best suits their style, budget, and experience level. You can explore each guide’s dedicated trip page to review what they offer, from logistics and support to pricing details, with no additional influence from us.
View the summit location and surrounding terrain to get a sense of the mountain's environment. This map offers a valuable perspective on the peak's position within the region, aiding climbers in visualizing their route and nearby landmarks.
What you can see from the summit of Lhotse. Click and pan around the map to explore, and zoom in/out to see the names of neighbouring mountains.
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