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27°59'18"N · 86°55'33"E — KHUMBU, NEPAL
Follow the path of myths to the foot of the sky.
Expedition Data
Here is brief information regarding the expedition, including dates, duration, pricing and more.
Packages
Mission Brief
The Everest – Lhotse Expedition is the ultimate high-altitude mountaineering challenge. This ambitious journey offers the rare opportunity to summit two 8,000-metre giants — Mount Everest (8,848.86m) and Lhotse (8,516m) — in a single season. Located in the Khumbu region, Everest and Lhotse share the same approach route via the Khumbu Icefall and the Western Cwm. The route diverges at Camp IV on the South Col (7,910m); Everest continues along the exposed Southeast Ridge past the Hillary Step, while Lhotse ascends the steep, iconic Lhotse Face, a wall of glacial blue ice.
The expedition has a rich history. Everest was first conquered on May 29, 1953, by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Three years later, the Swiss expedition saw Ernst Reiss and Fritz Luchsinger make the first ascent of Lhotse on May 18, 1956, following the shared route to the Yellow Band before diverging. Since then, climbing both peaks in a single expedition has become a pinnacle achievement for elite mountaineers.
Proper acclimatisation is critical for this double summit push. Our strategy includes a summit climb of Lobuche East (6,119m) and multiple rotations through Camps I, II, and III before returning to Base Camp. Supplemental oxygen is provided above the high camps as climbers enter the Death Zone. Base Camp offers comfortable accommodation, daily weather updates, and robust communication, ensuring climbers are well-supported throughout the 50-day journey.
The Everest – Lhotse Expedition is not merely about reaching two summits; it is about testing the limits of human endurance and experiencing the profound beauty of the Himalaya. It is a once-in-a-lifetime journey that demands exceptional preparation, but offers rewards that last forever.
Route Profile
Trail Manifest
The HOP Difference
At Himalayan Outdoor Project, every expedition is approached as a mission. Founder and Expedition Planner Ex. Special Forces Maj. Rajiv Chand served for more than twenty years in the Nepali Army Special Forces, leading teams in complex and demanding environments where preparation, leadership, teamwork and risk management determined success. That same philosophy now guides every HOP expedition.
Our expeditions combine:
This combination creates an expedition environment built on trust, professionalism, teamwork and safety — essential ingredients for the immense physical and mental challenge of climbing Everest and Lhotse together.
Our Expedition Philosophy
Successful Everest – Lhotse expeditions begin long before arriving at Base Camp and they end only when every climber is safely home.
Every detail matters Route | Logistics | Weather | Equipment | Contingencies | Emergency response. Nothing is left to chance. The unique divergence of Everest and Lhotse at the South Col requires precise planning for both summits.
Preparation creates confidence. Every climber receives guidance on: Physical training, Technical skills, Expedition systems, Equipment selection, Nutrition and hydration, Mental preparation for the double summit challenge.
In the mountains conditions constantly change. Our team adapts, communicates, and makes informed decisions based on: Weather, Route conditions, Team health, Individual performance, Safety considerations.
The first summit is only halfway. Our objective is simple: Bring every climber home safely. Safety First. Summit Second.
Preparation Program
Most expeditions start in Kathmandu. Ours starts months before.
Every HOP climber receives structured pre-expedition support designed to build complete readiness for the unique demands of climbing two 8,000-metre peaks.
Develop the endurance, strength, and resilience required for fifty days in the Himalayas and multiple summit attempts. Training focuses on:
Develop confidence in essential mountaineering systems for both the Everest Southeast Ridge and the Lhotse Face. Training includes:
Climbing Everest and Lhotse is as much a mental challenge as a physical one perhaps more. We prepare climbers to manage:
Our team provides detailed equipment consultation and gear recommendations for both peaks. Final equipment checks are conducted in Kathmandu.
Your Expedition Team
This expedition is led by Tashi Chhumbel Sherpa. Our climbing Sherpas are not simply support staff they are expedition partners, mentors, teachers and leaders. Many members of our Sherpa team have multiple Everest and Lhotse summits and extensive experience on other 8,000-metre peaks. Their knowledge of the mountain, weather, terrain, and high-altitude decision-making is invaluable, particularly when navigating the divergence point at the South Col.
Experience matters. That is why we work only with highly experienced, government-certified climbing Sherpas who share our commitment to professionalism and safety, and who have proven experience guiding climbers to both summits in a single season.
Fit Check
Recommended Experience
Acclimatization Strategy
Proper acclimatisation is one of the most important factors in successful Himalayan expeditions and it becomes even more critical when planning for two summits.
Base Camp Life
Everest Base Camp becomes home for several weeks. Facilities include:
Safety & Risk Management
Safety is the foundation of every HOP expedition and the foundation for any successful double summit attempt.
Cost Breakdown
Permits & Logistics
Accommodation & Meals
Transportation
Expedition Support
Training & Additional
Mandatory Insurance
Important note: Mount Everest and Lhotse are extremely serious undertakings, and climbing both in a single expedition compounds the challenge. Weather, route conditions, health issues and mountain conditions may require itinerary changes. Flexibility, patience, resilience and teamwork are absolutely essential. The divergence at the South Col means that climbers must be prepared for two different types of terrain: the exposed ridge of Everest and the steep ice wall of Lhotse. Summit order may be adjusted based on conditions and team performance. Our mission is simple: Professionally Planned. Thoroughly Prepared. Safely Executed.
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