Everest / Lhotse Expedition

Twin Peaks, One Epic Journey.

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Trip Overview

Embark on a unique adventure with Taktok Brothers, designed for those daring to conquer two 8000ers simultaneously – Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse. This expedition involves challenging ascents, navigating high elevations, and sharing a route through the renowned Khumbu icefall up to S-Col (7890m). Climbers have the extraordinary opportunity to achieve dual summits, making this experience truly exceptional.

Mount Everest:

Situated on the border of Nepal and Tibet, Mt. Everest, the world’s highest peak, stands at an awe-inspiring elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,032 feet) above sea level.

Mount Lhotse:

Positioned just south of Everest, Mt. Lhotse is the fourth-highest mountain globally, towering at an elevation of 8,516 meters (27,940 feet).

The Everest & Lhotse combo expedition demands both physical fitness and mental endurance. Following the route through Khumbu icefall and reaching S-Col, climbers can extend their journey to summit Lhotse after conquering Everest. This rare feat, achieving two 8000-meter peaks in one expedition, requires a high level of determination and perseverance.

Why Climb Mt. Everest/Lhotse with Taktok Brothers?

  • Experienced Team: Our highly qualified, professional, and friendly climbing Sherpa guides, kitchen staff, and Basecamp Manager ensure a supportive and enjoyable expedition.
  • Logistic Support: We provide well-equipped climbing gear and logistic support for both base camp and higher camps, ensuring a smooth and safe journey.
  • Safety Priority: Safety is paramount, and we take every measure to minimize risks and prioritize the well-being of our clients.
  • Flexible Itineraries: Choose from a variety of itineraries tailored to different abilities and interests, allowing you to select the option that best suits your needs.
  • Advanced Technology: Utilizing high-tech weather forecasting and communication tools to enhance safety and expedition planning.
  • Helicopter Charter Service: Our Airbus, Heli Everest, supports the team by delivering fresh produce and is readily available for safety needs (additional charges may apply).
  • Personalized Support: We provide one climbing Sherpa for each member, ensuring personalized attention and support throughout the journey.

“We eagerly anticipate serving you with our expertise and sharing this extraordinary experience together.”

  • Season
    Spring/Summer
  • Destination
    Everest Region, Nepal
  • Duration
    56 Days
  • Altitude
    8848.86 m 290032 ft
  • Groups
    2-15 people
  • Walk per day
    5 - 7 Hours

Itinerary

Upon arrival, complete immigration procedures and meet our representative. Transfer to a 4-star hotel, freshen up, and rest.

  • Altitude 1400m
  • Meals Breakfast
  • Accomodation 4 Star Hotel

Fulfill official procedures, obtain permits, and prepare for the expedition. Pack, do necessary shopping, and attend briefings. Introduce yourself to teammates.

  • Altitude 1400m
  • Meals Breakfast
  • Accomodation 4 Star Hotel

Take a thrilling flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding. Enjoy scenic views, cross suspension bridges, and follow Dudh Koshi river.

  • Altitude 2840m
  • Meals BLD
  • Accomodation Hotel/Lodge

Trek to Namche Bazaar, pass through dense forests, and acclimatize. Hike to Everest View Point and explore the village.

  • Altitude 3440m
  • Meals BLD
  • Accomodation Hotel/Lodge

Head to Tengboche Monastery, enjoy views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and participate in prayer ceremonies.

  • Altitude 3860m
  • Meals BLD
  • Accomodation Hotel/Lodge

Trek to Dingboche, pass through Lower Pangboche, and enjoy views of Ama Dablam. Acclimatize with short hikes.

  • Altitude 4410m
  • Meals BLD
  • Accomodation Hotel/Lodge

Head to Lobuche, climb to the ridge behind Periche, and cross the terminal moraine of Khumbu Glacier.

  • Altitude 4910m
  • Meals BLD
  • Accomodation Lodge/Teahouse

Reach Everest Base Camp, acclimatize, and prepare for the summit. Train, practice, and participate in prayer ceremonies.

  • Altitude 5364m
  • Meals BLD
  • Accomodation Full Board Camp Service

Climb to Camp 1, experiencing the true essence of the expedition. Cross the Khumbu Icefall and tough crevasses.

  • Altitude 5943m
  • Meals BLD
  • Accomodation Full Board Camp Service

Gradually ascend to Camp 2 at 6400 meters. Descend to Camp 1 to rest overnight.

  • Altitude 6400m
  • Meals BLD
  • Accomodation Full Board Camp Service

After climbing to Camp 2, descend to Base Camp. Rest, conduct rotations, and short hikes for enthusiasm.

  • Altitude 6400m
  • Meals BLD
  • Accomodation Full Board Camp Service

Climb back to Camp 2, acclimatize, and rest. Hike to the West Shoulder for acclimatization.

  • Altitude 6400m
  • Meals BLD
  • Accomodation Full Board Camp Service

Approach Camp 3 at 7200 meters, rest for 1 hour, then descend to Camp 2 for overnight rest.

  • Altitude 7200m
  • Meals BLD
  • Accomodation Full Board Camp Service

Descend to Base Camp, providing rest after continuous climbing. Rest overnight at the Base Camp.

  • Altitude 6400m
  • Meals BLD
  • Accomodation Full Board Camp Service

Rest in Namche or Dingboche. Evaluate weather conditions for the final summit push.

  • Altitude 5364m
  • Meals BLD
  • Accomodation Full Board Camp Service

Head back to Base Camp, prepare for the summit push, and monitor weather conditions.

  • Altitude 5364m
  • Meals BLD
  • Accomodation Full Board Camp Service

Ascend to Camp 2, rest overnight, and stay warm with the team.

  • Altitude 6400m
  • Meals BLD
  • Accomodation Full Board Camp Service

Ascend to Camp 3 at 7200 meters. Stay careful, communicate, and spend the night in a tented camp.

  • Altitude 7200m
  • Meals BLD
  • Accomodation Full Board Camp Service

Ascend to Camp 4 at 8000 meters, the divergent point for Everest and Lhotse climbers. Rest overnight.

  • Altitude 8000m
  • Meals BLD
  • Accomodation Full Board Camp Service

Summit Everest (8848.86m), descend to Camp 4, possibly Lhotse Camp IV, and enjoy the achievement.

  • Altitude 8848.86m
  • Meals BLD
  • Accomodation Full Board Camp Service

Summit Lhotse (8513m), descend to Camp 2, and rest overnight.

  • Altitude 8513m
  • Meals BLD
  • Accomodation Full Board Camp Service

Descend to Base Camp, clean up trash, and prepare to trek back to Pheriche.

  • Altitude 6400m
  • Meals BLD
  • Accomodation Full Board Camp Service

Trek back to Pheriche or take a Heli flight to Kathmandu for those with time constraints.

  • Altitude 5364m
  • Meals BLD
  • Accomodation Hotel/Lodge/Tent

Trek back to Namche, the Sherpa capital of the Khumbu Region.

  • Altitude 4371m
  • Meals BLD
  • Accomodation Hotel/Lodge/Tent

Retrace the trail back to Lukla from Namche.

  • Altitude 3440m
  • Meals BLD
  • Accomodation Hotel/Lodge

Fly back to Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel, and join a farewell dinner.

  • Altitude 2860m
  • Meals Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
  • Accomodation 4 Star Hotel

Bid farewell, transfer to the airport, and depart.

  • Altitude 1400m
  • Meals Breakfast
  • Accomodation Drop-off at the Airport

Allocate buffer days for unforeseen circumstances. Use for flexible return flight scheduling.

  • Altitude Contingent
  • Meals Contingent
  • Accomodation Contingent

Includes

  • Private vehicle transfers for airport-hotel-airport (pick-up and drop).
  • Four nights in a 4-star hotel in Kathmandu with a single room on a bed and breakfast plan.
  • One welcome dinner at a tourist-standard restaurant in Kathmandu with office staff.
  • Assistance for cargo clearance in Nepal's customs (clearance cost subject to charge).
  • Expedition royalty and permit fee of the Nepal Government for climbing Mt. Everest & Mt. Lhotse, Sagarmatha National Park, and Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry permit and fee.
  • Khumbu Icefall climbing charge to Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC).
  • One government liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.
  • Stool shipment transfer and garbage deposit fees.
  • Medical and emergency rescue insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition.
  • Trekking and climbing map
  • One Seven Summit Treks’ duffle bag.
  • Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and return from Lukla to Kathmandu, as per the itinerary.
  • Transportation of all necessary expedition equipment for all members and staff from Kathmandu to Lukla (by air cargo) and to Base Camp (by porters/yak). Return transportation: Base Camp to Lukla (by porters/yak) and Lukla to Kathmandu (by air cargo). Transportation variant may vary based on conditions.
  • Up to 70 kg per member for personal baggage during the trek, carried by porters or yaks.
  • Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), including tea and coffee, along with accessible accommodation at hotel/lodge during the trek and at the basecamp. Hygienic and fresh green vegetables, fresh meat, fruits, soft drinks, and juice will be served regularly during the entire expedition using helicopter flights. Well-managed base camp set up for members and staff.
  • Porters per member to and from the basecamp.
  • Experienced and well-trained base camp cook and kitchen helpers as required.
  • Daily wages, salary, equipment, food, and clothing for all Nepalese staff and porters.
  • Each member will have an individual box tent in base camp.
  • Single tent, foam mattresses, and pillow per member; 1 dining tent, 1 kitchen tent, 1 communication tent, 1 toilet & 1 shower tent, 1 staffs tent, 1 tent for Nepalese base camp staff, store tents, tables & chairs, and all necessary cooking gears.
  • Heater at base camp in each dining and in other necessary camps.
  • One solar panel and generator for lights at base camp, for battery charges, laptops, and other electronic devices.
  • Twice medical checkup of each climber at the base camp before the summit attempt.
  • Bakery and bar for the team members of Seven Summit Treks.
  • Oxygen, mask regulator, ice wall, and ladder training at base camp by UIAGM Guide.
  • One veteran and government-licensed climbing Sherpa per member, accompanying the entire climb from base camp to the summit and back, and on each rotation.
  • Climbing Sherpa to assist in carrying your gear to the high camps.
  • Climbing Sherpa salary, equipment, food, and clothing.
  • Carry bonus for Sherpas and route fixing charges.
  • Summit oxygen cylinder: 8 oxygen bottles (4 Ltrs.) for each member and 5 oxygen bottles for each high-altitude Sherpa.
  • One set of summit oxygen masks & regulators for each member and high-altitude Sherpa.
  • Back-up oxygen cylinder, mask, and regulator (subject to charge).
  • High altitude tent, necessary cooking Epi Gas, cooking pot, high food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews at Camp I (C1), Camp II (C2), Camp III (C3), and Camp IV (C4). Group climbing gears, fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
  • SST will have one cook, kitchen, and dining tents in Camp I and Camp II.
  • Members will share tents in high camps (2 members: 1 tent).
  • A team of experienced Sherpas (from the Expedition Operators Association of Nepal) will fix the route to the summit of Everest (no extra charge applied to members).
  • Satellite phone for emergency communication carried by Sherpa, also available for members (subject to a charge).
  • Walkie–Talkie for communicating from base camp to mountain and mountain to base camp.
  • Satellite phone/walkie-talkie permit for all members and staff.
  • Internet facility (1 Mbps) will be available at the base camp (subject to a charge).
  • Weather forecast report regularly from Meteotest, Bern (Switzerland) during the entire expedition.
  • Comprehensive medical kit for members and staff
  • Everest & Lhotse climbing certificate issued by MoCTCA (after climbing Mt. Everest & Mt. Lhotse successfully).

Excludes

  • Excludes international flight airfare from and to Kathmandu.
  • The Nepalese visa fee is $125 USD for a duration of 90 days.
  • Excludes lunch and dinner during the stay in Kathmandu, including situations such as early returns from trekking/expedition beyond the scheduled itinerary.
  • Additional nights' accommodation in Kathmandu. This applies in cases of early arrival, late departure, early return from trekking/expedition, or domestic flight cancellations for any reason other than the scheduled itinerary.
  • Mandatory insurance covering medical expenses and high-altitude evacuation costs, including trip cancellation, interruption, high-altitude rescue, air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.
  • Excludes expenses such as telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot showers, laundry, soft drinks, beers, and any alcoholic beverages during the trek and in Kathmandu. Soft drinks will be provided for members at the base camp.
  • Excludes personal climbing equipment, including clothing, packing items, bags, personal medical kit, and all types of personal trekking/climbing gear.
  • Excludes toiletries like soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used for personal hygiene.
  • Excludes special filming, camera, and drone permit fees.
  • Not included during the trek.
  • Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa - Minimum 3000 USD.
  • Considerations for tips for basecamp and high camp staff – Minimum 400 USD.
  • Excludes any other services or activities not mentioned in the itinerary and not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.

Trip Notes

Participants are strongly encouraged to adequately prepare physically and mentally for the isolation, high altitude, and separation from their families. Travelers should consider carrying fewer valuables and pack both light cotton clothing suitable for Kathmandu and warm garments for the Himalayas. It is advisable to keep a copy of your passport and photos with you.

Please Note: The trekking and mountain climbing in the Everest Region heavily rely on weather conditions. While we strive to schedule trips during optimal periods, adverse circumstances may lead to delays or cancellations of domestic flights to Lukla. In such instances, additional days beyond the itinerary will be at the client’s expense. However, Taktok Brothers will arrange accommodation for guides and porters. For those interested, we can also organize alternative arrangements like a helicopter flight, subject to a reasonable extra charge, to circumvent flight delays.

Regarding Missed Flights: Taktok Brothers is not liable for compensation due to missed international flights. However, we will assist in making arrangements to mitigate potential losses. To prevent flight mishaps, we recommend maintaining flexible time frames before and after the trip.

Adaptability of Itinerary: As we will navigate remote areas with challenging weather and terrain, there may be necessary adjustments to our itineraries. Be assured that any changes will not compromise the quality of service provided.

Cost of Expedition

The expedition costs can vary based on multiple factors such as group size, seasonal royalty and permit costs, accommodation categories, allocated Sherpa numbers and equipment, package type, and customization. We prefer discussing the specifics with clients before providing a cost estimate. For further details on selected packages, please contact Taktok Brothers for comprehensive information.

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Our client reviews

Lisa Ligina

November 5, 2023

Taktok Brothers made my trek in Nepal an unforgettable experience. The entire trip, from planning to execution, was seamless. The team’s deep understanding of the local culture added a unique layer to the adventure. If you want an authentic trekking experience, Taktok Brothers are the ones to go with!

David De-Gia

November 5, 2023

My trek with Taktok Brothers was a dream come true. The staff’s passion for the mountains and their commitment to responsible tourism shone through at every step. I’ll cherish the memories of this journey, and I’m already planning my next adventure with them.

Maria D-Closk

November 5, 2023

I can’t say enough good things about Taktok Brothers! Their attention to safety and the overall well-being of their clients is commendable. The trek was challenging yet rewarding, and I always felt in good hands. If you’re looking for a trekking company in Nepal, these guys are the real deal.

James Cook

November 5, 2023

Taktok Brothers provided a well-organized and memorable trekking adventure in Nepal. Their guides are not only experts in the trails but also wonderful companions. We trekked through remote villages and breathtaking scenery, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. This company comes highly recommended!

Sarah James

November 5, 2023

I had an incredible trekking experience with Taktok Brothers! From the moment I arrived in Nepal, their team took care of every detail. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the trek enjoyable. The stunning landscapes and cultural experiences made this trip unforgettable. I highly recommend them for your next adventure!

Luis Stitzinger

November 5, 2023

I am aware that even though being a mere entity in this cosmic drama, I have braved plethora of hardships and have languished at the other side of the rainbows.

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