Lhotse Expedition

• Nepal Visa Fee
• Summit Bonus for High Altitude Climbing Sherpa/guides  
• International airfare to and from Kathmandu 
• Extra hotel nights in KTM 
• Meals that are not mentioned in the program
• Personal Travel, Medical, Accidental & Emergency Helicopter Evacuation insurance 
• Personal expenses, laundry bills, Alcohol & bottled beverages in KTM and during trek.
• Personal climbing gears and equipment 
• Tips for Climbing Sherpa guides, porter, BC staffs and C2 staffs 
• Expenses incurred due to force majeure or any events beyond the control of Kaitu Expedition Pvt. Ltd  

NOTE: 

• ADD-ONS: Extra cost for UIAGM / IFMGA certified Guide $10000.
• The package includes a regular climbing Sherpa guide. 

Summit Bonus: 

• US$1000 if the client reaches Lhotse High Camp for the summit push. 
• US$ 800 if clients reach C2 and above.

A Nepal Visa (multiple entry) can be obtained on arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Current visa cost is $30 for a 15-day visa and $50 for a 30-day visa & $125 for 90 days. For our Expedition trips, we advise you to take 90-Days Visa. The visa fee should be paid in cash in US Dollars or equivalent to Pounds Sterling or Euros. 
During Peak season, the airport gets overcrowded. To avoid the long queues at Immigration, it's best if you can pre-apply the online Nepal Visa Form:- https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/on-arrival/IO01  
 
NOTE: Your passport needs to be valid for at least six (6) months after your journey ends and should have a minimum of one (1) blank visa page for entry and exit stamps

For your own personal health; it is strongly recommended that travelers are covered against the following diseases; Poliomyelitis (childhood booster), Tetanus (childhood booster), Typhoid (food and water-borne disease), and Hepatitis A (food and water-borne disease). For those undertaking a longer more rural trip to Nepal, other vaccinations may need to be considered including Hepatitis B, Rabies, Japanese B, and Meningitis.
There are seasonal outbreaks of dengue fever / Malaria, especially in the southeast of Nepal, but cases have been reported across much of the country. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available for Dengue, and therefore the best form of prevention is to avoid being bitten. 
Most of our trips to Nepal go to high altitudes where there is a risk of being affected by Acute Mountain Sickness. Our itineraries are designed to enable everyone to acclimatize to these altitudes, but you should be aware that it is still possible for you to be affected.

Every mountain is another mountain regardless of its height. Although Everest is not as technical but requires a good deal of mountaineering experience and skills for your own safety and of the team. Kaitu Expedition requires our clients to have participated in Himalayan expeditions above 6000 meters with knowledge of basic mountaineering skills and experience of expedition life. The clients should be confident and comfortable to adopt Himalayan mountaineering practices such as using fixed ropes to ascend, descend and crevasse crossing using ladders.

** We highly recommend our clients to sign up for Mt. Manaslu Expedition 8163 meter with us to prepare and train for Lhotse. This is a great opportunity to build self-confidence by testing yourself at 8000 meter, familiarize yourself with fixed rope climbing, ladder crossing and above all get to know the team for your ultimate dream – Everest.

Booking must be done 60 days before the departure date of the expedition from Kathmandu. A non-refundable 50% Deposit must be made 45 days before the expedition departure date after signing the Service Agreement between the two parties. Client must provide evidence of prior mountaineering experience and Medical Report signed by a physician stating otherwise healthy and fit. 

An expedition member may then cancel their participation on the following basis:

• Cancellations outside of 60 days will result in the loss of the trip deposit. 
• For cancellations made within 45 days of the trip commencement date, we reserve the right to retain 50% of the balance payment fee. 
• For cancellations within 30 days of the departure date, a cancellation fee of 100% of the full fee applies. 

We strongly recommend you take out trip cancellation insurance via your travel agent if you wish to be covered against cancellation due to medical or personal reasons.

In Kathmandu - we use a range of excellent 4-star category hotels & can be tailored to your preference. 

While on a trek; lodges are simple, friendly, and atmospheric with heated dining areas. Bedrooms are, however, basic and unheated with wooden beds and foam mattresses. You will need a sleeping bag. The lodges have shared washing and toilet facilities. Some lodges have solar-powered showers (charged at $4 - $5 per shower) and battery-charging facilities (also charged at a rate per hour). 

At Base Camp; life is made as comfortable as possible for your pleasant stay. Hence we provide a large & spacious 10X7ft Personal Box Tent for each client.

And for Higher camps, there will be 2 Men Kailas X3 Alpine tents. 

Kaitu Expedition campsite is well organized and managed with basic needs to make one feel at home. We take pride in keeping our standards high by paying attention to the finest details from the kitchen to toilet tent, sleeping to shower tent, and store to the dining tent. 

Power is provided with solar inverters and generators for backup. A hot shower on a warm day is a luxury at BC—a spacious dining tent with a heater in the evening and of course plenty of good food for good mood.     
We make sure our clients feel at home away from home at 5300 meters for a memorable experience. 

During Trek to Base Camp; all meals will be provided by the lodge. 

At base camp, we have a fully equipped kitchen with well-trained kitchen staff to prepare delicious meals by maintaining strict hygiene practices. Our chef will prepare three meals a day with a variety of choices from continental/Japanese/Chinese and Nepali/Tibetan cuisine. We mostly use fresh meat, vegetables and fruits on our expeditions. Unlimited supply of snacks and hot drinks 24 hours in the dining tent is available.

During the climb, we mostly use dry or dehydrated foods except in Camp 2 where proper kitchen will be setup to provide hot meals. 

We believe in delivering highest standard of client care. A team of dedicated and experienced Sherpa will provide support for the climb while expert kitchen staff will fuel the team with hygienic and nutritious meal for clients and support staffs alike.