Lhotse Shar

Lhotse Shar rises to 8,383 meters above sea level, forming the eastern peak of the Lhotse massif within the Mahalangur Himal mountain range.

Austrian mountaineers Sepp Mayerl and Rolf Walter achieved the first successful climb of Lhotse Shar on May 12, 1970, establishing a route on the southeastern flank.

The name derives from Tibetan language, with 'Lhotse' meaning South Peak and 'Shar' referring to the eastern position within the mountain group.

Climbers typically access the mountain through Namche Bazaar, following established paths that connect to base camps during September and October climbing seasons.

The mountain holds a notably high fatality rate, with one-third of all recorded Lhotse deaths occurring on its slopes, surpassing mortality statistics of other 8000-meter peaks.

Location: Solukhumbu

Elevation above the sea: 8,383 m

GPS coordinates: 27.95875,86.94376

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:11