Lhotse Shar

Lhotse Shar is a mountain summit at 8,383 meters above sea level, forming the eastern peak of the Lhotse massif within the Mahalangur Himal range. The mountain sits on the border between Nepal and Tibet and features steep flanks with complex climbing approaches.

Austrian mountaineers Sepp Mayerl and Rolf Walter made the first successful ascent in 1970 by climbing the southeastern flank. Since then, it has remained a demanding objective for experienced climbers from around the world.

The name comes from Tibetan language, where 'Lhotse' means South Peak and 'Shar' refers to the eastern position within the mountain group. These terms reflect how climbers perceive the location and role of this summit within the larger formation.

The best climbing season runs from September to October when weather conditions are more stable. Mountaineers should acclimatize beforehand and bring proper equipment for extreme altitude and cold temperatures.

This mountain has a notably high fatality rate among climbers, making it one of the deadliest eight-thousand-meter peaks. This danger reflects the extreme technical difficulty that climbers often underestimate.

Location: Solukhumbu

Elevation above the sea: 8,383 m

GPS coordinates: 27.95875,86.94376

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:21