Lhotse (
Nepali: ल्होत्से; ; ) is the fourth highest mountain in the world at , after
Mount Everest,
K2, and
Kangchenjunga. Part of the Everest
massif, Lhotse is connected to the latter peak via the
South Col. Lhotse means “South Peak” in
Tibetan. In addition to the main summit at above sea level, the mountain comprises the smaller peaks
Lhotse Middle (East) at , and
Lhotse Shar at . The summit is on the border between Tibet (
China) and the Khumbu region of
Nepal.