Everest Expedition (8848 Meter)
Trip Overview
Trip Facts
- Country: Nepal
- Trip grade: Strenuous
- Destination: Everest
- Activities: Trekking and Climbing
- Accommodation: Hotel, Guesthouse & Camping
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Maximum altitude: 8848m
- Group size: 1+
- Best Season: Spring
Climbing the highest mountain in the world is a dream of all mountaineering enthusiasts. Standing impressively tall at 8,848 meters above sea level, Mt. Everest ultimately draws the attention of seasoned climbers. Everest Expedition is one of the most popular climbing expeditions in the world.
After Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa summited Everest for the first time in 1953, the mountain has seen numerous successful climbs ever since. The dream mountain expedition, climbing Everest takes around two months to complete. It is obvious that the expedition is challenging and skill demanding. But your will power gets over everything that comes along.
The Mt Everest climbing adventure includes a trek to Everest Base Camp and the ascent of the mountain. As soon as the trekking begins on the trail towards the base camp, you can enjoy the serene and magnificent beauty of the mountain surroundings.
The months between March to May during spring and September to December during autumn are the ideal months for the Expedition. You can enjoy the ideal weather for the expedition during these times of the year.
With several days of acclimatizing at the base camp, the expedition takes you higher up in the mountain. You will have acclimatization days on the mountain once you start heading higher up. Four different camps in the mountain offer you camping accommodation while you are in the mountain. You attempt to summit the mountain from Camp IV.
Reasons Everest Expedition becomes an Experience
Nepal Climbing Adventure always strives to offer an adventure traveling experience that you can cherish. While the Everest Expedition is beautiful in its all essence, your experience of trekking there becomes even more beautiful with us.
By the time we take you to the base camp and bring you back, we take one step ahead to offer you a beautiful experience. We keep your safety and happiness is our top priority and you will experience the same during the trip.
Going on the Everest Expedition with us is traveling in safe hands.
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu
On your arrival in Kathmandu a designated individual will greet you at Tribhuvan International Airport. Then you will be transferred to your hotel where you spend overnight.
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 02 - 03: Preparation & Day Sightseeing
Today we spend our day sightseeing in Kathmandu. Most of the sightseeing includes UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, etc. Back at the hotel you will be briefed on the set itinerary to make necessary trip preparations along with paper works.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 04: Fly to Lukla & Trek to Phakding
We take an early morning short flight to Lukla. The 30 minutes’ flight involves a scenic view over the exquisite hilly region of Nepal. Upon arrival to Lukla we meet our porters and trek guides. After making necessary arrangements we trek through village of Lukla till we reach Phakding. The trek includes many lodges where we can spend overnight.
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 05: Trek to Namche Bazaar
The trek begins along the banks of Dudh Koshi River and across it twice via small suspension bridges to reach Monjo village. From here we cross both Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi river by a suspension bridge and climb up the trail to Namche Bazaar.
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 06: Acclimatisation Day
Today will be acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar. We accustom ourselves to the cold weather and the altitude. In the morning after breakfast we visit Sherpa Museum. We will also visit local shops for necessary equipment and clothing. In the afternoon we visit villages near Namche Bazaar. We return to the lodge and spend overnight.
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 07: Trek to Tengboche
We continue our trek out of the village early on the morning. The trail provides us excellent panoramic views of Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse peaks. The steep trail ascents uphill and follows the yak trails towards Tengboche Monastery. We spend overnight in a lodge neat the monastery.
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 08: Trek to Dingboche
The trail passes through several villages filled with Mani walls leading to a Rhododendron forest. The path goes across the Imja Khola river through a suspension bridge. Pangboche village known for its view of Ama Dablam is another hour of walk from here. After lunch we hike to Pangboche monastery and follow through summer pastures to Dingboche. We spend overnight in local lodge.
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 09: Acclimatisation
It is acclimatization in Dingboche. It involves gradual exposure to the high altitude environment by walking to nearby hills.
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Trek to Lobuche
We ascend up the trail to reach Dugla situated just below the Khumbu Glacier. After lunch we continue along the trail of Khumbu Glacier to reach Lobuche. We spend overnight at a local lodge.
Day 11: Trek to Everest Base Camp
The trek follows up by a trail to sandy flat at Gorak Shep overlooking down to Khumbu Glacier. From Gorak Shep the trail leads to moraine of the Khumbu Glacier that eventually reaches to the Everest Base Camp near the foot of the Khumbu Icefall.
Accommodation: Camping
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 12 - 14: Rest and preparation
We perform our pre-climb training in Base camp. We learn about climbing techniques and familiarize ourselves with gears and equipment required for our ascent. We acclimatize ourselves further by trekking near the base camp.
Accommodation: Camping
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 15 - 58: Summit Period: Established Camps, Rest, Acclimatise and Summit Ascent of Mt Everest
We start early in the morning for the summit to avoid strong afternoon winds. The climb is coordinated and guided by expert climbers. The Sherpas assist us with carrying our gears. The ascent rewards us with spectacular views of the Himalayas. Four camps will be set up on the way upwards.
Camp 1: 6400m (20,996ft)
The Camp 1 is arranged on the horizontal level of profound snow shielded by mountain walls. The range is warm because of the sun amid the day, and during the night the strong blow of air and cracking sound underneath the tents can be heard.
Camp 2: 6750m (22,145ft)
Camp 2 is set at the foot of the Lhotse wall. Cloudy but a lovely weather is expected.
Camp 3: 7100m (23,292ft)
Camp 3, adjoining the Lhotse divider, is achieved with the help of a fixed rope. The way takes us through the precarious Yellow Band. The course onwards takes us up the Geneva Spur toward the east before going to the South Col. Past Camp 3, a few climbers may feel minor inconvenience because of the height, and the utilization of oxygen might be fundamental.
Camp 4: 8400m (27,560ft)
This is the last camp before the summit and the most dangerous segment of the climb, only 450 meters from the summit. The narrow southeast edge is taken to achieve the south summits (8,750m), and from here it is anything but difficult to reach at Everest's summit at 8,848 meters.
Accommodation: Camping
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 59: Return to Base Camp
After much deserved quality time at the summit we carefully descend along the same route. We then return back to the base camp, set up our camp and rejoice in enjoyment.
Accommodation: Camping
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 60-61: Return back to Namche Bazaar
The return trek back to Namche Bazaar via the same route of Dingboche and Tengboche. The trail follows through pine forests with mesmerizing views of the Himalayan massifs. The trek continues as we cross Dudh Koshi river and descend to Sansa to reach Namche Bazaar where we spend overnight at a local lodge.
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 62: Trek to Lukla
After breakfast we descend downhill following Hillary suspension bridges across Dudh Koshi river and through local Sherpa villages. In the evening we reach Lukla where we spend overnight.
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 63: Flight back to Kathmandu
From the Lukla airstrip we head back to Kathmandu. Once in Kathmandu we head back straight to the hotel. We celebrate our accomplishment during dinner and pamper ourselves with much needed rest.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 64: Rest at Kathmandu & Debriefing
Today, you will be visiting the Departmnet Of Tourism for debriefing of the expedition and receive the certificate of accomplishment.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 65: Departure
On this day you are free to do as you please. A designated individual will drop you at Tribhuvan International Airport as per your flight schedule. Farewell.
Meal: Breakfast
Cost Details
What is included?
- All types of organizational requirements
- All trekking and climbing paper works and permits
- All airport and hotel transfers
- Welcome and farewell dinner
- Flight to Lukla and back
- Accommodation and meals during the whole of the expedition
- Government and local taxes
- Reference notes to plan your trip
- An experienced English speaking climbing guide, assistant climbing guide, Sherpa porters including their salary, insurance, food, lodging and all equipment
- A comprehensive medical kit
- Facilities of Email and satellite phones in base camp
- Necessary oxygen bottles
- Written and photo internet dispatches to send your progress to your family
What is not included?
- Nepal Visa fee(bring small denomination cash USD and two passport photographs)
- International airfare
- Excess baggage charges
- Extra night accommodation apart from the schedule due to any reasons
- Lunch and evening meals in case of early return than the scheduled itinerary
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Charges of Email and satellite phones
- Charge for extra Sherpa porter (if required)
- Personal expenses
- Tips for climbing guide and Sherpa
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions - Trekking & Climbing in Nepal
Are you a licensed adventure company?
Do the guides speak English and have first aid training?
How big are the groups?
Are permits included in the price of the adventure?
Do you arrange private adventures?
Do you provide any equipment while trekking?
How difficult are the treks?
How long do we walk each day?
What is exactly 'teahouse' trekking?
What do we mean by FOT trek?
What is security like during trekking?
Security for our clients is always a foremost priority for us. All our guides and other support crew are carefully chosen for your trips. Our guides hold licenses issued by the Nepal Government. They are very honest and reliable. But we would also advise you to take care of your own personal belongings. If you are on ‘camping treks’ please do not leave your bags unattended at any time for your own safety. Take your main bag inside the tent once you reach the campsite. At night, all bags and belongings are kept in the middle of the tent. Your guide assigns a Sherpa on a rotation basis to guard the campsite throughout the night. If you are on a ‘Tea house or GAP trek’ arrangement, you will be sleeping in local teahouses. You need to take sensible precautions yourself at all times. Never leave your baggage unattended and keep your lodge room locked when you go out.
What happens if I fall ill during the trek?
What type of food is served during a trek?
Do I need to carry my own gear?
How much could porters carry?
What is the overnight accommodation like?
Can we change the itinerary?
Depending on the prevailing situation, you can modify it to some extent after consulting with your senior guide. However, the date of trek completion should always coincide with the original itinerary. You should keep in mind that this is an adventure trip into some of the most remote regions in the world, where many unforeseen circumstances may contribute to the need for a change in itinerary. In such cases, we or your guide will suggest the best alternative similar to your original itinerary.