Everest Expedition (8848M)

+55Days

8848

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VERY HARD

Most of the mountaineers have their dream to reach the summit of Everest in their life time. For many who are mainly trekkers are contended having the good view of it from Kalapatthar, Gokyo Ri or visiting Everest base camp. Many mountaineers successful Everest expedition is the ultimate goal of climbing in the world. Everest expedition via the South Col remains the most popular choice among the Everest climbers as it gives the most assured means of reaching the top. Time spent over 8000m. is less in the approach to the summit on the south side as the summit is attempted in one push. Furthermore, the south route has a good record of success due to the easy access of the route once it is opened by the first summiteers of the season during Everest Expedition.

There are many routes to choose to climb Everest. Mainly there are two sides. One is from Nepal and other is from Tibet. However, within these two side, there are many routes to choose from. Some claimed that there are 18 named routes. There are couple still unclimbed. Among these routes, Hillary & Tenzin route from Nepal and Normal route from Tibet are the easiest one. Nepal side is easier to to climb but prone to avalanche. Where as from Tibet side is less prone to avalanche.

The popular Everest base camp trail is followed to reach the base camp for the Everest expedition. A short walk along the moraine leads to the icefall with large seracs and crevasses which is considered one of the obstacles for the Everest Expedition. Each year, experienced Sherpa’s fix this section with ropes and ladders which makes easier for the climbers to cross this section to reach Camp 1. The terrain is gradual climb to reach the Camp 2 near the top of the Western Cwm. From here climbing on mixed snow and ice leads way up the Lhotse Face to Camp 3. From the camp 3 climbing on moderate mixed snow and rocks is not easy which leads to South Col. the Camp 4. The route steepens after ascending snow slopes to reach the crest of the South East Ridge and easy climbing and then again steep climbing leads to the South Summit. A short traverse to the Hillary Step and then climbing on short, steep rock and snow groove of notorious Hillary Step leads to the final easy ridge to the summit. Since 2015 earthquake in Nepal, Hillary step has disappeared and has made the climber even more easier.

Includes and excludes :

Includes:
  1. All meals as specified for trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner with tea/coffee).
  2. Arrival pick up & departure.
  3. All internal local transport as per the itinerary.
  4. Internal flights
  5. All trekking arrangements including trekking permits, climbing permits, National Park entrance fees.
  6. Accommodation in twin sharing local lodges or best available places for accommodation,
  7. Trekking & Climbing leader & porter (salary, insurance, food, accommodation & other allowances).
  8. Basic first aid kit is carried by your leader.
  9. All hard ware gears
Excludes:
  1. Kathmandu food lunch & dinner,
  2. International flights to Kathmandu,
  3. Tips for Porter, guide & other
  4. Personal climbing gears and climbing boot, clothing & equipment
  5. Personal expenditure, all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, hot shower in the mountain region, mineral water, snacks, desserts.
  6. Medical examination (if required) & vaccination costs
  7. Optional trips. Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond our control
  8. Visa fees & Travel insurance. Airport taxes
  9. Meals or drinks except the 3 main meals specified in itinerary
  10. Anything else not specified in the ‘included costs’ section above

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Itinerary breakdown

Everest Expedition

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and hotel transfer

Day 02 – 03: Official formalities and expedition preparation

Day 04: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding

Day 05: Trek to Namche

Day 06: Rest at Namche

Day 07: Trek to Tengboche

Day 08: Trek to Pheriche

Day 09: Trek to Lobuche

Day 10: Trek to Gorakhshep

Day 11: Trek to Kalapatthar & retrace Gorakhshep

Day 12: Trek to base camp

Day 13 – 52: Climbing period

Day 53: Retrace to Lobuche

Day 54: Trek to Pangboche

Day 55: Trek to Namche

Day 56: Trek to Lukla

Day 57: Fly to Kathmandu

Day 58: Free day in Kathmandu .

Day 59: Airport transfer for international flight.

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