EVEREST NORTH SIDE (8,848M)

Activity

Mountaineering Expedition

Grade

advanced

Duration

63 Days

Country

Tibet

Season

Spring

Activity

Mountaineering Expedition

Grade

advanced

Duration

63 Days

Country

Tibet

Season

Spring

EVEREST NORTH SIDE (8,848M)

Group Size :
Elevation : 8,848 m
Start From : Kathmandu, Nepal

Start on :

Mount Everest the highest point on earth, lies in the border of Tibet (autonomous region of China) and Nepal, in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas. It stands 8,848m high above sea level. Mt. Everest has two main climbing routes, the southeast ridge from Nepal and the northeast ridge from China. Of the two main routes, the southeast ridge is technically easier and is the more frequently-used route. It was the route used by Hillary and Tenzing in 1953.

Itinerary

Day 01- Arrive in Kathmandu.
Day 02 and 03- Stay in Kathmandu.
Day 04- Fly to Lhasa.
Day 05- Explore Lhasa.
Day 06- Drive to Shigatse(3,900m).
Day 07- Drive to Everest base camp(5,200m).
Day 08 to10- Acclimatization period at base camp.
Day 11- Trek to intermidiate camp(6,200m).
Day 12- Trek to ABC(6,500m).
Day 13 to 55- Climbing period.
Day 56- Back to ABC.
Day 57- Back to base camp.
Day 58- Cleaning up base camp.
Day 59- Drive to Lhasa.
Day 60- Fly to Kathmandu.
Day 61 and 62- Extra days in Kathmandu.
Day 63- Fly back home.

Inclusions

Full board camping service for whole expedition period up to EBC.
One tent for each member for BC and ABC.
Guide and required number of well-experienced climbing Sherpa.
One climbing Sherpa for each member.
Well experienced cook and kitchen staff.
All staff insurance.
Two sets of camping and kitchen equipment.
Accommodation in Tibet on a full board basis.
Flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa.
Transportation to base camp, Jeep for members, and truck for the expedition goods.
3 nights 2 days Lhasa sightseeing on a full board basis.
Road permit and travel permit fee.
Expedition permit fee.
Conservation fee.
Liaison officer.
Satellite phone for emergency use.
Oxygen cylinder with mask and regulator for emergency use.
4 Yak on the way up to EBC and 3 Yak on the way back to BC.
Airport pick up and drop.
Welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
Cargo clearance service.