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Nepal Environmental Trek
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Treks & Expedition

Everest Expedition

Duration
59 days
Max. Elevation
8848m
Group size
Min 1
Level
ADVANCE
Transportation
Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu by flight
Best Season
Autumn: SEP-OCT-NOV Spring: MAR-APR-MAY
Accomodation
2-3 Star Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu. Camping Accommodation during Expedition
Meals
3 Meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Starts at/ Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Trip Route
{ Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding - Namche Bazaar - Tyangboche - Dingboche - Lobuche - Gorakshep - Kala Patthar - Everest Base Camp - Gorakshep - Everest Summit - Everest Base Camp - Pheriche - Tyangboche - Monjo - Lukla - Kathmandu }

Highlights

Overview

Everest Expedition (8848m.) offers the highest mountain expedition on earth presenting the most glorious challenge for all peak climbers.
 
It is endowed with unique beauty, mystery and mood. The Nepali name for the mountain is ‘Sagarmatha’ which means "Head touching the sky" and in Sherpa language, ‘Chomolungma’, meaning "Mother Goddess of the world”. The South Col route on the Nepalese side of Mt. Everest is the way taken up by late Sir Edmund Hillary and Late Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, who successfully climbed the top on 29 May 1953. 
 
Everest expedition has been successfully organised and climbed many times since then, and the attractions and lure still is as strong as before. Climbing Everest is not with a serious determination and focused mountaineering attitude even for a formidable mountaineers. 

Important Note

Note: There are different categories of Hotels in Kathmandu ranging from budget to 5 star hotels. We are happy to arrange your hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per your interest and budget. Please inform us in advance about the type or category or price range of hotel that you would like to stay in. 

Trip Itinerary

Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport and transfer to hotel. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel

Preparation day for expedition. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) takes approximately 30 minutes and trek from Lukla to Phakding (2640m.) which takes three hours. You will be transferred to the domestic airport for your flight to Lukla. You begin today’s trek from Lukla following a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi. Nupla (5885m) can be seen in the distance on the opposite bank, is a peak atop the Kongde Ridge. You descend a mountainside path that merges into your route to Everest, with views to a valley to your right; and at its far end, Kusum Kang (6367m.) The Dudh Kosi approaches as you pass a Mani wall and arrive at Ghat teahouse. You continue along a small path with many climbs and descents following the left bank of Dudh Koshi to Phakding. Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

2886m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.) takes about four and a half hours. This day you trek and cross the river on high suspension bridges. Beyond Monjo (2800m.) is the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park which was set up in order to protect and preserve this fragile mountain environment. You then ascend quite steeply to Namche and along the way, if the weather is clear, catch a first glimpse of Mt Everest in the distance. You can also enjoy the view of Mt. Kusum Kangaru, Thamserku, Konde-Ri and Tawache peak. Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3440m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and excursion around the places. It is an ideal place to spend a rest day for acclimatization to the high altitude before heading off towards Tyangboche. For the acclimatization you walk up to Khunde Hospital which was set up by late Sir Edmund Hillary, or a one hour walk up to the Syangboche (3800m.) where Everest View Hotel is situated above Namche for the outstanding view of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. There are also good views from the National Park Centre and Museum just above the town. Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3440m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3867m.) takes almost five hours. From Namche, the trail contours around the side of the valley, high above the Dudh Koshi. From here you can catch a glimpse of good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu including Mt Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, the trail descends steeply to a bridge over the river Dudh Koshi at Phunki Tenga (3250m.).The village has an excellent place for lunch and you can take a short rest before making the steep climb to Tyangboche. Tyangboche is famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in the Khumbu region. Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3867m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4260m.) takes about five hours. You gradually descend through a forest, cross the Imja Khola and climb steadily up to the village of Pangboche. This is directly opposite to Ama Dablam [6,856 m], and has exceptional views of the mountain, with the Gompa, mani walls and scattered pine trees in the foreground. As you gradually ascend, you find thick forests. This part of the trail is full of thorny and juniper bushes. A further two and a half hour’s walk brings you to Dingboche. Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

4260m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Rest at Dingboche for acclimatization and excursion in and around the places. Here, you can steeply climb up to Nakartsang Gompa for the rare outstanding view of Mount Makalu (8463m.) along with Lhotse, Island Peak, Baruntse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. The another option provided is a small side trip to Chhukung which takes about two and a half hours to go up and one and a half hours to come back to Dingboche. Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

4260m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4930m.) takes about six hours. The onward journey leads north for up to 50-minutes until you come to a Mani-prayer Stupa. The trail is gentle looking down to Pheriche village below. Today's walk offers views of the Mt.Tawache, Ama Dablam and to the north-Pokalde (5741m), Kongma-tse (5820m) and the great wall of Nuptse. After two hours walk, the trail from Pheriche joins near Dugla (4595m) before a small wooden bridge over the river of Khumbu glacier. You stop at Dugla, for lunch, before continuing for an hour up a steep hill to the top, where there are views of Mt. Pumori and other peaks west of Everest. After a short break, continue trekking up to Lobuche, hidden and sheltered from the wind. Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

4930m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Lobuche to Kala Patthar (5545m.) via Gorakshep (5180m.) Trek up the valley following the rocky moraine path, view icy glacial pond and icebergs down below of Khumbu glacier. After the last rocky moraine dunes, a short downhill walk brings you to Gorakshep, the flat field below Kala Patthar (5545m) and Mt. Pumori (7145m.) Gorakshep is the location of the original Everest Base Camp with the new camp being further up the valley. The walk is gradual until you reach a rocky spot; from there another uphill climb for half an hour brings you to Kala Patthar. From Kala Patthar top, Everest seems just at a stones throw distance. The panoramic view from this spot is something to cherish and you feel ecstatic being at the top of the world. With all the higher snow capped giants that dominate all around, it is truly a magnificent spot to be at on a clear sunny day. Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

5180m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Kalapatter to Everst Base camp & back to Everest Base Camp. While trekking to Everest Base Camp you pass through a trail, which weaves its way through ice pinnacles and past the crevasses of the Khumbu Glacier. During the spring season, you can meet some expedition team on the Everest Base Camp. The number of team is less in the autumn season. On the return leg, you can take a higher route to get a spectacular view of the Khumbu icefall and numerous mountains. You return to Gorakshep to stay overnight. Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

5545m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Mount Everest Climbing period (8848.86m.).

Max. altitude

8848.86m

Accomodation

Camp

Meals

BLD

Trek from Everest Base Camp to Pheriche (4243m.). Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

4243m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Pheriche to Tyangboche (3867m.) takes approximately four hours. You can have a morning visit to the research center. Then, trek back to Tyangboche, an easier descent passing through rhododendron forest, continue walking Tyangboche. It is a small village with a famous monastery offering you the splendid view of Ama Dablam, green hills and river views. Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

3867m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Tyangboche to Monjo (2835m.). Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

2835m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Trek from Monjo to Lukla (2886m.). Stay overnight at lodge.

Max. altitude

2886m

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

BLD

Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Rest day in Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Fly out from Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

1400m

Meals

Breakfast
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Includes

    • All airport pick-up and drop-off services
    • 5 night hotel accommodations at 5 Star hotels in Kathmandu with breakfast including 10% service charge and 13% VAT.
    • Personal climbing Sherpa (Experienced, Trained, Government Licensed) with equipments
    • All necessary porters to and from base camp to carry load
    • Flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and from Lukla to Kathmandu
    • Airport tax at Kathmandu domestic airport and Lukla airport
    • All necessary permits (Entry permit for Sagarmatha National Park, expedition royalty and permit of Government of Nepal to climb Mt. Everest along southeast ridge normal route)
    • All camping equipments like camp furniture, kitchenware, dining tents, guest tents, mountain tent, table and chairs, gas heater, generator, etc.
    • Provisions for climbing equipment such as rope, ice bars, ice screws, Gamow bags, etc
    • All meals 3 times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trek and climb
    • Accommodation in lodges during the trek wherever applicable and camping in rest of the part including climbing  
    • Salary, insurance, meals and equipments for all involved Nepali staff (For Sherpas, guides, porters, kitchen helpers)
    • First Aid medical kit for all team members including staff
    • Appropriate food for high altitude to all climbing crew at base camp and above as required
    • Solar panel for light and battery charger
    • Radio permit (Radio sets are available for communication above the base camp)
    • Satellite phone/ Local phone works up to the Base Camp
    • Free assistance service for cargo clearance and assistance
    • 6 bottle Oxygen for each members & 3 bottles for Sherpa with mask and regulator (extra will be available at base camp if required)
    • Necessary help and assistance like complete pre-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation and visa extension procedure services (if necessary)
    • Facilities of Sat Phone at Base camp, internet connection, walkie-talkie,
    • Nepalese Government Royalty, National park fees and local taxes.
    • One farewell dinner at authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance

Doesn't Include

    • Visa fees
    • International Airfare
    • Expenses of personal nature such as hard and soft drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, E-mail, etc.
    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
    • Expenses occurred due to the use of phone and internet
    • Personal medical kit, trekking gears
    • Personal climbing gears
    • Filming permit (if you want to use special camera)
    • Expenses due to unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes.
    • Medical and personal high risk travel insurance which should cover helicopter evacuation cost and medical treatment cost if required
    • Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods
    • Garbage disposal fee US$4000 (refundable after the completion of the expedition)
    • Tips
    • Transportation costs pertaining to excess baggage  
    • Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation, and lost luggage

Upcoming Departure Dates

Everest Expedition Price Seats Left
30th Mar, 2024 — 27th May, 2024
USD 42,000
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Equipment List

Mountaineering Equipment
Crampons, Ice axe, Helmet, Harness, Lock and unlock Carabineers, Shovel, Climbing pack, Rope, Ski poles, Desender/abseil device, Jummer (Asender), Tapes, Prusik Loops, Rappel device, Hand Warmer (if possible)

Clothing and Wears
Trekking shoes with spare laces, Mountaineering Boots, Plastic or leather for mountaineering boots, Gore-Tex pants, Long shorts, Insulated Parka, Jumper, Waterproof Jackets, Down Jacket, Fleece Vest, Wool cap, Neck Gaiter, Gloves, Climbing Socks, Thermal Underwear, Sandals, Snow Goggle

Essential Gears
Backpack, Duffle bag, Sleeping Bag, sleeping pad, Tents

Gadgets
Map, Compass, Camera, GPS, Two way radios, Binoculars, Head Lamp, Flashlight

Sun Protection Items
Sun glasses, sun scream, Lip balm,

Medical
First aid Kit (Brufen / Ibuprofens, Antibiotic, Diamox, Paracetamol, Handy Plaster, Crack Bandage, Tincture Iodine, etc.)

Other Essentials
Energy Bars, Water bottle, Water Purification Tablets, Toiletries, Trekking poles, Pocket knife, raincoat, Satellite Phone, Altimeter

Frequently Asked Questions

Before 1865, Everest was popularly known as Peak XV among Westerners. The Royal Geographical Society under the British India government conducted the Great Trigonometric Survey in 1856 to determine the actual height of Peak XV using the available scientific technologies of that period. The trigonometric survey of 1865 was led by Sir George Everest, so Peak XV was later renamed Mt. Everest to honor his significant efforts, despite his objections. The current official altitude of 8848m (29029ft), recognized by both the Nepalese and Chinese governments, is based on the Indian Survey of 1955 and its subsequent Chinese survey conducted in 1975.

When discussing mountaineering, there's no doubt that Mt. Everest is the first thing that comes to everyone's mind. Everest has been on the bucket list of many of us since our childhood. Climbing Mt. Everest and reaching its summit is the dream of every serious climber, and they are willing to sacrifice a lot of time and money to achieve this dream. Several attempts were made to conquer Mt. Everest by different expedition teams before it was successfully climbed in 1953. The first successful attempt on Mt. Everest was made by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on May 29, 1953, via the South route on the Nepal side. Since then, many people have put in their efforts to achieve the same goal. However, not all of them have been able to summit due to their own weaknesses and unfavorable weather conditions. This expedition is suitable for those with extensive mountaineering knowledge and climbing experience above 7000m.

Climbing Everest is not an easy task, so preparation is essential before climbers head to Everest. Climbers are expected to have great stamina and undergo special training to acclimatize to harsh conditions such as low oxygen levels and freezing temperatures. It's important to remember that the most difficult challenges arise in the "death zone" above 8000 meters sea level. The body has to cope with a lack of oxygen, which can lead to deadly experiences like strokes, heart attacks, or severe acute altitude sickness in a place where immediate rescue is impossible. Nevertheless, every year, many people climb Mt. Everest to prove to themselves that they can do it. Reaching the summit of Mt. Everest is an extraordinary achievement that few can accomplish in their lifetime. To achieve this goal, one must ensure a well-prepared itinerary and sufficient acclimatization to adjust the body to the altitude. Acclimatization helps the body produce more hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from the lungs to various parts of the body, preventing it from succumbing to the conditions. Another crucial factor for a successful expedition is your climbing guide and the other Base Camp crew members, ensuring safety and maintaining good health throughout the entire expedition. Our Everest expedition team is trustworthy and reliable, ensuring all these conditions are met for organizing an Mt. Everest expedition at your own pace.

Our Everest expedition package is a 62-day program that can be divided into three parts. The first part consists of the journey to Everest Base Camp, the second part is the main expedition, including the summit of Everest, and the third part involves your return from Base Camp to Kathmandu. The climbing part is divided into four sections, including Camp I at 6,065m, where we will encounter the Khumbu glacier. From the Khumbu Glacier, it's about 450m northeast on a gradual slope to Camp II at 6,500m, and around 610m to Camp III at 7,200m. Camp III is located at the head of Lhotse. Beyond this point, you will need an oxygen cylinder. Camp IV is situated at 7,910m, just after crossing the 8000m elevation mark. This point has already been described above as the Death Zone.

Whether you're an experienced mountaineer or taking your first steps into high-altitude climbing, our Everest Expedition program is designed to challenge and inspire you. Summiting Everest is more than a physical feat – it's a mental and emotional triumph that will stay with you forever.

The Everest expedition from the Nepal side (Southern route) remains the most preferred route for Everest climbing due to its higher success rate compared to the Northern route. If you are a mountaineering enthusiast preparing for an epic journey and serious about climbing Mt. Everest, then your best choice should be a reliable, trustworthy and experienced company. We are delighted to inform you that Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition is fully authorized and capable of organizing all types of expeditions in the Himalayas. We are a Nepal-based mountaineering company with more than 3 decades of experience exclusively in mountaineering and trekking. Many renowned mountaineering personalities have used our services and turned their dreams into reality. We have an expert climbing team for Everest and other 8000-meter mountain expeditions. For your kind information, foreign companies are not allowed to issue Everest climbing permits, so these companies also rely on Nepali operators to obtain permits and arrange other ground services. Therefore, it is advisable to bypass any intermediaries and secure professional arrangements for an Mt. Everest expedition by directly contacting us.

Embarking on an Everest Expedition is not just a climb; it's a testament to human determination and spirit. At Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition, we offer more than just a chance to reach the summit – we provide an immersive experience that combines adventure, safety, and expertise. Here are the 5 reasons to consider us.

1. Expert Guidance:

Our team of seasoned mountaineers and Sherpa guides boasts a track record of successful ascents and deep knowledge of the Everest region. With years of experience, they'll guide you through every step of the expedition, ensuring your safety and success.

2. Safety First:

We prioritize your safety above all else. Our meticulously designed itinerary includes ample acclimatization periods and contingency plans, minimizing risks associated with high-altitude climbing. Our state-of-the-art equipment and thorough medical support further enhance your safety on the mountain.

3. Personalized Experience:

We understand that every climber is unique but special. Our small group sizes and 1 climber: 1 guide policy allows for personalized attention, fostering camaraderie and ensuring you receive the guidance you need to succeed.

4. Cultural Immersion:

Your journey doesn't begin and end with the climb. Immerse yourself in the rich Sherpa culture, visiting local villages and monasteries. Connect with the local community and gain a deeper appreciation for the Himalayan lifestyle.

5. Environmental Stewardship:

As passionate adventurers, we're committed to preserving the pristine beauty of the Everest region. We follow Leave No Trace principles and prioritize eco-friendly practices to minimize our expedition's impact on this fragile environment as much as possible.

Spaces for our Everest Expedition are limited, and the journey of a lifetime awaits. Secure your spot today to embark on an adventure that will push your limits, reward your determination, and leave you with a sense of accomplishment found only at the top of the world. Are you ready to rise above the clouds and touch the sky? Join us on an extraordinary Everest Expedition and make your mark on history. Contact us to learn more and begin your ascent towards the ultimate challenge!

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