Mt. Everest (South Side)

Trip Duration

04 April - 31 May , 2024

Description

Mount Everest is the world’s highest peak at 8848 m (29,029 ft). Sir Edmund Hillary and Late Tenzing Norgay Sherpa became the first to summit Sagarmatha on May 29, 1953. On this expedition, we will follow the same historic route that was used by these pioneers. Starting from a scenic flight into Lukla, we will trek through the beautiful Namche Bazaar making our way to Everest Basecamp (5400m/17,117 ft). Himalayan Guides has been operating in this region since its inception over 2 decades ago. We have an exceptional safety as well success record on the mountain owed to our experienced and energetic staff who work to ensure your safe return. 

 

 

Basecamp: 17,717ft. (5400m)

 

Everest Base camp is situated on the north of Khumbu glacier at 18000ft. This is home for the duration of the expedition. Normally, the expedition lasts about 60 days. The basecamp is a bustling place with climbers, ground staff, sherpas, porters and yaks. You will practice/review climbing techniques, rescue procedures and perform equipment check here. Before we begin rotations into the higher camps, we will have a Puja ceremony asking the mountain for a safe passage. 

 

Camp I: 19500ft. (5943m)

After initial acclimatization at Base camp, we must cross crevasses, seracs and ice blocks on the Khumbu Glacier, on fixed ropes and in some cases several aluminium ladders heading towards the higher camps for rotation and later the summit push. Camp 1 is situated at a flat area of endless snow and deep crevasses. The Sun is very intense here during the day and temperatures can get very high. 

 

Camp II. 22,147ft. (6,750m)
Camp II is located at the foot of Mount Lhotse. We will have a proper camp set up here with a large kitchen and dining tents. Since we use this camp as a base for Camp III and higher, this is a semi-permanent camp with a small section of our staff specifically designated as Camp II staff. 

 

Camp III. 23,9500ft. (7,300m)
Camp III is located on the steep Lhotse Face. While the climb is very steep (40–50-degree slopes) there will be fixed lines. We will spend two nights here on rotation before the summit push. On the way we must ascend the steep Yellow Band. We recommend the use of oxygen above Camp III.

 

Camp IV. 26000ft. (8,000m)
This is the last camp before summit. Located at the South Col, it forms a saddle between Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse. This is a highly wind-swept location, so we only set up tents upon arrival. Here we recommend sleeping with the use of oxygen at a low flow. From here we move on to the summit and back.

Extra Info About Fixed Departure

Mount Everest is the world’s highest peak at 8848 m (29,029 ft). Sir Edmund Hillary and Late Tenzing Norgay Sherpa became the first to summit Sagarmatha on May 29, 1953. On this expedition, we will follow the same historic route that was used by these pioneers. Starting from a scenic flight into Lukla, we will trek through the beautiful Namche Bazaar making our way to Everest Basecamp (5400m/17,117 ft). Himalayan Guides has been operating in this region since its inception over 2 decades ago. We have an exceptional safety as well success record on the mountain owed to our experienced and energetic staff who work to ensure your safe return. 

Itinerary

Day 01Kathmandu Arrival & Hotel Transfer
Day 02Kathmandu 
Day 03Expedition Prep & Briefing at the Ministry of Tourism
Day 04Fly to Lukla & trek to Phakding (2640m) 
Day 05Phakding - Namche Bazar (3446m)
Day 06Namche (3446m) & Acclimatization
Day 07Namche - Tengboche Monastery (3867m)
Day 08Tengboche - Pheriche (4243m)
Day 09Pheriche - Lobuche (4930m) Lodge /camp
Day 10Everest Base Camp (5400m) O/N Camp 
Day 11 - 60Climbing Period 
Day 61Base Camp - Tengboche (3800m)
Day 62Tengboche - Phakding (2600m)
Day 63Phakding - Lukla (2800m) 
Day 64Lukla - Kathmandu
Day 65Final Departure 

Cost includes

•         Airport-Hotel-Airport transport

•         Half day sightseeing in Kathmandu

•         4 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on BB basis

•         Domestic flights

•         Excess baggage charges

•         Climbing permit fees

•         Porters and Yaks for loads to & from Basecamp

•         Equipment allowance and insurance for Liaison officer

•         Personal climbing Sherpa with wages/equipment allowance/ insurance/high-camp load ferry bonus

•         Cook and cook boys with equipment allowance, wages and insurance

•         Basecamp tents and mattresses

•         Dining, Kitchen and Shower tents and other camping equipment

•         Fresh and organic food and beverages at Base Camp and high altitude food (individual packets)

•         EPI gases with burners for high camps

•         Walkie-talkie and permit fee

•         Satellite phone for the emergency purpose (Subject to charges)

•         Solar panel/Generator with accessories at base camp for power

•         Necessary climbing gear (excludes personal gear)

•         Oxygen cylinders with masks and regulators

•         Insurance of local team members

•         Rope fixing fee

•         Ice fall fee

•         Accommodation and meals at tea houses to and from base camp

Cost does not includes

•        Travel insurance (Should cover medical and high-altitude evacuation costs)

·         International air tickets

·         Nepal entry visa and Visa fee

·         Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu

·         Personal climbing equipment

·         Cost of emergency evacuation

·         Personal expenses

·         Summit bonus for climbing sherpa ( $ 1500 min)

·         Tips (for basecamp and high camp staff)