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Everest South

Spring, 2020

35,000 $
  • TypeAscent
  • RegionSagarmatha
  • CountryNepal  
  • Dates2020
  • Duration56 Days
  • Max. Altitude8,848m
Itinerary     
Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu Airport (1,350m) and Hotel transfer 1
Day 2 Kathmandu Preparations & expedition briefing 1
Day 3 Fly to Lukla (2,845m) and trek to Phakding (2,610m  235m) 1
Day 4 Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m  830m) 1
Day 5 Rest and Acclimatisation at Namche Bazaar (3,440m) 1
Day 6 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3,860m  420m) 1
Day 7 Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4,243m  383m) 1
Day 8 Rest and Acclimatisation at Dingboche (4,243m) 1
Day 9 Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,930m  687m) 1
Day 10 Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp  4,930m) 1
Days 11-50 Climbing period: Everest Base Camp - Everest South Everest Summit  ) - Everest Base Camp  ) 40
Day 51 Trek from Everest Base Camp to Dingboche (4,243m  4,243m) 1
Day 52 Trek from Dingboche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m  803m) 1
Day 53 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,845m  595m) 1
Day 54 Fly to Kathmandu 1
Day 55 Rest at Kathmandu 1
Day 56 Depart from Kathmandu Airport 1

Ask an adventurer about their dream, they will answer you with a word; EVEREST. Who would not want to reach the top of the world? Who would not want to touch the sky? It’s the trip of the lifetime, Its Everest Expedition. Mount Everest, also known as The Sagarmatha in Nepali is the tallest peak on earth with an altitude of 8848m. The southern face lies in Nepal whereas the northern face is in Tibet. In 1715, China surveyed the mountain for the first time while they were mapping Chinese territory and depicted it as Mount Qomolangma. British India government in 1856 again measured Mount Everest during their Great Trigonometry Survey. Back then, it was named as Peak XV and said to be 8840m tall.

Peak XV was renamed after Sir George Everest as Mount Everest, name given in his honor, who was lead surveyor in 1856. Sir George was Welsh Surveyor; he was surveyor general of India for thirteen years from 1830. The Everest has fascinated the mountaineers all around the globe since 1920s when Tibet opened the climbing in early 1920s. In 1922 British Expedition team led by Charles Bruce tried to scale the summit of Mount Everest for the first time. It was Edward Norton in his second attempt along with British Expedition team set the height of 8572m. The mountaineers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine disappeared on the third attempt. Mallory`s body was found in 1999. There were several attempts made to Everest before the successful attempt made by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on 29 May 1953 via the South route. It is now reported that around 1000 ascent attempts are made every year.

We will take the southern route to the summit. This trip suits for those who has previous experiences of few 7000m peaks or even more. The real trek apparently starts from the Base Camp and to reach the base camp takes you around 7 days on foot. We will move on to Camp I (6,065m) where we will see Khumbu glacier. From Khumbu Glacier, it around 450m on a gradual slope to Camp II (6,500m) and around 610m to Camp III (7,200m). Camp III is located at the head of Lhotse. From this point onwards, you will need oxygen cylinders. You will reach the Camp IV (7,910m) after just crossing 8000m elevations. This point is also known as the Death Zone.

Mount Everest Expedition is undoubtedly a lifetime opportunity. Nevertheless, these expeditions encounter many hindrances such as high altitude, severe weather conditions and avalanches. One must be well trained before actually trying it. You need to get your body ready for the 8848m-foot climb to Everest`s summit. Depending on your current level of fitness, you need to train for several months before you start your ascent. A climber must build his/her cardiovascular strength along with muscular strength; oxygen level drops by 60-70 percent from sea level. Also make sure you can carry big bag packs to top, as you will be carrying cylinder of oxygen and large bag packs along with you. One must acclimatize with weather conditions and be prepared for rock falls, avalanches. Learning rescue techniques would be added advantages.

Our Air Bus, Heli Everest will all the time be supporting our team with supplying fresh - fruits, vegetables, meats and and other food items all most every day, and its also always ready for your safety at your needs.

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1 Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
2 4 nights hotel accommodation (3-star category) in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast plan- Double Bed Room.
3 International Air cargo clearance of Member Personal Luggage & Payment of Government taxes in Nepal. **before the expedition.
4 Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Everest, Sagarmatha National Park permit, TIMS CARD & Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Permit and its fee.
5 Khumbu Ice Fall Climbingcharge to (SPCC) Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee.
6 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment ($2500), salary and accommodation.
7 Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.
8 Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staffs during the trek and expedition.
9 Trekking and climbing map.
10 Member transportation: (*Standard Route Itinerary):(Domestic Flight) Fly from Kathmandu – Lukla and while returning Lukla - Kathmandu, as per itinerary.
11 Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members and Staffs from Kathmandu to Lukla (by air cargo) and to Base camp (by Porters / Yak) – While returning: Base camp to Lukla (by porters / Yak) and Lukla to Kathmandu (by air cargo). Based on the condition expedition stuffs may transfer by land (KTM-Phaplu) or Heli (KTM-Lukla).
12 Up to 70 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porters or Yaks.
13 3 meals a day (BLD;including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge during the trek and at the Basecamp. Well-managed base camp set up for members & Staffs.
14 Porters per member up to Base camp from Lukla & Porters return from Base camp to Lukla.
15 Experienced and well-trained Base camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.
16 All Nepalese staffs & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, foods & clothing.
17 Each member will have individual Yak Mountain or Kailas tent in Base Camp.
18 At Base camp: foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staffs, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
19 Heater for base camp in each Dining and other necessary camp.
20 1 Solar panel and Generator for lights at base camp, battery charge, for laptop and other electronic devices.
21 Twice Medical checkup if each climber at the basecamp before summit attempt.
22 Ice wall and Ladder training at basecamp by UIAGM Gide.
23 High Altitude Climbing Sherpa (1 Member: 1 Sherpa).
24 Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food and Clothing.
25 Carry Bonus of Sherpas and Route Fixing Charges.
26 Summit Oxygen cylinder: 5 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) for each member and 3-oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa.
27 1 Set of Summit Oxygen mask & regulator for each member and high-altitude Sherpa.
28 Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask and regulator (with appropriate charge).
29 1 Rescue sled (Gamow bag) for emergency.
30 High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, High food for member, Sherpa and other crews at (C1) (C2) (C3) and (C4). Group climbing gears, fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
31 The team of experienced Sherpas will fix the route In Everest (no extra charge will be applied to members).
32 Satellite Phone for emergency communication carrying by Sherpa, also available for members with appropriate charge.
33 Walkie –Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
34 Satellite Phone / walkie-talkie permit for all members and staffs.
35 Internet facility (1 Mbps) will be available at the Base Camp (subject to a charge).
36 Weather forecast report from Meteotest, Bern (Switzerland) during the entire expedition.
37 Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staffs.
38 Everest climbing certificate issued by MoCTCA (after climbing Mt. Everest successfully).
1 International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
2 Nepali Visa fee $60 USD per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days is $120 USD).
3 Lunch & dinner in during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
4 Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
5 Travel and high-altitude insurance, accident, helicopter medical & emergency evacuation. *Mandatory
6 Medical and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Helicopter, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs.)
7 Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will soft drinks for members at base camp).
8 Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking /Climbing Gears.
9 Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
10 Special Filming, Camera and Drone permit fee.
11 Internet Service: Not included during the trek.
12 Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa- Minimum 1500 USD (Applies to Full Board Member).
13 Calculate some tips for Basecamp staffs.
14 Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
15 Any other item not listed in “Cost Includes” Section.

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