Mount Everest (8,848m)

50 Days
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Nepal

Mt. Everest Expedition

55 Days

Full Board Service

Climbing Mount Everest: A Journey to the Top of the World

Mount Everest, the highest peak on Earth, stands as a beacon of human ambition and resilience. Rising 8,848 meters above sea level, it challenges the limits of both body and mind, offering an unparalleled adventure for those who dare to ascend its towering heights.

Every step on this iconic climb takes you through dramatic landscapes, from lush rhododendron forests to stark, icy glaciers. The journey is a dance with nature’s extremes: bone-chilling winds, dazzling sunlight reflecting off snow-covered peaks, and the thin air of the “death zone” above 8,000 meters. Along the way, you’ll encounter a mosaic of cultures, from the welcoming Sherpa communities to the sacred monasteries nestled in the shadow of the Himalayas.

Scaling Everest is more than just a physical feat; it’s a transformative experience that tests your courage, endurance, and determination. It’s about forging a connection with the mountain and yourself, reaching not only the summit of the world but also the heights of human spirit.

Whether you dream of standing on the summit or simply wish to learn more about this legendary climb, Mount Everest symbolizes the ultimate adventure – a journey to the edge of possibility.

Altitude

8,848m
29,031ft.

Group Size

4-10 People

Grade

Strenuous 4E

Walking

4 – 8 Hours

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Detail about the package

What's included

ItineraryCost IncludesCost ExcludesEquipment List

Day 1-2: Arrival in Kathmandu

  • Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400m/4,593ft), Nepal's capital. Meet with your expedition team, conduct gear checks, and attend briefings with your climbing leader and liaison officer.
  • Day 2: Obtain climbing permits and finalize logistics. Explore the city and rest.

Day 3: Flight to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

  • Altitude: 2,860m (9,383ft) - Lukla to 2,610m (8,563ft) - Phakding
  • Take a short flight to Lukla (gateway to Everest). Begin trekking through the Dudh Kosi Valley to Phakding.

Day 4-5: Trek to Namche Bazaar

  • Altitude: 3,440m (11,286ft)
  • Trek through forests and suspension bridges. Spend an extra day in Namche for acclimatization. Explore local markets and enjoy views of Everest.

Day 6-8: Trek to Tengboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche

  • Altitude: Tengboche (3,860m/12,664ft), Dingboche (4,410m/14,469ft), Lobuche (4,940m/16,207ft)
  • Trek through scenic villages, pass monasteries, and gain altitude slowly to acclimatize.

Day 9-10: Trek to Everest Base Camp

  • Altitude: Base Camp (5,364m/17,598ft)
  • Trek to Gorak Shep and then to Base Camp. Spend time organizing supplies and acclimatizing.

Day 11-30: Acclimatization and Climbing Rotations

  • Activities:
    • Climb progressively higher camps (Camp 1, Camp 2, and Camp 3) and return to Base Camp for recovery.
    • Acclimatization rotations are critical for adjusting to altitude.
  • Camp Altitudes:
    • Camp 1: 6,065m (19,900ft)
    • Camp 2: 6,400m (21,000ft)
    • Camp 3: 7,200m (23,622ft)

Day 31-35: Summit Push Preparation

  • Monitor weather for a favorable summit window.
  • Rest, eat, and finalize gear at Base Camp.

Day 36-40: Summit Push

  1. Base Camp to Camp 1 (19,900ft): Climb through the Khumbu Icefall.
  2. Camp 1 to Camp 2 (21,000ft): Cross the Western Cwm.
  3. Camp 2 to Camp 3 (23,622ft): Climb the Lhotse Face.
  4. Camp 3 to Camp 4 (7,950m/26,085ft): Climb to the South Col.
  5. Camp 4 to Summit (8,848m/29,029ft): Begin summit push around midnight to reach the peak by dawn. Descend to Camp 4 or Camp 3 for safety.

Day 41-43: Descent

  • Descend from higher camps to Base Camp.
  • Take care of injuries or altitude-related issues.

Day 44-45: Trek Back to Lukla

  • Retrace steps through the same villages.

Day 46: Fly to Kathmandu

  • Return to Kathmandu for rest and celebrations.

Day 47-48: Departure

  • Spend a day exploring Kathmandu or attending debriefing sessions. Depart for home.
  • Day 48-55: Contingency Days
  • ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE : Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop), by private vehicle.
  • HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU : 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu (4-star category) - single room on bed and breakfast plan.
  • WELCOME DINNER : One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office’s Staff.
  • CARGO CLEARANCE : Assistance for cargo clearance in Nepal’s Customs, clearance cost is subject to a charge.
  • PERMITS : Expedition Royalty and a permit fee of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Everest, Sagarmatha National Park, and Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry permit and fee.
  • ICEFALL FEE : Khumbu Icefall climbing charge to (SPCC) Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee.
  • LIAISON OFFICER : 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.
  • GARBAGE MANAGEMENT : Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.
  • INSURANCE : Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition.
  • MAP : Trekking and climbing map.
  • MEMBER TRANSPORTATION : - (Domestic Flight) Fly from Kathmandu – Lukla and while returning Lukla - Kathmandu, as per itinerary.
  • EXPEDITION STUFFS TRANSPORTATION : All necessary expedition equipment transportation for all Members and Staff from Kathmandu to Lukla (by air cargo) 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 staff may transfer by land (KTM-Phaplu) or Heli (KTM-Lukla).
  • MEMBER LUGGAGE : Up to 70 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek to be carried by porters or Yaks.
  • FOOD AND LODGING : 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge during the trek and at the Basecamp. Hygienic and fresh green vegetables, fresh meat, fruits, soft drinks, and juice will be served regularly during the entire expedition using helicopter flights. Well-managed base camp set up for members & Staff.
  • PORTER : Porters per member up to the basecamp and from the basecamp (both ways).
  • BASE CAMP STAFF : Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.
  • STAFF SALARY AND ALLOWANCE : All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.
  • BASE CAMP TENT : Each member will have an individual box tent in Base Camp.
  • BASE CAMP EQUIPMENT : Single Tent, 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.
  • HEATER : Heater at base camp in each Dining and other necessary camps.
  • SOLAR/GENERATOR/LIGHT : 1 Solar panel and Generator for lights at base camp, battery charge, for laptop and other electronic devices.
  • MEDICAL CHECKUP : Twice Medical checkup of each climber at the base camp before the summit attempt.
  • TRAINING : Oxygen, Mask Regulator, Ice wall, and Ladder training at basecamp by Professional Guide.
  • HIGH ALTITUDE CLIMBING SHERPA : 1 veteran and government-licensed climbing Sherpa per member (1 Member: 1 Sherpa), during the entire climb from Basecamp to the summit and back, and on each rotation.
  • ASSISTANCE : Climbing Sherpa to assist in carrying your gear to the high camps.
  • CLIMBING SHERPA SALARY & ALLOWANCE : Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food, and Clothing.
  • BONUS : Carry Bonus of Sherpas and Route Fixing Charges.
  • OXYGEN BOTTLE (O2) : Summit Oxygen cylinder: 5 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) for each member and 3 oxygen bottles for each high-altitude Sherpa.
  • OXYGEN MASK & REGULATOR : 1 Set of Summit Oxygen masks & regulators for each member and high-altitude Sherpa.
  • BACK-UP OXYGEN : BACK-UP Oxygen Cylinder, mask, and regulator (with appropriate charge).
  • HIGH CAMP SERVICE (INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS) : High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, High food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews at (C1) (C2) (C3) and (C4). Group climbing gears, fixed, and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
  • HIGH CAMP KITCHEN AND DINING : KE will have one cook, kitchen, and dining tents in Camp I and Camp II.
  • HIGH ALTITUDE TENT : Members will share tents in high camps (2 members: 1 tent).
  • ROPE FIXING TEAM : The team of experienced Sherpas will fix the route to the summit of Everest (no extra charge will be applied to members).
  • SATELLITE PHONE : SATELLITE PHONE for an emergency communication carried by Sherpa, also available for members with appropriate charge.
  • WALKIE-TALKIE : Walkie–Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
  • PERMITS : Satellite Phone/walkie-talkie permit for all members and staff.
  • INTERNET SERVICE : Internet facility (1 Mbps) will be available at the Base Camp (subject to a charge).
  • WEATHER FORECAST : Weather forecast report regularly from Meteotest, Bern (Switzerland) during the entire expedition.
  • MEDICAL KIT : Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staff.
  • CERTIFICATE : Everest climbing certificate issued by MoCTCA (after climbing Mt. Everest successfully).
  • AIR FARE : International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
  • NEPAL ENTRY VISA FEE : Nepalese Visa fee is $125 USD for 90 Days.
  • LUNCH & DINNER : Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
  • EXTRA NIGHTS IN KATHMANDU : Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition, domestic flight cancellation (due to any other reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
  • INSURANCE POLICY : Insurance covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (for the trip cancellation, interruption, high altitude rescue & air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.) *Mandatory
  • PERSONAL EXPENSES : 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 have soft drinks for members at base camp).
  • PERSONAL CLIMBING EQUIPMENT : Clothing, Packing Items, Bags, Personal Medical Kit, and all kinds of Personal Trekking / Climbing Gear.
  • TOILETRIES : Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
  • FILMING : Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
  • INTERNET SERVICE : Not included during the trek.
  • SUMMIT BONUS : Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa- Minimum 1800 USD.
  • TIPS : Calculate some tips for basecamp and high camp staff – Minimum 400 USD.
  • EXTRA : Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary and other items not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.
Equipment List We are providing you with three lists for the Trek. List 1 and 2 contain items and equipments that you must bring. The third list contains optional items you might need on your trekking holiday. Based on your own judgment you can select things that you might need from the third list.

List 1 – Must Bring Items:
  • First Aid Pack (Diamox (Altitude), Dioralite (re-hydration salts), antiseptic cream, blister treatment, throat lozenges, plasters, Imodium (diarrhea treatment), painkillers)
  • Hiking Backpack (Day Pack) 32-42 Litres
  • Fleece jacket with hood or a warm jumper
  • Mittens or gloves
  • Gloves (Thermal)
  • Headtorch with spare batteries
  • Hiking boots
  • Sleeping bag (-16°C comfort rated)
  • Sandals (sports) or old shoes (to cross rivers)
  • Sun protection cream (including total block for nose, lips etc.)
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunhat
  • Thermarest or any similar mat/pad for sleeping
  • Warm hat
  • Warm jacket (down)
  • Water bottles 1 liter (x2)
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Waterproof over-trousers
  • Antibacterial hand wash
  • Shirts/T-shirts
  • Small towel
  • Socks
  • Spare laces
  • Underwear (normal and thermal)
  • Trekking poles (highly recommended)
  • Wash-bag and toiletries
  • Walking socks (2/3 pairs)
  • Baselayer – leggings (Thermal)
  • Trekking Trousers
  • Baselayer thermal shirts (2 long sleeves, 2 short sleeves)
  • Mountaineering equipment (See “List 2” below)

List 2 – Mountaineering Equipments:
  • Crampons
  • Mountaineering boots that must be compatible with your crampons. Minimum Grade B2.
  • Ice axe
  • Climbing harness
  • Karabiner/Carabiner (screwgate type x 2)
  • Climbing helmet
  • Prusik loops X two (2) – (4 meters of 6 mm cord makes up 2)
  • Sling (120 cm)
List 3 – Optional:
  • Buff or scarf
  • Small padlock (for locking your bag)
  • Camera
  • Insect repellant
  • Pen-knife (important: pack sharp tools in hold luggage)
  • Repair kit (e.g. thread, needle, duct tape)
  • Liner (for sleeping bag)
  • Travel clothes
  • Bottle for Pee
Minimum Group Participants and holiday Status The required number of participant bookings i.e. six (6) registrations are required to conduct the “Fixed departures”. Although we receive several guests for each fixed departure, we feel that it is important to mention it. You can make sure of the trip status on this page. Status “available” means we are registering guests and “guaranteed” means we have crossed the required number of participants and the trip will commence on the given dates. We will constantly be in touch with all our guests who register. We will timely guide you step by step regarding visa applications and flight reservations to Pakistan etc.
Travel Documents & Visa In order to apply for visas to Pakistan, you generally need a passport expiring later than (6) months. For more reliable and updated information, we suggest you to contact the nearest Pakistani consulate or embassy in your country. We expect that you will take full responsibility for ensuring you have the right travel documents. Normally if you are visiting non-EU countries, you must check for 2 vacant pages in your travel document (passport) for every country you plan to travel. A tourist visa (visit visa) is required to come to Pakistan for trekking. People on work visas (already in Pakistan/abroad) require a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) which normally takes up to 6 weeks. The requirements and fee for tourist visas to Pakistan is normally around 200 USD but for accurate information you should consult Pakistani consulates nearby. To apply for a tourist visa, you will need a Letter of Invitation from our company and sometimes a duplicate (copy) of the “government trekking permit” for the group, processed by us. We will help you with all necessary documents to obtain the visa once you register with us.

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