Everest Expedition
Mount Everest was known as Peak XV until 1856, when it was named for Sir George Everest, the surveyor general of India from 1830 to 1843. The measurements made by the Great Trigonometrically Survey in 1850. Most Nepali people refer to the mountain as Sagarmatha, meaning "Sky Mother." Speakers of Tibetan languages, including the Sherpa people of northern Nepal, refer to the Mountain as Chomolungma, Tibetan for Mother Goddess of the Country."
The height of Mount Everest was given as 29,002ft (8842m) as the highest mountain in the world by Andrew Waugh, who had succeeded George Everest, Surveyor General of India. Later this height was increased to 29,028ft (8,848m) which is the currently accepted altitude. In 1999 a Boston Museum of Science GPS system attached to Bisop's Ledge, the outcrop just below the summit, suggested a height of no more than 8,830m (28,970ft). just a few day later of the National Geographic Society announced fthat the correct height was actually 8,850m (29,035ft) The mountain's actual height, and the claim that Everest is the highest mountain in the world, has long been disputed. But scientific surveys completed in the world. In fat, the mountain is rising a few millimeters each year due ot geological forces. Global Positioning System (GPS) has been installed on Mount Everest for the purpose of detecting slight rates of geological uplift.
The height of Mount Everest was given as 29,002ft (8842m) as the highest mountain in the world by Andrew Waugh, who had succeeded George Everest, Surveyor General of India. Later this height was increased to 29,028ft (8,848m) which is the currently accepted altitude. In 1999 a Boston Museum of Science GPS system attached to Bisop's Ledge, the outcrop just below the summit, suggested a height of no more than 8,830m (28,970ft). just a few day later of the National Geographic Society announced fthat the correct height was actually 8,850m (29,035ft) The mountain's actual height, and the claim that Everest is the highest mountain in the world, has long been disputed. But scientific surveys completed in the world. In fat, the mountain is rising a few millimeters each year due ot geological forces. Global Positioning System (GPS) has been installed on Mount Everest for the purpose of detecting slight rates of geological uplift.
Trip Itinerary
Expedition Itinerary: A01 April Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
02 April Day 02: Preparation for Expedition.
03 April Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
04 April Day 04: Fly to Lukla (2,860m.) then trek to Phakding (2,622m.).
05 April Day 05: Trek to Namche Bazar (3,340m., 10959ft).
06 April Day 06: Namche Bazar rest day for acclimatization and explore around.
07 April Day 07: Trek to Tengboche (3,837m., 12589ft).
08 April Day 08: Trek to Dingboche (4,343m., 14249ft).
09 April Day 09: Trek to Lobuche (4,915m., 16126ft).
10 April Day 10: Acclimatization / rest day in Lobuche.
11 April Day 11: Trek to Everest Base Camp. (5,380m., 17652ft).
12 April/20 May Day 12/50: Climbing Period of Mt. Everest south Col. (8,848m.).
21 May Day 51: Base Camp Clean Up and backpack.
22 May Day 52: Trek to Pheriche. Overnight in lodge.
23 May Day 53: Trek to Namche Bazar. Overnight in lodge.
24 May Day 54: Trek to Lukla and transfer to teahouse Lodge.
25 May Day 55: Fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
26 May Day 56: Free in Kathmandu.
27 May Day 57: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
28 May Day 58: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.
Optional: Expedition Itinerary: B
01 April Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
02 April Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation for Expedition.
03 April Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
04 April Day 04: Fly to Lukla (2,860m.) then trek to Phakding (2,622m.).
05 April Day 05: Phakding – Namche (3,440m.).
06 April Day 06: Namche Bazar rest day for acclimatization and explore around.
07 April Day 07: Namche – Tengboche (3,867m.).
08 April Day 08: Tengboche – Dingboche (4,343m.).
09 April Day 09: Dingboche – Labuche (4,915m.).
10 April Day 10: Lobuche – Everest Base Camp (5,380m.).
11 April/25 May Day 11/56: Climbing Period for Mount Everest South Col (8,848m.).
26 May Day 57: Cleaning Base Camp and back pack.
27 May Day 58: Base Camp – Pheriche.
28 May Day 59: Pheriche – Tengboche.
29 May Day 60: Tengboche – Namche Bazar.
30 May Day 61: Namche Bazar – Lukla and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
31 May Day 62: Fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
01 June Day 63: Free day in Kathmandu.
02 June Day 64: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
03 June Day 65: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.
Trip Date & Cost
Service Includes up to Base Camp
Expedition service up to Summit
Service does not include
Expedition service does not include
Note:
We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.
Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food and fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.
Hiring a high altitude Sherpa does cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu and sleeping tents at BC etc.
Summit Bonus:Camp 8000m. = USD 1000 and over 8000m. to summit= USD 500 = 1500 USD extra payable for climbing Sherpa on the spot.
- All land transportation by Car, Van or Toyota Hiace (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up & drop).
- 6 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before & after expedition).
- Schedule flight Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu for member, Liaison officer and Expedition staffs.
- Transport of food supply & expedition equipments to Base Camp & back.
- Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
- Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs & Liaison officer.
- All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs & cooking utensils for BC.
- Food and fuel at Base Camp.
- Service of Government Liaison officer.
- Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
- Equipments allowance, daily wages of cook, kitchen boys & Liaison officer.
- Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
- Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Everest South Col.
- Khumbu Ice Fall route fee.
- Khumbu area entrance and Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
- Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
- Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
- 2 Expedition Barrel or, Duffel bag for each member.
- Generator or Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
- Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
- Emergency medical Oxygen bottle at Base Camp.
- Visa extension fee.
- Garbage deposit fees.
- Official tax and agency service charge.
Expedition service up to Summit
- All land transportation by Car, Van or Toyota Hiace (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up & drop).
- 6 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after the expedition).
- Schedule flight Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu for member, Liaison officer and Expedition staffs.
- Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp & back.
- Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp & back.
- All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs & cooking utensils for BC.
- Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs & Liaison officer.
- Food and fuel at Base Camp.
- Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
- Service of Government Liaison officer.
- 7 Oxygen bottles per member with mask and regulator for expedition use (Poisk Oxygen System).
- 4 Oxygen for climbing Sherpa.
- Equipments allowance, wages of cook, kitchen boy and Liaison officer.
- Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
- Peak Permit fee of Mt. Everest South Col.
- Khumbu Ice Fall route fee.
- Khumbu area entrance and Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
- 1 high altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food & gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb & summit attempt.
- Common climbing equipment such as ropes, ice screws, ice bar, pitons, etc.
- High altitude food.
- High altitude fuel.
- High altitude tents.
- Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
- Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
- 2 Expedition duffel bag or, Barrel for each member.
- Generator or, Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
- Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
- Emergency medical Oxygen at Base Camp.
- Visa extension fee.
- Garbage deposit fees.
- Official tax and agency service charge.
Service does not include
- International airfare from/to your country.
- Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport at upon arrival).
- Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
- Hotel after 6 night stay in Kathmandu.
- Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
- High Tents above Base Camp.
- High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
- Oxygen bottles with mask and regulator - Poisk Oxygen System (available on request).
- Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation & lost luggage.
- Applicable permit fees & customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie Talkie set and services.
- Communication equipment & commercial filming.
- International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
- Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
- Tips and summit bonus.
Expedition service does not include
- International airfare from/to your country.
- Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
- Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
- Hotel after 6 night stay in Kathmandu.
- Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
- Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie-Talkies, Communication equipment and commercial filming.
- Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
- Applicable permit fees and customs charges and commercial filming.
- Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
- Tips and summit bonus.
- Hiring High Altitude Climbing Sherpa (Guide): USD 3500 Per Sherpa (If required by Member)
Note:
We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.
Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food and fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.
Hiring a high altitude Sherpa does cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu and sleeping tents at BC etc.
Summit Bonus:Camp 8000m. = USD 1000 and over 8000m. to summit= USD 500 = 1500 USD extra payable for climbing Sherpa on the spot.
Equipment for this trip.
The following gives you a general idea of the trekking equipment and clothing needed for this trek.
This is a porter-supported trek. Two clients share one porter. We will supply you a trek duffel bag where you keep your heavy items and this bag is carried by the porter. You will need to bring your own daypack to be carried by you. In the daypack, you can put money, important documents, water bottle/bladder, camera, toiletries, sunscreen, notebook, etc.
The weight limit for the porter is 30 kg or 66 pounds. 15 kg or 33 pounds for each client. So, we recommend you to pack as carefully as you can and not exceed the weight limit. You can leave your non-trekking stuff at the locker facility in the Kathmandu hotel.
General
- 4-season sleeping bag (We can provide one if you need it but has to be returned after the trek.)
- Duffel bag (We will provide one complimentary duffel bag which is yours to keep.)
- Daypack
- Down jacket (Must have for mornings, nights and evenings, and for altitudes above 4,000 m; We can provide it if you need one but has to be returned after the trek.)
Upper Body - Head / Ears / Eyes
- Sun hat (We will provide you a complimentary hat.)
- Wool or synthetic hat that cover the ears
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Headlamp
- Neck warmer
Hand
- Liner gloves
- Heavier shell gloves
Core Body
- T-shirts
- Lightweight expedition thermal tops
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Water/windproof shell jacket (Preferably breathable fabric)
- Synthetic sports bras (For women)
Lower Body – Legs
- Lightweight expedition thermal bottoms
- Nylon hiking shorts
- Soft shell and hard shell trekking pants
- Water/windproof trousers
- Casual pants
Feet
- Liner socks
- Heavyweight socks
- Waterproof hiking/trekking boots
- Light shoes/sneakers/sandals
- Gaiters (For monsoon and winter)
Medicines and First Aid Kits
(Please note our guide will carry the first-aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personalized first-aid kit as well.)
- Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches
- Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
- Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
- Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness
- Anti-infection ointments
- Band-aids
- Lip balm (At least SPF 20)
- Sunscreen (SPF 40)
Miscellaneous, but Important!
- Passport and extra passport photos (3 copies)
- Airline ticket (Please make a copy and leave one at our office in Kathmandu just in case if you need to change the date of your flight.)
- Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport
- Water bottle/bladder
- Water purification Iodine tablets
- Toiletry kit (Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.)
