Mt. Everest Expedition North Side - 58 Days

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Trip Highlights

  • Destination : Mt. Everest (8848meter)
  • Group Size : Min – 2 +
  • Maximum altitude : 8848meter
  • Grade : Extra Hard
  • Season : Spring & Autumn
  • Accommodation : Camping
  • Duration : 58 Days
  • Entry : Lhasa
  • Exit : Lhasa

Trip Overview

Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, straddles the border between Nepal and the Autonomous Region of Tibet. It stands within the Mahalangur Himalayan range at an elevation of 8,848 meters above sea level. Everest is flanked by other stunning mountains, including Mount Lhotse (8,516 meters), Mount Nuptse (7,855 meters), and Mount Changtse (7,550 meters).

The historic ascent of Mt. Everest occurred on May 29, 1953, when Edmund Hillary from New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay from Nepal reached the summit. In 1975, Japanese climber Ms. Junko Tabei attempted the summit via the southeast ridge route.

Trip Itinerary

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day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel

Adventure Outdoors warmly welcome the guest at Tribhuwan International Airport Nepal with a plea card along with Tourist bus, Hiace or a Car depending on the number of Visitors. Once arrival we transfer our guest to the hotel and if the pickup is of morning we serve a hot and wonderful lunch along a pleasurable hotel service and at night dinner in the city area and monitoring the ultimate facility of our guest we provide an accommodation service.

day 2

Half day Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley & Preparation Day

After the fine breakfast provided from the Hotel we pick up our guest from the hotel and help them to make a small tour in the early morning. The half day sightseen include wonderful places of Kathmandu along few driving distance country side where the food are served on a way according to the choice and preference of our customers. At night dinner is served and overnight stay hotel.

day 3

Briefing in Tourism Industry Division, interaction with staffs

Hiking in Nepal is not an easy task as it requires utmost energy and positivity so understanding this challenges and opportunities we help our visitors to fill all the legal requirements of hiking unit and also helps to brief them the basic concept of Nepal tours and tourism industry.

day 4

Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa & overnight in Hotel

After a breakfast we move to airport and on a flight of 3-4 hours we arrive at Lasha airport. Upon arrival we are transfer to hotel where we take lunch relax and on evening troll near marts and overnight stay at Lasha's Hotel.

day 5

Sightseeing in Lhasa - (3,660m)- Hotel

At an elevation of 3600 m, right after breakfast we start our day from a sightseen of Lasha. Since, Lhasa is one of the most authentic and culturally opulent regions at globe and after a good food at Lasha we come back to our hotel take a dinner and stay overnight at Lhasa's hotel.

day 6

Drive Lhasa to Shigatse - (3,900m)- Lodge

After breakfast we drive towards shigatse and a day drive of 5 hours we reach our destination viewing the nature's creation and on the elevation of 3900 m we arrive and stay overnight at Shigatse's Hotel.

day 7

Drive Shigatse to Tingri - Lodge

Leaving the Tsang province of Tibet, Shigatse, we drive towards Tingri and on the way we view a majestic province of Tibet along having a delicious meal finally reach Tingri at 4050m elevation where we stay night at a lodge.

day 8

Rest day in Tingri for acclimatization

At Day 8 we halt and check health condition of all groups since from other day we hike upwards and it is utmost needed to check the oxygen level so we rest and prepare further voyage. On the day we visit villages around Tingri and acclimate and organize ourselves for the long journey.

day 9

Drive Tingri to Everest Base Camp (5,200 m)

After acclimatization at Tingri we headed up towards the Everest Base Camp at an altitude of 5,200 m. After the long journey, but the trek full of enthusiasm we reach base camp slowly at twilight. Set our camp and stay overnight at camp watching the mountains surrounded like white feather.

day 10

T Day 10- 14: rest & acclimatization, prepare & arrange Yaks for advance (BC)

We halt for 4 day of our entire journey since we are climbing The Everest so it is very important for us to make ourselves prepare in all the aspects. These day we adapt ourselves to the environment and check the health condition of our friends also arrange, Yak in advance since without Yak the high trek become very difficult walking with a heavy luggage. Therefore, day 10 -14 is a complete rest day and preparation for summit climb.

day 11

Day 15: Trek to Intermediate Camp (6,200m)- Camping

From base camp we trek forward to another base camp and after a long day walk observing the snowy mountains and green lakes we reach intermediate camp at an altitude of 6,200 m and set our camp and stay overnight.
day 12

Day 16: Intermediate Camp to Advance Base Camp (6,400 m)- Camping

On the day after eating some light food we start the trek and reach advance base camp at twilight and set our camp at an altitude of 6,400 m. We rest inside camp and prepare for other day trek.
day 13

Day 17-51: Climbing Period Base Camp to Summit (8,848 m)- return Base Camp

The voyage begins from day 17 and end at day 51 which tentatively is of 34 day trek. The trek is a complete adventure with full of challenges. However, the risk of climbing Everest is overwhelmed from the ultimate victory we achieve after succeeding the Everest climb.. Within 34 days we continuously walk and rest at our tent in the evening. At tent we eat dry foods packed for the voyage and again the early morning if weather is supportive we start our trek and finally with long and tiring walk we reach the peak of 8,848 m, and cheer up the victory and slowly return back to our base camp on 51st day and finally sleep night at the lower base camp.
day 14

Day 52: Advance Base Camp to Base Camp / Camping

We descend form the advance base camp unceasingly towards the Base Camp and after a long day walk reach the camp and set our camp and relax.
day 15

Day 53: Cleaning up Base Camp & prepare to return

We rest on day 53 the whole day and clean all our mess around camp, pack our back and get ready for another day drive and stay overnight at camp.
day 16

Day 54: Drive Base Camp to Tingri / Hotel

From Base camp we take a drive after long gap and reach hotel at Tingri and stay overnight at hotel.
day 17

Day 55: Drive Tingri to Lhasa / Hotel

From Tingri we take a drive and reach Lhasa and after reaching Lhasa we halt for few hours. At evening visit few places relax and stay overnight at hotel.
day 18

Day 56: Fly from Lhasa to Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel

From Lhasa we take a flight of few hours and return to Kathmandu from where we begin our long journey. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and stay overnight at Kathmandu.
day 19

Day 57: Free day at Kathmandu, Farewell Cultural dinner

On the day we once again visit and shop places around Kathmandu and finally take a farewell dinner and stay overnight at Kathmandu hotel.
day 20

Day 58: Transfer to airport for final departure

The day we departure from Kathmandu to our next destination.

What’s Included

Service Included

  • All airport pick-up and drop-off service
  • 5 nights hotel accommodations in Kathmandu
  • Flight tickets from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu
  • Personal climbing Sherpa (Experienced, Trained, Government Licensed) with equipment's
  • All necessary porters to and from base camp to carry load
  • All necessary permits
  • All camping equipment's 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
  • Salary, insurance, meals and equipment's 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
  • 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 per-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation and visa extension procedure services (if necessary)
  • Facilities of Sat Phone at Base camp, internet connection, walkies-talkie,
  • Nepalese Government Royalty, National park fees and local taxes.
  • One farewell dinner at authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance

Service Excluded

  • 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 (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

Frequently Asked Questions

How fit do I need to be to do this Expedition?

You need to be in exceptional physical condition with high endurance, strong cardiovascular health, and advanced high-altitude acclimatization for the Mt. Everest North Side Expedition.

What is the highest altitude reached in this Expedition?

The highest altitude reached during the Mt. Everest North Side Expedition is 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) at the summit of the mountain.

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

Battery charging facilities are available at base camp and some higher camps on the Mt. Everest North Side Expedition, though they may be limited, while hot showers are generally not available, requiring reliance on cold washes or sponge baths.

What about internet access?

Internet access is available at base camp and some higher camps on the Mt. Everest North Side Expedition, though it may be slow and intermittent.

Is it necessary to hire Guides/trekking agency for Expedition?

Yes, hiring a guide or trekking agency is essential for the Mt. Everest North Side Expedition due to the extreme conditions, technical requirements, and logistical support needed for a safe and successful ascent.

How much do guides and porters cost?

For the Mt. Everest North Side Expedition, guides typically cost between $5,000 to $8,000 for the entire trip, while porters range from $3,000 to $5,000, depending on the length of the expedition and the level of support required.

How long do we walk every day when doing Mt. Everest Expedition North Side?

On the Mt. Everest North Side Expedition, you usually walk for about 4 to 8 hours each day, varying with acclimatization schedules, weather conditions, and the specific stage of the climb.

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