Mountaineering and trekking in Nepal has relied heavily on the progress and inspiration developed by various expeditions to Everest. Much of the attraction of Nepal in the early days resulted from the discovery that the highest peak in the world lay within our forbidden and isolated kingdom. Though it was named Mt Everest by the Survey of India in 1856 after Sir George Everest ,retired Surveyor-General of India, the peak had been known by other names long before. Nepalese call it Sagarmatha, while the Sherpas call it Chomolungma. The Chinese now call it Qomolangma Feng.
Sagarmatha literally means ‘head of the sky’: the name was invented in 1956 by Babu Ram Acharya, a Nepali historian. The list of attempts and successes on Everest is one of the classics of mountaineering history. By 1989 there had been 274 ascents of Everest, including several by people who had climbed it two or more times. Today there have been over 1000 ascents of the peak, with Sherpas having climbed it 10 times. There are now more than 10 different routes to the top. For a complete list of Everest ascents and an amazing set of statistics about climbs on the mountain, see the latest edition of Everest by Walt Unsworth.
| Fixed Departure Date |
| 15 September 2008 & 30 March, 7 April, 2009 |
Itinerary Outline
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Preparation for Expedition.
Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Kathmandu – Lukla 2860m. by flight then trek to Phakding 2622m.
Day 05: Phakding – Namche 3440m.
Day 06: Rest day for acclimatization and explore around.
Day 07: Namche – Thyangboche 3867m.
Day 08: Thyangboche – Pheriche 4342m.
Day 09: Pheriche – Labuche 4915m.
Day 10: Lobuche – Everest Base Camp 5380m.
Day 11 – 52: Climbing Period for Mt. Everest 8,848m.
Day 53: Cleaning Base Camp and Preparation.
Day 54: Base Camp – Pheriche.
Day 55: Pheriche – Thyangboche.
Day 56: Thyangboche – Namche Bazaar.
Day 57: Namche Bazaar – Lukla and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 58: Early flight back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 59: Free in Kathmandu.
Day 60: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.
Trip Cost
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Service includes:
- All land transportation: Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop.
- 5 Nights Accommodation in Kathmandu at a tourist class Hotel on bed & breakfast plan as per given itinerary.
- Transport as per itinerary for members, staff and Liaison Officer.
- Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.
- Peak permit fee.
- Full board basis during the trekking.
- All kitchen equipments; kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, shower tent, chairs and tables at the base camp.
- Cook and Kitchen boys at the base camp.
- Base camp tents for members and staff.
- Per Person 50 KG. Equipment’s luggage / barrels allowed till to Base Camp.
- Equipment allowance, wages and insurance for base camp staff and Liaison Officer.
- National Park Conservation Fee.
- Air fare: KTM/Lukla/ KTM & domestic airport tax with Cargo fees.
- Satellite phone (Pay calls).
- Visa extension.
- Emergency Oxygen -Mask and regulator.
- Helicopter rescue insurance for Nepalese staff.
- Agency service charges.
Service does not include:
- Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
- Airfare from / to your country.
- Nepal entry visa fee. (Can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
- Hotel after 5 nights stay in Kathmandu.
- Service above Base Camp.
- Drinks except tea and coffee.
- Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
- Walki -Takie permit & Satellite phone permit.
- Climbing Guide (Sherpa).
- Oxygen & Mask -regulator for climbing.
- Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical and emergency evacuation.
- Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving to Nepal by air or road.
- Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, etc.
- International airport departure tax & tourist tax.
- Tips and climbing bonus.
- Garbage deposit US $ 4000.00 for a team. After expedition deposit will be refundable.
