Mt. Everest North Expedition

42 Days Expedition / (SKILL LEVEL: extreme)

ABOUT THIS TRIP
  • DURATION: 42 Days
  • ACTIVITY: Expedition
  • BEST SEASON: / autumn / spring 
  • START: Kathmandu
  • FINISH: Kathmandu
  • ACCOMMODATION: Tea House & Camping
  • GRADE: extreme
  • AVAIABILITY: yes
  • GROUP SIZE: 2-15
  • MAX ALTITUDE: 8848 m

OVERVIEW

  • SKILL LEVEL
    extreme
  • DURATION
    42 Days

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Mt. Everest North Expedition

42 Days Expedition / (SKILL LEVEL: extreme)

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu – 1350m

Day 02-03: Rest in Kathmandu

Day 04: Fly to Lhasa, Tibet – 3656m

Day 05: Drive Gyantse 3950m, 265km.

Day 06: Drive to Shigatse (3900m). Overnight in hotel.

Day 07: Drive to Shegar (4350m). Overnight in hotel.

Day 08: Drive to Base Camp (5200m).

Day 09-12:  At the Base Camp

Day 13: Trek to intermediate camp (6200m).

Day 14:  Advance Base Camp (6500m).

Day 15-54: Climbing Period.

Day 55:  Return to Advance Base Camp.

Day 56: Return to Base Camp.

Day 57:  Cleaning up Base Camp.

Day 58:  Drive to Shegar. Overnight in hotel.

Day 59: Drive to Shigatse. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 60: Drive to Gyantse. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 61: Drive to Lhasa. Overnight stay.

Day 62: Fly back to Kathmandu, Nepal.

Day 63: Rest Day in Kathmandu

Day 64: Final Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu – 1350m

Upon your arrival in the Tribhuvan international airport, our representative will welcome you and will assist to transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu. You may relax at your hotel or go around for shopping. In the evening we will organize welcome dinner for you in one of the typical Nepalese restaurants in the heart Kathmandu meanwhile briefing about your adventurous trip will take place. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02-03: Rest in Kathmandu

Sightseeing and Preparation for Everest Expedition. While the leader attends a formal briefing in the Ministry of Tourism, you will explore the fascinating city of Kathmandu. You will visit famous Stupa, Boudhnath and the popular Hindu pilgrimage site, Pashupatinath Temple. In the late afternoon, the leader will check everyone’s equipment, as Kathmandu is the last opportunity to buy anything missing. You will also get introduced to fellow expedition members and guides. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Fly to Lhasa, Tibet – 3656m

We take an early flight to Lhasa on 4th day, Overnight stay at Lhasa

Day 05: Drive Gyantse 3950m, 265km.

After breakfast at a hotel, leave Lhasa and journey on a four-wheel along the friendship highway. While driving cross the several high passes such as Khambo La and Kharo La, which will provide breathtaking views of the Himalayan range. An enormous glacier rises nearly straight up from the road as the trip passes Kharo La. The drive is absolutely exciting since you pass through many more beautiful Tibetan valleys and quiet villages along the way. Reach Gyantse and overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Drive to Shigatse (3900m). Overnight in hotel.

Morning breakfast then a short visit to Gyantse Dzong. This fort is of the 14th century and offers some of the most wonderful views of Gyantse and the surrounding valley. You will visit the famed and splendid tiered structure Gyantse Kumbum as well which is the largest stupa in all of Tibet.
Today you will have a very short drive which takes the only 90km that leads you to the second largest town in all of Tibet. When you arrive in Shigatse you will explore the local market and guide will take you to visit Tashilhumpo Monastery. This monastery is one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet. That was able to last through the Cultural Revolution nearly unscathed. Overnight at hotel

Day 07: Drive to Shegar (4350m). Overnight in hotel.

After breakfast, you will leave Shigatse and drive along the Friendship Highway enjoying the breathtaking views of this desert plateau. After passing through the small town of Lhatse the journey crosses Gyatmso La which is the highest pass on your trip. The land quickly descends to plains after Gyatmso La. While driving through the plains you will see many nomadic herders, beautiful countryside, and secluded monasteries. Overnight at guest house.

Day 08: Drive to Base Camp (5200m).

After breakfast, you will leave Shegar and drive along the Friendship Highway enjoying the breathtaking views of this desert plateau. After few hours drive, we will finaly reach the base camp.

Day 09-12  At the Base Camp

We Spend good four days at the base camp to become accustomed to a new climate or new conditions. Our Climbing guide will brief about the expeditions through out the acclimitazation period.

Day 13: Trek to intermediate camp (6200m).

On the 13th day, we trek to the intermediate camp and stay overnight at a camp.

Day 14:  Advance Base Camp (6500m).

We will trek to Advanced Base Camp, after reaching, our guide will give a final briefing before climbing the mountain.

Day 15-54: Climbing Period.

on the 15th day, we will start our climb of the Mount Everest North Face, the Total climbing period is 39 days.

Day 55:  Return to Advance Base Camp.

On 55th  day, we will trek down to Advance Base camp, Overnight stay at the Advance Base camp in a tent.

Day 56: Return to Base Camp.

Next day, we trek down to Base camp.

Day 57:  Cleaning up Base Camp.

Next day, we spend our day cleaning all the garbages thrown by us while trekking and climbing period. Overnights Stay at Base Camp

Day 58:  Drive to Shegar. Overnight in hotel.

Early morning, We start our journey back driving to Shegar. We will stop for a breakfast in between. Upon reaching Shegar, We will stay overnight in a hotel.

Day 59: Drive to Shigatse. Overnight in Hotel.

After Breakfast, We drive to Shigatse from Shegar, we stay overnight in Shigatse.

Day 60: Drive to Gyantse. Overnight in Hotel.

After breakfast, we will drive to Gyantse from Shigatse. We will stay overnight in Gyantse.

Day 61: Drive to Lhasa. Overnight stay.

We leave early morning for Lhasa, We will stop for breakfast in between, Overnight stay at Lhasa.

Day 62: Fly back to Kathmandu, Nepal.

We take an early flight to Kathmandu, Nepal. Upon reaching Kathmandu, you will be transferred to a hotel.

Day 63: Rest Day in Kathmandu

You can go for a  city tour and wander around the city, try Nepalese cuisine, meet new people and enjoy the vibrancy of Nepali culture before you leave for your next destination.

Day 64: Final Departure

Our representative will drop you off at the airport for your next destination.

  •  ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE: Pick up and drop off services for both international & domestic flights as per the itinerary
  • HOTEL ACCOMMODATION: 4 nights Hotel in Kathmandu one  double room with  breakfast basis
  • WELCOME DINNER: A welcome dinner with Office Staff in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu
  • TRANSPORTATION: Kathmandu to Lhasa and return airfare for our  overall expedition crew for  the entire expedition and trekking
  • CLIMBING PERMIT: Expedition Royalty and Climbing Permit to climb Mount Everest expedition
  • ROUTE FIXING CHARGE:Everest summit route fixing charge
  • TRASH: Stool shipment and other garbage disposal fee
  • MEALS: Fresh Meals on full board (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner) with Hot Drinks/ Tea/ Coffee/ fresh meat & fresh vegetable during the climbing and trekking days
  • LIAISON OFFICER: Government Liaison officer and his daily wages, equipment, food, insurance, and both way airfare
  • COOK AND KITCHEN HELPERS: Experienced and well-trained base camp cook, Camp-2 cook and Kitchen helpers
  • PORTERS:Porters up to the Kathmandu to Base Camp to Kathmandu and return from the base camp
  • STAFF WAGES: All wages, equipment, food, accommodation, and insurance for all staffs in trekking and expedition
  • MEMBER PERSONAL BAGGAGE:Maximum fifty kilograms per member as a personal baggage
  • BASE CAMP TENT:North face, Kailas, Red Fox or any other branded tent and each expedition member will have an individual tent available at the base camp
  • BASE CAMP EQUIPMENT:Dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, hot shower tent, communication tent, mattress, pillow, table, chair, and  other required equipment
  • ELECTRICITY: Generator at the base camp and solar panel at C2 for light or charging any electronic devices
  • HEATER: Heater at the base camp for a member and staff
  • COMMUNICATION:Communication device like Satellite Phone & Willkie-Talkie in case of emergency.(USE PAY)
  • Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) & Gamow Bag along with the comprehensive First Aid Kit.
  • Emergency Oxygen with regulator and mask while on mount Everest Expeditions.(USE PAY)
  • INTERNET AND CELL-PHONE: Internet service, satellite and cell-phone network available at the base camp (chargeable as per use)
  • MEDICAL SERVICE:HRA medical camp provides emergency medical services with certain charge
  • WEATHER FORECAST:Availability of the daily weather forecast during the entire expedition
  • OXYGEN:O2 Poisk oxygen 4 bottles allocated for member and 2 bottles for each climbing Sherpa
  • MASK AND REGULATOR: Will be provided Top Out or Summit mask regulator for each member and climbing Sherpa
  • BACKUP OXYGEN AND MASK REGULATOR: In case of emergencies, sufficient oxygen and mask regulator available at our base camp
  • HIGH ALTITUDE TENT:North Face, Kailas, Red Fox or any other branded tent from Base Camp to C1, C2, C3 and C4
  • GENERAL CLIMBING EQUIPMENT: EPI gas and gas burner, dynamic climbing rope, ice screws, snow shovel, snow bars, carabineers etc.
  • CLIMBING GUIDE (SHERPA) :One professional climbing Sherpa per member
  • CLIMBING SHERPA ALLOWANCE: Equipment that requires advance payment,daily wages, carrying bonus and summit bonus
  • EQUIPMENT ALLOWANCE FOR STAFF: Equipment allowance for Base Camp cook, camp two coo, and kitchen helpers
  • RESCUE INSURANCE: Helicopter rescue insurance for high altitude climbing guide, cook, and staff
  • Emergency Helicopter rescue arrangements,
  • FAREWELL DINNER: Farewell dinner with expedition staff in a Nepali typical restaurant with the cultural show in Kathmandu
  • Lunches and non-group dinners in Kathmandu
  • Excess baggage fees on included flights
  • Personal insurance
  • Visa for Nepal (available at the airport, multiple entry 100 days USD 100, bring a passport photo!)
  • Personal medications
  • Tips
  • Personal mountain and climbing equipment
  • Sleeping bag for base camp and high camp
  • Charges for satellite phone use, emails
  • Summit bonus for personal climbing Sherpas