8,848m/29,028ft
MAX-ALTITUDEWestern Region, Nepal
LOCATIONGROUP-SIZE
Minimum 02 paxDIFFICULTY
strenuousMountain Safety:
Safety is the number one priority at Himalayan Holidays. Our Everest expedition is heavily supported by strongly experienced staff and has one of the highest staff to client ratios in the business. We provide a one-to-one client to Sherpa support ratio, as well as a one-to-four. Continual communication with base camp is maintained through reliable VHF radios. A 24-hour communication satellite is also provided for personal and emergency use. Himalayan Holidays also provides Gamow hyperbaric bags and additional oxygen in case of an emergency.
Our Philosophy:
Himalayan Holidays main objective is to help you summit Everest safely with the greatest amount of personal fulfillment and fun. In order for us to achieve our goal we are dedicated to ensuring that you are properly prepared for the summit attempt. Himalayan Holidays offers a wide variety of mountaineering courses and a diverse range of high-altitude peaks, as well as focused individual attention to help clients prepare for the expedition.
Himalayan Holidays Strategy:
Because it’s critical to acclimatize properly to maintain health and fitness and avoid altitude problems, Himalayan Holidays begins the slow acclimatization process with a leisurely 9-day trek to base camp. Once at base camp a pyramid of camps is established. The highest camp in the acclimatization process is Camp 3 at 7400 meters, and from there we will begin our summit attempt. Our experienced guides and Sherpa’s will fix ropes, stock camps and provide leadership and support for the climb. This enables you to carry lighter loads so you can save your strength for the summit bid. Oxygen will be used for all team members above Camp 3.
Team members leave for the summit the previous evening to allow adequate time to reach the summit by mid-morning. Himalayan Holidays provides additional oxygen, food, fuel and support for multiple summit attempts until Mother Nature deems the mountain un climbable for the season. Himalayan Holidays equipment, service, and support are top-notch so you will have an outstanding chance at summiting the highest mountain on the planet.
Itinerary
Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu.
Arrive in Kathmandu Airport by Air Arabia. Meet, assist and transfer to hotel. Room check-in-assistance with welcome drinks is provided at lobby. In the afternoon experience the sights and sounds of Kathmandu followed by a trek briefing and equipment check and welcome dinner.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02
Sightseeing of Kathmandu & last minute permit work with Govt of Nepal.
Am: After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City. In the meantime we wrap up the last minute paperworks at the Ministry of Tourism and conduct briefing there!
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03
In Kathmandu.
Free day in Kathmandu for last minute preparations for the Everest Expedition.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04
Free day in Kathmandu for last minute preparations for the Everest Expedition. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to the domestic airport to board the Yeti Airlines (Flight OY-103) leaving Kathmandu at 06:15 AM, arriving Lukla at 07:15 AM.
On arrival at Lukla airport, meet the Sherpa team and proceed to the nearby Hotel Numbur for a tea/coffee break and/or explore this small bustling hilltop town. After bags are properly packed into porter baskets, commence three hours trek to a beautiful lunch spot at Thado Koshi which offers excellent views of Mount Thamserku. After lunch descend to camp at Phakding (2652m).
Dinner and overnight camp at Phakding.
Day 5
Trek to Namche Bazaar (11,296 ft/3444m) 4~6 hours.
The trek starts gently passing through small rural villages and past a monastery. In the afternoon, through the Sagarmatha National Park to Jorsale. After crossing an interesting suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, the steep climb to Namche Bazaar begins, enjoying the first views of Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse.
Dinner and overnight stay at Namche.
Day 06
Rest day in Namche Bazaar for acclimatization.
As the name suggests, the bustling village has numerous shops selling items of every description! Rest, explore, or visit the National Park Visitors Centre. All meals are hygienically prepared and served by our own Sherpa team at the camp.
Stay overnight at Namche.
Day 07
Trek to Thyangboche (12, 670 ft. / 3863m), 5~6 hours.
Following a brief uphill stretch, the path levels out for two hours, with dramatic views of the “big three”. Down through the rhododendron forest to the Imja Khola River for a lunch stop at Phunki next to several water-driven prayer wheels. The afternoon will be spent climbing slowly to the Thyangboche Monastery, one of the most beautiful spots on earth. It is the traditional place where Everest expeditions receive their blessings as they walk in towards base camp.
Stay overnight at Thyangboche.
Day 08
Trek to Pheriche (13,841 ft. / 4220m), 5 hours.
The day starts with a steep muddy descent through mixed woodland to the meadows of Devouche, across the river’s suspension bridge and on to the village of Thyangboche. Trekking along a trail cut out along a sheer rock cliff, to the upper Pangboche village followed by a steep climb to Khumbu Khola into the windswept valley of Pheriche for the night.
Stay overnight at Pheriche.
Rest day in Pheriche for acclimatization.
Summit to Yala Peak and descent down to Base Camp.
A day to relax and acclimatize at this altitude before starting the ascent.
Stay overnight at Pheriche.
Day 10
Trek to Lobuche (16,173 ft. / 4931m), 5~6 hours.
An ill-defined track traverses the open landscape, with a short steep ascent cresting a ridge, taking in the beautiful view of Mt Cholatese to the west. An early lunch, prior to a steep trek to the Sherpa memorial for those who have died during Everest expeditions. Follow the trail through the moonscape of the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier, to emerge at Lobuche.
Stay overnight at Lobuche.
Day 11
Trek to Gorak Shep (5160m), 7~8 hours.
Along the Khumbu Glacier, through jumbled moraine and scattered rocks. A steep climb takes you out on a ridge, from where Mt Everest can be seen on a clear day looming behind Nuptse. The small community of Gorak Shep is a short way down the ridge. After lunch, an arduous climb to Kala Pattar (5545m) for the breathtaking views of the giants of the earth: Pumori, Everest, Changtse, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and many others!
Stay overnight at Gorak Shep.
Day 12
Climb Kalapatthar (18,187 ft. / 5545 m.)
Early morning start Climb to Kala Patthar and backtrack. Early start is a must. Travel along the Khumbu Glacier through the jumbled moraines and scattered rocks. The climb to the Kala Pattar though tough is well worth it as the views from top are awe inspiring.
The Giants of the earth are all around you, Pumori (7145m), Everest, China’s peak Changtse (7553m), Nuptse (7855m), Lhotse (8516m) Ama Dablam and many other peaks. Later on descent down to Gorakshep for breakfast. Rest of the day is free for rest.
Stay overnight at Gorak Shep.
Day 13
Base Camp (17,598 ft./5364 m.)
We arrive at Everest Base Camp on the jumbled moraine below the infamous Khumbu Icefall. There we spend some time acclimatizing. The next weeks are spent negotiating the Khumbu Icefall, entering the Western Cwm, and climbing to lofty Camp 3.
Our objective for the next 3 to 4 weeks is to establish and stock three camps above base camp and to acclimatize for the climb to the summit. We sleep at Camp 3 for a night or two before heading down to base camp to rest before our summit bid. With everybody fit and acclimatized, we head back to base camp. For the next 5 days rest is top priority. We visit with trekkers, eat, rest, eat, rest, and prepare for the summit bid.
Day 14
Base Camp (17,598 ft. /5364 m.)
Full day at Base Camp
Day 15
Base Camp (17,598 ft./5364 m.)
Full day at Base Camp
Day 16
Base Camp (17,598 ft./5364 m.)
Ice Fall Hiking and back at Base Camp
Day 17
Base Camp (17,598 ft. /5,364 m.)
Preparation day at Base Camp.
Day 18
Climb to Camp 1 (19,000 ft / 5,800 m.)
Climb to Camp 1 and camp.
Day 19
Climb to Camp 2 (20,300 ft /6,200 mt.) & Return to Camp 1 (19,000 ft / 5,800 mt.)
Climb to Camp 2 and return to camp 1.
Day 20
Back to Base Camp (17,598 ft. /5,364 m.)
Return back to Base Camp.
Day 21
Base Camp (17,598 ft. /5,364 m.)
Full day at Base Camp.
Day 22
Base Camp (17,598 ft. /5,364 m.)
Full day at Base Camp.
Day 23
Climb to Camp 1 (19,000 ft / 5,800 m.)
Climb to Camp 1 and camp.
Day 24
Climb to Camp 2 (19,000 ft / 5,800 m.)
Climb to Camp 2 and camp.
Day 25
Climb to Camp 3 (24,000 ft. / 7,300 m.) and return to Camp 2 (19,000 ft / 5,800 m.)
Climb to Camp 3 and return to camp 2.
Day 26
Back to Base Camp (17,598 ft. /5,364 m.)
Return back to Base Camp.
Day 27
Base Camp (17,598 ft./5,364 m.)
Full day at Base Camp.
Day 28
Base Camp (17,598 ft. /5,364 m.) – EXCURSION TO KALA PATTHAR PEAK (18,190 ft. / 5545 m.)
Excursion to Kala Patthar and back to Base Camp.
Day 29
Base Camp (17,598 ft. /5364 m.)
Full day at Base Camp.
Day 30
Climb to Camp 2 (20,300 ft /6,200 m.)
Climb to Camp 2 and camp.
Day 31
Camp 2 (20,300 ft /6,200 m.)
Full day at Camp 2.
Day 32
Camp 2 (20,300 ft /6,200 m.)
Full day at Camp 2.
Day 33
Climb to Camp 3 (24,000 ft. / 7,300 m.)
Climb to Camp 3 and stay overnight at camp.
Day 34
Descend to Camp 2 (20,300 ft /6,200 m.)
Descend to Camp 2 and camp.
Day 35
Back to Base Camp (17,598 ft. /5,364 m.)
Return back to Base Camp and relax.
Day 36
Backtrack to Periche or Dingboche (13,841 ft. / 4220m)
Back track to Periche or Dingboche.
Day 37
At Periche or Dingboche (13,841 ft. / 4220m)
At Periche or Dingboche
Day 38
At Periche or Dingboche (13,841 ft. / 4220m),
At Periche or Dingboche
Day 39
Trek to Lobuche (16,173 ft. / 4931m), 5~6 hours.
Climb to Lobuche.
Day 40
Trek to Base Camp (17,598 ft./5364 m.)
Trek to Base Camp and relax
Day 41
At Base Camp (17,598 ft. /5364 m)
At Base Camp and relax.
Day 42
Climb to Camp 1 (19,000 ft / 5,800 m)
Climb to Camp 1 and camp.
Day 43
Climb to Camp 2 (20,300 ft /6,200 m.)
Climb to Camp 2 and camp.
Day 44
Camp 2 (20,300 ft /6,200 m)
Rest at Camp 2.
Day 45
Climb to 3 (24,000 ft. / 7,300 m.)
Climb to Camp 3 and rest.
Day46
Climb to Camp 4 (26,240 ft. / 8,000 m.)
Climb to Camp 4 and rest.
Day 47
Climb to Summit (29,030 ft. / 8,848 m.) and return to Camp 4 (26,240 ft. / 8,000 m.)
Climb to Summit and return to Camp 4.
Day 48
Descend to Camp 2 (20,300 ft /6,200 m.)
Descend down to Camp 2.
Day 49
Camp 2 (20,300 ft /6,200 m.)
At Camp 2.
Day 50
Climb to 3 (for SECOND ATTEMPT) (24,000 ft. / 7,300 m.)
Climb to Camp 3 for second attempt.
Day 51
Climb to Camp 4 (for SECOND ATTEMPT) (26,240 ft. / 8,000 m.)
Climb to Camp 4 for second attempt.
Day 52
Climb to Summit (29,030 ft. / 8,848 m.) (2nd attempt team) and return to Camp 4
Climb to Summit and return to Camp 4.
Day 53
Descend to Camp 2 (20,300 ft /6,200 m.)
Return to Camp 2.
Day 54
Descend back to Base Camp (17,598 ft./5364 m.)
Return to Base Camp and relax.
Day 55
Base Camp (17,598 ft. /5364 m.)
Full day at Base Camp for packing up all camping gears.
Day 56
Backtrack to Lobuche.
Back track to Lobuche.
Day 57
Backtrack to Devouche.
Descend back to Devouche.
Day 58
Backtrack to Namche.
Back track to Namche Bazaar.
Day 59
Easy day at Namche.
Rest day at Namche Bazaar.
Day 60
Backtrack to Phakding.
Descend back to Phakding – visit the beautiful Monastery up on the hill.
Day 61
Backtrack to Lukla.
Back track to Lukla.
Day 62
Fly back to Kathmandu.
Fly back to Kathmandu. Meet and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 63
Free and easy day in Kathmandu.
Free day in Kathmandu.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 64
Free day in Kathmandu.
Free day in Kathmandu most deserved rest.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 65
Final departure from Kathmandu.
Free until transfer to airport for final departure flight from Nepal.
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Inclusions
Cost Includes
- All necessary transportation as per Itinerary.
- Hotel accommodation (Hotel Shangri la or Similar) in Kathmandu as per Itinerary on twin sharing basis inclusive of taxes and breakfast.
- Government Mountaineering Royalty.
- Sherpa and Equipment destination charges.
- Necessary porters and mules for carrying equipment & loads
- Lodge or Tent accommodation during the trek.
- All meals during the trek and Climb.
- All camping services including all meals, separate group dining tent with folding tables and chairs, separate toilet and shower tents and fully equipped kitchen etc.
- Solar panels for lighting system and charging electronic devices.
- Per person 60 kg member luggage allowance.
- Team of experience cook and his Kitchen team in the Base Camp.
- High Altitude meals while climbing above Base Camp with EPI gas and burner.
- Life and medical Insurance for Nepalese support team.
- Oxygen for members 4 bottles each for members and 3 bottle each for climbing Sherpas.
- Hyperbolic Chambers (Gammow Bags) for the expedition.
- Complete and comprehensive First Aid Kit bag.
- Company administrative service charges.
- 6 High Altitude Sherpa Support Team and 2 High Altitude Leaders.
Cost Excludes
- International Airfare.
- Airfare for Sector Kathmandu/ Lukla / Kathmandu (Quoted Separately).
- Nepal Visa.
- Personal Climbing gears & equipments.
- Round trip Helicopter charter costs for members (Quoted separately)
- Lunch and dinner except welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
- Any special climbing food above the base camp apart from those we will provide.
- Items of personal nature such as bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, internet services, extra mileage, personal gratuities etc.
- Tips for Expedition support members.
- Summit bonus per Sherpa approximately US$ 800.00
- Insurance policy to cover illness, hospitalization, medications, operations, loss of valuables, cancellation owing to natural calamities or conditions beyond our control including Emergency Air and Surface rescue.
- Rope fixing charges.
- Kitchen Crew, logistics crew performance tips.
- Satellite phone (pay call)
- Personal satellite phone with e-mail and internet permits etc.
- Any extra costs incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Himalayan Holidays – Nepal and Its Team members.
- Any other expenses not mentioned above.
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