Trip Details

  • Destination: Nepal

About Everest Expedition

The Everest expedition is one of the most challenging and iconic mountaineering endeavors in the world. Mount Everest, the highest peak on Earth at 8848 meters (29031 feet), draws adventurers and climbers from around the globe who seek to conquer its summit. Expeditions typically begin in the spring, the most favorable season due to relatively stable weather conditions. Climbers follow a set route through the Khumbu Icefall, camp at various altitudes, and progressively acclimatize to the thinning air. The journey involves navigating dangerous terrains, such as steep ice walls, crevasses, and rock falls, as well as enduring harsh weather, including freezing temperatures, high winds, and the threat of altitude sickness.

Most climbers ascend Everest from the south side, starting from the base camp in Nepal. Along the way, they set up multiple high-altitude camps, including camp 1, camp 2, camp 3, and the final camp 4 near the South Col, just below the summit. The “death zone,” above 8000 meters, is where oxygen levels are dangerously low, and climbers must use supplemental oxygen to survive, despite these hazards, expeditions push onward, aiming to summit in a narrow weather window. The summit attempt itself can take several days, and the physical and mental toll is immense.

The Everest expedition is fraught with both triumph and tragedy. Success is celebration globally, as reaching the summit is the pinnacle of human endurance and determination. However, the mountain’s extreme conditions have also led to numerous fatalities, with over 300 climbers having lost their lives since the first successful summit in 1953. Many factors contribute to these tragic outcomes, including overcrowding, unpredictable weather, and the physical limitation imposed by the extreme altitude. Nonetheless, Everest remains a symbol of human achievement, attracting climbers who are willing to risk it all for the chance to stand at the top of the world.

Short history of the Everest expedition

The history of the Everest expeditions dates back to the early 20th century, with the first serious attempts to reach the summit beginning in the 1920s. Early British expedition in the 1920s and 1930s, including the famous 1924 attempt by George Mallory and Andrew Irvine, ended in tragedy when they disappeared near the summit. In 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa of Nepal, achieved the first successful summit of Mount Everest on May 29, and this accomplishment marked a significant milestone in mountaineering history. Following this, numerous expeditions, both successful and tragic, have taken place, with climbers from around the world continuing to attempt the summit despite the mountain’s extreme challenges, including harsh weather, altitude sickness, and avalanches. Over the years, Everest has become a popular destination for climbers, though the risk remains high.

Highlights

  • most challenging and iconic mountaineering endeavors in the world
  • draws adventurers and climbers from around the globe who seek to conquer its summit
  • journey involves navigating dangerous terrains, such as steep ice walls, crevasses, and rock falls
  • climbers must use supplemental oxygen to survive, despite these hazards
  • attracting climbers who are willing to risk it all for the chance to stand at the top of the world

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu
  • Day 2Sightseeing and preparation
  • Day 3Fly to Lukla and short trek to Phakding
  • Day 4Phakding to Namche Bazaar
  • Day 5Rest day at Namche Bazaar
  • Day 6Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
  • Day 7Tengboche to Dingboche
  • Day 8Rest day at Dingboche
  • Day 9Dingboche to Lobuche
  • Day 10Lobuche to Gorakshep
  • Day 11-56Summit Mount Everest
  • Day 57Clean the Base Camp
  • Day 58Early morning Kala Patthar hike and trek to Pheriche
  • Day 59Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
  • Day 60Namche Bazaar to Lukla
  • Day 61Fly back to Kathmandu
  • Day 62Extra day in Kathmandu
  • Day 63Departure day
Day to day details itinerary

What's Included

  • airport pick and drop by private vehicle
  • necessary TIMs, national park permits, and climbing permits
  • domestic flight (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight)
  • breakfast, Lunch, and dinner on trekking and climbing period
  • fluently English speaking guide, potter, and climbing guide (Sherpa)
  • all essential equipment like tent, toilet tent, and many more
  • personal climbing gears
  • all personal expanses like bar and beverage bills
  • tips for staff
  • lunch and dinner at Kathmandu

Useful Information

Difficulty that may face during Mount Everest summit

Climbing Mount Everest presents numerous challenges, primarily due to its extreme altitude, which can cause life-threatening conditions like altitude sickness, pulmonary edema, and cerebral edema. The lack of oxygen above 8000 meters (the death zone) severely affects the body’s ability to function, requiring supplement oxygen, harsh weather, with freezing temperatures, high winds and sudden storms can further complicate the ascents. The physical demands of the climb are intense, with technical sections, steep ice walls, and crevasses that require expert skills and equipment. Additionally, the overcrowding of climbers in recent years has led to traffic jams on the summit, increasing the risk of accident and exhaustion. The trek to the top also poses risks such as avalanches, falling rocks, and the challenges of limited time to descend safely before conditions deteriorate. These factors make Everest one of the most dangerous climbs in the world.

Best time to summit Mount Everest

The best time to summit Mount Everest is typically during the pre-monsoon season in late spring, from late April to early June. This period offers the most favorable weather conditions, with relatively stable weather, calmer winds and a higher chance of clear skies. Climbers aim to reach the summit during a brief window of good weather between the end of Mar and early June, just before the monsoon seasons begin, which brings heavy snowfalls and unpredictable storms. Another window through less popular is the post-monsoon season in late September to early October, but this period generally offers harsher conditions and fewer climbers. While those two windows are ideal, the weather on the Everest remains unpredictable, and climbers must always be prepared for rapid changes in conditions.