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Mt. Everest (8848m) is the world’s highest mountain and remains the greatest challenge and a perpetual natural wonder for mountaineers and trekkers alike. It is located in the Mahalangur Himal, sub-range of the Himalayas in the Eastern part of Nepal. It is commonly popular as Sagarmatha in Nepali, Chomolungma in Tibetan and Sherpa language and Zhumulangma in Chinese. Everest also shares its border with Tibet/China. However, top of Everest is officially declared to be located in Nepal side according to treaty between Nepal and China. Longitude and latitude of Mt. Everest are 27°59′17″N and 86°55′31″E respectively.
Before 1865, Everest was popular as Peak XV for the westerner. Royal Geographical Society under British India government conducted Great Trigonometric Survey in 1856 to find out the real height of Peak XV using available scientific technologies at that period. Trigonometric survey of 1865 was led by Sir George Everest, so peak XV was renamed later as Mt. Everest to honor his great efforts despite his objection.The current official altitude of 8848 m (29029 ft), recognized by both Nepal and China governments, was absolutely based on Indian Survey of 1955 and its subsequent Chinese survey made in 1975.
On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork.
Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon you will drive back to your hotel.
Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
After early-morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and drive to the domestic airport terminal. Receive your boarding pass and fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) that takes about 35 minutes. The flight offers you up close views of the Himalayas and romantic landscapes of hills, farms and rivers.
On arrival to Lukla, you will begin 3 hours trek to Phakding (2640 m.). You start your trek from Lukla with a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River. Mt. Nupla (5885m) which can be seen in the distance is a peak atop the Kongde Ridge. You descend a mountainside path that merges into your route to Everest, with views to a wonderful valley to your right; and Mt. Kusum Kang (6367m.) to the far end.
Namche Bazaar (3440m) is surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges and faces the Bhote Koshi to the South.
A day for rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization. It is an ideal place to spend acclimatizing with the high altitude. For acclimatization you walk up to Khumjung where you can visit a monastery. You can also enjoy the splendid views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawoche, and Kwangde and so on. Or you can take an hour's walk up to Syangboche (3800m.) where Everest View Hotel is situated above Namche for outstanding views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru.
As you climb through the forested zone, the incline eases and a splendid view appears. You continue climbing the mountainside diagonally until you come to the stone gate built by the lamas which marks your entry into Tyangboche (3860m).
Dingboche is a beautiful patchwork of fields enclosed by stone walls protecting the crops of barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals.
There are some breathtaking views of the North face of Ama Dablam and the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge as you explore this beautiful valley that leads up to Island Peak. The walk is short with a good chance to relax in the afternoon. Another option is to hike up to Chhukum, where you can enjoy the panoramic view of Island peak, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Tawoche peak and others.
The onward journey leads north for up to 50-minutes until you come to a Mani-prayer Stupa. The trail follows a downward path to Pheriche village. Today's walk offers views of the Mt.Tawache, Ama Dablam and to the north-Pokalde (5741m), Kongma-tse (5820m) and the great wall of Nuptse. After two hours walk, the trail from Pheriche joins near Dugla (4595m) before a small wooden bridge over the river of Khumbu glacier.
Trek up the valley following the rocky moraine path, view icy glacial ponds and icebergs down below of the Khumbu glacier. Gorakshep is the location of the original Everest Base Camp with the new camp being further up the valley. Now the trail winds through a rocky path and the Khumbu glacier. The view of Nuptse, Lho-La and Khumbu Tse appears in front of you.
Climbing period (Base Camp – Summit Mt. Everest 8848 m –Base Camp).
Stay overnight at lodge.
Tyangboche is a small village with the famous Tyangboche monastery offering you striking views of Ama Dablam, lush green hills and river views.
The walk from Tyangboche is mostly downhill on the main busy trail with a few steep climbs for an hour from the bridge at Phungitenga, near to Shanasha. The walk to Namche is very scenic on a long winding path. En route you will visit traditional villages of Khumjung and Khunde. From Khumjung village another 30 minutes walk brings you to the village of Khunde.
The last day of your trek leads from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. The trek is pleasant, except for a few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote-Koshi River crossing it three times. The last uphill climb of 45 minutes will bring you to Lukla for your overnight stay.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.
a) Kathmandu
All airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
5 night hotel accommodation with breakfast at 3 star standards hotel
One full day city sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley with private A/C vehicle and English speaking tour guide including entrance fees
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
T-shirt, mug, pen, bag, etc
Flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu
Expedition royalty and permit from Government of Nepal to climb Ama Dablam, entry permit for Sagarmatha National Park, TIMS card and Local government entrance fee
1 Government Liaison officer with full equipments, salary, accommodation, transportation and insurance as per government rule
Garbage transfer & garbage disposal fees
Medical & Emergency rescue insurance for all involved Nepalese staffs during the entire trip as per government rule
All necessary equipments transportation for all climbing members and staffs from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu by air cargo, Lukla to Base Camp and back to Lukla by porters / yaks
Up to 50 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porters /yaks
3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) including tea and coffee during the trek and Base Camp, appropriate foods for high altitude to all climbing crews at Base Camp and above
Lodge based accommodation during the trek, and well-managed Base Camp set up for climbing members & Staff at Base Camp
Porter per member up to Base Camp from Lukla and from Base Camp to Lukla
Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen helpers as per group size
All involved Nepalese staffs & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipments, foods & clothing
Each member will have individual tent in Base Camp
Foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning tent, 1 Kitchen tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower tents, 1 Staffs tent, 1 tent for Nepalese Base Camp staffs, store tents, Tables, chairs & all necessary cooking gears like Epi gas, high pots, stove, etc.
All tents for Camp 1, 2, and 3
Heater at Base Camp in each Dining and other necessary camp
1 Solar panel and generator for lights and battery charge for laptop and other electronic devices at Base Camp
Personal climbing guide/Sherpa (1 climbing member will have 1 climbing guide who is trained, experienced and Government license holder)
Salary, equipments, meals and clothing for climbing guide
Carry bonus of Sherpas and route fixing charges
Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask and regulator (with appropriate additional charge)
High Altitude Tents, EPI gas, cooking pots, High altitude food for member, Sherpa and other crews at (C1) (C2) and (C3)
All required fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing
The team of experienced Sherpa will fix the route in Ama Dablam (no extra charge will be applied to members)
Satellite Phone for emergency communication available for members with appropriate charge
Walkie –Talkie for communication from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp
Satellite Phone / walkie-talkie permits
Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staffs
Certificate (Ama Dablam climbing certificate issued by Tourism Ministry after climbing Mt. Ama Dablam successfully)
Tax, VAT and our service charge
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from trekking / expedition than the scheduled itinerary)
Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking / expedition due to any reason than the scheduled itinerary)
Medical and personal high risk travel insurance which should cover helicopter evacuation cost and medical treatment cost incase required
Medical and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required (Rescue, Repatriation, Helicopter, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs)
Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages (However we will provide soft drinks for members at base camp)
Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking /climbing Gears
Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and your other personal items used to keep yourself clean
Permit fee for special filming by using camera or drone
Internet service is available with extra charge during the trek and Base Camp
Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa
Tips for Base Camp and other involved staffs
If you are taking just Base Camp services, then there will be zero service from company above base camp
The cost for using fixed rope during the expedition will apply to base camp service users
Any other services or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary
