Day 1 : Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport and transfer to hotel. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

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Day 2 : Preparation day for expedition. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

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Day 3 : Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) takes approximately 30 minutes and trek from Lukla to Phakding (2640m.) which takes three hours.

You will be transferred to the domestic airport for your flight to Lukla. You begin today’s trek from Lukla following a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi. Nupla (5885m) can be seen in the distance on the opposite bank and is a peak atop the Kongde Ridge. You descend a mountainside path that merges into your route to Everest, with views to a valley to your right; and at its far end, Kusum Kang (6367m.) The Dudh Kosi approaches as you pass a Mani wall and arrive at Ghat tea house. You continue along a small path with many climbs and descents following the left bank of Dudh Koshi to Phakding. Stay overnight at lodge.

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Day 4 : Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.) takes about four and a half hours.

This day you trek and cross the river on high suspension bridges. Beyond Monjo (2800m.) is the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park which was set up in order to protect and preserve this fragile mountain environment. You then ascend quite steeply to Namche and along the way, if the weather is clear, catch a first glimpse of Mt Everest in the distance. You can also enjoy the view of Mt. Kusum Kangaru, Thamserku, Konde-Ri and Tawache peak. Stay overnight at lodge.

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Day 5 : Rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and excursion around the places.

It is an ideal place to spend a rest day for acclimatization to the high altitude before heading off towards Tyangboche. For the acclimatization you walk up to Khunde Hospital which was set up by Sir Edmund Hillary, or a one hour walk up to the Syangboche (3800m.) where Everest View Hotel is situated above Namche for the outstanding view of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. There are also good views from the National Park Center and Museum just above the town. Stay overnight at lodge.

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Day 6 : Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3867 m.) takes almost five hours.

From Namche, the trail contours around the side of the valley, high above the Dudh Koshi. From here you can catch a glimpse of good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu including Mt Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, the trail descends steeply to a bridge over the river Dudh Koshi at Phunki Tenga (3250m.).The village has an excellent place for lunch and you can take a short rest before making the steep climb to Tyangboche. Tyangboche is famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in the Khumbu region. Stay overnight at lodge.

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Day 7 : Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4260m.) takes about five hours.

You gradually descend through a forest, cross the Imja Khola and climb steadily up to the village of Pangboche. This is directly opposite to Ama Dablam [6,856 m], and has exceptional views of the mountain, with the Gompa, mani walls and scattered pine trees in the foreground. As you gradually ascend, you find thick forests. This part of the trail is full of thorny and juniper bushes. A further two and a half hour’s walk brings you to Dingboche. Stay overnight at lodge.

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Day 8 : Rest at Dingboche for acclimatization and excursion in and around the places.

Here, you can steeply climb up to Nakartsang Gompa for the rare outstanding view of Mount Makalu (8463m.) along with Lhotse, Island Peak, Baruntse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. The another option provided is a small side trip to Chhukung which takes about two and a half hours to go up and one and a half hours to come back to Dingboche. Stay overnight at lodge.

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Day 9 : Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4930 m.) takes about six hours.

The onward journey leads north for up to 50-minutes until you come to a Mani-prayer Stupa. The trail is gentle looking down to Pheriche village below. 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 a two hour walk, the trail from Pheriche joins near Dugla (4595m) before a small wooden bridge over the river of Khumbu glacier. You stop at Dugla, for lunch, before continuing for an hour up a steep hill to the top, where there are views of Mt. Pumori and other peaks west of Everest. After a short break, continue trekking up to Lobuche, hidden and sheltered from the wind. Stay overnight at lodge.

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Day 10 : Trek from Lobuche to Kala Patthar via Gorak Shep.

Trek up the valley following the rocky moraine path, view icy glacial ponds and icebergs down below the Khumbu glacier. After the last rocky moraine dunes, a short downhill walk brings you to Gorak Shep, the flat field below Kala Patthar (5545m) and Mt. Pumori (7145m.) Gorak Shep is the location of the original Everest Base Camp with the new camp being further up the valley. The walk is gradual until you reach a rocky spot; from there another uphill climb for half an hour brings you to Kala Patthar. From the top of Kala Patthar, Everest seems just at a stones throw distance. The panoramic view from this spot is something to cherish and you feel ecstatic being at the top of the world. With all the higher snow capped giants that dominate all around, it is truly a magnificent spot to be on a clear sunny day. Stay overnight at lodge.

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Day 11 : Trek from Kala Patthar to Everst Base Camp and back to Gorak Shep.

While trekking to Everest Base Camp you pass through a trail, which weaves its way through ice pinnacles and past the crevasses of the Khumbu Glacier. During the spring season, you can meet some expedition teams at the Everest Base Camp. The number of teams is less during the autumn season. On the return leg, you can take a higher route to get a spectacular view of the Khumbu ice-fall and numerous mountains. You return to Gorak Shep to stay overnight.

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Day 12 : Mount Everest Climbing period.

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Day 13 : 45 days Mount Everest Climbing period.

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Day 14 : Trek from Everest Base Camp to Pheriche. Stay overnight at lodge.

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Day 15 : Trek from Everest Base Camp to Pheriche. Stay overnight at lodge.

You can have a morning visit to the research center. Then, trek back to Tyangboche, an easier descent passing through rhododendron forest while continuing to walk to Tyangboche. It is a small village with a famous monastery offering you a splendid view of Ama Dablam, green hills and river views. Stay overnight at lodge.

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Day 16 : Trek from Tyangboche to Monjo. Stay overnight at lodge.

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Day 17 : Trek from Monjo to Lukla. Stay overnight at lodge.

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Day 18 : Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

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Day 19 : Rest day in Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

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Day 20 : Fly out from Kathmandu.

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Features Included on Mount Everest Expedition

•  airport pick-up and drop-off services
• 5 night hotel accommodations at 5 Star hotels in Kathmandu with breakfast including 10%service charge and 13% VAT.
• Personal climbing Sherpa (Experienced, Trained, Government Licensed) with equipment's
• All necessary porters to and from base camp to carry load
• Flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and from Lukla to Kathmandu
• Airport tax at Kathmandu domestic airport and Lukla airport
• All necessary permits (Entry permit for Sagarmatha National Park, expedition royalty and permit of Government of Nepal to climb Mt. Everest along southeast ridge normal route)
• All camping equipment's like camp furniture, kitchenware, dining tents, guest tents, mountain tent, table and chairs, gas heater, generator, etc.
• Provisions for climbing equipment such as rope, ice bars, ice screws, Gamow bags, etc
• All meals 3 times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trek and climb
• Accommodation in lodges during the trek wherever applicable and camping in rest of the part including climbing  
• Salary, insurance, meals and equipment's for all involved Nepali staff (For Sherpas, guides, porters, kitchen helpers)
• First Aid medical kit for all team members including staff
• Appropriate food for high altitude to all climbing crew at base camp and above as required
• Solar panel for light and battery charger
• Radio permit (Radio sets are available for communication above the base camp)
• Satellite phone/ Local phone works up to the Base Camp
• Free assistance service for cargo clearance and assistance
• 6 bottle Oxygen for each members & 3 bottles for Sherpa with mask and regulator (extra will be available at base camp if required)
• Necessary help and assistance like complete per-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation and visa extension procedure services (if necessary)
• Facilities of Sat Phone at Base camp, internet connection, walkies-talkie,
• Nepalese Government Royalty, National park fees and local taxes.
• One farewell dinner at authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance

Features Not Included on Mount Everest Expedition

• Visa fees
• International Airfare
• Expenses of personal nature such as hard and soft drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, E-mail, etc.
• Expenses occurred due to the use of phone and internet
• Personal medical kit, trekking gears
• Personal climbing gears
• Filming permit (if you want to use special camera)
• Expenses due to unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes.
• Medical and personal high risk travel insurance which should cover helicopter evacuation cost and medical treatment cost if required
• Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods
• Garbage disposal fee(refundable after the completion of the expedition)
• Tips
• Transportation costs pertaining to excess baggage  
• Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation, and lost luggage

Things To know

In order to make your expedition successful you must have lots of willpower, the ability to tolerate harsh weather conditions along with reasonable fitness and stamina. The expedition will usually require 5-6 hours of walking every day. In the Island Peak summiting day however, you will be required to walk for 10-12 hours. No prior climbing experience is required; however previous rock climbing and high altitude trekking experiences will still be an asset. There will also be a pre -ice climbing training for participants to ease them with the expedition. The training will mostly be about using climbing gears such as ropes, ice pick, harness, crampons. It is important for participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, blood diseases and other medical requirements to consult their doctor before taking the trip.

 

Requirement

This list is a guideline to help you pack for your adventure. Also understand that the items listed below will vary a little according to the season and the trek duration. Those items marked by an asterisk (*) are provided by Himalayan Glacier inclusive in the service. The weight limit for your luggage is 33 pounds or 15 kg. Remember that your luggage will be carried by your porter but you are required to carry a day-pack (with your valuables or anything important) on your own. We also suggest that you pack only what is necessary.

Important documents and items

• Valid passport, 2 extra passport size photos, airline tickets
• Separate photocopies of passport, visa form (easily obtained at Kathmandu airport), proof of insurance
• Dollars, pounds or Euros in cash for purchasing Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport, for paying for restaurants and hotels, for gratuities, snacks, and to purchase your own drinks and gifts
• Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler's checks, etc.

Head                                                                                         

• Bandana or head scarf, also useful for dusty conditions
• Warm hat that covers your ears (wool or synthetic)
• Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• Prescription sunglasses (if required)

Upper Body                                                                       

• Polypropylene shirts (1 half sleeve and 2 long sleeves)
• Light and expedition weight thermal tops
• Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
• Down vest and/or jacket *
• Gore-Tex jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable

Hands

• 1 pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves.
• 1 pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves
• 1 pair of mittens, consists of 1 Gore-Tex over mitt matched with a very warm polar-fleece mitt liner (seasonal)

 Lower Body

• Non-cotton underwear briefs
• 1 pair of Hiking shorts
• 1 pair of Hiking trousers
• 1 pair of lightweight thermal bottoms (seasonal)
• 1 pair of fleece or woolen trousers
• 1 pair of waterproof shell pants, breathable fabric

Feet

• 2 pairs of thin, lightweight inner socks
• 2 pairs of heavy poly or wool socks
• 1 pair of Hiking boots with spare laces (sturdy soles, water resistant, ankle support, “broken in”)
• 1 pair of trainers or running shoes and/or sandals
• Cotton socks (optional)
• Gaiters (winter only), optional, “low” ankle high version

Sleeping

• 1 sleeping bag (good to -10 degrees C or 14 degrees F)*
• Fleece sleeping bag liner (optional)

Rucksack and Travel Bags

• 1 medium rucksack (50-70 liters/3000-4500 cubic inches, can be used for an airplane carryon)
• 1 large duffel bag *
• A small daypack/backpack for carrying your valuables, should have good shoulder padding
• Small padlocks for duffel-kit bags
• 2 large waterproof rucksack covers (optional)

Medical

• Small, personal first-aid kit. (simple and light)
• Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
• 1 skin-blister repair kit
• Anti-diarrhea pills
• Anti-headache pills
• Cough and/or cold medicine
• Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
• Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc. Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.
• Water purification tablets or water filter
• 1 set of earplugs
• Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies

Practical Items

• 1 small roll of repair tape, 1 sewing-repair kit
• 1 cigarette lighter, 1 small box of matches
• 1 compass or GPS(optional)
• 1 alarm clock/watch
• 1 digital camera with extra cards and batteries
• large Ziplocs
• 2 water bottles (1 liter each)
• 1 small folding knife
• Binoculars (optional)
• 4 large, waterproof, disposable rubbish sacks

Toiletries

• 1 medium-sized quick drying towel
• Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
• Multi-purpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
• Deodorants
• Nail clippers
• Face and body moisturizer
• Female hygiene products
• Small mirror

Personal Hygiene

• Wet wipes (baby wipes)
• Tissue /toilet roll
• Anti-bacterial hand wash