Mt. Everest Expedition- Worlds Highest Expedition(8848m)

Mt. Everest Expedition

Mt. Everest Expedition

Mount Everest is the highest point on earth; it is 8848.86m/29,031.69 ft tall, towering above sea level. Mt. Everest became named after Sir George Everest, the British surveyor-general of India, Everest, in Tibet is known as Chomolungma and Nepali people call this mountain Sagarmatha. Mt. Everest is located half in Nepal and half in Tibet.

From Nepal Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and from New Zealand Edmund Hillary were the first climbers of Everest, via the South-East Ridge Route on 29th May 1953. Ms. Junko Tabei from Japan climbed Everest via the South-East Ridge and she became the first climber of Everest. Mr. Reinhold Messner from Italy was the first solo climber via the North Col to the North face on 8-20-1980. Mr. Reinhold Messner from Italy and Mr. Peter Habeler from Austria were the first climbers who made the ascent without bottled oxygen.

Trip Information

Duration

58 Days

Start/end point

Lukla

Difficulty Level

Technical

Max-Altitude

8848m/29028ft

Group Size

2 - 15 Pax

Highest location

8848m/29028ft

Includes

  • All arrival and departure transfer services to and from KTM international airport with other necessary transport as per itinerary
  • 6-night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on B/B basis
  • Domestic Flight Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu
  •  planperienced and government-licensed trekking and climbing Sherpa guide during the trekking and climbing period
  • Appropriate number of porters during the trekking period
  • Accommodation  storage tent, dining tent, client tents, toilet tents, tables, chairs and cooking utensils for base camp
  • Common climbing equipment such as: Rope, ice bars, ice screws, and snow bar
  • 3 meals a day: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea/coffee
  • Accommodation at hotel/lodge/guest house or tent camps during the trekking period
  • All camping accommodation for members and staff during trekking and climbing period. You will be sharing sleeping quarters with one other member
  • All food and fuel for base camp and higher camps during the climbing period
  • 50kg baggage allowance per person during the trekking period. This will be carried by porters/mules
  • Services of chef and kitchen assistant at advance base camp
  • Trekking Permit (Sagaramatha National  Park entry fee)
  • TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System)
  • Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal government to climb Mt.Everest
  • Nepalese Government Royalty
  • One experienced, trained, government licensed and  summiteer climbing guide (Sherpa) per person
  • All wages, equipment, medical and accident insurances for all involved staffs during the trekking and climbing period
  • Helicopter rescue insurance for all involved expedition staff
  • Medical consultation services at the base camp with the HRA clinic at base camp
  • Equipment allowances and wages for climbing Sherpas, cooks, kitchen assistant and government liaison officer
  • First aid medical kits for the group and the staff
  • Satellite phone carried by guide for communication. Available to clients at a cost of $3USD per minute
  • Appropriate high altitude food for all clients and staff at base camp and above as required
  • Required fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period
  • The heater will be provided at the base camp for the dining tent
  • Emergency oxygen mask and regulator provided upon request of the client with requirement appropriate charge
  • Each client will have an individual tent available in the Annapurna first advanced base camp
  • Solar panel for light and electronics charging
  • All tents for camp 1,2 ,3 and South Col.
  • 6 Bottles (8L) of  Oxygen will be provided for each member
  • The latest model of Summit or Top out system mask and regulators will be provided
  • We provide Sherpa’s tents, food for climbing and insurance
  • Free assistance service for cargo clearance and duties
  • EPI cooking gas and stove will be provided in camp one, three and South Col for cooking food
  • All food and fuel for Base camp and higher camps during an expedition. Services of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp and Camp 2.
  • The generator will be providing to back-up the lighting in base camp
  • Transportation of food supply from Kathmandu to base camp by porter/mules
  • Company service charge and government taxes levied in Nepal
  • Farewell dinner in  Kathmandu

Excludes

  • Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except for the farewell dinner)
  • Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, or any other food consumed beyond the prescribed breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phones and internet expenses
  • Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking gear
  • Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations, etc
  • Transportation services include only what is listed on the itinerary. Any extra distance traveled will be appropriately charged
  • Any additional staff other than specified
  • Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses
  • Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required
  • Travel insurance and helicopter rescue
  • Walkie-talkies
  • Filming permit (if you have a special camera)
  • Personal climbing gear
  • Nepal custom duty for import of expedition equipment
  • Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips
  • Summit bonus minimum $100.00USD per climbing Sherpa guide
  • Tips, gifts, souvenirs
  • Airfare of international flights
  • Nepal entry visa fee (Visa insurance is easy upon arrival)
  • Any extra services, products, offers or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Any other item not included in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section

Gears & Equipment

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Climbing Equipment

  • Summit Down Suit – 8000m. (Marmot / Mountain Hardware / North Face / Millet
  • Climbing Helmet
  • Crampons (Fit with Boot)/Packing Cover
  • Ice Axe with Spike & Axe Protector
  • Harness
  • Belay Devices/ Figure of 8/ ATC Guide
  • Jumar / Ascender
  • Lock Carabiner (3 Pcs)
  • Unlock Carabiner (3 Pcs)
  • Tape Slings 240 cm / Dynamic Cord 6mm (300 cm)
  • Snow Goggle (Summit Purpose, Antifog,Polarized, UV Protection)
  • Head Light 400-500 Lumens Spare Battery (Energizer Ultimate Lithium)
  • Walking Stick/ Trekking Pole
  • Pocket Knife (Swiss)
  • Pee Bottle

Head

  • Sun Cap
  • Desert Cap
  • Balaclava
  • Fleece Hat/Warm Hat (1-2 Pcs)
  • Neck Gaiter / Buff Mask(2 Pcs)

Upper Body

  • Thermal Top Base Layer (2 Pcs)
  • Fleece Jacket (1 Pcs)
  • Gore Tex Jacket (1 Pcs)
  • Down Jacket (1 Pcs)
  • Cotton T-Shirt (3 Pcs)
  • Wind Breaker /windproof jacket
  • Quick Dry T-Shirt (3-4 pcs) (*Full Sleeve T-shirt recommended)

Lower Body

  • Thermal Bottom Base Layer (2 Pcs)
  • Fleece Trouser (1pcs)
  • Gore Tex Pant (1 pcs)
  • Mid Weight Pants (1-2Pcs)
  • Light Weight Quick Dry Trekking Pants (2-3 Pairs)
  • Underwear(4-5 pcs)
  • Gaiters for trekking boots
  • Down Pants (1 pcs)

Hands

  • Thin Fleece Gloves (2 Pairs)
  • Wind Stopper / Screen Tap Gloves
  • Heavy Gloves (Guide Gloves)
  • Summit Gloves-8000m

Foot Wear

  • Normal Socks (5-6 Pairs)
  • Trekking Shoes/Hiking Boots (Gore Tex)
  • Slipper (1 Pair)
  • Camp Shoes (1 pair)
  • Summit Socks (2 pcs)
  • Summit Boots – 8000m (Double layered boot) (Lasportiva/ millet/ scarpa)

Sleeping Stuffs

  • Sleeping Bag -40 °C (Extreme Comfort)
  • Sleeping Bag -20 °C to -30 °C (for Base Camp)
  • Liners for Sleeping Bag
  • Thermarest Mattress (Cell Foam)

Bag Packs

  • Rucksacks 50L – 65L (Day Bag)
  • Water Proof Stuff Sacks/Dry BagSmall/ Medium/ Large (3-4 Pcs)

Sun Stuffs

  • Banana Boat/ Nivea Sun Cream (-50 Spf)
  • Lip Guard 30-50 (Spf)
  • Sun Glasses (Uv Protection)

Eating & Drinking

  • 1 Ltr. Water Bottle
  • 1/ 1.5 Ltr. Thermos

Toiletries

  • Toilet Paper / Wet Tissue
  • Toothbrush &Toothpaste
  • Soap/ Shampoo
  • Towel

Miscellaneous

  • Nail Cutter
  • Umbrella / Rain Coat
  • Hot Water Bag(Optional)
  • Power bank (Back up battery)
  • Trekking poles-1 pair
  • Hand & Toe Warmer

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