Mount Everest Expedition

Overview

Mt Everest which is towered between Nepal and China border is challenging peak for expedition. Being the most famous and highest mountain in the world with the altitude of 8,848m from the sea level; also known as the roof of the world Everest is known for its unbeatable mystic beauty, mystery and obsessive mood. Nepali name of Mt Everest is “Sagarmatha” which means the Head Touching the Sky and in Sherpa" Chomolungma” which means Mother Goddess of the World. At the same time the name Everest was given to honor British Surveyor General to India Sir George Everest.

The south face of the mountain lies in Nepal whereas the north face lies in China’s autonomous state of Tibet. This peak was officially measured in 1956 during the Great Trigonometric Survey of British India government and during that time it was given the name Peak XV and the height calculated then was 8,840m. Later after few years the height was again calculated with great accuracy and it was found to be 8m off from then determined value making it the highest peak.

There are two commercial routes for summiting Everest one from the North ridge in the Tibetan side and one in the Southeast ridge in the Nepalese side. The southeast ridge on the Nepalese side of Everest is the way taken by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa who successfully conquered the summit in 29

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May 1953 registering their name as the Hero of this adventurous trip.

Wildpath Adventure is giving finest service in the Everest Base Camp and other high camp of Everest from the southeast ridge in Nepal. Our guides are highly skilled with a long list of experiences in this profession. The climb is very challenging and can lead to some serious consequences if things go wrong. So while climbing it is best to hear and follow the guide and bring some serious level of guts.

KHUMBU ICEFALL:

Khumbu icefall is a highest ice bouldering obstruction in the path with evident insinuation of huge crevasses and treacherous making the trail complex and puzzled with high objective risk of falling ice. This portion is most challenging and dangerous part of the climb. We will start the climb through the icefall installing ladders across crevasses and along vertical ice walls for competent and easy climbing. The climb through the icefall is efficient and relatively safe especially in early morning before the sunrise when the ice is well frozen.

CAMPI (6,400m):

Camp I is situated in the plain area of infinite area of deep crevasses and mountain walls of covered by snow. The place is quite warm due to the reflection of sun. In the night we can hear deep muttering and cracking sounds of crevasses below our tent.

CAMPII (6,750m):

Camp II is located in the foot of Mt Lhotse’s wall through which we have to continue our climb. The weather here is quite good bud clouds roll from the lower portion of the Himalayan valleys to bottom of our camp. Occasionally the wind blows very violently here, such that it destroys our tents.

CAMP III (7,100m):

Our camp is set adjoining to the wall of Mt Lhotse. Here we will climb by the use of fixed ropes and with prior acclimatization we will reach camp IV. From camp III the use of oxygen cylinder is almost compulsory. On the way from camp III to camp IV we come across steep allow bands (sleepy rotten limestone) and after this the route goes through Geneva Spur to the east before finishing the flats of south col.

CAMP IV (8,400m):

This is the last camp of our expedition. From here the summit is just at the distance of 500m. This is the final and the most dangerous part o the whole climb. Here the wind blows violently. The usual and best route to get into the summit is through the narrow south- East Ridge; it is the same way used by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in the epic climb of 1953.

Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu arrival and transfer to Hotel.

Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing, this includes Pashupatinath, Boudhhanath, Swoyambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square. In the evening you will be attending the briefing about the trip.

Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding

Early in the morning drive to airport and catch a 30minutes flight to Lukla airport (2800m). Following Dudh Koshi River valley we will trek for around 3-4 hours for Phakding(2652m).

Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m); 5-6hours

Crossing suspension bridge we will walk through Sagarmatha national park witnessing the first glimpse of Mt Everest to Namche Bazaar. Witnessing the magical view of Thamserku, Konde Ri, Tawache Peak amd Mt Kusum Kangaru we will continue the trek. In the way we will come across different villages and Monasteries. Namche Bazaar is the main trading spot of the entire Khumbu region.

Day 5: Rest Day at Namche Bazaar so as to get acclimatization

Namche is siutaed between two ridges in the middle of the regal peaks of Khumbu region. It has numerous lodges, tea shops and souvenir shop. It is the best place to take some rest and get acclimatized with the high altitude before making our move to Tengboche. To get acclimatize you can walk up to Khundu hospital which was set by late Sir Edmund Hillay or walk up to Syangboche(3800m) which offers the magnificent view of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru.

Day 6: Trek to Tengboche( 3850m); 5hours

From Namche Bazaar the trail goes above the Dudh Koshi and you get to see the first glimpse of Khumbu region including Mt Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. Making our way through several villages and teashops the trail goes steeply downwards to Dudh Koshi River at Phunki Tenga(3250m). Here we will have our lunch and make a steep ascent to Tengboche. Tengboche is known for its legendary monastery.

Day 7: Trek to Dingboche(4300m); overnight at camp

Early in the morning we will have our breakfast in Tengboche and continue our journey with a steep downhill walk through the Rhododendron forest to Debuche and we will cross the suspension bridge over Imja Khola. The trail for Dingboche follows the climbing route of Island Peak and Phokalde peak. It is also the gateway to Chukung, Makalu area and Hinku valley via Sherpani Col (6,100m) and Amphu Laptsa Pass (5780m).

Day 8: Trek to Lobuche(4900m); overnight at camp (5-6hours)

Leaving Dingboche behind us we will climb gradually uphill to Dughla which offers the stunning view of Tawachee and Cholatse. From Dughla we will walk for an hour to Khumbu Glacier and turn left into a memorial area before arriving to Lobuche for night stay.

Day 9: Trek to Gorakshep(5,200m); overnight at camp(3hours)

From Lobuche the trail gradually ascents and sometime we will make our way through a glacier. Though the trail that takes us to Gorakshep is rocky and windy but it offers the spectacular view of Mt Pumori and Mt Everest.

Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m) and trek back to Gorakshep; 5-6hours

Early in the morning we will make our along Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base Camp. The path goes through rocky dunes, moraines and streams.The view of Khumbu icefall from here is breathtaking. After making our ascent to Everest Base Camp we will return back to Gorakshep for overnight stay.

Day 11-54: Climbing period of Mt Everest.

Day 55: We will clean up the mess we have created in the base camp. Stay overnight in camp.

Day 56: Trek to Pheriche(4280m); 5-6hours

After having breakfast we will trek down to Dughla and then go above the valley floor Pheriche in Imja Valley. Pheriche is the only place in the Khumbu valley where barley is grown and also offers the glimpse of spectacular scenic beauty. Stay overnight in lodge.

Day 57: Trek to Namche(3440m)

 As soon as we leave Pheriche we will cross bridge over Khumbu Khola and make a short hike to Orsho village. From here we will trek down to Pangboche and cross the small bridge to Tengboche through the forest. After having lunch here we will again continue the trek through forest to Phunki Drengka and make again a steep climb to Sansa and arrives to Kyanjuma. Following the trail above Dudh Koshi we will ultimately arrive to Namche.

Day 58: From Namche Bazaar the trail descends steeply for about two hours. After that path goes uphill and downhill to Phakding via Monjoo.

Day 59: following the Dudh Koshi River we trek for around three hours from Phakding to Lukla. Stay overnight in Lodge.

Day 60: take a flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 61:Free day in Kathmandu. Get relaxed and pamper yourself by visiting some spa or do some family shopping in the afternoon. In the evening we will organize a farewell celebration with some cultural program.

Day 62: Transfer to airport for your onward journey.