Expedition in Tibet : Mt Everest Expedition
As you will no doubt already know, Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world at a height of 8,850 m (29,035 ft). Of course, we don't call it Mt Everest. Most Nepali people refer to the mountain as Sagarmatha, meaning "Forehead in the Sky". Speakers of Tibetan languages, including the Sherpa people of northern Nepal, refer to the mountain as Chomolungma, Tibetan for "Mother of the World".
Sagarmatha - Everest lies on the border of Nepal and Tibet. There are two standard routes on the mountain. The first is the south east ridge climbed from Nepal, which was the route taken by New zealander Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay on the first ascent in 1953. The route starts with the Khumbu icefall and climbs up the Western Cwm to South Col, from where the south east ridge is gained. The second route is the north ridge climbed from Tibet, and scene of George Mallory and Andrew Irvine's 1924 attempt. We offer expeditions to both sides.
| 65 days - Serious high altitude climbing | Max Altitude: 8,850m |
| Trek Name: Mt Everest Expedition Trek Code: |
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| Sagarmatha - Everest is the highest mountain in the world and is not easy. It is a very serious peak and bad judgement or even bad luck can be fatal. Himalaya Guides is a professionally led "non-guided" expedition for experienced mountaneers who want to work as part of a team to tackle the mountain. We say "non-guided" because, compared to guiding operations on alpine-scale peaks such the European Alps, our leader and climbing Sherpa team working with you will not be able to protect your every move. You must therefore have broad mountaineering experience so that you are capable and willing to move between camps unassisted. You will have good support on the mountain from our climbing leader and Sherpa team. |
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Sagarmatha - Everest lies on the border of Nepal and Tibet. There are two standard routes on the mountain. The first is the south east ridge climbed from Nepal, which was the route taken by New zealander Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay on the first ascent in 1953. The route starts with the Khumbu icefall and climbs up the Western Cwm to South Col, from where the south east ridge is gained. The second route is the north ridge climbed from Tibet, and scene of George Mallory and Andrew Irvine's 1924 attempt. We offer expeditions to both sides.
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| There are then two days in Kathmandu to organise ourselves, and we are off on the main expedition. We drive to Everest Base Camp (5150m) over 5 days taking in Zhangmu, Nyalam, and Tingri. By day 25 we are settling into base camp living. Over the next week we establish our advanced base camp at 6380m and continue to acclimitise. Climbing on the upper mountain and on to the summit starts on about day 33. We drive back to Kathmandu by day 65. Cost:Contact Us |
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| All airport transfers in Nepal, all accommodation in Nepal, breakfast in Kathmandu, sightseeing tour in Kathmandu, trekking permits, peak fees and National Park entry, porters, Sherpas and guides, all meals on trek and climb, local staff insurance. Group climbing gear such as ropes, snow stakes, protection. Group equipment such as stoves, tents, mats, kitchen gear, medical kit, medical oxygen, Gammov bag, satellite phone. |
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| International airfares, visas, transfer fees, departure taxes, excess baggage, tips to trek staff, hotels etc., personal travel insurance, lunch and dinner in KTM, personal expenses such as gifts, phone calls, laundry and alcohol, personal equipment. |
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