Mt. Everest, existing at an altitude of 8848 m, is the highest mountain peak in the world and is the part of the Himalaya range in Asia. Mt. Everest is situated on the border between Sagarmatha Zone, Nepal, and Tibet, China. An expedition to Mt. Everest is the dream of every adventure seeker. Besides, Mt. Everest is one of the prime attractions of the country.
This outstanding peak, Mt. Everest, was first ascended on 1953 by Late Tenzing Norge Sherpa and Sir Edmond Hillary. Having an expediton to Mt. Everest is a very dangerous and challenging job and needs strong determination and courage to get success. Besides, you must have climbing experience, good mountain judgment and excellent physical condition.
The Everest Base camp, located at an altitude of 18000 ft. in Khumbu glacier is the starting and ending point of the expedition. On average, this Mt. Everest expedition lasts for 90 days. The main attraction of an expedition is passing through the gateway to Mt. Everest, Namche Bazaar. Besides, exploring the 200 years old monastery; Tyangboche and Pangboche is also the main attraction of the trip. Furthermore, we can have the beautiful panoramic views of the dozens of snowy peaks and Tibetan plateau while the expedition. The best season for climb is spring and autumn.
Itineraries for Mt. Everest expediton
Days Programs
Day 01 Arrival and sightseeing of Kathmandu
Day 02-03 Prepared & have some briefing about Expedition
Day 04 Fly to Lukla & trek to Phakding
Day 05 Phakding - Namche Bazar
Day 06 Acclimatization and sightseeing of Namche
Day 07 Namche - Thyanboche Monastry
Day 08 Thyanboche - Pheriche
Day 09 Pheriche - Lobuche (4930m) Lodge /camp
Day 10 Everest Base Camp (5400m) O/N Camp
Day 11-65 Climbing Period of Mt. Everest
Day 66 Base Camp - Thyanboche
Day 67 Thyanboche - Phakding
Day 68 Phakding - Lukla
Day 69 Lukla - Kathmandu
Day 70 Final Departure
From Tibet (Lhasa)
Days Programs
Day 1 Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 2 Kathmandu, Tibet visa processing
Day 3 Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 4 Fly Kathmandu-Lhasa, transfer to hotel
Day 5 Visit Drepung, Sera and Norbulinka
Day 6 Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang and Barkhor Market
Day 7 Drive to Shigatse, Night stay in hotel
Day 8 Drive to Shegar, Night stay in hotel
Day 9 Drive to Mt. Everest Base Camp (EBC)
Day 10-12 Sightseeing and preparing loads for EBC
Day 13 Trek to intermediate camp
Day 14 Trek to Everest Base Camp
Day 15-57 Climbing Period of Mt. Everest
Day 58 Back to Everest Base Camp
Day 59 Sightseeing and relax at EBC
Day 60 Clean up base camp
Day 60 Drive to Nyalam, Night stay at guest house
Day 62 Drive to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 63 Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 64 Departure from Kathmandu
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