Mt.Everest Expedition (8,848m)
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Churen Himal Treks & Expedition
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Mt. Everest is also called Chomolungma Peak in Tibetan, Sagarmatha in Nepali, Chajamlungma in Limbu and Zhumulangma Peak in Chinese. It is the highest mountain on this Earth as measured by the height from the above sea level. It is located on the border between Sagarmatha Zone, Nepal, and Tibet, China. In 1856, the Great Trigonometric Survey of India established the first published height of Everest, then known as Peak XV, at 29,002 ft (8,840 m). In 1865, Everest was given its official English name by the Royal Geographical Society upon recommendation of Andrew Waugh, the British Surveyor General of India at the time. The Churen Himal method and tactical method to hiking Mt Everest have visible we reap the best success prices and our widespread experience gives us the edge when it comes to the large choices. We offer a constantly higher Sherpa and guide ratio than every other operator, ensuing in greater assist and backup on your summit try and therefore a more protection margin and risk of fulfilment. Our team guide and staff are pro specialists who're skilled and assessed through the International Federation of Mountain courses associations (IFMGA) resulting in a more repertoire of skills that allows them to offer a committed stage of protection to you at some stage in the expedition. The guide’s contribution is predominantly round making choices to preserve you secure and healthful and to avoid the mishap. that is based on years of the first-hand revel in on the mountain and is in evaluation to startup operators seeking to research the ropes at your price or domestically-led organizations which might be wanting of preventative techniques and lower back-up contingency in case of a mishap. With over 15 years of guiding experience on Everest, Churen trek is identified because the most useful guide provider to provide you with an absolutely worthwhile enjoys hiking to the summit of the best mountain in the world. we're recognized for the great of our logistical offerings and Sherpa group, and Base Camp staff. we have the brand new generation in weather forecasting and communication structures each on and stale the mountain. Our Base Camp services, which give non-public tents and nicely. Organized food with the aid of western-educated cooks can help you loosen up and regain energy when coming back from your acclimation climbs. At the mountain, our guides and Sherpa are focused on your welfare and protection. Our philosophy is that with the aid of operating collectively as a group we can climb more secure and feature greater climbers reach the summit. through leadership and perfect climber care, this has verified real 12 months after year, giving us the very best achievement price at the mountain and an exceptional safety record you are serious about being successful on an ascent of the world’s highest mountain - and you want an environment that gives you the best chance of attaining that goal in a relaxed team atmosphere or private expedition – then Churen trek is the perfect choice if you are serious about being a hit on an ascent of the world’s highest mountain - and you need surroundings that offer you the first-class threat of reaching that aim in a cosy crew atmosphere or private excursion – then journey experts are the best desire Climbing RoutesCamp I 20,000ft. (6,400m)This camp 1 is situated in the flat area of endless snow deep crevasses and mountain walls. Because of the Sun's reflection from this place we get warm and heating ambience at this place. In the night we listen the deep murmuring cracking sounds of crevasses beneath our tent. These are the areas where we have to walk to reach camp 2. Camp II 21,000ft. (6,750m)This camp 2 is situated at the height of the 21,000ft, which is located at the foot of the icy mount Lhotse wall though where we have to go ahead. Weather is here is good but bad clouds roll in from the low range of the Himalayan valleys to the bottom of our camp two. But wind here sometimes seems very violent enough to destroy our tents. After climbing these palaces we reach camp 3. Camp III 22,300ft. (7,100m)Camp 3 is located at the height of 22,300ft, adjoining to mount Lhotse wall. After climbing the 4,000ft. Lhotse wall by using fixed rope and with prior acclimatization it leads us to camp 4. Also on the way we have to ascend the steep allow bands (lose, down -slopping and rotten limestone). From their crossing short snowfield, the route moves ahead up the Geneva Spur to the east before finishing the flats of the south col. (Another wells name meaning Saddle of pass). Oxygen should probably be use above base camp 3 in case of needed to the climbers. Camp IV 26,000ft. (8,400m)Now we are on camp 4 which located at the height of 26,000ft; it is the last camp of the Expedition. From here the summit is about 500m, a distance far. This is the final and dangerous part of the climbing. This place is besieged by ferocious and violent winds. The normal best way to reach the summit is via the narrow South - East Ridge and it precedes the South Summits 28710ft.
Journey at a glance
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. — Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Day 02: Briefing Day in Ministry of Tourism. — Briefing Day in Ministry of Tourism. Day 03: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla (2860m) and Trek Phakding (2610m) – 3 hrs walk — Fly Kathmandu to Lukla (2860m) and Trek Phakding (2610m) – 3 hrs walk Day 04: Trek Namche Bazaar (3440m) – 6 hrs walk — Trek Namche Bazaar (3440m) – 6 hrs walk Day 05: Acclimation day — Acclimation day Day 06: Trek Tengboche (3867m) – 5 hrs walk — Trek Tengboche (3867m) – 5 hrs walk Day 07: Trek Dingboche (4410m) – 5 hrs walk — Trek Dingboche (4410m) – 5 hrs walk Day 08- 09: Acclimatization Day — Acclimatization Day Day 10: Trek Lobuche (4940m) – 5 hrs walk — Trek Lobuche (4940m) – 5 hrs walk Day 11: Trek Gorekshep (5170m) with the visit to Everest Base Camp (5364m) – 7 hrs walk — Trek Gorekshep (5170m) with the visit to Everest Base Camp (5364m) – 7 hrs walk Day 12: Kalapathar Sunrise Excursion — Kalapathar Sunrise Excursion Day 13: Trek Everest Base Camp — Trek Everest Base Camp Day 14-18: Preparation and acclimatization process — Preparation and acclimatization process Day 19-64: Ascend process starts & end. — Ascend process starts & end. Day 65: Ascend down to Base Camp — Ascend down to Base Camp Day 66: Trek to Lobuche/Pheriche — Trek to Lobuche/Pheriche Day 67: Trek Namche Bazaar (3440m) – 6 hrs walk — Trek Namche Bazaar (3440m) – 6 hrs walk Day 68: Trek to Lukla (2860m) – 6 hrs walk — Trek to Lukla (2860m) – 6 hrs walk Day 69: Fly Lukla/Kathmandu — Fly Lukla/Kathmandu Day 70: Briefing Day in Ministry of Tourism about the Expedition. — Briefing Day in Ministry of Tourism about the Expedition. Day 71: Free Day for shopping and other activities. — Free Day for shopping and other activities. Day 72: Final Departure — Final Departure
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 10Trek Lobuche (4940m) – 5 hrs walk — Trek Lobuche (4940m) – 5 hrs walk
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Day 11Trek Gorekshep (5170m) with the visit to Everest Base Camp (5364m) – 7 hrs walk — Trek Gorekshep (5170m) with the visit to Everest Base Camp (5364m) – 7 hrs walk
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Day 12Kalapathar Sunrise Excursion — Kalapathar Sunrise Excursion
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Day 13Trek Everest Base Camp — Trek Everest Base Camp
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Day 1418: Preparation and acclimatization process — Preparation and acclimatization process
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Day 1964: Ascend process starts & end. — Ascend process starts & end.
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Day 65Ascend down to Base Camp — Ascend down to Base Camp
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Day 66Trek to Lobuche/Pheriche — Trek to Lobuche/Pheriche
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Day 67Trek Namche Bazaar (3440m) – 6 hrs walk — Trek Namche Bazaar (3440m) – 6 hrs walk
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Day 68Trek to Lukla (2860m) – 6 hrs walk — Trek to Lukla (2860m) – 6 hrs walk
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Day 69Fly Lukla/Kathmandu — Fly Lukla/Kathmandu
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Day 70Briefing Day in Ministry of Tourism about the Expedition. — Briefing Day in Ministry of Tourism about the Expedition.
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Day 71Free Day for shopping and other activities. — Free Day for shopping and other activities.
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Day 72Final Departure — Final Departure
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What's included in your experience
Included
- Package Price Includes:
- ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE: Pick up and drop off services for both international & domestic flights as per the itinerary.
- HOTEL ACCOMMODATION:4 nights in Hotel Annapurna or in similar other hotels with one double room with breakfast.
- WELCOME DINNER: A welcome dinner with Office Staff in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu.
- DOMESTIC AIR: Both way air tickets for Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu with airport tax.
- TRANSPORTATION: Land and air domestic transportation cost for our overall expedition crew for the entire expedition.
- CLIMBING PERMIT: Expedition Royalty and Climbing Permit Charge by Nepal Government to climb Mount Everest.
- ROUTE FIXING CHARGE:Khumbu Icefall route and summit route fixing charge.
- TRASH:Stool shipment and other garbage disposal fee.
- MEALS: Fresh Meals on full board (Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner) with Hot Drinks/ Tea/ Coffee, Soup items, fresh meat, and fresh vegetable.
- LIAISON OFFICER: Government Liaison officer and his daily wages, equipment, food, insurance, and both way airfare.
- COOK AND KITCHEN HELPERS:Experienced and well-trained base camp cook, Camp-2 cook, and Kitchen Helpers.
- PORTERS: Porters up to the Base Camp and they’re the return from the base camp.
- STAFF WAGES:All wages, equipment, food, accommodation, and insurance for all staffs in trekking and expedition.
- MEMBER PERSONAL BAGGAGE:Maximum sixty kilograms per member as a personal baggage.
- BASE CAMP TENT:North face, Kailas, Red Fox or any other branded tent and each expedition member will have an individual tent available at the base camp.
- BASE CAMP EQUIPMENT:Dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, hot shower tent, communication tent, mattress, pillow, table, chair, and other required equipment.
- ELECTRICITY:Generator at the base camp and solar panel at C2 for light or charging any electronic devices.
- HEATER: We will provide a heater at the base camp for a member and staff.
- COMMUNICATION:Walkie-talkie per member and climbing staff as required.
- INTERNET AND CELL-PHONE: Internet service, satellite and cell-phone network available at the base camp (chargeable as per use).
- MEDICAL SERVICE:HRA medical camp provides emergency medical services with certain charge.
- WEATHER FORECAST:Availability of the daily weather forecast during the entire expedition.
- OXYGEN:O2 Poisk oxygen 6 bottles allocated for member and 3 bottles for each climbing Sherpa.
- MASK AND REGULATOR: will be provided Top Out or Summit mask regulator for each member and climbing Sherpa.
- BACKUP OXYGEN AND MASK REGULATOR:In case of emergencies, sufficient oxygen and mask regulator available at our Base camp.
- HIGH ALTITUDE TENT:North Face, Kailas, Red Fox or any other branded tent from Base Camp to C1, C2, C3, and C4.
- GENERAL CLIMBING EQUIPMENT:EPI gas and gas burner, dynamic climbing rope, ice screws, snow shovel, snow bars, carabineer etc.
- CLIMBING SHERPA:One Everest summiteer professional climbing Sherpa per member.
- CLIMBING SHERPA ALLOWANCE: Equipment that requires advance payment, daily wages and carrying bonus.
- EQUIPMENT ALLOWANCE FOR STAFF: Equipment allowance for the base camp cook, camp two cook, and kitchen helpers.
- RESCUE INSURANCE:Helicopter rescue insurance for high altitude climbing guide, cook, and staff.
- FAREWELL DINNER:Farewell dinner with expedition staff in a Nepali typical restaurant with a cultural show in Kathmandu.
Not included
- Package Price Excludes:
- 1: Nepal entry visa fee
- 2: International airfare
- 3: Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visit as per the itinerary
- 4: Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara (except farewell dinner)
- 5: Rescues, repatriation, medicines, medical tests, and hospitalization expenses
- 6: phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, mineral water, and hot shower
- 7: Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips
- 8: Clothing packing items or bags, personal medical kit
- 9: Personal equipment for climbing & trekking( Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags)
- 10: Any additional staff other than specified
- 11: Tips and Gratitude.
- 12: In case of natural calamities i.e. political unrest, cancellation of flight due to weather, landslides etc the extra charge should be born by themselves.
- 13: Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa and staffs’ tip (US$500 to US$1,500)
- 14: Personal expenses
- 15.: Special filming, camera, and Drone permit fee.
Essential trip information
Before you go
Equipment List: Climbing Gear Helmet: Must be able to fit over your ski hat Alpine Ice Axe: General mountaineering tool (65-70cm) Crampons: 12 points Ascender: 1 right or left-hand ascender A mountaineering harness, with adjustable leg loops Carabiners: 3 lockings and 6 regular* Rappel device: ATC or figure 8* Clothing Footwear: Mountaineering boots: suitable for above 8000m; Scarpa phantom 8000 or equivalent (This is because we can work under extreme weather conditions and also preparing you for your ultimate goal to climb Everest) Hiking shoes for the trek to base camp. Booties: Optional, down is best. Bridgedale Summit socks or equivalent: 6 pairs Bridgedale Liner socks or equivalent: 3 pairs Body Layers: 2 merino base layers: top and bottom 1 mid-layer top: breathable Underwear Lightweight Nylon Pants: 1 pair Soft Shell jacket with hoody: To be worn over other layers Soft Shell Pants: Very breathable and water repellent Hard Shell Jacket with hood: A waterproof and breathable shell jacket Hard Shell Pants: Waterproof and breathable shell pants Insulated Down Jacket with hood: (fill power 800) or equivalent to Rab’s Electron Jacket. We primarily wear this when climbing below Camp 3 Insulated synthetic Pants: Worn primarily when climbing below Camp 2 Long jones equivalent to Rab’s Polartec or equivalent: 2 pairs Summit Down Suit Headgear and Handwear: Warm Hat: Synthetic or wool hat (ski hat) Sunhat: To shade your face/neck from the sun on a hot day Buff: To protect your neck/face from the sun Glacier glasses: Full protection with side covers or wrap around Ski goggles: To be worn on summit day in the event of high winds Lightweight synthetic liner gloves: For wearing on a hot day; 2 pairs Softshell gloves: To wear for moderate cold/wind Shell glove with insulated liner: To wear for severe cold / strong wind Expedition Mitts Personal Gear: Expedition Backpack: 65L pack should be large enough. Trekking Backpack: To carry on the trek to base camp. Simple and light. Sleeping Bag (for high camps): Rated to at least -40°F. Goose down or synthetic. Sleeping Bag (for base camp): rated to at least -20°F Compression stuff sacks: 3 large ones; for reducing the volume of the sleeping bag, down parka, etc., in your pack High-Quality sleeping pad (1 for base camp and 1 for high camps): Full length is preferred Closed-cell foam pad: To be used in conjunction with the inflating pad for warmth and comfort when sleeping Trekking poles with snow baskets: Adjustable poles Cup: Plastic insulated cup for drinking Bowl: A plastic bowl for eating dinner or breakfast Spoon: Plastic spoon Head torch: 1 normal for base camp and 1 with remote battery systems for climbing at night. This will be used whilst climbing at night Sunscreen: SPF 50 or above Lip balm with sunblock Water bottles: 2 wide mouth bottles with a 1-litre capacity Water bottle parkas (2): fully insulated with zip opening Thermos: 1 litre (buy a good one to keep your water warm for longer hours) Pee bottle: 1-litre minimum bottle for convenience at night in the tent Toiletry bag: Include toilet paper and hand sanitizer and a small towel Hand warmers & toe warmers Penknife or multi-tool (optional) Camera: bring extra batteries and memory cards. Personal solar charging system (optional but recommended) Travel Clothes: For days in-country Duffel bags (2) with locks: To transport equipment Base Camp Items: Kindle, I pad, smartphone, etc Snack food: Please bring a few days of your favourite climbing snack food such as bars, gels, nuts, beef jerky, etc. A variety of salty and sweet is good Small personal first aid kit: Include athletic tape, Band-Aid’s, Ibuprofen, blister care***, personal medications, etc Medications and Prescriptions: Bring antibiotics (Azithromycin, etc.), and altitude medicine such as Diamox and dexamethasone
Fitness & eligibility
1
Meeting point
Kathmandu
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