Sagarmatha – Mt. Everest Expedition | Nepal Guide

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Sagarmatha – Everest lies on the border of Nepal and Tibet. The south east ridge climb from Nepal, was the route taken by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on the first ascent in 1953. The route starts with Khumbu icefall and climbs up to South Col, from where the south east ridge is gained.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day Day 1-16: Acclimatization Trip — We start with acclimatization trip, flying to Lukla and trek to Gorak Shep at 5170m. Day Day 17: Return back in Kathmandu — Then return back in Kathmandu by day 17 before the main expedition. Day Day 18-24: Drive to Everest Base Camp — We drive to EBC (5150m) over 5 days taking in Zhangmu, Nyalam, and Tingri. Day Day 25-32: Establish Advanced Base Camp — By day 25 we set into base camp living. Over the next week we establish advanced base camp at 6380m and continue to acclimatise. Day Day 33 - 65: Climbing Starts — Climbing to the summit starts on about day 33

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 116: Acclimatization Trip — We start with acclimatization trip, flying to Lukla and trek to Gorak Shep at 5170m.+