Mt Everest Nepal 8848m

In brief: Mount Everest. Higest mountain on earth. Greatest climbing challenge.

It is truly an emotional moment standing on top of the world after all the time, effort and preparation that it takes to get there. The sense of relief and achievement on returning to base camp will stay with you for forever.

For many mountaineers, climbing Everest (8850m) is the ultimate goal. We recognise that, for most people, joining an expedition to climb the world's highest mountain is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We want you to get to the top and back - safely. With this in mind, we climb Everest from the south side, via the south col route. Generally, it is milder and less windy side than the north side with less time spent at extreme altitude. In most years this route has a higher success rate.

The expedition starts in Kathmandu before flying to Lukla and walking into base camp over nine days, giving plenty of time to acclimatise and take in the scenery on the way. Base camp will be home for up to seven weeks while we climb the mountain and so will be as comfortable as possible with plenty of good food. Our strong sherpa team will prepare the route, fixing ropes and stocking our high camps with food, gas and oxygen so that everything is in place ready for our summit push - on which they will accompany us.

To be prepared for climbing Everest, you will need a good grounding in mountaineering and have at least climbed to 6000m. Climbing an 8000m peak such as Cho Oyu (8201m) before going to Everest is the ideal preparation, giving you the experience and confidence in your ability to operate at extreme altitude. You will need strong determination and dedication, as well as good physical fitness and health to reach the summit.

Itinerary

Day 1-2 Fly to Kathmandu
Day 3 Final preparations in Kathmandu and sightseeing
Day 4 Fly to Lukla
Day 5 Trek to Namche Bazaar (3450m)
Day 6 Rest day in Namche Bazaar to acclimatise.
Day 7 Trek to Thyangboche.
Day 8 Trek to Dingboche.
Day 9-11 Rest and acclimatisation walks from Dingboche.
Day 12 Trek to Lobuje.
Day 13 Trek to Base Camp (5400m).
Day 14-64 Climb Everest
Day 65 Trek down to Dingboche. Note you can stop at Pheriche on the way down and, at your own expense (^$1000), get a helicopter direct to Kathmandu - a popular choice!
Day 66-68 Trek back down to Lukla.
Day 69 Fly to Kathmandu
Day 70 Relaxing in Kathmandu
Day 71 Return flight home (3rd June)

This itinerary allows gradual acclimatisation en route to basecamp, with plenty of time to take in the sights and scenery. We will have 7 weeks at basecamp to maximise the chance of success, plus a days contingency on the return to Kathmandu. This is a provisional itinerary, which may change once we are in Kathmandu.

An ascent of Everest is a serious proposition and should not be taken lightly. Careful preparation is required. Whilst we guarantee to provide the best mountain service a number of pre-expedition meetings are required before any client is considered for the team.

contact us at 360 expeditions for full expedition itinerary and advice.