Expedition

Mount Everest Expedition – Climb the World’s Highest Mountain

Duration: 50 Days
Max altitude: 8,848.86 m / 29,031.7 ft
Group size: 02-15 person per Group
Grade: Hard
Best season: Spring (April–May)

Accommodation: Hotels in Kathmandu, mountain lodges and teahouses along the trekking route, and expedition tents at Everest Base Camp and designated camps.

Your Journey to the World’s Highest Summit

For Sherpa Climbing Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd., the South Col expedition page should highlight the Nepal approach, Sherpa-led expedition heritage, Himalayan scenery, accommodation, season, and a proposed itinerary. Unlike the North Col route through Tibet, the South Col route approaches Everest from Nepal through the Khumbu Valley and the Everest Base Camp region.

Expedition highlights

Climb Mount Everest (8,848.86 m) via the classic South Col route from Nepal.
Explore the Khumbu Valley, Sherpa villages, and Sagarmatha National Park.
Experience the spectacular Everest Base Camp region and surrounding Himalayan peaks.
Travel through the legendary Western Cwm and South Col region as part of an authorised expedition.
Experience Sherpa culture and the mountaineering heritage of the Everest region.

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Mount Everest Expedition – Climb the World’s Highest Mountain

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2: Expedition briefing, document verification, and equipment checks.

Day 3: Complete preparations and obtain any outstanding authorisations.

Day 4: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, subject to flight operations.

Day 5: Trek to Phakding.

Day 6: Trek to Namche Bazaar.

Day 7: Acclimatisation and rest in Namche Bazaar.

Day 8: Trek to Tengboche.

Day 9: Trek to Dingboche.

Day 10: Acclimatisation and rest in Dingboche.

Day 11: Trek to Lobuche.

Day 12: Continue to Gorak Shep and visit the Everest Base Camp area.

Day 13–15: Acclimatisation, rest, and expedition preparations at Base Camp.

Day 16–35: Flexible expedition period for authorised climbing activities, acclimatisation, weather delays, and the potential summit attempt.

Day 36–39: Return from Base Camp through the Khumbu Valley, with overnight stops determined by conditions.

Day 40: Trek to Lukla.

Day 41: Fly to Kathmandu, subject to flight availability.

Day 42–48: Rest, contingency days, optional sightseeing, and expedition debriefing.

Day 49: Final preparations and departure arrangements.

Day 50: International departure.

This is a proposed 50-day framework, not a climbing or summit guarantee. Actual camp movements and climbing arrangements must be determined by the expedition operator.

Included / Not included

Included

Airport transfers and specified hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
Domestic flights between Kathmandu or Ramechhap and Lukla, as specified.
Trekking accommodation and meals stated in the package.
Licensed expedition leadership and required support staff.
Applicable climbing permits, government fees, and required expedition administration.
Everest Base Camp accommodation, dining facilities, and agreed expedition logistics.
Shared expedition equipment, communications, and climbing support where specified.
Agreed staff wages, insurance, transport, and logistics.

Not Included

International flights to and from Nepal.
Nepal visa fees.
Personal clothing and mountaineering equipment.
Personal travel, medical, high-altitude rescue, and evacuation insurance.
Additional hotel nights, meals, or transport caused by delays beyond the package allowance.
Personal expenses, laundry, snacks, and beverages.
Tips and any summit bonus payable under the agreed contract.
Additional oxygen, equipment, or support services not included in the package.
Unplanned costs arising from route closures, weather delays, or changes to the itinerary.

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Price on request.

The final quotation should specify whether the package covers Base Camp services only or a fully supported summit expedition. Nepal’s Department of Tourism lists the foreign-climber royalty for Everest’s normal South Col route at US$15,000 in spring, effective from 1 September 2025; verify all current charges and regulations before publishing a price.

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