Mt. Everest Expedition 8,848 m
The crown of the world Mt. Everest / Sagarmatha ( 8848 m / 29,029 ft ) given its name " Everest " in the year 1865 by Royal Geographical society. It is called Sagarmatha in Nepalese and Jomolungma in Tibetan. In which Sagarmatha literally symbolies the " Head of sky". The name Sagarmatha is given to this mountain by Mr. Babu Ram Acharya A great Nepalese historic writer. It is located close to Nepal and Tibet border in Nepal side . It is raised in Mahalangur Himalayan range of khumbu region. The Way to base camp starts from Kathmandu flying to Lukla and follows the famous route Namche-Tyangboche- ghorakh shep and base camp. Mr. Tenzing Norgay Sherpa from Nepal and Sr. Edmund Hillary had made successful ascend on this world highest point in 29 may 1953. After this many of the mountaineers from different countries had made successful climb on this mountain. Now the Climbers have kept many world records on climbing it. Most of people use its South-East ridge to ascend to the top of Sagarmatha, which is normal route. It has some other routes too. About the group size , in one expedition group there is maximum fifteen members. The best season for the expedition is Spring and also autumn.
Itinerary
Caravan Route :
Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu
Day 02: Fly to Lukla ( 2840 m)& trek to Phakding ( 2610 m)
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
Day 04: Acclimatization at Namche (3440 m)
Day 05: Trek to Tengboche (3860 m)
Day 06: Trek to Dingboche (4360 m)
Day 07: Acclimatization day at Dingboche (4360 m)
Day 08: Trek to Lobuche (5018 m)
Day 09: Trek to Everest base camp (5364 m)
Services
* Airport pick up and Drop.
* hotel in Kathmandu with Bed & Breakfast.
* Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley.
* Conservation Area Entrance fee.
* Expedition Permit and Climbing Guide charge.
* Local Transfer and domestic flight.
* Domestic airport fares.
* All camping Equipment, two men tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent.
* High altitude foods and fuel
* Three times meal during whole trip
* Guide, Cook, Sherpa, Kitchen staffs and porters
* Liaison officer allowance fee
* All expedition equipment transportation cost
* High altitude staffs ( cook, Sherpa and helpers)
* Insurance for trekking staff.
* High altitude food and fuel.
* Gamow bag for Emergency use
Cost does not include:
* Personal equipment for Trekking and climbing
* Personal travel Insurance
* Oxygen and regulators
* Communication satellite set.
* Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu.
* Emergency Rescue evacuation.
* Personal expenses/Bar bills.
* Tipping / summit bonus for Expedition staff.
* High altitude tent above base camp.
* Garbage deposit US Dollar 3000.( Refundable, after clearance of garbage at base camp.)
