Everest Expedition North Side, Climbing Everest from North Face Tibet, spring 2019/2020/2021

Mount Everest, rising to an elevation of 8,848m, is the world’s highest mountain. Named ‘Qomolangma’, or ‘Goddess Mother of the Snows’, in Tibet, Everest was first ascended on 29 May, 1953 by New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay from Nepal, via the South Col Route.

Since then, reaching the summit of Everest has become the ultimate dream for climbers around the world. Everest expedition from North side has become more popular among the mountaineers to make their dream come true to stand on the summit of Everest. Due to the many reasons, low cost of royalty and other mountaineering services and uncomplicated route to the summit are the key factors to be a focus for more Everest climbers from North Col.

George Mallory and Andrew Irvine had chosen this route to summit Everest in the year 1924 but whether or not they succeeded still remains a mystery.

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu

Day 02: Rest/preparation

Day 03: Extra day for paperwork

Day 04: Drive Kerung (~2900m)

Day 05: Rest/acclimatize

Day 06: Drive Tingri (~4300m)

Day 07: Rest/acclimatize

Day 08: Drive Everest Base Camp 5150m

Days 09-12: Acclimatization

Day 13: Trek Camp I 5450m

Day 14: Trek Intermediate Camp 5760m

Day 15: Rest day

Day 16: Trek Camp II 5970m

Day 17: Trek Everest Advance Base Camp 6200m

Days 18-21: Rest/acclimatize

Days 22-56: Climbing Period

Day 57: Base Camp

Day 58: Drive Kerung

Day 59: Drive Kathmandu

Day 60: Depart Kathmandu

Cost Includes

Arrival & departure transfer from and to the airport & hotels
CTMA climbing permit & other fees including Tibet visa
Surface transportation on private vehicles both in Nepal & Tibet as per the itinerary
4 nights bed & breakfast accommodation at a 3* hotel in Kathmandu (twin share)
Good hotels/lodges in Kerung & Tingri (no meals)
Base Camp accommodation with individual sleeping tent with mattress
Base Camp service (shared with group)-kitchen tent with cook, kitchen boy, dining tent with tables and chairs, shower tent, toilet tent, storage tent, gas heater etc.
High camps during the climb with high food
6 oxygen bottles (4L) for each member & 4 oxygen bottle (4L) for climbing Sherpa
1 climbing Sherpa for 1 climbing member during the expedition
Medical Kit & Walkie Talkie
Salary & load carrying bonus for Sherpa (this bonus does not include the summit bonus)
Required number of porters/Yaks to the Base Camp and return
Rope fixing & environment fee
Climbing equipment, transportation, accommodation, food, salary and insurance for Sherpa and other staffs
Farewell dinner at an authentic Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu

Cost Excludes

International airfare to and from Kathmandu & Nepal visa fee
Travel & medical insurance including insurance for emergency rescue & evacuation
Personal medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses
Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu; all meals in Kerung & Tingri
Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry, bottled water, bar bills, etc.
Trekking/climbing gear (also available on hire)
Tips for local staff  Summit Bonus
Any extra cost arising out of natural calamities or cancellation of the program
All other items not mentioned in the list of ‘Price Includes’

Footwear

Climbing boots
Cold weather boots for base camp
Trainers
Comfortable sandals
Lightweight hiking boots
Gaiters
Booties
Light socks
Heavy socks

Clothing

Lightweight long underwear top
Expedition weight long underwear tops
Lightweight long underwear bottoms
Expedition weight underwear bottoms
Briefs/Underwear
Short-sleeved shirts/T-shirts
Jacket synthetic or fleece
Synthetic insulated pants
Down suit
Down insulated jacket with hood
Down pants
Waterproof breathable jacket & pants
Wind shirts/light shell jacket
One piece climbing shell (optional)

Head & Hand Gear

Lightweight syntheticliner glove
Headlamp with spare bulb and extra alkaline batteries
Windstopper fleece gloves
Insulated climbing gloves
Mittens with liners
Sun hat
Wool or fleece hat
Balaclava
Face mask
Mountain helmet

Accessories

UV Sunglasses
Glacier glasses
Ski goggles
Spare batteries

Climbing Equipment

Ice axe
Crampons
Harness
Carabiners
Webbing
Perlon cord
Ascenders
Rappel device
Camping Gear
Backpack
Day pack
Two Sleeping bags:-40C/-30F
Compression stuff sacks
THermal sleeping pad
Foam pad
2 Water bottles
Lightweight steel thermal bottle
Pee bottle
Pee Funnel for Women.
Pack towel
Extendable 2 trekking poles
Swiss army knife
Large mug, plastic bowl, fork and spoon

Medical & Personal

Sunscreen
Lipscreen
Toiletry kit
Personal medication
Water purification tablets
Zip-loc bags
Baby wipes or wet towels
Ear plugs

Travel Items

2 large expedition duffel bag
Small travel bag
Nylon stuff sacks
Lightweight cotton long sleeve shirt
Hiking pants and/or skirt/sarong
Lightweight pants

Visa Information

First confirm your itinerary and authorize Expedition Himalaya to obtain the travel permit on your behalf. You will also be required to email a clear scanned copy of your passport. This has to be done at least 15 working days prior to your arrival in Nepal.

Reach Kathmandu at least 2 working days in advance of your travel itinerary and deposit your passport in our office along with necessary payment required to obtain the travel permit.

Except Indian nationals, all visitors require a visa to enter Nepal (http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/content/tourist-visa.html)

We will inform you as soon as the travel permit for Tibet gets issued.

Thank you SOOOOO much for all you did

(5/5)

Namaste to you,Greetings from California! We are getting settled back at home now and finally had a chance to write you.

Thank you SOOOOO much for all you did to make our trip a huge success!!! Our group LOVED every minute of it and we appreciate your attention to detail. We all felt very well cared for the entire journey and are so grateful for such incredible memories.

We have attached a couple of photos that you might appreciate seeing. Sorry that we didn’t take more photos together. The one we have from the restaurant turned out too dark. I plan to write Dawa & Da Lyandu and send him these photos too.

We think of you often and will look forward to our next adventure to Nepal with you. In the meantime, we will definitely refer any and all business your way and let you know if we have any friends visiting. With most sincere thanks and much love,

Review By: Denise, Paul (Tom, Adnen, John & Mark too)

Address: USA