Located in the border area with Nepal in Tingri Country, it is 8848 m (29,028 ft) high above sea level. It is the tallest mountain in the world. It is also called Sagarmatha in Nepali which means ‘Goddess of the Sky”. The Tibetan calls it Qomolangma which means “Goddess Mother of the World”). It received its official name in 1865 in honor of Sir George Everest, the British Surveyor General. Sir Grorge Everest was the first person to record the height and location of Mt. Everest; this is where Mt. Everest got its name.
Mount Everest was first climbed on May 29, 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary from New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay from Nepal via the South Col route. The first attempt was made by George H. L. Mallory, who died in an earlier attempt (1924).
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: 3 April - Arrival in Kathmandu.
Day 2: 4 April - Kathmandu for Tibet visa procedure.
Day 3: 5 April - Kathmandu for Tibet visa procedure.
Day 4: 6 April - Drive to Tibet Border(Zangmu).
Day 5: 7 April - Drive to Nylam.
Day 6: 8 April - Rest day for acclimatization.
Day 7: 9 April - Drive to Tingri.
Day 8: 10 April - Rest day for acclimatization.
Day 9: 11 April - Drive to Everest Base Camp.
Day 10: 12 April - Rest day for acclimatization.
Day 11: 13 April - Rest day for acclimatization.
Day 12: 14 April - Trek to middle camp.
Day 13: 15 April - Arrive at Advance Base Camp.
Days 14-54: 16 April-28 May - Climbing Period - Mt. Everest (8848 m).
Day 55: 29 May - Reserve day.
Day 56: 30 May - Trek back to Base Camp.
Day 57: 31 May - Drive back to Nylam.
Day 58: 1 June - Drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 59: 2 June - Kathmandu.
Day 60: 3 June - Depart Kathmandu.
*Note:
- Group Assemble in Kathmandu: 3 April, 2010.
- Departure date for Exp from Kathmandu: 7 April, 2010.
- Transportation as per program/itinerary for members, Sherpas and equipments(75) kg per member from BC to ABC and (55) kg per member from ABC to BC.
Cost includes:
Airport transfers in Kathmandu
Accommodation 3 star hotel for 5 nights(BB plan) in Kathmandu
Tibet visa fee
Permit fee of Mt. Everest
Road permit and travel permit
Service of Liaison officer and interpreter
Transportation as per program/itinerary
Accommodation in Tibet on full board basis (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Nepalese Sherpa cook and kitchen boy at BC and ABC
Entry fee of Kitchen staffs
Equipment allowances and daily salary of kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter
Insurance of kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter
Food and fuel at base camp and advance base camp
Kitchen tent, dining tent, store tent, shower tent, toilet tents, chair, table at BC and ABC
Single sleeping tent and mattress at BC and ABC
Transfer of all expedition goods and equipment’s to BC and back
1 expedition duffel bag for each member
Solar panel at Advance Base Camp for light and charging
Emergency Oxygen at advance base camp (for medical use)
Garbage deposit fee
Agency Service charge
Cost does not include:
International airfare from / to your country
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival)
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp
Tents above base camp
High altitude food and fuel above base camp
Oxygen & Mask and regulator (available on request)
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment and commercial filming
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and bonuses
Service of High Altitude Sherpa: US $ 4100 ( If required only)
Please note that this does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food & fuel, tents, climbing and summit bonus above advance base camp.
*Note: Full service up to summit and return is US$ 20555 per person.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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