Everest expedition from Tibet side has become more popular among the mountaineers to make their dream come true to stand on the summit of Everest. Among the several reasons, low cost of royalty and other basic mountaineering services as well as the safest route to the summit are the key factors to attract more Everest climbers from North Col. than from the South Col. Technically, it is more challenging than the South side but does not have the ice fall danger. One of charmings of Everest North Ridge route is that it offers the view of virtually the whole route from the base camp.
Expedition initially starts from driving to BC at 5,200m and from there it is 22 km to ABC at 6,400m with yak support. From ABC the route continues up the East Rongbuk glacier and then to snow slopes to the North Col at 7,000m where Camp 1 is established on snow. This is a comfortable camp location, with great views across the North Face and East Rongbuk Glacier. However, it is not expansive. Climbing snow slopes, Camp II will be pitched at 7400m. at the head of the snow ramp that stretches up from the Col. and the camp could be windy. The route from Camp II to Camp III consists of a series of rock and shingle steps and easy terrain. Camp III will be at 7900m. on rocky shelves. The route from Camp II to Camp III is quite windy. From C III the route traverses across a series of rock steps and snow slopes, then again on mixed rock and snow to Camp 4 at 8,400m. on rocky ground, but sometimes on ledges cut into snow, depending on snowfall in the preceding season. The summit day starts from here. The route consists of mixed rock and snow steps some of them are quite steep to the NE ridge and then finally to the summit via the Three Steps.
ITINERARY :
Day
1
Arrive in Kathmandu.
2 -4
KTM for official formalities and other preparation.
5
Drive to Zangmu.
6
Drive to Nyalam.
7
Rest at Nyalam for acclimatization.
8
Drive to Xegar.
9
Drive to Everest Base Camp.
10
Everest Base Camp.
11-12
Trek toBC to Advance Base Camp.
13
Advance Base Camp.
14-43
Climbing Period.
44
Trek to ABC
45
Trek to Base Camp.
46
Clean up the Base Camp.
47
Drive from Base Camp to Nyalam.
48
Drive to Kathmandu.
49
Free day in Kathmandu.
50
Airport transfer for return flight.
• LOGISTIC SUPPORT COST
US $ 6690. per person for the group of 8 – 15 pax
US $ 6990. per person for the group of 5 – 7 pax
US $ 14600. for one pax
• COST INCLUDES:
1. Tibet visa and expedition permit
2. Peak fee and administrative fee
3. Three yak porters per member from BC to ABC and two yak porters from ABC to BC
4. Nepalese Sherpa cook and kitchen boy at BC and ABC
5. Food and fuel at the BC & ABC
6. Dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, member tent, mattress, tables, chairs at BC & ABC
7. Equipment allowance, daily allowance, insurance, food and tents for cook and kitchen boy
8. Equipment allowance, daily allowance, insurance, food and lodging for the liason officer and the interpreter
9. High way and conservation charges
10. Land transportation in Nepal and Tibet
11. All accommodation on full board bais on route in Tibet
12. Accommodation in Kathmandu at 3 or 4 star hotel on twin sharing on BB plan before and after the expedition
13. Oxygen, mask & regulator at ABC for emergency
14. Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
• COST EXCLUDES:
1. Nepal re-entry visa fee
2. Climbing equipment, food and fuel above ABC
3. Emergency evacuation
4. Personal accident insurance
5. Other expenses of personal nature such as: drinks, laundry, telephone call etc.
GUIDED EXPEDITION COST
US $ 9190. per person for the group of 8 – 15 pax
US $ 9490. per person for the group of 5 – 7 pax
US $ 17200. for one pax
• COST INCLUDES:
1. Tibet visa and expedition permit
2. Peak fee and administrative fee
3. Three yak porters per member from BC to ABC and two yak porters from ABC to BC
4. Nepalese Sherpa cook and kitchen boy at BC and ABC
5. Food and fuel at the BC & ABC
6. High altitude food and fuel
7. All camping equipment at the base camp such as, member tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, chairs, tables and high tent.
8. Ropes, snow bars, ice screws etc.
9. Climbing guides
10. Equipment allowance, daily allowance, insurance, food and tents for cook, kitchen boy, liason officer and the interpreter.
11. High way and conservation charges
12. Land transportation in Nepal and Tibet
13. All accommodation on full board bais on route in Tibet
14. Accommodation in Kathmandu at 3 or 4 star hotel on twin sharing on BB plan before and after the expedition
15. Oxygen, mask & regulator at the ABC for emergency
16. Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
• COST EXCLUDES:
1. Nepal entry and re-entry visa fee
2. Emergency evacuation
3. Personal accident insurance
4. Accommodation in Kathmandu before and after the expedition
5. Other expenses of personal nature such as: drinks, laundry, telephone call etc.
• ADDITIONAL SERVICES
1. Extra yak - US $ 200. per yak and carries a load of 40 kg.
2. Satellite phone permit fees – US $ 600.
3. Duty jeep – US $ 4500.