Everest Expedition

Overview

Mount Everest ‘Roof Of the World’ at 8,848 meters.
Mt. Everest Expedition 8,848 meters is the highest mountain in the world, popularly known as ‘ The Roof of the World ‘. The name, Everest was given in 1865 to honor Sir George Everest, Surveyor General of India from 1830 – 1843 who first recorded the location of Everest, previously known as ‘Peak XV’. Mount Everest is located in the Khumbu region of Nepal within the world’s highest National Park i.e. Sagarmatha National Park. The name of the Mount Everest in Nepal is ‘Sagarmatha’ which literally means ‘Goddess of the Sky’. First confirmed ascent of Mt Everest was made by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on May 29, 1953.

Mount Everest is still the ultimate mountaineering adventure. To stand at the pinnacle of the earth is one of life’s most rewarding experiences. As pioneers of guided ascents on Everest, Adventure Consultants is recognised as the premier guiding service with a superb reputation for enabling members of our expeditions to achieve summit aspirations.

Everest Expedition (Spring)
Month: April – May
Start & End: Lukla
Duration: 55 days

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu

Day 02: Rest day

Day 03: Preparation for Expedition

Day 04: Flight to Lukla (2,860m)-hike to Phakding (2,610m)

Day 05: Namche (3,440m)

Day 06: Namche/Acclimatisation  Day

Day 07: Phortse (3,840m)

Day 08: Pheruche (4,371m)

Day 09: Lobuche (4,940m)

Day 10: Gorakshep (5,164m)

Day 11: Everest Basecamp (5,380m)

Day 12-13: Rest/Acclimatization at Everest Basecamp

Day 14: Perform traditional Buddhist ceremony  pooja to bless the entire team. Following the pooja, climbers can begin their first journey into the Icefall and rotation in different Camps for around 28 days in approx.

Day 42: First chance for a summit attempt.

Day 55: End of expedition and back to Ktm