International Everest Expedition- Spring 2010

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Physical Detials
Height: 
8848(m)
Latitude: 
86.991944
Longitude: 
27.988056
Normal Ascent Route: 
South East Ridge
Caravan Route: 
Kathmandu-Lukla-Namche-Pheriche-BC
Fly In/Fly Out: 
Lukla
Cost up to Base Camp: 
$ 17799 per person
Cost up to Summit: 
$ 27,999 per person

Mt. Everest 8,848 m (29,028 ft) high lies at the border of Nepal and Tibet. 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 and Tenzing Norgay via the South Col route. The first attempt was made by George H. L. Mallory, who died in an earlier attempt (1924).

Experience climbers climb this mountain on their own risk without any climbing Sherpa guide but some climbers go with their own climbing Sherpa guide. While on expedition teams carry laptops and satellite phone for communication purpose.

When expedition is started form base camp, we have to cross crevasses, Seracs and ice black. Similarly we should face to the way up having Chunks of ice where we should used fixed ropes and aluminum ladders to climb ahead camp 1 st 6400m. 

Camp I: 20000ft. (6,400m)

Camp I is situated at the flat area of snow endless snow deep crevasses and mountain walls. Because of the Sun's reflection from this place we get warm and hitting ambience at this place. In the night we listen the deep murmuring cracking sounds of crevasses beneath our tent. These are the areas where we have to walk to reach camp II.

Camp II. 21000ft. (6,750m)

Camp II is situated at the height of 21000ft. It is located at the foot of the icy mount Lhotse wall though where we have to go ahead. Hear bad clouds roll-in from the low range of the Himalayan valleys to the bottom of our camp II. Some time wind here seems very violent enough to destroy the tents. After climbing these palaces we reach camp III.

Camp III. 22300ft. (7,100m)

Camp 3 is located at the height of 22300ft, adjoining to mount Lhotse wall. After climbing 4000ft. Lhotse wall by using fixed rope and with prior acclimatization it leads us to camp IV. Also on the way we have to ascend the steep allow bands (lose, down -slopping and rotten limestone). From their crossing short snowfield the route moves ahead up the Geneva Spur to the east before finishing the flats of the south col. (Another wells name meaning Saddle of pass). Oxygen should probably be use above base camp III incase of needed.

Camp IV.  26000ft. (8,400m)

Camp IV is located at height of 26000ft. It is the last camp of the Expedition. From here summit is only about 500 m distance far. This is the final and dangerous part of the climbing. This place is besieged by ferocious and violent winds. The normal best way to reach to summit is via the narrow South - East Ridge and it precedes the South Summits 28710ft.

Days Date Itinerary Accommodation
1 01- Apr Welcome to Kathmandu, Nepal and transfer to your Hotel Hotel
2 02- Apr In Kathmandu for official procedure and other arrangements Hotel
3 03- Apr In Kathmandu for official procedure and other arrangements Hotel
4 04- Apr Transfer to airport and fly to Lukla. Trek to Phakding Lodge
5 05- Apr Trek to Namche Bazaar Lodge
6 06- Apr Rest in Namche for acclimatization Lodge
7 07- Apr Trek to Tengboche Lodge
8 08- Apr Trek to Pheriche Lodge
9 09- Apr Rest in Pheriche for acclimatization Lodge
10 10- Apr Trek to Lobuche Lodge
11 11- Apr Trek to Everest Base Camp Camping
12 12- Apr Rest, organization, and training day in Base Camp Camping
13 13- Apr Rest, organization, and training day in Base Camp Camping
14-50 14 Apr- 20 May Climbing Period- Mt. Everest  
51 21- May Reserve day Camping
52 22- May Clean up Base Camp- Camping
53 23- May Walk down to Pheriche Lodge
54 24- May Walk to Namche Bazzar Lodge
55 25- May Walk to Lukla Lodge
56 26- May Flight back to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel Hotel
57 27- May Day in Kathmandu Hotel
58 28- May Depart Kathmandu

Cost Includes/Excludes up to Base Camp

Cost Include/Exclude: 

Cost up to base camp on joining basis: US $ 17,799 per person

Extra:  Cost for hiring a high altitude Sherpa cost US $ 2600. This cost includes his equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, flight to and from Kathmandu, sleeping tents at BC etc…

The cost of Sherpa does not include the Sherpa’s food, fuel, tents, and bonus above base camp

Cost Includes: Cost does not include:
  • Airport Transfers in Kathmandu 
  • 5 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at 3 star hotel on BB plan(before and after the expedition
  • Schedule flight Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu for member, Liaison officer and Sherpa staffs
  • Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp  and back
  • Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back
  • Base Camp single tent for each member, BC staffs and Liaison Officer
  • All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table and chairs and cooking utensils for Base Camp
  • Food and fuel at base camp
  • Service of Government Liaison Officer
  • Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp
  • Equipments allowance, wages of cook, kitchen boy and Liaison officer
  • Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison Officer and porters
  • Peak Permit fee of Mt. Everest
  • Khumbu Ice Fall route fee
  • Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee
  • 2 Expedition duffel bag for each member
  • Solar panel or Generator at Base Camp for light and charging
  • Sat Phone available at Base camp , but nominal charge for use
  • Emergency medical oxygen at base camp
  • Visa extension fee
  • Agency service charge
  • 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 ( will be provided as per 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
  • Garbage deposit

Cost Inculdes/Exculdes up to Summit

Cost Include/Exclude up to Summit: 

Cost for service up to summit: US $ 27,999 Per Person

Cost Includes: Cost does not include:
  • Airport Transfers in Kathmandu
  • 5 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at 3 star hotel on BB plan(before and after the expedition)
  • Schedule flight Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu for member, Liaison officer and Sherpa staffs
  • Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp  and back
  • Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back
  • Base Camp single tent for each member, BC staffs and Liaison Officer
  • All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table and chairs and cooking utensils for Base Camp
  • Food and fuel at base camp
  • Service of Government Liaison Officer
  • Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp
  • Equipments allowance, wages of cook, kitchen boy and Liaison officer
  • Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison Officer and porters
  • Peak Permit fee of Mt. Everest
  • Khumbu Ice Fall route fee
  • Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee
  •  One high altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food and gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb and summit attempt
  • 4 oxygen bottles (4 lts) per member with mask and regulator (for use only) " Poisk oxygen system"
  • Common climbing equipment (necessary rope, ice bars, ice screws, etc)
  • High altitude food
  • High altitude fuel
  • High altitude tents
  • 2 Expedition duffel bag for each member
  • Walkie-talkies for each member base unit at Base Camp
  • Solar panel or Generator at Base Camp for light and charging
  • Sat Phone available at Base camp , but nominal charge for use
  • Emergency medical oxygen at base camp
  • Visa extension fee
  • Agency service charge
  • 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
  • Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage
  • Applicable permit fees and customs charges and commercial filming
  • Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
  • Tips and bonuses
  • Garbage deposit fee

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