International Mt. Everest Expedition (Lhasa - Zangmu)
Overview
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. Its elevation of 29,030 feet (8,848 meters) was determined using GPS satellite equipment on May 5, 1999. The new elevation has been confirmed by the National Geographic Society. (Chomolungma, Goddess Mother of the World)
The North Side of Everest is drained by the Rongbuk Glacier system which flows north around Changtse, the "North Peak" of Everest. Changtse is linked to Everest by a saddle, the North Col, which is about 7000 meters (around 23,000').
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Trip facts
- Duration58 Days
- Grade
Extreme: You need to be in excellent physical condition: be ready to walk or climb more than 10 hours a day. You may be subjected to face extreme weather and high altitude. The terrain will be very rock and icy and remote. TEchnical climbing Equipment is required. - RatingPopular
- RegionEverest Region
- Activity Mountaineering Expedition
- Trip TypeEverest Expeditions
- Max. Altitude8848
Mountain info
- Mt. Everest
- Height: 8,848 m , 29,028 ft
- Location: Sagarmatha Zone,Nepal Tibet, China
- Range: Mahalangur Himal
- Rank: Highest Mountain in the World
- Latitude: 86.55.31
- Longitude: 27.59.17
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Itinerary
Trip Itinerary
|
Days |
Date |
Itinerary Lhasa-Zangmu |
|
1 |
7-Apr |
Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel |
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2-3 |
8-9 Apr |
In Kathmandu for Tibet visa processing |
|
4 |
10-Apr |
Fly Kathmandu Lhasa (3650m-11,972ft), transfer to Hotel |
|
5 |
11-Apr |
Lhasa sightseeing: Tour of Drepung, Sera Monastery and Barkhor Market. |
|
6 |
12-Apr |
Lhasa sightseeing : Tour of Potala Palace, Jokhang & Norbulingka summer palace |
|
7 |
13-Apr |
Drive to Shigatse (3900m-12,792ft). Sightseeing of Tashilhunpo Monastery.. |
|
8 |
14-Apr |
Drive to Shegar (4350m-14,268)- O/N Hotel |
|
9 |
15-Apr |
Drive to Everest base camp (5200m-17,056ft) |
|
10-11 |
16-17 Apr |
At the base camp to acclimatize and preparing loads for advance base camp |
|
12 |
18-Apr |
Trek to Intermediate Camp (6200m-20,336) |
|
13 |
19-Apr |
Arrive at advance base camp (6400m-20,992ft) |
|
14-53 |
20 Apr to 29 May |
Climbing Period |
|
54 |
30-May |
Advance base camp to base camp |
|
55 |
31-May |
Drive to Nyalam |
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56 |
1-Jun |
Drive to Kathmandu |
|
57 |
2-Jun |
In Kathmandu |
|
58 |
3-Jun |
Final Departure |
Package Details
Cost Includes
- Transfer airport-hotel-airport.
- Welcome/Farewell Dinner
- Peak permit fee. Tibet visa fee.
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu at a good tourist class hotel for 5 nights and full board in Tibet.
- Transportation of members, staffs and food supply from Kathmandu- Base Camp - Kathmandu
- 70 kilograms per member from base camp to advance base camp and 40 kilograms per member from advance base camp to base camp.
- Nepalese Sherpa cook and kitchen boy.
- Equipment allowances, daily wages, insurance, food and tents for cook, kitchen boy, Liaison Officer & Interpreter.
- Dining tent, Kitchen tent, toilet tent, shower tent, chairs & tables.
- Generator /Solar panel for light and charging.
- Single tent with padded floor and mattress for each member at base camp and advance base camp (north face or similar).
- Food and fuel at base camp and advance base camp during the expedition.
- High way and conservation charges. Garbage deposits.
- Emergency oxygen and mask at the advance base camp.(usage of the oxygen is subject to charges at US$ 450)
- Satellite phone for emergency. Personal calls subject to charges at US$ 3 per minute
Cost Does not Include
- International flights other than Kathmandu-Lhasa.
- Nepal entry visa fee. (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival)
- Reentry visa for Nepal. The re-entry visa can be obtained at the immigration office in Kodari.
- Meals in Kathmandu.
- Hotel after 5 nights stay in Kathmandu.
- Personal climbing gear above advance base camp
- 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 and Email, etc.
- Applicable customs duty and import license fees for all expedition goods arriving in Nepal as air/road cargo
- Tips and bonuses
Departures
Hotels
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Hotel Norbulinka
Rating: 2 star
Hotel Norbu Linka creates a pleasant ambience with a delicate balance between the functional requirements and aesthetic appeal.
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