Mt. Everest (8848m.) Expedition

(South East Ridge) Spring
Fixed Departure: 15 September 2008 & 30 March, 7 April, 2009

Mount Everest, the greatest challenge, is more than the famous mountain on earth. It has unique beauty, mystery and mood. Successful historical Everest Expeditions leaves one with the sense of most proud and adventurous person on Earth. Mt. Everest's local names give you a sense of how the mountain commands respect from all who see her. Standing incredibly tall silhouetted against the shared sky of Nepal and Tibet, this mountain has many names: Chomolungma, Sagarmatha, Whichever name one chooses, its vagueness still lives on. Most of the mountaineers have their dream to reach the summit of Everest in their life time. For many who are mainly trekkers become contended having the good view of it from Kala Pattar, Gokyo Ri or visiting Everest base camp.

The South Col route (South East Ridge) on the Nepal side of Mt. Everest is the way taken by Late Sir Edmund Hillary and Late Tenzing Norgay Sherpa first climbed it in 1953. Possibly the most colorful story about the early attempts on Everest is the one involving Captain J. Noel and his native companions. He disguised himself as a Mohammaden and made a journey from Darjeeling through Northwest Sikkim and round the north of Kanchanjunga in an attempt to reach Everest. Unfortunately, not even the disguise could see him through. His mission was out short just sixty-five km from Everest when a posse of Tibetan soldiers forced them to turn back. Although there are a dozen or so routes on Mt. Everest we follow the classical route, traditionally the most reliable way to the summit.  Climbing Everest expedition has been successfully organized and climbed many times since then, but this should not lull prospective Everest climbers into complacency. Everest is a deadly mountain. Noting this, one cannot approach the mountain with anything but a serious determination and focused mountaineering attitude. Everest is still as inexplicable, beguiling and magnificent as ever.

After final preparations of Everest Expedition in Kathmandu, we will fly to Lukla and begin our Tea-house Lodge trek up to Everest base camp. We will establish our base camp at 5300m. at the foot of the notorious Khumbu Icefall before making our way to Camp 01 at 6200m.,  Camp 02 at 6,600m smacks in the middle of the Western Camp up to the Lhotse face to Camp 03 at 7200m. Finally, we'll head up the South Col to Camp 04 at 8000m. before making our Everest summit push. Cultural Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. organizing Everest expedition while our goal is to get as many members to the summit as possible & even more importantly return safely home. However, because of the nature of Everest Expedition, the highest and one of the more difficult mountains in the world, we cannot guarantee everything. We strive to conduct a safe, successful and enjoyable experience, and will do everything possible to achieve each of these goals.

Mahalangur Himal

• Latitude: 27º 59’ 17” N
• Longitude: 86º 55’ 31” E
• First time scaled by: Late Sir Edmund Hillary and Late Tenzing Norgay Sherpa climbed in 1953. New Zealand.
• Normal Ascent Route: South East Ridge

Expedition Itinerary: A

Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
55 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 54 Nights Tea-house Lodges/Camping
Recommended Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Preparation for Expedition.
Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Kathmandu – Lukla 2860m. by flight then trek to Phakding 2622m.
Day 05: Phakding – Namche 3440m.
Day 06: Rest day for acclimatization and explore around.
Day 07: Namche – Thyangboche 3867m.
Day 08: Thyangboche – Pheriche 4342m.
Day 09: Pheriche – Labuche 4915m.
Day 10: Lobuche – Everest Base Camp 5380m.
Day 11 – 52: Climbing Period for Mt. Everest 8,848m.
Day 53: Cleaning Base Camp and Preparation.
Day 54: Base Camp – Pheriche.
Day 55: Pheriche – Thyangboche.
Day 56: Thyangboche – Namche Bazaar.
Day 57: Namche Bazaar – Lukla and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 58: Early flight back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 59: Free in Kathmandu.
Day 60: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Expedition Itinerary: B

Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
65 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 64 Nights Tea-house Lodges/Camping
Recommended Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Preparation for Expedition.
Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Kathmandu – Lukla 2860m. by flight then trek to Phakding 2622m.
Day 05: Phakding – Namche 3440m.
Day 06: Rest day for acclimatization and explore around.
Day 07: Namche – Thyangboche 3867m.
Day 08: Thyangboche – Pheriche 4342m.
Day 09: Pheriche – Labuche 4915m.
Day 10: Lobuche – Base Camp 5380m.
Day 11 – 62: Climbing Period for Mt. Everest 8,848m.
Day 63: Cleaning Base Camp and Preparation.
Day 64: Base Camp – Pheriche.
Day 65: Pheriche – Thyangboche.
Day 66: Thyangboche – Namche Bazaar.
Day 67: Namche Bazaar – Lukla and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 68: Early flight back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 69: Free in Kathmandu.
Day 70: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Expedition Cost in group joining basis;

US $ / Euro          Per Person
Climbing Sherpa: Per Sherpa US $ 3000 (if required by climber)

Service includes:

• All land transportation: Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop.
• 5 Nights Accommodation in Kathmandu at a tourist class Hotel on bed & breakfast plan as per given itinerary.
• Transport as per itinerary for members, staff and Liaison Officer.
• Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.
• Peak permit fee.
• Full board basis during the trekking.
• All kitchen equipments; kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, shower tent, chairs and tables at the base camp.
• Cook and Kitchen boys at the base camp.
• Base camp tents for members and staff.
• Per Person 50 KG. Equipment’s luggage / barrels allowed till to Base Camp.
• Equipment allowance, wages and insurance for base camp staff and Liaison Officer.
• Airfare: KTM / Lukla / Kathmandu with airport tax & cargo fees.
• Generator or Solar panel at base camp for power supply.
• Gammo bag at the base camp. For use only and sharing
• Visa extension.
• National Park Conservation Fee.
• Satellite phone (Pay calls).
• Emergency Oxygen -Mask and regulator.
• Helicopter rescue insurance for Nepalese staff.
• Agency service charges.

Service does not include:

• Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
• Airfare from / to your country.
• Nepal entry visa fee. (Can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
• Hotel after 5 nights stay in Kathmandu.
• Service above Base Camp.
• Drinks except tea and coffee.
• Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
• Walki -Takie permit & Satellite phone permit.
• Oxygen & Mask -regulator for climbing.
• Climbing Guide (Sherpa).
• Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical and emergency evacuation.
• Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving to Nepal by air or road.
• Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, etc.
• International airport departure tax & tourist tax.
• Tips and climbing bonus.
• Garbage deposit US $ 4000.00 for a team. After expedition deposit will be refundable.

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