This expedition provides a tremendous opportunity to sample the delights of Tibet and the Himalaya including time in Lhasa and Kathmandu. We approach Base Camp by travelling along the old Silk Road from Kathmandu, returning via Lhasa and its many Monasteries.The ascent from Base Camp follows in the historic footsteps of Mallory and Irvine, snaking its way up the East Rongbuk Glacier between the many ice pinnacles to Advance Base Camp from where we launch our summit bid.

The North Col takes you far beyond the normal Base Camp trek. Depending upon the time of year, you will be able to witness summit teams, including ours, preparing for the next step of their adventure. Ultimately, you will reach a vantage point high up on the North Col, with the most spectacular views of Everest and its imposing North Face.

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. T echnically, 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.

Trip at a Glance

Duration: 64 Nights / 65 Days
Activities: Expedition
Grade: Moderate
Max Altitude: 8,848 m.

Trip Itinerary :

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu & transfer hotel
Day 02 Kathmandu
Day 03 Kathmandu
Day 04 Drive Zhangmu, Hotel
Day 05 Drive to Naylam, Hotel
Day 06 Rest Day for Acclimatized
Day 07 Drive to Tingri
Day 08 Rest Day for Acclimatized
Day 08 Drive Chinese Base Camp
Day 09 Chinese Base Camp 5400m.
Day 10 Chinese Base Camp
Day 11 Chinese Base Camp to Middle Camp load carry by Yaks
Day 12 Middle Camp – Advance Base Camp of Everest 6400m.
Day 13-58 Climbing Period of Everest 8848m.
Day 59 ABC – Base Camp
Day 60 Drive to Tingri
Day 61 Drive to Zhanmu
Day 62 Drive Border exit and drive to Kathmandu.
Day 63 Kathmandu
Day 64 Kathmandu (Sight Seeing Around Valley)
Day 65 Final Departure

Trip Cost includes:

   1. 4 nights accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast at standard Hotel..
   2. Expert professional Nepalese expedition crews like Cook, Kitchen boy, ABC guide and mountaineering gears till to the ABC are provided; and our crews get all expedition facilities from our office itself.
   3. Tibet visa & Travel Permit for the expedition crew
   4. Full board hotel in route to Tibet side Lhasa, Gyantse & Tingri & Zhangmu (bed & breakfast, Lunch, dinner)
   5. Base Camp – Advance Base Camp 1 tent for 1 person (North Face brand)
   6. Dining tent, Table, Chairs, toilet tent, Mess tent & Kitchen tent
   7. Per person’s (40 KG) Load is carried by the Yak till to the from Base Camp to ABC
   8. Per person’s (30 KG) Load is carried by the Yak on the way back to the ABC to the BC
   9. Kathmandu – Lhasa fly & drive to (vice versa) are provided the Mini bus/Jeep for the members& Truck for the equipment
  10. Peak permit for Everest North Col 8848m.
  11. Tibet Visa & Travel permit
  12. Liaison officer & Interpreter
  13. Nepalese crew’ insurance
  14. ABC – Oxygen for Emergency but you must pay for its use.
  15. Satellite phone (Pay call).
  16. Expedition T-shirts with Expedition label
  17. Welcome dinner

Cost does not include:

   1. Air travel to and from Kathmandu.
   2. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
   3. Laundry, postage, telephone calls, and all other items of personal nature.
   4. Entry visa and Re-entry visa for Nepal.
   5. International departure tax.
   6. Personal Expenses.
   7. Medical and rescue insurance.
   8. Personal Climbing equipment.
   9. Bar bills & Beverage.
  10. Medicine and first aid expenses
  11. Garbage Deposit USD 500 (Sharing of the total person) Deposit fee will be not refund if clients (climber) don’t take back their garbage.
  12. Walkie-Talkie.
  13. Extra yak, Per Yak’s USD 150.00 will be charge till to 40 KG load.

Extra serice if required:
Russian oxygen 4 litters: US$ 400.00
Mask & Regular: US$ 500.00
Satellite phone: US$ 700.00 per set (Personal use from climber)
Film Permit : US$ 30,000.00 (Small Portable movie camera is free)
Duty Jeep : US$ 4000.00
Rescue Jeep : USD 700 Per Jeep