Dream Himalaya Adventures has been running successful expeditions since more than decade now. We support full board expedition services up the summit and to the advance base camp as well. We are committed to provide you with the best quality services and experience to help you reach your goal. However, all the climbing members must have considerable climbing experience at higher altitudes, preferably in the Himalayas. Summiting Everest has been considered one of the greatest mountaineering achievements. In the spring of each year, we embrace this intense challenge by taking a group of qualified climbers via the South Col route. Our Sherpas are highly qualified, experienced and multiple times Everest summiteers as well as other 800m peaks and they have high reputation with excellent success rates with safety of client as number one priority. All members will be assisted by our well experienced Sherpa guides at the ratio of 1:1 and there will be a manager at base camp to assist the team and also act as a liaison between climbers and the Sherpas at any time.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in KTM, transfer to hotel& briefing
After you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will have to go through custom formalities. You will be greeted by our representative who will be anxiously waiting for you with a placard displaying your name in his hand. You will be transferred to the 3-Star category hotel in a private vehicle. Once you get refreshed, you will get briefing regarding the itinerary and you will also be introduced with your crewmembers and other trekkers who are going to join you on the trip. Enjoy welcome dinner in the evening where you can taste authentic Nepali dinner. Stay overnight in a hotel.
Day 02: Half day sightseeing and afternoon equipment checking and fitting
In the morning after breakfast, we will organize half day sightseeing tour during which you will be taken on memorable UNESCO Heritage Tour. Tour begins with visit to Nepal’s holiest Pashupatinath Temple Complex and takes us through Nepal’s largest Bouddhanath Stupa and 2500 years old Swoyambhunath Stupa. We will return to hotel in the afternoon and time for shopping of any missing items, equipment checking and getting ready for the trip.
Day 03: Kathmandu; final preparation and packing
This is the preparation day. Expedition is a long and challenging activity. We need to get well prepared and equip ourselves with all necessary equipment and accessories for successful and enjoyable expedition.
Day 04: Fly to Lukla (2840m); trek to Phakding (2610m) 30min flight, 3-4hrs
We will drive to domestic terminal of Tribhuvan Airport early in the morning and catch a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla either by fixed wing or on a helicopter. We will follow one of the most scenic air routes in the world with panoramic views of glistening mountains to Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla. Lukla allows access to Everest Khumbu region. We will assemble the crew and take breakfast before start of Mount Everest Expedition. Following the stone path through Ghat village, we will reach Phakding village. Visit local monastery. Stay overnight in Phakding.
Day 05: Trek Namche Bazar (3,440m); visit to museum, 5-6hrs
Leaving Phakding, we will walk along Dudhkoshi River and enter the dense pine forest. We will cross suspension bridges and walk through dispersed houses of Zapute, Benkar and Chumoa to reach Monjo. Monjo allows an entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. We need to go through required national park formalities before we can enter the park. The park is rich in Himalayan herbs, plants, mammals and birds. We will descend to Hillary Bridge existing at the base of hill. After crossing the bridge, we will follow the escalating path towards Namche Bazaar. The path rewards us with views of Thamserku Mountain, Everest, Lhotse and other mountains and peaks. We will visit Sherpa Culture Museum in Namche where we can observe Himalayan lifestyle and cultural artefacts. Stay overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Day 06: Day hikes - Khumjung, Khunde (3840m)
Namche Bazaar acts as the major trade centre to conduct trade in between locals and neighbouring Tibetans. Namche is also popular as the capital of Sherpa land. It is wise to take rest at Namche on this day. For proper acclimatization with the changing altitude, we can arrange day hike to small Khumjung and Khunde villages. Visit the local monastery and observe the local lifestyle. Head office of National Park, Museum and monasteries are interesting places near Namche. We can get most of the modern facilities including hospital and post office at Namche. Stay overnight in Namche.
Day 07: Trek Tengboche (3,860m); visit monastery, 5hrs
The trail continues along glaciated Dudh Koshi River from Namche. We will follow the scenic route with views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse and other peaks and mountains and enter the forest area. Walking through the colourful rhododendron forest, we can get opportunity to view musk deer and colourful Himalayn birds like Danphe and Munal. We will move further to Sanasa village. The trail branches at Sanasa. We will follow the main trail towards Everest Base Camp. Following the escalating path from Sanasa, we will reach Tengboche. Gate of Tengboche Monastery is open after 3pm. We will visit Tengboche Monastery which is the largest monastery in the region.
Day 08: Trek Dingboche (4,410m) in the Chhukung Valley, beautiful views throughout
Leaving Tengboche, we will enter the birch and rhododendron forest. In couple of hours, we will reach Debuche from where we will lower down to beautiful Chhukung Valley. We will descend to Imja River and follow the raised path to Pangboche. Monastery is Pangboche is believed to be the oldest Monastery in the region. Walking along the Mani walls, we will climb to Pheriche. Walking along Lobuche River, we will reach Dengboche village. Stay overnight in Dengboche.
Day 09: Day hikes to Nagarjun Peak (51,00m), 4hrs
Taking rest from trek at Dengboche helps to break the stress. It also helps in proper acclimatization. We will take short walk to Nagarjuna View Point located at Nagarjuna Peak. Enjoy the 360 degree mountain views of Makalu, Lhotse, Amadablam, Island Peak and other mountains. We will return to Dengboche for staying overnight.
Day 10: Trek to Lobuche (4,910m), 5hrs
From Dengboche, we will return to Pheriche. The trail continues through Dugla to the steep moraine of Khumbu glacier. We will head towards Chupki Lhara which is the memorial site for renowned climber Babu Chhiri Sherpa. Chupki Lhara is decorated with prayer flags. Walking through the Khumbu glacier moraine, we will reach Lobuche. Enjoy the panoramic views of Pumori Peak, Khumbutse Peak and other peaks and mountains. Stay overnight in Lobuche.
Day 11: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m), 5-6hrs
From Lobuche, we will follow short and easy path to Gorakshep, Lunch there and continue to Everest Base Camp. The trail stretches through levelled path from Gorakshep to the Indian army mountaineers' memorials. Although levelled, the path is tricky as it is made slippery by the glaciers. Also, the challenges is added by the increased altitude and presence of thin air. Walking past the rocky dunes and moraines, we will reach Everest Base Camp. We will enjoy the views of Nuptse, Khumbutse and other peaks and mountains. Stay overnight at Everest Base Camp.
Day 12 - 30: Acclimatization climb to Lobuche East (6,119m), load ferries etc.
After spending few days at Base Camp and doing some acclimatization hiking around, then we will do light packing and go for climbing to Lobuche East (6119m) peak and return to Base Camp, and prepare for going through the Khumbu Ice fall. We will spend these days in proper acclimatization up to Camp III. We can scout the surrounding area while Sherpas fix cables and ladders in the Everest climbing route wherever necessary and the load will be transferred to high camps. We do 1st rotation to Camp II sleeping overnight at Camp I, after spending one or two nights at Camp II, we descend to Base Camp. Now Sherpas do few load ferries to Camp II and also to Camp III, after spending few relaxing days/nights at Base Camp, now we go for 2nd rotation up to Camp III and it will be the final acclimatization and rotation program and we descend down to Base Camp and do further planning and discussions.
Day 31 – 38: Trek out and rest at the lower villages, Debouche
These are preparation days. Frequent ascend and descend of higher camps will be made in order to properly acclimatize ourselves to the increasing altitude. We will trek down to Debuche or to Namche village at the lower altitude for the better feeding and sleeping
Day 39 - 52: Climbing up to camp IV, Summit of Mt. Everest (8848.86m)
Base Camp to Camp II (6402m) - 8 to 10 hours
We will walk-through moraines and climb 60degree slopes to reach Camp
1, which is located just above the Khumbu icefall. Leaving Camp I, we will progress through Western Cwm to Camp II.
Camp II to Camp III (7164m) – 6-7 hours
From Camp II, we will head towards Lhotse face, we sleep at Camp III on Oxygen on low pressure.
Camp III to Camp IV (8000m)
We will climb the slope with help of fixed rope. We climb from Camp III onwards with Oxygen. Normally it takes about 6 to 8 hours to reach at Camp IV.
Camp IV to summit (8848.86m)
Double-checking with the weather forecast, wind pressure, we normally start for the final summit push about 7/8 pm. Climbing Hillary Step at 28,800ft, we will try to reach on the summit early in the morning and after taking some pictures/videos and we start lower down to the South Col for the overnight. The next day to Camp II and the following day to Base Camp.
Day 53 - 54: Return to Base camp
We will clear the base camp and celebrate successful climb of Everest.
Day 55-57: Trek to Lukla
Early in the morning, we will leave Base Camp of Everest and follow the descending trail to Lobuche. Walking past Lobuche, we will descend to Pheriche village, next day we to Namche and enjoy the successful summit, similarly 3rd day to Lukla and get ready to fly to KTM.
Day 58: Fly back to Kathmandu
We will catch an early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. This is rest day. Spend the day as you like. You can go for shopping in Thamel where you can buy souvenir items. We can also arrange for guided sightseeing tour. Alternatively, you can arrange your photo albums and jot down memories in your journal. Stay overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 59: Free day in Kathmandu
Spend the day as you like. You can go for shopping in Thamel where you can buy souvenir items. We can also arrange for guided sightseeing tour. Alternatively, you can arrange your photo albums and jot down memories in your journal.
Day 60: Fly back to home
You will be transferred to the Airport as per your schedule flight for international departure. Safe journey. We hope to see you soon
Inclusion
- Mt Everest Climbing Permit and all government taxes
- National-park permit fees
- Khumbu Ice Fall Charges
- Liaison officer wages, allowances and insurance
- 5 (five) nights, 4-star hotel accommodation on single room BB basis
- All internal flights with departure taxes
- Cargo to & from Lukla of expedition loads
- Porters/Yaks to carry expedition loads to & from Base Camp (BC)
- Expedition Sherpa Guide/Sirdar
- Experienced & Professional high altitude personal climbing Sherpa on 1:1 ratio
- Experienced Expedition Cooks and Kitchen helpers
- Permanent kitchen facilities at Camp II
- Quality single BOX tent to each client at BC with sleeping mattress
- Quality carpeted dinning tent with heater at BC
- All necessary kitchen & camping equipment
- Running hot shower facility at base camp
- Quality high altitude tents for the higher camps
- All necessary climbing hardware gears including the ropes
- Highly preferable meals at BC and for the higher camps
- All the hot drinks with beverages
- EPI gases with burner for high camps
- POISK Oxygen (06 cylinders Per Client & 03 cylinders Per Sherpa)
- Mask and Regulator to each client
- Walkie-talkie set to each client with radio base at BC
- Satellite phone for the emergency calls
- Solar Panel/Generator with accessories at BC for recharging & power supply
- TWO duffel bags to each client
- Insurance of local team members
- All airport/hotel transfers by private vehicle
- Welcome and Farewell dinners in Kathmandu
Exclusions
- High altitude coverage travel insurance
- International Air ticket & any departures taxes
- Personal climbing equipment
- Cost of emergency evacuation and medical treatment cost
- Cost of personal natures of expenses
- Tips & Summit bonus to the local staff
- Cost occurred due to delay and cancellation of flights, extension of trek and climbing period etc.
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Expedition Information
$37,000
Q2
Everest via South Col (Nepal)
Mountaineering
Fitness Level
4
Technical Level
3
Group Size
3-12
Ratio
1:1
Continent:
AsiaCountry:
NepalLocation:
Everest via South Col (Nepal)Elevation:
8,848 m / 29,029 ftGPS:
27.9881 N°, 86.925 E°