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DAY 18: After our (hopefully) successful ascent, we now have to say goodbye to our Nepalese Team. We wander back to drivers’ camp and prepare for our departure.

DAY 19-20: Transfer back to Lhasa and Kathmandu/Chengdu with probably overnight stay half way.

DAY 21: Journey home.

Day 18 - 21: return journey and flight home

DAY 1: Individual arrival in Kathmandu/Nepal or Chengdu/China.
DAY 2: Last preparations and free time.
DAY 3: Flight to Lhasa, capital of Tibet – probably one of the most stunning mountain flights in the world.
DAY 4: In the morning, there’s time for sightseeing: the Potala Palace, the former residence of the Dalai Lama and the Jokhan Monastery which demonstrate the rich culture of this beautiful country. Later we start our journey to Shigatse (3,800m) where we will spend the night at a decent but clean hotel.
DAY 5:Transfer to Everest base camp (driver’s camp) at 5,200m. The journey leads over the Tibetan Plateau to Rongbuk Monastery where we have lunch and some time to explore. Then we move on to driver’s camp where we start preparations for the ascent.

NORTH SIDE: Day 1-5: Kathmandu and journey to Everest Basecamp

DAY 6-7: Ascent to advanced base camp (ABC) at 6,400m via middle camp at 5,800m. Get-together with the ABC team and set up our tents.

DAY 8-17: We will do one rotation to North Col (7000m) and then head back to basecamp for recovery. Our Sherpa-team has already installed three high camps at 7,000m (North Col), 7,800m and 8,300m. Then we wait for a weather window for our first summit attempt.

 After the steep glacier climb to the North Col we stay at Camp 1, follow the less demanding North Ridge which leads us to the Northeast ridge, where we stay at Camp2 at about 7,800m, and then Camp3 at 8,300m. From here we cross below the Northeast Ridge to the Northwest Face and then back to the ridge with the secured 1st, 2nd and 3rd steps (all secured by rope) and finally we tackle the summit face.

 From ABC onwards, oxygen is available. At the camps we will also sleep with oxygen. There is plenty of time for a few days of rest and a second attempt at the summit.

Day 6-17: Acclimatisation and summit attempt

DAY 1: Arrival and get-together at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Meet your guide in your hotel. A great adventure awaits us, and our journey is soon to begin. You can feel the anticipation, excitement and joy.

DAY 2: Helicopter flight to Syangboche above Namche and overnight stay in nearby Khumjung at app. 3750m. During the flight we are surrounded by the impressive rocky mountains of the Himalaya.

DAY 3-8: Acclimatization at Island Peak and / or Lobuche or Mera Peak. Acclimatization peak to be selected according to the local circumstances. Trekking to and ascent of the chosen mountain.

SOUTH SIDE: Day 1-8: Kathmandu and journey to Everest Basecamp

DAY 9: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5330m), from where we will prepare and plan the ascent of Mount Everest.

DAY 10-21: Within these days we will reach the summit of Mount Everest. The advantage is that we have only have to climb through the Khumbu Icefall once during the ascent and descent, as we already have acclimatized to a six-thousand metre peak and therefore do not need any further acclimatization rotations. We wait for the right weather window for our first summit attempt. We skip Camp 1 , so we need 4 days for the ascent and two days for the descent. From Camp 2 (6400m) we have Oxygen at our disposal. In Camp 3 (7160m) and 4 (8000m) we can also sleep with oxygen.  There is enough time for rest days and a second summit attempt.
Return journey and flight home

Day 9-21: Mount Everest Base Camp and summit attempt

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Arrive and be met at the airport by the CTSS team, who will take you to our 5-star hotel in Kathmandu. Today is a pure arrival day, so you can fly in at any time and then rest, relax, and recover from the jetlag. Tomorrow is our first day of formal activities.

March 30 - Day 1 - Arrive

We meet for breakfast before doing our expedition briefing and gear checks. Spend the afternoon exploring Kathmandu, picking up any last-minute items, and packing and preparing to fly into the Khumbu Valley

March 31 - Day 2 - Team Expedition Briefing & Gear Checks

We fly into the Khumbu Valley, into the famous Lukla airstrip to begin our trek. Today, we trek leisurely down to Phakding. Overnight in teahouse

April 1 - Day 3 - Fly to the Khumbu

On our first full day on the Everest Base Camp trail, we tackle Namche Hill up to the Sherpa Capital of Namche Bazaar. Overnight in teahouse

April 2 - Day 4 - Trek to Namche Bazaar

We explore Namche and take a short acclimatization hike to allow our bodies to adjust to the increasingly rarefied air. Overnight in teahouse

April 3 - Day 5 - Rest/Acclimatize Namche

Today, we move up to Tengboche, the site of the famous Tengboche Monastery. Overnight in teahouse

April 4 - Day 6 - Trek to Tengboche

Today, we rest and acclimatize. We visit Tengboche Monastery for a traditional Buddhist blessing for safe passage to the summit of Everest. Overnight in teahouse

April 5 - Day 7 - Rest/Acclimatize Tengboche

We rise above the vegetation level as we climb higher into the Himalayas. Today, we trek to the outpost of Pheriche. Overnight in teahouse

April 6 - Day 8 - Trek to Pheriche

We take an acclimatization hike high above the village, boasting spectacular views of the Ama Dablam and the Himalayas. In the afternoon, we visit the medical outpost of the HRA (Himalayan Rescue Association) for an educational and informative talk on acclimatization and altitude illness. Overnight in teahouse

April 7 - Day 9 - Rest/Acclimatize in Pheriche

We deviate off the beaten path to the base of Lobuche East Peak, our first objective of the expedition. Lobuche will serve as one of our acclimatization rotations as well as afford us the opportunity to climb another Himalayan gem. Overnight in a tented camp.

April 8 - Day 10 - Trek to Lobuche Base Camp

This morning, we take an acclimatization hike up to Lobuche High Camp, tagging camp, before descending back to Lobuche Base Camp. This afternoon, we refresh our climbing skills and shake out any cobwebs. Overnight in a tented camp.

April 9 - Day 11 - Acclimatization & Skills Lobuche

We move up to Lobuche High Camp, enjoying spectacular views of the surrounding peaks and settling in for our summit climb in the days ahead. Overnight tented camp.

April 10 - Day 12 - Move to Lobuche High Camp

Today we practice our climbing skills above High Camp as a refresher and acclimatization exercise. We spend the afternoon packing before getting an early dinner and early to bed ahead of our alpine start to the summit tomorrow. Overnight tented camp.

April 11 - Day 13 - Acclimatize & Skills Lobuche High Camp

We rise in the very early hours for our alpine start, climbing through the night into the dawn to stand on top of Lobuche at or just after sunrise. From the top, we enjoy spectacular views over Everest and Lhotse and picture ourselves on the summit of Everest in the weeks to come. After photos, we drop back down to High Camp, pack up, and continue our descent to Lobuche Base Camp. Overnight tented camp.

April 12 - Day 14 - Summit Lobuche and Descend to Lobuche Base Camp

Waving farewell to Lobuche, we enjoy the full-day trek into Everest Base Camp today. Arriving at the luxury CTSS camp that will be our home away from home is an exciting event. Explore the famed Big House (huge geodesic dome complete with cafe, ping pong table, lounges, etc.) and settle into your tent.

April 13 - Day 15 - Trek to Everest Base Camp

We settle into our Everest Base Camp home and start our training in earnest. During our training sessions, we will practice ladder crossings in our crampons, fixed line climbing, rappelling, efficiency techniques, taking care of ourselves up high, oxygen use and troubleshooting, etc.

April 14th/15th/16th - Day 16/17/18 - Rest & Training at EBC

We pack, prepare and brief with our guides about our first rotation and our first climb through the Khumbu Icefall. We get an early night ahead of our alpine start tomorrow

April 17 - Day 19 -  Pack & Prepare for 1st Rotation

We climb through the icefall to Camp 1. It's a monumental, humbling experience moving through the icefall for the first time. Overnight Camp 1

April 18 - Day 20 - Climb to Camp 1

We take an acclimatization climb up to Camp 2 for lunch, moving through the Western CWM before returning to Camp 1 for our second night up high. Overnight Camp 1

April 19 - Day 21 - Climb to tag Camp 2, return to Camp 1

We descend back through the icefall to Base Camp, where we will rest and allow our bodies to reset and catch up to our new acclimatization high point.

April 20 - Day 22 - Complete 1st Rotation - Return to Base Camp

We spend the next few days resting at EBC, recovering our strength, training, and preparing for our second rotation.

April 21/22/23 - Day 23/24/25 Rest & Recover. Prepare for Rotation 2

Another alpine start, and we climb more efficiently and quicker through the icefall our second time. We climb to Camp 1 and overnight there.

April 24 - Day 26 - Begin 2nd Rotation

Today, we climb and move to Camp 2. Well-established Camp 2 becomes our staging ground for the upper reaches of the mountain. Overnight Camp 2

April 25 - Day 27 - Move to Camp 2

Today, we acclimatize by climbing above Camp 2 up to the bottom of the Lhotse Face before returning to Camp 2 for another night.

April 26 -Day 28 -  Tag the Base of the Lhotse Face

We climb the Lhotse Face for the first time, up to Camp 3 for lunch. The views are insane, and the scale of the mountain is so moving. We retreat back to Camp 2 for our last night on this rotation.

April 27 - Day 29 - Climb the Lhotse Face to Tag Camp 3

We climb from Camp 2 back to Base Camp to enjoy some well-earned rest! Good food and sleep are on the agenda as our bodies prepare for the summit push ahead. We don't rush our schedule but take our time to work around the weather, our bodies, and the best climbing conditions on the peak.

April 28 - Day 30 - Complete our 2nd Rotation, return to Base Camp

We allow our bodies to rest and recover. Acclimatization happens at rest, so this is a critical part of our climb

April 29/30 - Day 31/32. Rest & Recover

We do oxygen clinics, plan, pack, and plan again. We pour over the weather and plan our summit bid to maximize the best window.

May 1st/2nd - Day 33/34. Training & Preparation for our Summit Bid

Our summit bid could take place any time, but most typically, the best weather occurs during mid-May. 
On Day 1 of our Summit Bid - We climb to Camp 1
On Day 2 of our Summit Bid - We climb to Camp 2
On Day 3 of our Summit Bid - We climb to Camp 3 and sleep on oxygen
On Day 4 of our Summit Bid - We climb on oxygen to the South Col for a few hours of sleep before we climb to the Summit!
On Day 5 of our Summit Bid - We summit Mount Everest and descend back to the South Col
On Day 6 of our summit rotation - We descend to Camp 2
On Day 7 of our summit rotation - We return joyously to Base Camp.

May timeframe - Summit Everest!

Upon returning to Base Camp from the summit, we rest, recover, and begin to pack up and begin our homeward journey after the experience of a lifetime

Mid - End of May

We farewell our home for the last 6 weeks or so and either elect to helicopter all the way back to Kathmandu or begin our trek down the valley. 
Day 1 of our trek down the valley, we reach Pheriche
Day 2 of our trek down the valley, we reach Namche
Day 3 of our trek down the valley, we reach Lukla
Day 4 we fly from Lukla back to Kathmandu

Wave Goodbye to Base Camp

We farewell each other and fly back home. We advise climbers to book a flexible return airfare for the 1st of June, knowing they can move it up if they summit earlier-to mid-May. However, the 1st of June gives us plenty of contingency to use in the schedule if we need it to work around the best weather/conditions to favor our safety and success.

1st June

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DAY 1: Arrival and get-together at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Meet and greet the other participants while enjoying a beer in the hotel gardens. A great adventure awaits us. You can feel the tension rising. Soon we will embark on our journey and already there’s a feeling of pride and grandeur. 

DAY 2: Free day in Kathmandu.
Those who do not yet know Kathmandu will love it. Relax in the comfortable hotel, shop and people watch in Thamel, enjoy the cultural program, or simply soak up the atmosphere. To each his own.

DAY 3: Flight to Lukla. One of the most stunning flights worldwide with a beautiful view on the Himalayas.

DAYS 4-11: Acclimatization at Lobuche. Trekking to and ascent with 2 nights in the summit area.

DAY 12: Trekking to our already prepared base camp on Mount Everest at about 5300m.

Days 1-12

DAYS 13 - 43: Rest days and then acclimatization tour up to about 7000m with one night in Camp 3 at 7200m. Ascent Everest. We wait for the right weather window for our first summit attempt. From Base Camp we go to Camp 1 and from there on to Camp 2. In Camp 3 and 4 we can sleep with oxygen. There is enough time for rest days and a second summit attempt.

Days 13-43

DAYS 44–45: Trekking back to Namche.

DAY 46: Trekking to Lukla.

DAY 47: Flight Lukla – Kathmandu.

DAY 48: Kathmandu or extra day in case the flight wasn't possible due to bad weather.

DAY 49: Return travel.

Day 44-49

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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 01: Arrival in KTM, transfer to hotel& briefing

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 02: Half day sightseeing and afternoon equipment checking and fitting

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 03: Kathmandu; final preparation and packing

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 04: Fly to Lukla (2840m); trek to Phakding (2610m) 30min flight, 3-4hrs

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 05: Trek Namche Bazar (3,440m); visit to museum, 5-6hrs

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 06: Day hikes - Khumjung, Khunde (3840m)

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 07: Trek Tengboche (3,860m); visit monastery, 5hrs

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 08: Trek Dingboche (4,410m) in the Chhukung Valley, beautiful views throughout

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 09: Day hikes to Nagarjun Peak (51,00m), 4hrs

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 10: Trek to Lobuche (4,910m), 5hrs

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 11: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m), 5-6hrs

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 12 - 30: Acclimatization climb to Lobuche East (6,119m), load ferries etc.

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 31 – 38: Trek out and rest at the lower villages, Debouche

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 39 - 52: Climbing up to camp IV, Summit of Mt. Everest (8848.86m)

We will clear the base camp and celebrate successful climb of Everest.

Day 53 - 54: Return to Base camp

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 55-57: Trek to Lukla

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 58: Fly back to 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 59: Free day in Kathmandu

You will be transferred to the Airport as per your schedule flight for international departure. Safe journey. We hope to see you soon

Day 60: Fly back to home

Mt. Everest Expedition South Side

DAY 1: Arrival and get-together at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Meet and greet the other climbers while enjoying a beer in the hotel gardens. A great adventure awaits us, and our journey is soon to begin. You can feel the anticipation, excitement and joy.

DAY 2: Helicopter flight to Syangboche above Namche and overnight stay in nearby Khumjung at app. 3750m. During the flight we are surrounded by the impressive rocky mountains of the Himalaya.

DAY 3-8: Acclimatization at Mera Peak. Trekking to and ascent of Mera Peak.

Day 1-8: Kathmandu and journey to Everest Basecamp

DAY 9: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5330m), from where we will prepare and plan the ascent of Mount Everest.

DAY 10-21: Within these days we will reach the summit of Mount Everest. The advantage is that we have only have to climb through the Khumbu Icefall once during the ascent and descent, as we already have acclimatized to a six-thousand metre peak and therefore do not need any further acclimatization rotations. We wait for the right weather window for our first summit attempt. From Basecamp we will climb to Camp 1 and further on to Camp 2. From Camp 2 (6400m) we have Oxygen at our disposal. In Camp 3 (7160m) and 4 (8000m) we can also sleep with oxygen.  There is enough time for rest days and a second summit attempt.

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