42 days MT- EVEREST North Col Expedition from Nepal - Tibet (Intermediate)

42 days MT- EVEREST North Col Expedition from Nepal - Tibet (Intermediate)

The North side of Mount Everest is considerably more impressive than the south (Nepal) side. Rising in a sheer 10,000 ft / 3,000 m. from the Rongbuk Glacier, it towers above the Tibetan Plateau. It was to this side of the mountain that the British Expedition in the 1920’s and 30’s came, when Nepal was closed to foreigners.

The company will run expeditions during Late May offers the greatest chances of reaching the summit, after acclimatizing in April and the early part of May, a good rest at base camp the warm summer winds, as they have in the past, will often allow those on the summit to shoot photographs without wearing gloves.

Applicants for the expedition should have proven high-altitude experience of 6,500m. Plus, and be technically competent mountaineers. Climbers wishing to apply for the expedition should send a resume of their climbing experience and obtain acceptance before sending a deposit.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel.

Pass By: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
On arrival our staff will transfer you to the respective Hotels and the staff will brief you about the expeditions.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel

Day 2: At leisure in Kathmandu.

Stop At: Swayambhunath, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
While the company sorts out the expedition paperwork, you will be able to explore the fascinating medieval city. It is a wonderful mixture of crowded bazaars, Hindu and Buddhist temples, shrines and ancient, colonial and modern architecture.

Swoyambhunath ( Monkey Temple)
Situated on a hill, Swoyambhunath is both a Buddhist and a Hindu Temple. The origin of Kathmandu valley is closely linked to this temple. Also known as Monkey Temple, the sprawling tree-filled grounds of the temple is home to many monkeys.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Pashupatinath Temple, Pashupati Nath Road, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the holiest Hindu shrines in the world. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple lies 5 kms east of the city center. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred Linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Boudhanath Stupa, Boudh, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Boudhanath Stupa is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site. The white domed stupa stands on a giant mandala. Built during the 5th century, Boudhanath is an important centre of Tibetan Buddhism. Legend has it that the bones of Kasyapa Buddha(one of Buddha’s incarnations) lies at the base of this stupa.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Bhaktapur 00977-1-4701148 Nepal
Bhaktapur Durbar Square lies in Bhaktapur, one of the three medieval cities in Kathmandu Valley. The royal square, which was built by the Malla royals, houses some of the best examples of ancient Newari art and architecture. The five-tiered pagoda temple Nyatapola, Palace of 55 Windows, Vatsala Temple, Bhairavnath Temple, Duttaraya Temple, Pujari Math, Golden Gate etc are all cultural treasures of this beautifully preserved UNESCO World Heritage Site.


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel

Day 3: At leisure in Kathmandu.

Pass By: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
This is the last chance to sort out equipment and forgotten items. Will spend part of the day packing loads for the journey to base camp and finalize all plans. This is your last day before the trip starts, enjoy it!


Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel

Day 4: (6 days) Drive to Nylam 3,800m.

Stop At: Tibet, Tibet
Make way to Kodari and across the Friendship Bridge into Tibet. Depending how long the journey takes on the first day we might stay in Zhangmu or Nylam. Will spend days acclimatizing along the way to base camp as we pass through Tingri and Xegar.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge

Day 5: Drive to Nylam 3,800m.

Stop At: Tibet, Tibet
Make way to Kodari and across the Friendship Bridge into Tibet. Depending how long the journey takes on the first day we might stay in Zhangmu or Nylam. Will spend days acclimatizing along the way to base camp as we pass through Tingri and Xegar.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge

Day 6: Drive to Nylam 3,800m.

Stop At: Tibet, Tibet
Make way to Kodari and across the Friendship Bridge into Tibet. Depending how long the journey takes on the first day we might stay in Zhangmu or Nylam. Will spend days acclimatizing along the way to base camp as we pass through Tingri and Xegar.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge

Day 7: Drive to Nylam 3,800m.

Stop At: Tibet, Tibet
Make way to Kodari and across the Friendship Bridge into Tibet. Depending how long the journey takes on the first day we might stay in Zhangmu or Nylam. Will spend days acclimatizing along the way to base camp as we pass through Tingri and Xegar.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge

Day 8: Drive to Nylam 3,800m.

Stop At: Tibet, Tibet
Make way to Kodari and across the Friendship Bridge into Tibet. Depending how long the journey takes on the first day we might stay in Zhangmu or Nylam. Will spend days acclimatizing along the way to base camp as we pass through Tingri and Xegar.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea loge

Day 9: Drive to Nylam 3,800m.

Stop At: Tibet, Tibet
Make way to Kodari and across the Friendship Bridge into Tibet. Depending how long the journey takes on the first day we might stay in Zhangmu or Nylam. Will spend days acclimatizing along the way to base camp as we pass through Tingri and Xegar.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge

Day 10: Drive to Everest Base Camp 5,200m via Rongbuk Monastery 5-6 hrs.

Stop At: Rongbuk Monastery, near North Everest Base Camp, Tingri County China
Arrive at Everest Base camp. On the way passing over the Pang La (16,400 ft/ 5,000 m) which gives great views of the route and the entire North East Face of Everest. The road then descends to the foot of the Rongbuk valley and before it reaches base camp with a stop at the Rongbuk Monastery.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent

Day 11: (2 days) On Route to Advance Base Camp 5,800m

Stop At: Rongbuk Monastery, near North Everest Base Camp, Tingri County China
Pack loads for the yaks to go to advanced base camp, which is 22 km up the valley, requiring two days to reach. There are easy walks to do back to the Monastery and towards the mountain, but rest is the key to acclimatization at this point.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 12: On Route to Advance Base Camp 5,800m

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
Pack loads for the yaks to go to advanced base camp, which is 22 km up the valley, requiring two days to reach. There are easy walks to do back to the Monastery and towards the mountain, but rest is the key to acclimatization at this point.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 13: Load the yaks and head to ABC 6.550m.

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
There are fantastic views of the North Face of Everest if the clouds permit and then later in the day before reaching intermediate camp. Will make camp by the river at the half way point, then set off early in the morning with the yaks on the second day to allow plenty time in the afternoon to set up a rudimentary camp for the evening, of course to be finished the next day.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 14: (20 days) ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 15: ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
20 Days Reserved for the summit top, from ABC follow the moraine towards the North Col. and cross the glacier easily to its foot. About 1,000 ft / 300 m of fairly deep snow climbing leads to the Col at 7,066 m. The Col forms a fairly wide ridge which has ample room for tents. This will be Camp I. To the south, the Col rises to become the North Ridge. This is straight-forward snow climbing, eventually steeping into rocky shelves and short buttresses. A second camp will be placed at around 7,700 m.

The route to the North East Ridge leading from the top of the North Ridge to the summit will depend on conditions prevailing at the time. We will either follow the North Ridge in it's entirely to the crest of the North-North-East Ridge or make a rising traverse to the right to reach the ridge at a higher point. Last camp will be placed at around 8,300 m.

The final section of the climb takes in the notorious first and second steps. These are short, but abrupt rises on the North-East Ridge, which will provide testing climbing at extreme altitude! It was on the second step that Mallory and Irvine were last seen before they disappeared in 1924. Once this has been ascended, the ridge leads more easily to the summit.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 16: ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 17: ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 18: ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 19: ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 20: ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 21: ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 22: ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 23: ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 24: ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 25: ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 26: ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 27: ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 28: ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 29: ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 30: ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 31: ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 32: ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 33: ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 34: ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 35: ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
ASCENT OF MOUNT EVEREST.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 36: Yaks arrive at ABC to return to base camp

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
All loads must be carried down at this time, this includes garbage.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 37: Descend to base camp

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
Start to organize departure from Everest.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 38: Pack up base camp

Stop At: Mt. Everest Base Camp, kathmandu, Thamel, Tingri County 858200 China
Prepare every thing for an early departure the next morning.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at camp tent


Day 39: Drive back to Zhangmu 1,700m. 5-6 hrs journey.

Stop At: Zhangmu Treaty Port, Zhangmu Town, Nyalam County 858300 China
Drive as far as possible, if conditions are good and everybody is willing, it is possible in one long day to reach Kathmandu, or sleep in Zhangmu.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel

Day 40: Free day in Kathmandu, or reach Kathmandu

Pass By: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Leisure day in Kathmandu after the long expeditions and for paperwork.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel

Day 41: Free day in Kathmandu.

Pass By: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Visit temples or finish up shopping, or just relax. In the evening, enjoy a complimentary farewell dinner at a local Nepali restaurant with cultural program.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel

Day 42: Depart Kathmandu for homeward bound.

Pass By: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Our Airport Representative will drop you at the airport on time for your return flight .

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.