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Everest Expedition — Khumbu, Nepal

Expedition · Khumbu

EVEREST EXPEDITION

Duration60 daysMax altitude8,849 mDifficultyTechnical/Extreme

01 — Overview

Climbers with prior 8,000 m experience and full expedition resumes.

The full South Col expedition: nine weeks on the mountain, the complete logistics chain — Icefall doctors' fixed lines, camp infrastructure, oxygen systems, weather forecasting and a Sherpa climbing team at 1:1 ratio.

This is not a trek. It is the most serious mountaineering commitment available on Earth, and we treat the selection process with matching seriousness.

  • Full South Col route with 1:1 Sherpa climbing support
  • Executive weather forecasting (multiple providers)
  • Base camp with full medical + oxygen
  • Puja ceremony at Base Camp

02 — The Route, Day by Day

The line you'll draw on the mountain.

Scroll to walk the route — the profile draws itself as the days pass, and the current altitude follows you.

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Day 1 — KathmanduNow: Day 1 · 1,400 mDay 12 — Departure
  1. Day 01

    Kathmandu → Kathmandu

    Arrival, expedition briefing, gear inspection.

    1,400 m

  2. Day 03

    Kathmandu → Lukla → Phakding

    Fly to Khumbu.

    2,610 m

  3. Day 04

    Phakding → Namche Bazaar

    Approach march.

    3,440 m

  4. Day 06

    Namche Bazaar → Base Camp

    Via Tengboche and Pheriche; puja ceremony on arrival.

    5,364 m

  5. Day 12

    Base Camp → Camp I/II rotation

    Icefall familiarisation and first rotations.

    6,400 m

  6. Day 18

    Camp II → Camp III rotation

    Lhotse Face climbs, acclimatisation rotation.

    7,162 m

  7. Day 24

    Base Camp → Rest & weather waiting

    Recovery period, forecast watch.

    5,364 m

  8. Day 30

    Base Camp → Summit rotation begins

    Weather window identified; move up.

    5,364 m

  9. Day 34

    Camp IV → SUMMIT (8,849 m)

    South Col → South Summit → Hillary Step → top of the world. Return to Camp IV same day.

    8,849 m

  10. Day 40

    Base Camp → Clean-up & walk out

    De-rig base camp, carry out all waste.

    5,364 m

  11. Day 44

    Lukla → Kathmandu

    Fly out; expedition debrief.

    1,400 m

  12. Day 45

    Kathmandu → Departure

    Farewell dinner and summit certificates.

    1,400 m

03 — Included

  • Everest climbing permit & liaison officer
  • 1:1 climbing Sherpa
  • Oxygen: 7 bottles per climber + Poisk summit set
  • Icefall doctor fees, fixed rope contributions
  • Base camp full service (two-person tents, dining, chef, medical)
  • Weather forecasting service
  • Helicopter reserve (insurance-dependent)

Not included

  • International flights
  • High-altitude insurance (mandatory)
  • Personal oxygen masks/regulators (available to buy)
  • Summit bonus for personal Sherpa
  • Tips