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Mt. Everest South Expedition

Trip code
Package name Mt. Everest South Expedition
Duration 62
Max. elevation 8848 m
Level ADVANCE
Transportation airport pick up drop<br>flight to Lukla and back to kathmandu
Accomodation 3*** based hotel in kathmandu
tea house and tent during the trek and expedition part
Starts at lukka
Ends at lukla
Trip route Lukla, Namche, Tengboche,, dingboche, Loboche, base camp, High camp. camp 1 camp 11 camp 111 camp 1111 summit and back to Lukla
Cost USD 40,000 per person

Highlights

Overview

Follow in the footsteps of legendary mountaineers Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay with Malung Treks & Expedition’s Mt Everest South Expedition! Not for the faint of heart this expeditions follows Mt Everest’s south ridge and takes you to the highest spot on earth. 
Starting of the expedition from Kathmandu:
Before leaving for the Himalayas we’ll need to be well equipped and prepared. Hence we’ll spend the first 3 days of the Mt Everest South Expedition in Kathmandu. This allows us to prepare and collect all required permits and hold an extensive safety briefing for during your expedition to the summit of Mt Everest. Kathmandu, known as the cultural hub of Nepal, is just filled with temples and Buddhist monasteries, we do suggest to spend some time sightseeing here before we depart. Furthmore, Thamel the main area of Kathmandu is full of trekking gear shops, restaurants and boutique shops. If you are missing a peace of gear or equipment, Thamel will have it! 
The flight to Lukla and the trek to Base Camp:
Once we are fully prepared and set we fly from Kathmandu to Lukla airport. Also known as the world’s 38th highest airport only specialist pilots are allowed to fly here. The views during the flight are just amazing and you’ll quickly notice the white Himalayan peaks reaching above the clouds. After an adventurous landing at Lukla we embark the plane and meet up with our porter team. After a final gear and equipment check we head out for Phakding, our first mountain village. It is only after Phakding we’ll officially enter the Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo village. Following and crisscrossing the Dudh Khosi River we make our way further up towards Namche Bazaar. This is the last big settlement we’ll come across during the Mt Everest South Expedition, and also known as the biggest Sherpa settlement of Nepal. In order to get used to the higher elevations it’s very important that we hold an acclimatization day here. We’ll stock up on supplies and enjoy the views from Namche Bazaar. A day hike up to Khumjung will get us get prepared for tomorrow’s trek. Will spend another two days of trekking passing by Tengboche and reaching at Dingboche. Here we’ll hold our second acclimatization day in order to prevent acute mountain sickness. A day hike to the Nangkatshang Gompa will also help out a lot. It’s another two days of trekking that takes us to Gorakshep by passing Lobuche. Gorakshep is the last village before Everest Base Camp, and after checking in to the teahouse we hike straight for Base Camp. Malung Treks & Expedition’s team will spend the next few days setting up our camp at Everest Base Camp, while we overnight at Gorakshep. The next morning we hike up to Kala Pathar during the early hours. From here an incredible sunrise view over Mt Everest and its companion peaks can be seen. To some it is one of the most beautiful sunrise views in the entire world! Now it’s time to make our way to Everest base Camp and our set up camp. 
Training at Everest Base Camp:
Before attempting to climb, we first need to get used to our climbing gear and get lessons in safety climbing and procedures. Being well prepared will only increase our chances for a successful summit! We’ll spend at least two days at Everest Base Camp acclimatizing and training. The Khumbu Glacier offers excellent training grounds and we’ll even attempt to reach Camp I and back to Base Camp. While we are busy training and get used to high altitudes (+5,000 meters) our team sets up our tents at Camp I in anticipation of our first climbing period. During our training our Malung Treks & Expedition’s Sherpa team will teach you the ins and outs of summiting Mt Everest and how to use your gear properly! 
The climb for Everest summit:
In order to have a successful Mt Everest South Expedition we divide our climbing period in to 4 stages and at last our summit attempt. Climbing period 1 is straight forward. Our target, Camp I at 5,943m/19,500ft! Camp I or the Intermediate Camp is where we’ll make our first base on the slopes of Mt Everest’s south side. It’s very important that we do not stay overnight at higher elevations as the risk of getting AMS is no joke. Climbing period 2 takes us to Camp II at 6,400m/21,000ft. This Camp will be set up with large cooking tents and serve as an in-between base for the rest of the expedition to the summit of Mt Everest. Although reaching at Camp II we’ll head back to Camp I and spend the next day’s traveling between the two of them and acclimatizing. Naturally the weather will play a big role as well in how fast we can advance further up Mt Everest. Climbing period 3 is for most the toughest, from here on out we’ll need help from oxygen cylinders as we are headed for Camp III at 7,162m/23,500ft! Our team will have set up 3 to 4 person tents and we make practice runs back and forth to Camp I. After a couple of days climbing up and down the south side of Mt Everest we start climbing period 4. Camp IV or High Camp is located at an elevation of 8,016m/26,300ft! Our Sherpa team will be transporting our equipment from Camp II to here, while we make again practice runs. From High Camp we make for the South Col and back to get a feel for the last part of the Mt Everest South Expedition. After having been to all Camps and having made practice runs between them it’s time for your Mt Everest summit attempt! Depending on the conditions we’ll descend back to Base Camp and attempt a direct climb to the summit. After High camp we head up to the South Col and the famous Hillary Step. A further climb takes you to the top of the highest mountain in the world Mt Everest 8,749m/28,704ft. You made it! You are at the top of the world and got the ultimate bragging rights! After enjoying your summit, we’ll head back down to Base Camp. 
Are you up for the world’s biggest challenge? Book today with Malung Treks & Expedition this amazing Mt Everest South Expedition and stand at the top of the world on top of Mt Everest!

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive in Kathmandu

 Arrive in Kathmandu

Meet & greet with our team at the airport

Transfer to your hotel

Rest of the day is free

Evening welcome dinner with a special culture show

Overnight stay at your hotel in Kathmandu


Day 2 : Permit preparation and collection

 Permit preparation and collection

Hotel breakfast

Today we spend time preparing

Head to NTB for permit and certificate application

Afternoon we collect our permits

Overnight stay at your hotel in Kathmandu


Day 3 : Expedition safety briefing and gear check

 Expedition safety briefing and gear check

Hotel breakfast

Safety briefing at Malung Treks & Expedition office

Afternoon we check all our equipment and gear

Rest of the day is free

Overnight stay at your hotel in Kathmandu


Day 4 : Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,610m/8,563ft)

 Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,610m/8,563ft)

Hotel breakfast and check out

Transfer to the national airport

Scenic flight to Lukla

Meet up with our porter team

Final gear check

Start to trek to Phakding

Follow the right bank of the Dudh Khosi River

Cross the suspension bridge to reach Phakding

Dinner and overnight stay at the teahouse


Day 5 : Phakding trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft)

Phakding trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft)

Breakfast and departure

Start by heading up to Monjo

Permit check

Enter the Sagarmatha National Park

Continue on ascending up to Namche Bazaar

Dinner and overnight stay at the teahouse


Day 6 : Namche Bazaar acclimatization day

Namche Bazaar acclimatization day

Breakfast

Today we acclimatize to get used to the higher altitudes

Explore around  Namche Bazaar

Acclimatization hike up to Khumjung

Hike back to Namche Bazaar

Dinner and overnight stay at the teahouse


Day 7 : Namche Bazaar trek to Tengboche (3,867m/12,687ft)

 Namche Bazaar trek to Tengboche (3,867m/12,687ft)

Breakfast and departure

Today we leave Namche Bazaar

Trek upwards to the north

Pass by various stupas

Enter Tengboche

Explore around the Tengboche Monastery

Dinner and overnight stay at the teahouse


Day 8 : Tengboche trek to Dingboche (4,450m/14,5910ft)

Tengboche trek to Dingboche (4,450m/14,5910ft)

Breakfast and departure

First up is following the trail leading to Pangboche

Continue on eastwards to Somare

Trek further to reach Dingboche

Dinner and overnight stay at the teahouse


Day 9 : Dingboche acclimatization day

Dingboche acclimatization day

Breakfast

Today we acclimatize to get used to the higher altitudes

We hold an acclimatization hike up the Nangkatshang Gompa

Hike back to Dingboche

Dinner and overnight stay at the teahouse


Day 10 : Dingboche trek to Lobuche 4,910m/16,109ft

Dingboche trek to Lobuche 4,910m/16,109ft

Breakfast and departure

Head north to Dusa

Follow the trail further north to Thukla

Cross the Thukla Pass and visit the Memorial Site for Everest climbers

A bit further on the trail lays Lobuche

Dinner and overnight stay at the teahouse


Day 11 : Lobuche trek to Gorakshep (5,170m/16,962ft) and visit Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,598ft)

Lobuche trek to Gorakshep (5,170m/16,962ft) and visit Everest Base Camp         (5,364m/17,598ft)

Breakfast and departure

Head for the Lobuche Pass

Cross the Pass and continue to Gorakshep

Teahouse check in

Hike up to Everest Base Camp

Hike back to Gorakshep, while our team prepares your camp at Base Camp

Dinner and overnight stay at Gorakshep’s teahouse


Day 12 : Early visit to Kala Pathar (5,545m/18,192ft) and trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,598ft)

 Early visit to Kala Pathar (5,545m/18,192ft) and trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,598ft)

Early wake-up call

Hike up to Kala Pathar for a stunning sunrise view

Head back to Gorakshep

Breakfast and departure

Trek to Everest Base Camp

Dinner and overnight stay at our camp in Everest Base Camp


Day 13 : Day 13-15: Everest Base Camp training and preparation period

Day 13-15: Everest Base Camp training and preparation period

Breakfast

2 days climbing and training period at Base CampTraining:

Trek to Camp I and back to Base Camp (multiple times)

Get familiar with our climbing equipment

Practice advanced climbing techniques

Dinner and overnight stay at Base Camp


Day 16 : 16-55: Climbing period via camps I, II, III & IV + summit Everest (8,749m/28,704ft)

16-55:  Climbing period via camps I, II, III & IV + summit Everest (8,749m/28,704ft)

During this period we will be climbing to Camps I, II, III, & IV while also trying to summit MT Everest:

Climbing period 1:

Follow the set trail of ropes and ladders over the Khumbu icefall to Camp I

Camp I also known as an intermediate camp lays at 5,943m/19,500ft

Climbing period 2:

Head on the set trail towards Camp II

Camp II at 6,400m/21,000ft will act mostly as a rest stop between Camps I & III. With large cooking and equipment tents we will be staying in double sleeping tents

We will be travelling up and down between Camps I and II for acclimatization

Climbing period 3:

We head for Camp III at 7,162m/23,500ft

This second intermediate camp will be reached with the help of oxygen cylinders and will be set up with 3 to 4 persons tents

Climbing period 4:

We head further up to High Camp, Camp IV at 8,016m/26,300ft

Most of our gear will be transported by our Sherpa’s from Camp II to IV

High Camp is our last stop before the summit

We make practice runs towards the South Col and back to Camp IV

Summit attempts:

From Camp IV we will be attempted to reach the summit, if the weather permits

We might trek back down to Base Camp and attempt a full summit starting from BC

We head for the South Col and to the famous Hillary Step

Summit Mt Everest at 8,749m/28,704ft

Descend back to BC:

After a successful summit we make our way back down to Everest Base Camp

Dinner overnight stay at Base Camp


Day 56 : Everest Base Camp trek to Pheriche (4,250m/13,944ft)

Everest Base Camp trek to Pheriche (4,250m/13,944ft)

Breakfast and departure

Trek back down to Lobuche

Follow the trail back to Thukla

Head for Pheriche

Visit the Himalayan Rescue Association’s health post

Dinner and overnight stay at the teahouse


Day 57 : Pheriche trek back to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft)

Pheriche trek back to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft)

Breakfast and departure

Follow the trail back to Namche Bazaar

Teahouse check-in

Visit some last places in Namche Bazaar

Dinner and overnight stay at the teahouse


Day 58 : Namche Bazaar trek to Monjo (2,835m/9.301ft)

 Namche Bazaar trek to Monjo (2,835m/9.301ft)

Breakfast and departure

Trek back down towards Monjo

Exit the Sagarmatha National Park

Dinner and overnight stay at the teahouse


Day 59 : Monjo trek back to Lukla (2,850m/9,350ft)

 Monjo trek back to Lukla (2,850m/9,350ft)

Breakfast and departure

Follow the trail back down to Phakding

Continue and ascend up to Lukla

Enjoy a celebratory dinner with our Sherpa Team

Overnight stay at the teahouse


Day 60 : Fly back to Kathmandu

Fly back to Kathmandu

Breakfast and check out

Fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla

Transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu

Rest of the day is free

Overnight stay at your hotel


Day 61 : Leisure day

Leisure day

Hotel breakfast

Meet up at Malung Treks & Expedition’s office for your review

Rest of the day is free for some last sightseeing, shopping, resting, etc.

Special farewell dinner

Overnight stay at your hotel in Kathmandu


Day 62 : Departure

Departure

Hotel breakfast and check out

Our team will transfer you to the international airport approx. 3hrs before your departure

We hope that you enjoyed the Mt Everest South Expedition and hope to see you again for your next adventure


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