Mount Everest Expedition- 55 Days

Name: Mount Everest Expedition- 55 Days
Brand: Life Himalaya Trekking
SKU: HL13897
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Max. Altitude

8848m

Best Season

April-May

Activity

Mountain Expedition

Start / End Point

Kathmandu/Kathmandu

Overview of Mount Everest Expedition- 55 Days

Everest, the crown of the world, the Mother Earth Goddess, has been the distant dream of every serious mountaineer, the last summit that they want to defeat. If you are also one of them, Life Himalaya invites you to our Mount Everest expedition, a journey to stand on the highest mountain that reigns over the entire planet.

Since the first ascent of Mount Everest's Summit by Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay on May 29, 1953, the Mount Everest expedition has been considered one of the greatest achievements in mountaineering.

Climbing this jewel of Earth was once a preserved adventure for only a select few experts; today, the situation has changed. Thanks to the photos circulating online of the queues at the summit, selfies and reels clicked between the breath of 8848.86 m, the Mount Everest expedition seems within anyone's reach.

However, no matter how accessible it has become, do not forget that Mount Everest climbing still needs a substantial amount of experience, mental resilience, physical endurance, stamina, and skill. After all, we are talking about standing atop the Himalaya, which has stood immortally reigning as the most supreme commander in the Himalayas.

For climbing Everest from the side of Nepal, the southeast ridge is the most classic and commonly chosen Himalayan route, which is accessible through the beautiful Khumbu Valley. The route will lead you to the notoriously popular Khumbu Icefall and the beautiful south face of Everest.

In our Mount Everest expedition, a very thrilling flight to Lukla awaits, followed by a trek through the magical grounds of brilliant Sagarmatha National Park.

Along the way, the spellbinding villages of Namche, Debuche, Tengboche, Pangboche, and Dingboche await. The landscape will unfold beautifully in front of you with Ama Dablam (6812 m), Nuptse (7861 m), Kongde Ri (6187 m), Thamserku (6623 m), Kangtega (6782 m), Taboche (6542 m), Lhotse (8516 m), and of course, Everest.

Sharing Namaste and Tashi Delek with Sherpa hosts, you will hear from their mouths the exciting myths and stories surrounding the Mount Everest summit.

Then, the thick, enriching primeval forests of rhododendron, pine, juniper, and fir take you through the alpine meadows of Lobuche. From Lobuche, your Mount Everest expedition will continue towards Gorakshep, the final desolate highest settlement with a tea house before reaching the iconic atmosphere of Everest Base Camp (5364 m).

Once at Everest Base Camp, our Sherpa team will do a puja for the overall safety of the entire Mount Everest expedition team. For added acclimatization and your higher chances of triumph during Mt. Everest climbing, we have also included an ascent of the Lobuche Peak (6119 m).

Therefore, from Everest Base Camp, your path will redirect towards the Lobuche base camp (4900 m) and then High Camp (5200 m). After the victorious defeat over Lobuche, your Mount Everest expedition will retrace to Everest Base Camp, which will be your home for the upcoming weeks before you finally undertake your Himalayan expedition, the goal of setting foot on the Mount Everest Summit.

Over the course of the next few days, you will rotate between Camp I (6065 m), Camp II (6400 m), Camp III (7200 m), and Everest Base Camp for adequate and proper acclimatization. Once completed, with our proficient climbing Sherpa guide, you will then finally reach Camp IV (7920 m) to assault the Mount Everest summit altitude.

Then, with the rightful pride and honor in your heart, you will trek back through the similar sights and landmarks of Sagarmatha National Park towards Kathmandu.

With the exceptional guidance of our Mount Everest expedition leader, strict safety precautions, a one-to-one client-to-Sherpa ratio, and a limited group, Life Himalaya Trekking is determined to take every brave soul to the highest summit of the planet.

So if you are one of those brave souls, then join our organized Mount Everest expedition spanning 55 days into the world of glaciers and the Himalayas, where you will not be standing under the shadow of Mount Everest summit, but on its top.

Highlights of Mt Everest Expedition

Ultimate achievement of standing atop Mount Everest
Adventurous camping nights under the stars among the looming Himalayas
A hiking trip through Sagarmatha National Park’s landmarks and beauties
The gripping views of almost all the Khumbu Himalayas and glaciers
Wonderful Sherpa hosts, their mystique monasteries, and the Tibetan faith
Kathmandu Heritage exploration
Two restful nights at Namche with the opportunity to reach the tallest man made hotel in the world
An option to gain victory over the 5100 m elevation of Nangkartshang Hill in Dingboche
An unforgettable night at Everest Base Camp, right in front of the majestic Khumbu Icefall
One more Himalayan Peak conquering to add to your resume- Lobuche East

As you step in TIA, a private pick-up transfer with our representative and driver will drive you to your Kathmandu accommodation. Settle in and rest at your hotel after your lengthy trip.

Later, you can engage in exciting exploration of Kathmandu streets, stalls, markets, and pubs. No activities have been scheduled for today, so just enjoy your first Nepali evening.

Maximum Altitude

1,360 m.

Accomodations

Hotel

Today will be dedicated to necessary equipment inspection and buying or renting any missing equipment. But before, our guide will hold a brief team meeting and go over the logistics of our Mount Everest expedition.

Meanwhile, our team will also prepare for the mandatory Mt. Everest climbing permit. Later, if you are willing, you can take a short guided tour of Kathmandu sites such as Swayambhunath and Boudhanath.

We suggest you prioritize an early bedtime in the evening, as we may have to depart around 1 or 2 AM towards Ramechhap to take an early morning Lukla Flight from Manthali.

This diversion generally occurs during the high climbing time of the Nepali spring and autumn months, which may also occur on our return trip. Our private transfer will be ready for your early departure to Ramechhap.

Maximum Altitude

1,360 m

Meals

Breakfast

Accomodations

Hotel

An early morning departure towards Lukla in a small twin-engine aircraft over Kanchenjunga, Langtang, Makalu, and Everest will simply be spectacular.

Equally remarkable will be the landing on a 12-degree inclined Lukla runway and seeing Kongde Ri immediately after exiting the door of the aircraft.

After getting to know all our team, we will start to descend lightly towards Phakding along the narrow Dudh Koshi shore through Chheplung, Chaurikharka, Thadokoshi, and Ghat to Phakding, where we can admire the lovable sight of Kusum Kanguru.

Maximum Altitude

2,860 m

Meals

B L D

Trek Duration

3-4 hrs

Accomodations

Hotel

Transportation

20-30 min

After the bed and breakfast, we will resume our hike through the rich greenery velvet of Zapute, Toktok, Benkar, and Chumoa to arrive at the gate of the Sagarmatha National Park located at Monjo.

After going through the usual checks, our trail will begin to ascend towards Jorsalle. After a short lunch break, we will proceed through the cool, damp jungle trail towards the longest Hilary Suspension Bridge, floating high over Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi.

With Thamserku and Taboche Peaks peeking through the clouds, we will trek upstream on the trail for around an hour along the green walls of Top Danda (3140 m).

This Everest View Point will be an astounding location for a brief moment with Nuptse, Everest, and Lhotse. The steep uphill track will now carry us onward till we reach Namche.

Maximum Altitude

3,440 m

Meals

B L D

Trek Duration

6-7hrs

Accomodations

Lodge

The altitude has crossed the 3000 m threshold, and so it is important that we offer our bodies adequate time to get used to the growing altitude. At Namche, we have multiple options to indulge in brief, adapting treks.

With a consultation with our guide, you can stop at 3880 m high, illustrious Everest View Hotel, taking in the magical targeted sights of Mount Everest summit, Kangtega, Samdur, Thamserku, Kongde Ri, Ama Dablam, and many more.

You can also set out to see the less-visited Khumjung (3790 m) and wonder at the exquisite collections of the Sherpa Museum and the so-called Yeti Skull in the monastery.

Meals

B L D

Accomodations

Lodge

Continuing our upward journey above Dudh Koshi, we will march down through Kyanjuma to traverse the floating bridge. The Imja Valley starts to show its beauty as we climb along the rocky slope of the Phungi Thenga (3250 m).

Exerting ourselves for two more hours, we will finally arrive at the cultural and regional center of the Khumbu region- Tegboche Monastery. Here, we can take part in the religious monk ceremony and stop a moment to spend time with jagged peaks of Kangtega, Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Tawache, and Nuptse.

A climb of one more hour awaits us till we are at Debuche Village.

Maximum Altitude

3,720 m

Meals

B L D

Trek Duration

5-6 hrs

Accomodations

Lodge

Ahead of us today on our Mount Everest expedition is 5 to 6 hours of trekking towards the Dingboche Village. We will begin uplifting for about an hour to arrive at the 3900 m elevation of the Upper Pangboche Village.

This village also hosts a beautiful historical monastery, which used to host the yeti skull, but now only a replica. The jagged alpine upward trail from here will meander through the tiny villages of Orsho, Shomare, and Tsuro Wog till we are at Dingboche.

Maximum Altitude

4,410 m

Meals

B L D

Trek Duration

5-6 hrs

Accomodations

Lodge

We have another splendid day for our acclimatization to prepare adequately for our Mount Everest expedition. At Dingboche, just three hours ahead is the almost 5100 m tall Nangkartshang Hill, aka Nagarjung Hill.

This outstanding natural lookout tower will give you the outstanding Himalaya landscape visual created by the towering presence of Lobuche, Makalu, Ama Dablam, Island, Cholatse, Thamserku, Baruntese, Taboche, and Nirukhang.

Meals

B L D

Accomodations

Lodge

As we resume today’s journey, we can notice the profound change in the landscape. The stark high-altitude terrain will take over as we navigate through the small pasture settlements of Dusa and Dughla.

As we keep on journeying forth, we will reach the 4830 m high rocky wall of the Chukpi Lhara Pass (Dughla/Thukla Pass). Several stone monuments honoring numerous souls who vanished among the Himalayas have been raised here.

Now, the last stretch of our trail will direct us along the glacial tongue of the Khumbu Glacier, where Lobuche rests.

Maximum Altitude

4,910 m

Meals

B L D

Trek Duration

5-6 hrs

Accomodations

Lodge

The day is short today, yet it promises to be quite challenging. From Lobuche, a typical flat Nepali mountain trail will traverse the Khumbu Glacier. Then, at one point, it will elevate over the glacier, strewn with rocks, over the Lobuche Pass (Thangma Riju).

The trail will keep elevating till we reach Gorakshep, where we will settle ourselves before our ascent to Everest Base Camp.

Maximum Altitude

5,160 m

Meals

B L D

Trek Duration

4-5 hrs

Accomodations

Lodge

From Gorakshep, the Khumbu Glacier will once again stand on our path. Navigating through the barriers of numerous tiny rivers and streams, we will rigorously ascend the ridge tip, which will then direct us to Everest Base Camp.

Here we are, our home for the coming weeks, where for 24 hours, we will be able to admire the brilliance of Khumbu Icefall, Pumori, Nuptse, Kangtega, and Lhotse.

The Everest Base Camp in spring and autumn turns into a small, colorful community where snow and cold reign.

Maximum Altitude

5,364 m

Meals

B L D

Trek Duration

3-4 hrs

Accomodations

Lodge

Before we set out on our Mt. Everest climbing journey, it is of utmost importance that we give ourselves time to prepare both mentally and physically to empower ourselves for the challenges of the forthcoming days.

During the period of this preparation, our Sherpa crew will organize a puja ceremony on the date to ward off any misfortune during the Mount Everest expedition.

For them, Everest is the pious residence of their goddess Jomo Miyo Lang Sangma, who is worshiped as one of the five sisters of longevity and nourishment.

The Puja will give us peace of mind, blessings, and the confidence that we will need for the upcoming days. After participating in the puja, our lead climbing guide will also give us a course on essential mountaineering techniques.

We will learn the skill of properly using the jumar, ice axe, climbing ladders, the right way of climbing across the ropes as a group, crampons, and using radios and oxygen cylinders.

Meals

B L D

Accomodations

Lodge

These periods have been set aside to tackle the snowy slope of the Lobuche East peak, which will further acclimate us and sharpen our mountaineering expertise practically.

Our plan for summitting the Lobuche East peak-

Day 15- On day 15, we will proceed down from Everest Base Camp to Lobuche through Gorakshep.

Day 16– On day 16, we will move upward further towards the High Camp (5200 m) of Lobuche Peak through its base camp (4900 m). The trail will curve upward through the Lobuche glacier.

Day 17– On day 17, we have our aim set on defeating the towering altitude of Lobuche East. Early rise at around 2 AM, we will progress along the glacial landscape and eventually reach the Headpoint of Lobuche, encircled by the icy ridges.

The sharply rising 45 to 60 degree inclination will require the usage of fixed ropes. A cautious, slow approach will eventually guide us to the pointed summit of Lobuche.

Glance at the ice titans of Island Peak, Cholatse, Ama Dablam, Pumori, Everest, Nuptse, Thamserku, and Lhotse. Once accomplish our set goal, we will traverse back through the high and base camps of the peak to Lobuche.

Maximum Altitude

6,119 m

Meals

B L D

Accomodations

Lodge

Giving continuation to our Mount Everest expedition, it’s time that we proceed back to our snowy home of Everest Base Camp. Trekking up once again along the glacial trail of Khumbu, we will traverse Gorakshep and reach Everest Base Camp.

Maximum Altitude

5,364 m.

Meals

B L D

Trek Duration

6-7 hrs

Accomodations

Lodge

For the next three days, we will remain at Everest Base Camp for sufficient rest. We will engage in some more training sessions to empower ourselves with the needed skills before we finally attack the Mount Everest Summit.

Meals

B L D

Accomodations

Lodge

From this stage, our second rotation plan of our Mount Everest expedition will commence, where our trail will move between Camp I, II, III, and back to Everest Base Camp. Our rotation plan goes like this-

Day 22– Climb from Everest Base Camp to Camp I (6065 m), 4 to 6 hours

The segment of reaching Camp I from Everest Base Camp is the most demanding and technical part of our Mount Everest expedition. It is because the trail will traverse the Khumbu Icefall, which keeps moving and contains some deep crevasses.

The challenge also comes from the frequent snowfall that can sometimes occur 3 ft deep in a day, and the high ice seracs en route. However, the route has been pre-established with ladders and ropes, so meticulous organization will be needed a little.

This site is also called the Western CWM (Valley) of Everest, which mainly operates as a site to drop off the gear for climbing Everest.

Day 23– Climb from Camp I to Camp II (6400 m), 2 to 3 hours

Camp II is the main acclimatization camp of any Mount Everest expedition, which lies at the bottom of the huge Lhotse Face. Compared to the Camp I route, it is quite short and easier, but still needs the utilization of ropes, ice axe, crampons, and ladders.

This camp is also known among the climbers as the Advanced Base Camp (ABC) of the Mount Everest expedition and is completely safe with more utilities than at Camp I.

Day 24– Rest at Camp II

Today, we will take a break at Camp II, where we can admire very close, clear, massive views of Lhotse. The extreme cold will challenge us, but we will stay active and continue our climbing practice.

Day 25– Climb from Camp II to Camp III (7200 m) and back to Camp II, 3 to 6 hours

Today, we will have to climb along the notorious Lhotse face to reach Camp III. From this point on, some climbers may feel the need to use oxygen.

The Lhotse face is not only steep, but its ice is also quite hard, making it harder to climb. This is yet another technically challenging segment on our Mount Everest expedition, where the route can grade up to 65 65-degree steep inclination. Thus, fixed ropes will be in place to make the navigation manageable.

After touching Camp III, we will march back down to Camp II.

Day 26– Trek from Camp II to Everest Base Camp, 5 to 6 hours

We have completed our second rotation climb, and we are now well aware of the challenges that lie ahead for our Mount Everest climb. Our next step will be to march back down to Everest Base Camp, where we will take a few days to rest and acclimatize effectively for the Mount Everest Summit climb.

Maximum Altitude

7,200 m

Meals

B L D

Accomodations

Lodge

These six days have been set aside for recuperating before the final push to the Mount Everest Summit. You can either remain at Everest Base Camp or choose to go down towards Namche Bazaar by helicopter or trek.

You can also choose to stay at Pangboche or Lobuche. Please note that if you decide to go back down and stay at any of these villages, a surcharge will be applied.

Meanwhile, our crew will keep on monitoring the weather on Everest, determine the weather pattern, and plan accordingly.

Meals

B L D

Accomodations

Lodge

The final, very important stage of our Mount Everest expedition begins. Please note that from now on, our progress will depend on the weather and the physical state of each climber.

Therefore, our Mount Everest expedition schedule will no longer be precise and will be decided as we go day by day or hour by hour. Our lead climbing guide will make the needed decision in situ. Each climber will be paired with one Sherpa guide for enhanced safety while reaching the Mount Everest Summit.

Although not fixed, the planned day-by-day activity for our Mt. Everest climbing will be as follows-

Day 33– Climb from Everest Base Camp to Camp II, 5 to 6 hours
Day 34– Rest at Camp II
Day 35– Climb from Camp II to Camp III with oxygen
Day 36– Climb from Camp III to Camp IV (7920 m), 6 to 7 hours

Today will be the day to reach the lunar like white washed landscape of Camp IV of the Mount Everest expedition. This Camp is also called the South Col., or the Death Zone, because the oxygen levels here are critically low.

Before we are at South Col., we will have to pass through two rocky sections, which are called the Yellow Band and the Geneva Spur.

The Yellow Band is made from limestone, marble, semi-schist rock and phyllite while the Geneva Spur is like a black rock formation which is in anvil shape. Traversing these sections need the skill of both rock climbing and traversing on fixed ropes.

The exposed and demanding terrain of Geneva Spur makes it another very demanding point of the Mount Everest expedition.

We will be taking the help of a fixed rope to overcome these sections, after which we will make it to the flat ground of Camp IV. Loose rocks can be found everywhere, accompanied by hurricane-like wind.

Therefore, our crew will anchor our tents with heavy rocks and a net. This is the last point from where the Mount Everest summit push will begin, right in the dark of the night.

Day 37– Mount Everest Summit Push and Descent to Camp II, 9 to 13 hours

Get ready for the ultimately greatest day of our Mount Everest expedition. Right in the dark with headlamps and gear, we will traverse the Balcony (8400 m), South Summit (8690 m), Cornice Traverse, and Hilary Step (8790 m) on the way to Mount Everest Summit.

Climb from Camp IV to Balcony, 8400 m, 5 to 6 hours

From Camp IV, we will have to rely on supplemental oxygen continuously. The trail will navigate steeply up along the ropes to the Triangular Face.

Remember not to hurry, as there will be a long queue ahead. The progress will be slow, and snow will cause frequent pauses. There will be some exposed rocks, and rockfall may also occur, so remember to wear helmets.

Climb from Balcony to South Summit, 8690 m, 4 to 5 hours

The relentless steep trail will continue along the demanding terrain. The narrow, well-trodden trail can lead to some exposed rock sections where we need to be extra vigilant.

Now the inclination will increase as the final stretch to South Summit arrives. This will be yet another most demanding section of our Mount Everest expedition.

Climb from South Summit to Cornice Traverse and Hillary Step, 8790 m, 1 hour

The Cornice Traverse is the most open and exposed section on the Mount Everest expedition trail, but it is broad enough with fixed ropes. After Cornice Traverse, we will proceed upward towards Hilary Step, which is a 12 m tall, sharp, straight rock face.

However, after the 2015 Earthquake, climbers reported that there was a large snow bulb area in its place. In this section, we need to speed up our pace to prevent overcrowding as the trail may collapse under heavy weights.

Climb from Hilary Step to Mount Everest Summit, 8848.86 m, 1 to 2 hours

We can hear the call of Everest loudest now as we stand at the final stretch of climbing Everest. The path ahead will be a gentle snow slope, and we will meet several false summits.

Propelling forward, we will finally be at the highest world altitude. Bring out your flags, raise them proudly, and plant them at the summit. Write your name and swell with pride as you lose yourself in the vast panorama of snow and heaven.

Descend to Camp IV, 4 to 7 hours

Like ascending, descending from the Mount Everest Summit should also be cautious. Traversing Hillary Step, the Cornice Traverse, and South Summit, we will reach Camp IV within 4 to 7 hours.

Descend to Camp II, 3 hours

Since Camp IV has critically low oxygen, after some rest, we will descend to Camp II, where the air will be warmer and more comforting with higher oxygen levels.

Maximum Altitude

8,848.86 m

Meals

B L D

Accomodations

Camp

Organizing the packs, clearing Camp II, and cleaning it properly, we will descend to our old home of Everest Base Camp.

We would like to notify you that we have allocated 11 days for contingency, as Mount Everest climbing may not progress as planned and may be highly affected by weather and the climbers’ health.

Maximum Altitude

1,360 m.

Meals

Breakfast

Trek Duration

5-6 hrs

Accomodations

Hotel

Life Himalaya Trekking is dedicated to 100 percent sustainable travel. Following our eco-friendly practices, we will clean up our camps, collect waste, and dispose of it properly at rubbish pits established by the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC).

We will then commence our descent through Gorakshep, Lobuche, and Dingboche. If you prefer, you can deviate from Dingboche to Pheriche and fly back to Lukla or Kathmandu by helicopter.

If you want to experience the full trekking adventure, you can follow the complete hiking route through Tengboche, Pangboche, and Namche to Lukla.

Once we reach Lukla, we will celebrate with our amazing team of brave Sherpas, without whom the Mount Everest expedition would have been nearly impossible.

Maximum Altitude

4,371 m

Meals

B L D

Accomodations

Lodge

After packing our belongings, it’s time to part from Mount Everest Summit and leave for Ramechhap or Kathmandu. In Ramechhap, our private pick-up 4 by 4 vehicle will be prepared to take us to the noisy vibrance of Kathmandu.

Meals

Breakfast

Accomodations

Hotel

Spend an extra resting day in Kathmandu and enjoy a soothing massage, shopping, or seeing places you didn’t have the time to visit on the initial day of our Mount Everest expedition.

The evening will be followed by a formal and celebratory Nepali dinner with all our Life Himalaya team.

Meals

Breakfast

Accomodations

Hotel

Our Mount Everest expedition has formally come to an end. It’s sad that you are leaving us; for almost two months, we have been like a big family with the same aim.

We hope we have helped you to fulfill your long-awaited dream. As our last gesture, our private drop-off vehicle will transport you back to TIA. Do not forget to tag us while posting your reels and selfies, clicked while climbing Everest.

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Equipment Checklist

Required Equipments for Trekking in Nepal

Breathable Underwear
Sports Bra
Base Layers
Trekking Shirts
Trekking Trousers and Shorts
Fleece Jacket
Down jacket (insulated jacket)
Windcheater (water proof)
Sun protection Hat
Headband or Beanie
Scarf or neckband
Gloves (inner and outer )
Hiking Boots
Trekking Shoes
Hiking Socks
Thermal Socks
Gaiters
Duffel Bag
Day pack
Sleeping Bag
Trekking poles
Sunglasses
Hydration bladder or Water bottle
Head Lamps
Batteries
Personal towel
Swiss army knife
Sun lotion
Medical & first-aid kit
Woolen socks
Waterproof jacket
Lip Guard
Insulated pants
Baby wipers

Required Equipments for Climbing in Nepal

Water bottle
Batteries and bulbs
Flashlight
Personal towel
Swiss army knife
Rucksack
Sun lotion
Medical & first-aid kit
Sewing kit
Polypropylene/wool socks
Other required equipment
Sleeping bag
Down Jacket
Waterproof jacket
Trekking shoes/boots
Camp shoes
Jumperorpile jacket
Hiking pants
Hiking shirts
Full–sleeves shirt
T-shirts
Sun hat
Gloves
Woolen hat
Long underwear
Goggles or sun glasses
Gaiters
Sun block for lips
Light cotton socks
Mountain trekking boots
Woolen socks to wear with boots
Nylon wind breaker
Insulated pants
Nylon wind pants
Long sleeved cotton/woolen shirts
Sun hat
Long cotton hiking shorts
Fleece/wool for climbing
Lightweight fleece
Sleeping pad (karri mat) or thermarest
Down high altitude sleeping bag
Down jacket/trousers/vest
Light cotton athletic socks and wool socks
Water proof climbing jacket
Head torch/batteries/bulbs
Climbing sunglasses
Lightweight thermal/insulated ski gloves
Sun screen
Warm climbing trousers
Wool long underwear
Other required equipment
Climbing boots
Gaiters
Ice axe
Harness
Crampons
Karabiners
Tapes/slings
Snow bars
Ice screws
Rock pegs
Deadmen
Crash hat
Day bag
Rucksack
Lip salve
T-shirts
Ascenders
Ascenders
Kit bag

Airport picks and drops with private transport
Cargo fees for equipment from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp
All accommodation in Kathmandu (4-star) with Breakfast
Best lodges on the way to Everest with attached bathroom and hot shower, including all meals and beverages from the lodge menu.
Welcome and farewell dinner
High Altitude Tents in all high and Advanced Camps (1 tent for each guest), along with kitchen, dining tent, shower tent, etc
Solar panel, mattress, and a pillow for each Everest expedition member
Certified local Sherpa Guide with Everest climbing experience (at least 3–4 times summited)(1 climbing guide for each member)
01 porter for each guest, and a Helper Sherpa/required porters for each guest above EBC.
Insurance for all Guides, Porters, Climbing Guides, Cooks, and other Nepalese team members of Life Himalaya
All necessary climbing gear for the Climb(boots, sticks, ropes, ice bars, screws)
Oxygen bottles, hoses, masks, and regulators
Walkie-talkies(free of charge) and a satellite phone in case of emergency.
First Aid and other emergency equipment, like Gamow Bag
Ice wall and ladder climbing training fees
All government-related trekking and climbing permits, taxes, and fees, including the expedition permit
Sagarmatha National Park entry permit, garbage management fees,
Government liaison and his/her fees, logistics, and other necessary entry point permits
Medical checkup in Base Camp before the climb by an expert doctor
The RESTOP bag for human waste management in the Himalayas
Special certificate of completion by Life Himalaya and Everest climbing certificate issued by MoCTCA

International and domestic airfare expect assigned for the expeditions
Nepal Visa
Foods and beverage except the menu during the trek
Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu(expect mentioned above), Energy Drinks, beverage, etc
All kinds of Insurance of guests
Emergency Rescue
Tips for Climbing and trekking Guide and Porter, cooks or any other member of the team

Mount Everest Expedition - Essential Information

Mount Everest Summit Curiosities

Mount Everest summit towers in the frontier of Tibet and Nepal, which is known to Nepali as Sagarmatha, Chomolungma to the Tibetan, and Everest to the rest of the world.

It is the mountain that never stops growing and keeps increasing its elevation by 4 mm per year because of the frequent collision of Eurasian and Indian plates and their regular seismic movements.

In 1852, it was first named Summit XV, but in 1865, it was renamed Everest to respect the legacy of Sir George Everest, a British India General.

The first attempt to defeat Mount Everest summit was made by a British Expedition in the 1920s. In 1924, George Mallory and Andrew Irvine attempted to reach the peak, but their efforts ended in tragedy.

Irvine’s axe was found in 1933 at 8,461 m, while Mallory’s remnants were found in 1999 at 8,157 m. So, the question still remains whether they had reached the summit or not.

This makes Sir Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay the first confirmed climbers of Mount Everest. The first climber to ascend Everest without the use of oxygen was the Italian mountaineer Reinhold Messner in 1978. Two years later, in 1980, he also achieved the first solo ascent of the mountain.

To date, Mount Everest Summit has been reached nearly 12000 times by 7000 individuals, with many returning for additional climbs.

Has the cost of the Mt. Everest Climbing Permit increased?

Yes, the Nepal Government has hiked the cost of the Mt. Everest climbing permit fee from US Dollars 11,000 to USD 15,000 per climber. The royalty fee for foreign climbers from Nepal’s south route for the spring months of March, April, and May will be USD 15000, and for the autumn months of September, October, and November will be USD 7000 per climber, which used to be USD 5500.

Likewise, the winter climb during December, January, and February, and the monsoon climb during June, July, and August have also been increased from $2,750 to $3,750. These new tariffs will be implemented from September 1, 2025.

Also, previously, the Mt. Everest climbing permit used to remain active for 75 days, but now it has been reduced to 55 days. All these new rules have been regulated to streamline the climbing activities on the tallest Himalaya to preserve its environment and the safety of the climbers.

Mt. Everest Climbing Cost

In addition to the climbing permit, the government has established regulations for garbage management and liaison officer fees. Each climber needs to pay USD 4000 for trash management on Everest, which is refundable but should be considered a cost.

Likewise, each climber must also return with their waste to Everest Base Camp from higher camps of I, II, III, and IV for their proper disposal. For this purpose, biodegradable bags for waste collection in higher altitudes should be used.

Regarding liaison officer roles and their fees, they will ensure climber safety and also make sure that each climber adheres to the regulations that have been implemented. Their fees generally vary but generally remain around USD 3000 per team.

Additionally, you may also have to expend around USD ten thousand for purchasing or renting necessary gear and equipment, USD 550 for supplemental oxygen per bottle, and personal insurance that can costs up to USD 5000.

Life Himalaya Trekking will manage all logistics and costs but will exclude personal expenses, visa and international airfare, personal insurance, required personal gear, and meals in Kathmandu. Therefore, we have set the total cost at USD 59991 per person for our Mount Everest expedition with no hidden fees.

Our Mount Everest Expedition Stages with Acclimatization

First Stage (Day 1 to Day 14)

Trek up to Everest Base Camp following the normal route through Lukla, Phakding, Namche, Debuche, Dingboche, and Lobuche
Rest and acclimatization days are planned in Kathmandu, Namche, Dingboche, and Everest Base Camp

Second Stage (Day 15 to Day 17)

Lobuche East Climb with First Rotation

Trek back from Everest Base Camp to Lobuche, Lobuche High Camp, and Summit Attack, followed by a hike back to Lobuche.

Third Stage (Day 18 to Day 21)

Trek back from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp, rest, and training

Fourth Stage (Day 22 to Day 26)

Second Rotation between Everest Base Camp and Camp I, II, III, and IV

Ascend Camp I from Everest Base Camp
Ascend Camp II from Camp I
Rest at Camp II
Ascend to Camp III and descend back to Camp II
Trek back to Everest Base Camp

Fifth Stage (Day 27 to Day 32)

Acclimatization

Option of remaining at Everest Base Camp or descending back to the lower Sherpa community

Sixth Stage (Day 33 to Day 44)

Summit Push

Ascend to Camp I and Camp II
Rest at Camp II
Ascend to Camp III
Ascend to Camp IV
Summit Attack and Descent to Camp IV
Descent to Camp 2 (6,400m/21,000ft)
Descent to Base Camp

Please kindly understand that the stages that we have stated above for our Mount Everest expedition may vary, as each climber has a different ability to cope and adapt to the Himalayan altitude.

Also, the Life Himalaya Trekking Sherpa guide will have full authority to cancel or change any stages to ensure the safety of each climber. Our team will, however, try to go according to the plan; however, flexibility is still needed due to unpredictability in the higher summits above 8000 m.

Why trust Life Himalaya Trekking for your Mt. Everest Climbing Expedition?

Life Himalaya Trekking is a well-established travel agency in Nepal that offers 200 holiday categories and has been in business for over a decade. Registered with the Nepal Tourism Board, we have been conducting Mount Everest Expeditions for several years.

Over the years, we have accumulated significant expertise in this field. For our Mount Everest Expedition, we emphasize the importance of forming a strong team, thus enabling you to have a considerable advantage while climbing Everest.

Our Mount Everest expedition is guided by professional mountain guides (local Sherpas) who are native to the region. They are not only well-trained but are also equipped with extensive practical knowledge.

They will ensure each climber’s safety and also create a positive atmosphere, mutual trust, and high efficiency throughout with effective two-way communication between staff and team members.

We also believe in organizing small, well-formed groups of climbers that will be led by our skilled leaders who can effectively respond to risky situations.

Thus, during your Mount Everest climbing journey, you can only focus on your ascent while relying on the expertise of our Sherpa guide and expedition manager.

Strict safety measures will be applied throughout Mt. Everest climbing, thus offering you a one-to-one client-to-Sherpa ratio, with groups limited to a maximum of six climbers.

We also provide a comprehensive guide for each climber regarding proper physical and mental preparation. We prioritize good organization, effective logistics, and perseverance.

Although luck will be a key factor in our Mount Everest expedition, our team will put in every effort to help each climber achieve their dream of triumphing on the Mount Everest Summit.

For our Mount Everest Expedition, we offer you-

Our several years of expertise in high summit expeditions
Best of the best Sherpa guides and porters
A 1-1 Sherpa guide to client ratio
An additional acclimatization before Everest with the ascent of Lobuche East
Supplemental oxygen for each climber
Immediate rescue management
An exclusive cost with no hidden fees
Assistant to an excellent team of porters and cooks
Best logistics during the Mount Everest expedition
Emergency rescue management
Best camping gear, generator, solar panel, and tents for higher camps
All necessary equipment except for your personal ones

Upgrade your Mount Everest Expedition with a Helicopter Flight to and from Lukla or Pheriche

If you wish, you can excuse yourself from the Ramechhap deviation while traveling to Lukla and choose a direct helicopter flight from Kathmandu. This will not only save your time but will also provide you with extra rest and a flexible travel schedule.

You can select a shared ride or a private helicopter ride for a minor surcharge. Additionally, you can also choose to fly straight from Pheriche to Lukla or Kathmandu after you complete your Mount Everest expedition, thus avoiding a long route of trekking back.

Kindly let us know beforehand when you reserve your Mount Everest expedition so we can ensure the helicopter ride is arranged on time for you.

Best Season for Mount Everest Climbing

The Nepali spring season of March, April, and May is considered by almost all climbers to be the most advantageous time for Mount Everest climbing from the Nepal side.

Around 96 percent of climbing on Everest occurs in spring because of the best weather conditions that nature creates on Everest. There is stability, long daylight hours, and warmer average temperatures than those found in autumn.

In addition, the spring trail to Mount Everest Summit is more consistent and secure. During this time, the temperature will be warmer than at other times, and the slopes will also be more constant and stable.

Particularly, the Khumbu Icefall remains stable as the winter air almost removes much of the snow, creating solid ground. There will also be very reduced risks of avalanches and icefall.

The autumn season of September, October, and November offers only a handful of opportunities for Mt. Everest climbing, especially around mid-October. It is because the daylight hours start to get shorter and the temperature starts to plummet as winter approaches.

The Nepali summer of June, July, and August, and the Nepali winter of December, January, and February, account for only 1 percent of Mount Everest climbing attempts.

In summer, the temperature starts to warm up, melting snow and ice, creating a risky environment with heavy snowfall at high altitudes, while the arrival of the monsoon brings heavy rain at lower elevations. This makes climbing too hazardous, and the Icefall becomes increasingly unstable.

The Nepali winter, on the other hand, presents severe cold on Everest, with temperatures that can feel as if they freeze your very bones. The heavy snowfall hides crevasses that can lead to tragic accidents. Only if you are a very experienced and confident climber should you attempt the winter Mount Everest expedition.

Best Month and Day for Mt. Everest Climbing

Besides the season, if you are wondering about the best month and the best day to successfully accomplish your Mount Everest expedition, then the third week of May each year stands out. According to the recorded statistics, 80 percent of all Mount Everest expeditions are achieved between May 15 and 27.

If you would like us to be more specific, then May 19th and May 23rd are the most favored days for climbing Everest. However, the date and day vary, of course, relying on the weather, health, and willingness of the climber.

Difficulty Grade of Mount Everest Summit

Mount Everest expedition is no doubt a superhuman challenge, and the reason is that it is one of the seven natural wonders of the world that has been positioned at the highest platform of the planet.

Mount Everest Summit is a 4E Himalayan Peak reserved only for the independent and very experienced climbers. Therefore, you must have accomplished the conquering feat of AD (Assez Difficile/fairly hard) rated mountains in any part of the world.

A few examples could be the Alaskan mountain of Denali, the Russian mountain of Elbrus, the Pakistani mountain of K2, or Cho Oyu or Manaslu of Nepal.

There are several technical challenges, but the added risks will also come from altitudes above 8000 m, the rapidly changing, terrifying weather, the isolation from the world, and the utmost threat of altitude sickness.

However, the Life Himalayan Trekking team has ensured to manage all these challenges with the extraordinary Sherpa team who will be with you on every part of the Mount Everest expedition.

Thus, you must have extensive climbing experience, which includes being knowledgeable about the equipment and the diverse terrain found on Everest. You must also be familiar with high altitudes and prolonged expeditions, along with an excellent level of health, resilience, fitness, and confidence.

Here, we also cannot forget about the Lobuche East peak that we have included for your adequate adaptation before you attempt the Mt. Everest climbing.

This peak is graded PD+, making it a moderate climbing mountain towering above 6000 m. As for the entire trekking route of the Mount Everest expedition, the trail is a moderate category II hiking route that does not pose any technical threat.

The Most Technical and Hardest Section of the Mount Everest Expedition

Route from Everest Base Camp to Camp I

The route to traverse to reach Camp I of Mount Everest Summit is counted as one of the most technically demanding and tough sections because of the navigation required over the constantly moving loose Khumbu Icefall. The presence of deep crevasses and huge ice seracs makes the route even more perilous.

Route from Camp II to Camp III

This route presents another tough technical challenge on the Mount Everest expedition because of the need to ascend the 65-degree inclination trail along with the sheer vertical wall of the Lhotse face. To make the trail even more treacherous, it is made of hard ice layers.

Route from Camp III to Camp IV

The Geneva Spur that will be encountered en route to Camp IV from Camp III is another perilous and technical section. The anvil-shaped rock formation, the open, more exposed, threatening terrain, also adds to the technical challenge, where fixed ropes are required to be used.

Ascending Route from Balcony to South Summit

The final section near South Summit is not only steep but also unyielding, narrow, and exposed, with the risk of rock falling. Alertness, quick traverse, avoidance of overcrowding, and patience are needed on this section.

Ascending Route from South Summit to Hilary Step

More than technical, this section of the Mount Everest expedition is risky because of the 12 m vertical rock face of Hilary Step, where a large snow bulb has been formed, increasing the risk of collapsing under a heavy crowd.

Descent from the Mount Everest Summit

If you think that climbing Everest is challenging, then do not be mistaken, the descent will be more challenging. Fatigue, harsh conditions, and sudden onset of storms can often lead climbers to misstep, which can lead to a fall of 3000 m that can be fatal sometimes. The data alone of 80 percent of deadly incidents during descent says it all.

Can Mount Everest Summit be climbed without experience?

No, please understand that a new guideline has been formed since this year (2025) stating that a climber aiming to reach Everest must have accomplished at least one 7000 m above peak and must have one high altitude cold experience in Nepal before attempting the Mount Everest expedition.

Besides, no matter how much assistance you will get and be provided by the excellent Sherpa team, ultimately, it will be you who manages the climb independently.

Plus, there will be immense challenges en route, specifically from the Death Zone onwards. Additionally, you should also be able to abseil while managing a heavy backpack, utilize the mountaineering gear, and be capable enough to ascend independently as well.

So this immense challenge also does not make climbing Everest possible without experience.

Altitude Sickness/AMS when Climbing Everest and Management proposed by Life Himalaya Trekking

Let’s be real, the human body isn’t designed to survive well above 6000 m for a long time. At such heights, the body struggles to cope with the low oxygen amount, causing the heart to beat faster.

During our Mount Everest expedition, we will surpass 5000 m, ultimately reaching over 8000 m. Particularly, the final 900 m from Camp IV to Mount Everest Summit is practically called the Death Zone.

In addition, the temperature will fall between -20°C to -40°C, with wind that literally feels like a hurricane. Thus, altitude sickness, also known as Acute Mountain Sickness/AMS, will be a risk throughout the Mount Everest climbing period.

This condition can lead to dizziness, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, loss of appetite, and confusion, potentially resulting in cerebral and pulmonary edema, which can be fatal.

Thus, Life Himalaya Trekking prioritizing the safety of each climber has emphasized gradual acclimatization to the altitude. We have assigned a significant portion of time at EBC with alternate acclimatization rotation between Camps I, II, and III. We have also avoided overnight stays at Camp IV.

Before reaching almost 5400 m altitude of EBC, we have included rests and pauses in Kathmandu, Namche, and Dingboche, along with planned acclimatization hikes.

And, before tackling the Mount Everest Summit itself, we have incorporated the Lobuche East Peak ascent, which not only helps in your adequate acclimatization but also sharpens your climbing skills.

Moreover, our Sherpa team traveling and climbing with you is highly trained in altitude sickness management. Our lead and assistant climbing guides will continuously check your condition and health, examine your oxygen levels, and provide 6 to 8 oxygen bottles.

Each climber will only proceed to Everest after our lead climbing guide is completely confident in their health and readiness.

Our emergency management system is also well-planned and can be implemented immediately if needed.

Other Risks Associated with Mount Everest Expedition

The techniques for accessing Mount Everest expeditions have significantly improved in recent times. Still, Mount Everest is a dangerous Himalayan Peak that is full of suspense and drama. Besides the AMS, there are also associated risks present in Everest that include:

Avalanche

Avalanche is an ongoing concern on the Mount Everest expedition, particularly on the unstable section of Khumbu Icefall, which has claimed most lives during Mount Everest climbing.

April of 2014 turned out to be the most devastating day in Mount Everest expedition history when an avalanche on Khumbu Icefall killed 16 Sherpas.

Thus, the Nepal Mountaineering Association, along with meteorological teams, keeps on monitoring the avalanche risks through a combination of satellite data, snow pack analysis, and temperature trends.

Still, the exact prediction of an avalanche is not possible even with advanced forecasting tools.

Sudden Weather Change

The weather is the most determining factor for success on the Mount Everest expedition. Even in the most perfect time frame of May, the weather can drastically change, disrupting or postponing the ascent.

There can be sudden jet streams, unexpected storms, hurricane-type winds, blizzards, and temperature fluctuations. These conditions can lead to frostbite, hypothermia, and disorientation, increasing the risks of climbing the mountain.

That’s why our team will keep listening to the weather forecast and weather trends 48 to 72 hours ahead and will remain vigilant for sudden changes as well.

Overcrowding

Because of the development and ease in techniques, Mount Everest expeditions have been seeing an extreme surge in climbers attempting to climb Mount Everest.

This has resulted in overcrowding on the Mount Everest Summit’s narrow and treacherous trails. Particularly, the bottleneck at Hilary Step sees the most overcrowding, which can lead to delays, lines, waiting, and overexposure to the extreme conditions.

For example, in 2021, 10 Everest climbers lost their lives while waiting for their turn in the bottleneck in a lack of enough oxygen. Such overcrowding also causes sudden falls, exhaustion, and frostbite.

Mental and Physical Exhaustion

Certainly, the Mount Everest expedition is not going to be like other standard trekking adventures. The grueling days of climbing up and down, fatigue, insufficient sleep, stress, isolation, and remoteness often push not only their bodies but also their mental resilience to the brink.

This can often cause climbers to make impaired decisions and judgment, making it hard for them to adapt to changing situations.

Issue of Deceased Climbers

You also have to be prepared to encounter the bodies of climbers who have unfortunately perished on Everest. No wonder, Everest is often called the highest Graveyard in the world, where it is very hard to retrieve the bodies of those brave climbers.

This grim marker can often remind climbers how unforgiving the Mount Everest Summit can be, which can have a certain psychological impact.

Sherpas at Risk

We all know that without the Sherpas of the Himalayas, no Himalayan expedition can succeed. This applies also to the Mount Everest expedition, which not only helps climbers to ascend the peaks, but also monitors and decides the course, transports gear, and gives essential support.

Thus, Sherpas are always at more risk as they regularly traverse the more dangerous zone to ease the effort of the climbers. Many incidents have occurred which has resulted in the loss of many Sherpa lives who risk themselves to aid climbers like us.

No matter the challenges, the Mount Everest expedition still beckons the daring heart, and its number continues to increase. With the right itinerary, a good and trustworthy agency, right preparation, and caution, climbing Everest will remain more than a worthy dream.

Preparation Mandatory for Mount Everest Expedition

Mount Everest expedition no doubt needs good financial resources, but it also needs you to be in excellent physical and mental shape, as the entire Mount Everest climbing journey is physically and mentally draining.

Since the scenery has changed, many travel and tour agencies have commercialized Mount Everest expeditions to be accessible for any fit people. But it will be rightfully wrong to say that the Mount Everest Summit does not need skilled climbing.

Thus, all climbers must be already experienced and have climbed other 7000 or 8000 m peaks, or should have ice climbing experience. Additionally, regardless of skill and experience, you must commit at least six weeks to your physical preparation for the Mount Everest expedition.

Cardiovascular endurance for long climbing and muscular strength for carrying your gear are vital. Likewise, altitude training for increasing the capacity to quickly adjust to the altitude is also a must.

Apart from physical endurance, mental strength is also equally significant. According to the pioneer Tenzing Norgay, he witnessed many climbers suffering from mental turmoil despite being physically capable before climbing Everest.

It is because of the solitude, extreme cold, and mental pressure of succeeding. Thus, climbing Everest demands your mental perseverance, determination, self-control, and exceptional focus. Prepare yourself with deep breathing, meditation, and some yoga that will help build your inner strength.

Accommodation, Meals, and Transportation Arrangements

For your Mount Everest expedition, Life Himalaya Trekking will be handling every aspect for you. A luxurious double bedroom of a five-star hotel will be prepared for you in Kathmandu, while you will get to stay at the most comfortable mountain guesthouses during the trek to EBC.

You will get WiFi, a personal shower and toilet, constant hot water, and complete privacy throughout, except for certain sections of the trek like Lobuche and Gorakshep.

At EBC, a personal box tent will be set up for you, and at other camps in Everest and Lobuche, high-quality twin-sharing mountain tents will be provided.

Our team will establish separate dining, kitchen, toilet, shower, and sleeping tents equipped with tables, chairs, heaters, and more for your convenience. We will also offer a generator, or solar panels for charging your devices, cooking stoves, and utensils for your dining.

All meals during the Mount Everest expedition are included in the total cost, while meals in Kathmandu are your responsibility, except for breakfast. During the trek, you will eat at guesthouses, and while ascending Mount Everest Summit, our talented cooks will prepare healthy, delicious meals for you.

Morning tea, coffee, bread, porridge, cereals, pastas, rice dishes, pizza, fruits, etc, will be available. You should also stock up on individual snacks such as chocolates, instant soups, candy bars, dry fruits, nuts, or salty snacks.

And, for your travel arrangements, Life Himalaya Trekking will provide you with its private 4WD pickups and drop-offs for transfers to TIA, Ramechhap, and Lukla airports.

All ground transportation in Kathmandu will also be organized, including the Ramechhap transfer in a private vehicle. We will also handle your round-trip flight to Lukla. Please check out our helicopter upgrade option as well.

Oxygen Supply from Life Himalaya Trekking for Climbing Everest

For your Mount Everest Summit attempt, Life Himalaya Trekking will provide you with six to eight supplemental oxygen bottles, which will be used over several days, often from Camp III onwards.

Our Mount Everest expedition leader will keep evaluating the fitness and acclimatization of each climber and will determine when to administer oxygen.

All this gear will be carried and transported by our Sherpa porters uphill. If you need additional oxygen beyond this limit, it will be offered for purchase at an additional fee.

Is climbing Mount Everest possible without oxygen?

On May 8, 1978, Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler summited Mount Everest without any supplemental oxygen, setting a new milestone. They thus became the trailblazers for others, and to date, around 224 individuals have climbed Everest without oxygen.

So yes, it is safe to say that it is possible to undertake a Mount Everest expedition without oxygen. However, this amazing feat will be possible only for skilled mountaineers who are in outstanding physical shape and have a significant production of red blood cells (significant carriers of oxygen).

Communication during the Mount Everest Expedition

Till Everest Base Camp, the local mobile networks Ncell and NTC will provide you with mobile communication services. For WiFi, the lodges will offer you their WiFi connection for an additional fee. Or, you can also take advantage of the prepaid WiFi service from Everest Link or AirLink. Some areas in Lukla and Namche also provide free WiFi.

During the Mount Everest summit attempt, a satellite phone will be available for use. Our team will have a satellite phone from High Camps onward, which you can use for a small fee to contact home.

These phones will also be used in case of emergencies, and to check weather forecasts. In addition, each climber and Sherpa is equipped with their own radio.

Travel Insurance

For our Mount Everest expedition, kindly note that travel insurance (specialized, different from your standard travel insurance) is a must-have, important component.

Here, specialized travel insurance means the policy that covers mountaineering, including emergency evacuation by helicopter.

Your policy for climbing Everest should specify clearly the altitude of Everest, medical expenses that offer treatment and repatriation, accidental coverage, along with general coverage such as extra stays, gear and baggage loss protection, and trip delays or cancellation.

When getting the travel insurance specifically for our Mount Everest expedition, please check and confirm that the helicopter evacuation is included up to the altitude of Mount Everest Summit, as well as medical expenses and accidents. Also, do not forget to read the policy terms very carefully.

Essential Permits for Mt. Everest Climbing

As has been stated earlier, the Mount Everest expedition requires permission to ascend Everest in the form of an official permit available from either the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) or the Department of Tourism in Nepal.

In addition to this permit, you will also need a trekking permit for the Everest region, which includes the Sagarmatha National Park permit and the local Khumbu Municipality Permit.

The local Khumbu permit will only be obtainable in Lukla, while the park permit can be acquired in Lukla, Monjo, or at the Tourism Department in Kathmandu.

For the autumn Mt. Everest climbing season of 2025, the climbing permit price will be USD 15,000, the park permit will be 3,000 NPR (approximately USD 25 to 30), and the local permit will be NPR 2,000 (around USD 16 to 20), all of which are included in our total Mt. Everest climbing cost.

There will also be a trash management fee and a liaison officer fee, which are also part of our Mt. Everest climbing cost.

Mt. Everest was first summited in 1953 by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary via the South Col. Climbing Mt. Everest is certainly a lifetime opportunity. Various mountaineers throughout the world commence this expedition in order to enhance their dreams and enlist their names into the list of climbers who scaled Everest.

Mt Everest or Sagarmatha expedition starts with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and then trekking the Everest region trekking trail all the way up to the summit.

the climber count Everest is a difficult expedition in the world that requires good physical condition, perfect weather conditions, peak climbing experience, and proper training in using the instruments for climbing the peak. Commencing this extraordinary summit will leave your name on the pages of history.

What level of climbing or mountaineering experience do I need for Mount Everest climbing?

For engaging in the Mount Everest expedition, you must possess a minimum of one high-altitude experience and one peak climbing experience of over 7000 meters.

What type of training should I perform for my Mount Everest expedition?

Revolve around endurance sports such as cycling, hiking, running, and swimming. Train with a backpack on your shoulder or back in the stairwell of a large building or in a gym.

If training in an oxygen tent is possible, do that as well and vary your training with a mix of long and short sessions, high and low heart rates, and interval training.

Which one will be a better option for Mt. Everest climbing: with oxygen or without it?

Well, it should be your personal choice as there are also critics of oxygen use, while others are the supporters. Oxygen usage will help you reduce the chances of AMS and frostbite. However, if oxygen is suddenly not available, then your body will suffer greatly.

Mount Everest expedition without oxygen is often considered the greatest feat, but it certainly will be needed. It would be better if you minimize the oxygen consumption to 1 liter per minute.

Which route is more advantageous to reach Mount Everest Summit: Tibet or Nepal?

Both routes of Tibet and Nepal more or less offer a similar level of threats and challenges. On the Nepal side, Khumbu Icefall stands on the way, while on the Tibet side, the challenge lies at the end with a long summit day.

How is communication available while on the Everest route?

We have satellite phones available for you to make phone calls at minimal charges. Regarding your mobile phones, it will be more economical if you use a local SIM Card of NTC or NCELL with prepaid credit in Kathmandu.

Is Sherpa support mandatory for the Mount Everest expedition?

Yes, Sherpas are the ones managing the permits, logistics, and providing services not only in the Everest Base Camp but also up to the higher camps. They will set up the high-altitude camps, install ropes, carry your personal gear, and monitor and guide on the Summit Day.

How much does the Mt. Everest climbing cost?

Life Himalaya Trekking offers you the Mount Everest expedition at USD 59991 per person. Here, we also like to point out that some may offer you similar services at a cheaper cost, but with this, you will be getting less support and ultimately paying the higher hidden price.

What type of food and nutrition is essential for climbing Everest?

Focus on carbohydrate-rich diets such as rice, potatoes, pasta, and bread. Equally important is protein intake, which you can get through lentils, tofu, and eggs. Also, give importance to electrolyte drinks and limit alcohol and coffee. For fats, consider eating nuts and seeds. Before you climb the Mount Everest summit, fill yourself with honey, fruit, and nuts that will be light and energizing as well.

What medicines should I pack for the Mount Everest expedition?

Diamox is essential to combat AMS along with some antibiotics and antiseptics for cuts, injuries, and wounds. Antidiarrheal and pain relief medicines are also very important.

When is the best time for the Mount Everest expedition?

May, followed by October, will be the most excellent time for the Mount Everest expedition.

Who has ascended the Mount Everest Summit the most?

Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa holds the record of defeating Mount Everest Summit 31 times, while female climber Lhakpa Sherpa is also not far behind, having reached Mount Everest Summit ten times.

Who has summited Mount Everest the fastest?

This record goes to Lakpa Gelu, who just needed ten hours and fifty-six minutes to reach the Mount Everest Summit in 2003.

Why is the puja ceremony held before Mt. Everest climbing?

For Sherpas, Mount Everest Summit is the holy home, and so permission must be gained before ascending. With Puja, this permission is secured, and all the team members will be blessed for safety and success.

Who is the youngest brave mountaineer to climb the Mount Everest Summit?

Jordan Romero was only 13 years of age when he reached the Mount Everest Summit.

Who is the oldest to succeed in the Mount Everest expedition?

Yuichiro Miura of Japan was 80 years old when he successfully climbed Mount Everest Summit.

What happens if I am not able to summit Mount Everest?

Despite all the efforts, sometimes, it may happen that some of our climbers may not be able to summit Mount Everest due to various reasons: health, illness, AMS, injuries, or weather. Yes, it will be disappointing to give up at the last moment, but it is necessary to remind yourself that a second attempt will always stand if you have your health.

Why should I engage in the Mount Everest expedition?

Because Mount Everest is the ultimate Himalaya that sets records and writes your name in history. Besides, you will earn such incredible memories and adventures that are not obtainable anywhere else.

What is the precise location of Mount Everest?

Half of Mount Everest is in Tibet, more precisely, the northern side, and half of Mount Everest is in Nepal, the southern side.

What is the average duration of a Mount Everest expedition?

Generally, the average time period of any Mount Everest expedition is between 50 to 60 days.

How cold will it be on the Mount Everest Summit?

The general temperature estimated on the Mount Everest summit can be -20 to -41 degrees Celsius.

Why is it hard to breathe on the Mount Everest Summit?

Because the oxygen level on top of Mount Everest’s Summit is only 31 percent compared to the amount of oxygen at sea level, with very low atmospheric pressure.

What type of snow can be found on the Mount Everest expedition?

You can find two kinds of snow: the glacial ice and the new winter snow. The glacial snow is permanent and harder, while the new winter snow is just like you find in other colder places.

How long will it take for me to reach the Everest Base Camp?

You will be sleeping at the Everest Base Camp tent within ten days of beginning your Mount Everest expedition.

Are there any animals found at higher zones to the Mount Everest Summit?

Yes, Himalayan jumping spiders can be found up to 6700 m elevation.

Will Life Himalaya Trekking offer us any gear for climbing Everest?

Yes, Life Himalaya Trekking will be offering you ropes, camping equipment, sleeping bags, kitchen utensils, and other necessary materials along with oxygen and satellite phones. You will only have to manage your personal Mount Everest climbing gear as needed.

Is it mandatory to ascend Lobuche East before climbing Everest?

We have incorporated Lobuche East climbing for proper and more adequate acclimatization of each climber. Although climbing this peak will not be mandatory at all.