Overview
Season
Spring
Grade
medium
Group Size
1-20
Max Altitude
8848.86
Duration
52 Days
Straddling the border with Nepal on the south side but with the whole of Mt.Everest lies in the world’s highest plateau in Tibet, Climbing from the Northside or the North Col is twice accessible than the southern side because the climbers do not have to face the notorious Khumbu Ice Falls which time consuming, as the northern side of Mt. Everest is more popular among the mountaineers not because of its world’s highest altitude only but also the Himalaya is younger than American and European mountain range the Andes, the Alps and the Rockies. The Everest north ridge expedition is technically more straightforward than the south ridge, at present since last 10 years one can drive all the way to its base camp and can take Yaks all the way to Advanced Base Camp or Camp III at 6,500 meters which makes it affordable cost of royalty and other mountaineering services has made the north Col more popular than the south ridge.
The route of Tibet was approached in 1920 A.D and 1924 when George Mallory and his climbing partner Andrew “Sandy” Irvine from the British Mount Everest Expedition group tried the attempt to the summit of Everest for the first time. But the attempts changed into disasters that took his and his climbing partner’s life. Before this expedition, Mallory was asked by the reporters that why he wanted to climb Mt. Everest? And he replied, “Because it’s there”. This quote has been “the most famous mountaineering three words”.
Lately, in 1953, the summit Mt. Everest was first successfully conquered by the two legends Tenzing Norgay Sherpa from Nepal and Sir Edmund Hillary from New Zealand from the Southern ridge in Nepal. At present, many climbers have successfully conquered the summit from North Col.
The climbing to the summit of Everest is an incredible experience. This lifetime experience climbing formally starts exactly from the Everest base camp which is positioned at the height of 5,200m (17,400ft) times. In the last few years, it has received the attention of several commercial expeditions, and with careful planning the same success rates as the south sides are possible. Gaining 8000m is demanding but it is the last 848m that are the most difficult.
The climb takes along the normal route via the North Col 7000m (20,000ft), crossing the base camp and Advance Base Camp (ABC), afterward crossing two camps, Camp 2 which is 7500m (24,050ft) high and Camp 3 which is 8300m (27,390ft) high to reach the summit of Mt. Everest. After a successful summit attempt, we use the same route for a couple of days to descend to the North Col, Advance Base Camp and finally to the base camp. Since its first ascent by the Chinese in 1960, the North Ridge has been climbed, numerous mountaineers.
Sherpa Mountaineering Pvt. Ltd will run expeditions during both the pre & post-monsoon periods. 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. Only with good preparation and back-up is this possible.
Experience Required….. Applicants for the expedition should have proven the 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. Following acceptance, members can confirm a place with a deposit on a first-come, first-served basis.
Highest & largest plateau on earth. One of the worlds highest highway all the way to Everest Base Camp 5,200 m.Traditional villages with ancient buddhist culture. Hidden high valleys and world’s highest pasture land with Yaks and sheeps. Visiting the highlander nomads as it was for centuries.
Awesome panoramic views of high 8th Thousanders Mountains from Mt.Everest, Mt. Cho-Oyu and Mt. Shispangma and array of snow capped peaks. World highest Rongbuk monastery and nunnery in the shade of towering Mt.Everest.
Itinerary
Mt. Everest North Expedition
52 Days – Detailed Itinerary
On arrival in Kathmandu, you are warmly greeted by our Sherpa Mountaineering Expeditions staff at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). SME representatives will assist then transfer to respective hotels.
In Kathmandu sightseeing program includes visit of world heritage sites the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the world biggest Stuppa; Boudhhanath, known as little Tibet, Swoyambhunath Stupa (monkey temple) located on a hill side one of the oldest religious spot of more than 2,500 years old and historical Kathmandu Durbar Square with unique architectural temple, and the virgin Kumari known as Living Goddess in Basantapur atf central Kathmandu. Kathmandu is not only naturally beautiful but it also holds the beauty of incredible Newar people culture with ancient architectures.
On this day you can buy your essential equipments, gears, harness, crampons, ice axe with leash, webbing, cord, trekking poles, sleeping bag, headwear, footwear and other stuffs. Our representative will work on making your necessary permits and papers for the expeditions. There will be a special meeting in the evening regarding our pre-expeditions discussion with all our fellow expedition staffs.
Morning starts this great journey by driving to Zangmu, the ride to Zangmu offers scenic landscapes and magnificent views of high Himalayan ranges. A 05 hours drive via Kodari (Nepal -Tibet Border) bring to Zangmu for overnight stop at this frontier town.
Leaving Zhangmu drive to Nyalam crossing bridges through the gorge with beautiful forests of rhododendron, pines and oaks trees and waterfalls after leaving the lush vegetations entering to Nyalam town the start and end of Tibetan plateau is surrounded by high hills and waterfalls. Nyalam literately means ‘Hells Pass’ or gateway to hell’ because of the road to Nyalam used to be like the path to hell before the road was built. The journey 35 k.m. just takes about 04 hours to reach with winding narrow highway to Nyalam.
Nyalam is an ideal place for acclimatization at an altitude of 3,660 meters. Spending an extra day in Nyalam helps to acclimatize and avoid the risk of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). With time for short hikes.
Morning drive uphill to the highest plateau of the world, also known as the ‘Roof of the world’ and cross the Lalung La (5,050 m). The journey to Tingri offers magnificent views of high chain of Himalayas of world’s last 14th highest Shisapangma, dorji Lakpa, Gurishanker, Melugatse and as far to Langtang range of mountains including Mt. Everest (8,848 m) and Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m) on route near Old Tingri and, after few hours of drive reaching at Old Tingri for overnight stop.
Another rest day allows you to acclimatize well, with time to explore the surrounding area of Old Tingri. Our guide will make sure every member in the group is in perfect condition or not.
The stunning sunrise of early morning capture this precious sunrise on your camera if the weather is perfect. Then drive to Everest Base Camp. This charming scenery on-route base camp attracts many visitors, trekkers and mountaineers from all around the globe.
These days for acclimatization and preparation for the climb, our guide and team leader will teach you some climbing techniques and skills, sharing his mountaineering knowledge and skill with you all, if you have any queries and confusion, please do not hesitate to ask your guide. In case of any problem, let our team knows so that they can take necessary steps further. We continue climb and descend for 15 to 20 days from Base Camp to Camp III. This helps the body to acclimatize in higher altitude, taking rest for few days and make final preparation for the climb from base camp.
The weather condition of Mt. Everest is unpredictable; have to stay at base camp till the weather condition improves, one has to be mentally strong and then start ascending to Advance Base Camp. After ABC climb up to the North Col, then to Camp II and Camp III at the elevation of 7,500 m / 22, 4050 ft and 8,300 m /27, 390 ft respectively. Then tackle the last and the most difficult section of the climb i.e. 1st step and 2nd step. Climb to the summit the top of the world feeling high, excitement and with little emotions making the climber achieving this feat of a life time experience, spending some moments at the summit enjoying the panoramic view of high Himalaya range and gently descend. Descending is technically more difficult than ascending to the summit especially in the Death Zone. Death Zone is the section (altitudes higher than 8,000 meters /26,000 ft)) on Mt. Everest where climbers mostly face significant challenges to survive like low level of temperature and low atmospheric pressure. That’s why requires a good preparation and perfect weather condition for the climb. Continue descend to the base camp via Camp III, Camp II and finally celebrate the victory.
Continue descending to advance base camp. Descending to advance base camp rather than base can avoid the risk that occurs from atmospheric pressure.
Leaving ABC, continue losing altitude and descend to the base camp where the camp manager and other members will be there, waiting to celebrate the successful victory.
Himalaya region has thousands of trekking and mountaineering expeditions every year, resulting piles of unwanted rubbish and trash that still exist in the Himalayan mountains, our true effort to reduce as much pollution around as we do have some responsibility towards mother nature, today clean up the base camp which helps reducing the impacts of global warming. Then pack necessary stuff and prepare for return journey.
Today, drive back to Nyalam and unto Zangmu from Cho Oyu base camp. A few hours of drive with the scenic views of giant Himalaya peaks will takes to the town of Nyalam and continue journey back Zangmu for the last overnight in Tibet.
After breakfast, with visa formalities at the frontier in Zhangmu immigration, drive back to Nepal side with another visa paper works then a great journey leads back to Kathmandu. The journey to Kathmandu offers the scenic landscapes with magnificent view of high Himalayan ranges. About 05 hrs of drive via Kodari (Nepal -Tibet Border) will bring to Kathmandu.
The last day of this great adventure trip with Sherpa Mountaineering Expeditions and in Nepal today catch the last minute souvenir shopping with last night dinner with the group member and staffs.
SME office staff assists you with the complimentary transfer to airport for your departure flight to your onward destinations your wonderful moments with us we will treasure it for many years to come.
Mt. Everest North Expedition
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