Mt. Everest expedition

The South side route from Nepal is the original and most legendary path taken by Sir Edmund Hilarry and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa in 1953. Climbing this route is following the footsteps of history a dream for every mountaineer.

Overview

Season

Spring

Route

Classical normal via South side route

Grade

advanced

Group Size

1-20 Pax

Max Altitude

8848.86m

Duration

58 Days

The Mt. Everest South Side expedition is the classic and most reliable route to the top of the world. Sherpa Mountaineering provides a safe, well-organized, and professionally guided climb led by highly experienced Sherpa climbers. Starting from Kathmandu, the journey continues to Lukla and follows the legendary trail through Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, and Everest Base Camp.Our expedition includes full support with high-quality logistics, comfortable Base Camp facilities, an expert climbing Sherpa, and sufficient acclimatization days. The route ascends through the Khumbu Icefall, Western Cwm, Lhotse Face, South Col, and finally the summit ridge to reach the world’s highest point at 8,848.86 m. This expedition is designed for experienced climbers seeking a safe, well-managed climb with the reliable support of Sherpa Mountaineering—focusing on safety, teamwork, high success rate, and a memorable Himalayan adventure

Itinerary

Mt. Everest South Side Expedition

58 Days – Detailed Itinerary

On arrival, our staff will receive and transfer you to the respective Hotels.

02-04

These days will be used obtaining necessary paper works and documents with the Sherpa staff, making of the climbing permits, Visa and a visit to the Ministry of Tourism for Official briefings.

05

Transfer to the domestic airport for one of the great flights of the Himalaya.
If the sky is clear during the flight, one can get the first views of the Mt.Everest.
The Twin-Otter / Dornier or similar aircraft will take to the hillside village of Lukla,
the starting point of the trek.   Here meet the staff and the porters and set off straight away for Phakding, situated on the banks of the Dudh Kosi River, which drains the whole of the Khumbu.

06

The walk continues up the banks of the Dudh Kosi River, crossing it twice by small suspension bridges, before reaching the village of Monjo, which is the entrance to the Khumbu National Park. Then cross the confluence of the Dudh Kosi and Bhote Kosi rivers on a high suspension bridge and climb steeply for about two hours to Namche Bazaar. This is a prosperous trading town and is the capital of the Khumbu region. Many Tibetans cross the nearby border to trade their wares and the local market is a fascinating spectacle. This is a good place to buy genuine Tibetan artifacts. Just across the valley to the east stand the peaks of Thamserku and Kangtega, both very impressive mountains.

07

Rest and at leisure allowing the bodies to become more acclimatized to the altitude of 11,300ft /3,440m.

08

A moderate short trek leafs slowly to Thame, encountering many monasteries on route, morning walk through the forest and follow Bhote Koshi River to reach the village of Thame, then following the river to reach a small suspension bridge, with awesome Buddhist Rock Wall Paintings on the wall at the hill, crossing the bridge, trek for less than half-hour to reach the small settlement of Thame.
Thame is famous for being the birthplace of Tenzing Norgay (one of the first person to climb over Mt. Everest) and of Apa Sherpa a record holder climbing 20th time on top of Mt. Everest.

09

Leaving Thame, head to Marlung following the Bhote Koshi River, passing the villages like Thyangmoche and Hungmo, and then trekking through only a few houses and less vegetation on the way towards the alpine zone. The trail crosses the village of Taranga, through the yak field to reach Marlung village for the overnight stop.

10

Morning walk leads to Lungden passing through very old, authentic Himalayan Villages that blends into the surrounding landscape; on the trail of the old salt trade route between Nepal and Tibet, and then walking for few more hours to reach the small village of Lungdeng for an overnight stop in Lungden.

11

Leaving Lungden, following the trail leading to the frozen ponds below Renjo La pass, offering fantastic views of Mt.Everest, Lhotse, Cholatse, and Taboche, and then cross Renjo La pass, the most difficult section of this trekking to reach the valley of Gokyo for an overnight stop.

12

A rest day which allows you to acclimatize better in this high altitude, with time to explore the surrounding area of this valley with stunning scenery of the first and the second lake of Gokyo.

13

Today early morning hike to Gokyo Ri for mind-blowing views of Mt.Everest,
Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Cho-Oyu the world’s  01st, 04th, 05th and 06th highest mountain in one lot with other smaller peaks around including the beautiful Gokyo Lake and Khumbu’s longest Ngzumba glacier which starts from the base of Mt.Cho Oyu  that straddles the border  with Tibet, after a grand moment walk back to Gokyo and continue trek to Thangnag walking along the glacier moraines, follow the trail and reach the small settlement of Thangnag  for overnight stop.

14

After an early breakfast follows the trail that leads steeply to ascend and then crossing the glacier on the eastern side. The pass stands at an elevation of 5,367m and is quite challenging to cross (in snow conditions), with views of impressive high mountains and of Cholatse Glacier and its small lake on the way to Dzongla for the overnight stop.

15

On this day first, pack climbing gear and make a gentle climb to reach the high camp. The climb takes almost four to five hours to reach the high camp, climb through rocky moraine path to reach High Camp with the final preparation for the climbing and overnight in tented camp.

16

The climb to the summit is steep climbing which is slightly difficult. So our guide and leader will fix rope where it is necessary for this strenuous ascent to reach the summit, from the top breathtaking views of the staggeri8ng high mountains that surround you. After spending some time on the summit descend along the same route to base camp.

17

The weather condition around high Himalaya is unpredictable; have to wait sometimes for the good favorable weather condition. So, reserve this extra day in case of bad weather conditions.

18

Rest Day.

19

Continue along the side of the Khumbu Glacier which is straight forward at first, but later the path becomes rocky and awkward climb across the moraine. This is more than compensated by the fabulous mountain setting as the path gets closer to the world’s highest mountain. The sugarloaf dome of Pumori lies directly ahead and to our right, on the opposite side of the glacier, Nuptse rises in a sheer spire. Just behind it, remains elusive to the last moment is the Mt. Everest.  Gorak Shep is another small cluster of tea shops and will be camping just below them. Directly above the campsite is Kala Pattar [18,188ft/5,545m.].  This is a famous view-point for Mount Everest and the 1½ hour scramble to reach; it is well worth the effort.

20

Climbing over the mounds of moraine traverse the Khumbu Glacier and follow a vague path to the most famous of all Base Camps. It lies right at the foot of the notorious Khumbu Ice Fall which tumbles from the Western Cwm. The Base Camp will be already well established and you can find out how the Advance Party is progressing in the Ice-fall.

21-48

It is hoped that the Khumbu Ice-fall will be fixed by the time the team arrives at the Base Camp. Members can then start load-carrying to Camp I and Camp II, in the Western Cwm. Once everyone is well acclimatized, Camp I will be mostly by-passed en-route for Camp II, which will become an Advance Base Camp. The route to this point will involve crossing the crevasses on ladders, jumaring up serac walls and a long tedious plod-up the Western Cwm. Camp III will be placed halfway up the Lhotse Face at about 7,400 meters high. From here a long rising traverse across the snow slopes, a yellow band of rock and the Geneva Spur, leads to the South Col and Camp IV. This will be fully established before a rest period at Base Camp.

49-51

To assist with packing-up the expedition and clearing the Base Camp areas.

52

The final end of the great expeditions to the world’s number mountain, preparation for the

Journey back to Kathmandu and with garbage clean up.

53

Retrace the journey back to Pheriche by the same route.

54

Retrace the trekking journey by the same route passing through Pangboche.

55

Retrace the trekking journey by the same route to Namche with an optional route by Khumjung and Khunde from the village of Shanasa.

56

Today’s walk leads to almost downhill with short ups on route to Lukla.

57

Most of the flight takes off in the morning time, a great scenic sweeping flight of 30 minutes reaches you at Kathmandu, and transfer to respective Hotels.

Time for some last-minute shopping or sightseeing, or one can just relax in the Hotel.
In the evening with a get together farewell party at the Hotel itself, including the Sherpas and other friends Recovering from the past exhausting days and nights- re-generating!
Day 59: Depart from Kathmandu – Journey homeward bound!

Today keep your passport and airline ticket handy our office staff will transfer you to the International airport for your flight back home or to the respective destination from this amazing country Nepal.

Trip Inclusions

Trip Inclusions

Everything you need for a comfortable and memorable trek

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o 5 nights 4 star standard hotels in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast
o Mt. Everest Expedition Permit Fee and Sagarmatha National Park Fee
o Emergency Oxygen, Mask and regulator for Advance Base Camp and Liaison officer and Interpreter
o Satellite phone in payable basis (per minute $ 5)
o Generator or Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging
o Base Camp 1 tent for 1 person and above base camp 2 member 1 tent provide North Face or same qualities
o Food for during trekking base camp, at camp 2 food prepared by cook and kitchen boy camp 1 camp 3 and camp 4 high altitude food prepared by won and support by Sherpa and Mountain guide.
o 1 High Altitude Sherpa every 1 members
o 1 IFMGA certified mountain guide in the group as a leader.
o At base camp Dining tent, Table, Chairs, Toilet tent, Kitchen tent and shower tent store tent.
o We provide Gamow bag for 09-12 people only (Life saving device in case of altitude sickness)
o Camp 2 dining tent, Kitchen tent toilet tent
o Mountain guide high altitude climbing Sherpa daily wedge equipment allowance carry and summit bonus and insurance.
o Base camp and camp 2 cook and kitchen boy daily wedge equipment allowance insurance.
o Porters or Yak / carry food and fuel, members climbing gears, and all equipment.
o We provide Porter / 4 Yak Per person’s (50 KG) Load is carried by the Yak till to the from Lukla to EBC
o We provide Porter / 2 Yak Per person’s (40 KG) Load is carried by the Yak on the way back to the EBC to Lukla
o We provide Porter / 1 Yak for each high altitude Sherpa and mountain guide Lukla to EBC to Lukla
o We provide Porter / 1 Yak for each EBC kitchen crew member
o Transportation: Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu provided flight tickets for the members & cargo for the food and equipment.
o Garbage Deposit.

Gears
Gears

S. N. PARTICULARS Q.T. RATE
1. SLEEPING BAG (-30*) 1 60000
2. SLEEPING BAG (-40*) 1 89000
3. DOWN FEATHER JACKET 1 45000
4. FATHER DOWN SUITE EXPEDITION 1 115000
5. PRIMILOF JACKET OR THIN DOWN JACKET 1 29000
6. SLEEPING BAG LINER 1 9000
7. GORE – TEX SUITE 1 P 110000
8. FLEESE JYACKET 1 16000
9. THIN TROUSER THERMO REST AND T-SHIRT SET 1 18000
10. DOWN TROUSER 1 23000
11. TREKKING TROUSER 1 12000
12. DOWN EXPEDITION GLOVE 1 27000
13. FULL FINGER GLOVE 1 14200
14. 1
15. INNER LYNER FLEECE OR SILK GLOVE 1 3200
16. WOOLEN SHOCKS (THICK) FINAL 4 4500
17. TREKKING SHOCKS 6 2200
18. TREKKING BOOT 1 16000
19. 1
20. CARRY MATTRESS 1 13000
21. WATER BOTTLE 1 2500
22. THERMOS 1 4000
23. (100 % UV PROTECT) SHOW GOOGOLS 1 15000
24. SUN GLASS (UV PROTECT) 1 14000
25. HEAD TORCH 1 12240
26. BUFF , HEAD CAP, WOOLEN HEAD, FLEECE HEAD 1 10000
27. WATCH 1 30000
28. POCKET KNIFE 1 3500

30. SUN LOTION ENOUGH + 30 -40 SPF 1
31. LIP GUARD SUN BLOG 1
32. WATER BOTTLE 1
34. PIE BOTTLE 1
35 One sport (Good Condition) & Fit Size Expedition 1 Pair
36 Crampons (Good Condition)and Fit for Alpine Boot 1Pair
37 Discender 1
38 Ascender (Jummar) 1
39 Screw Gate Carabineer 4
40 Open Gate Carabineer 4
41 Ice Axe (Normal) light 1
42 Icescrew Sorter 2
43 Ice Screw (Good Quality) 2
44 Helmet – UIAA Test 1
45 Auxiliary Cord – 8 m. – 6 mm. 1
46 Tape Ceiling – 120 cm. 2
47 Rucksack – Minimum 75 liter. 1
48 Harness – light 1
49 Back Cover of Rucksack 1
50 Compass 1
51 Map which area you going, not book and pencil 1
Intertainment
1 Reading books
2 Playing Card/Chase /Ludo other game
3 Music/Radio
4 Photo/Video 1/1

FAQ

Common questions about the Mt. Everest South Side Expedition

The full expedition normally takes 55–65 days, including Kathmandu preparation, trek to Base Camp, acclimatization rotations, and the final summit push.

Our package includes experienced climbing Sherpas, all permits, domestic flights, accommodation, meals, Base Camp services, high-altitude tents, oxygen, climbing equipment for group use, and full medical and safety support.

Everest is a very challenging and high-altitude climb. Clients must be physically strong, mentally prepared, and have experience on peaks above 6,000–7,000 meters before joining.

 

Clients should train 6–12 months in advance. Recommended training includes endurance (running, hiking), strength (legs/core), and technical climbing practice with crampons, ice axe, and fixed ropes.

We offer highly experienced Sherpa guides, daily health checks, oxygen support, well-equipped Base Camp, satellite communication, weather monitoring, and emergency rescue coordination.

Fixed Departure

Mt. Everest South Side Expedition

58 Days • 3 April 2026

$50,000.00
$45,000.00 / person
Save $5,000.00 per person
Group Discounts
PaxPrice
1 Pax $45,000.00
2-4 Pax $45,000.00
5-6 Pax $42,500.00

No booking fees • Free cancellation up to 60 days

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