Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world at 8,848.86m and has attracted many climbers since it was first climbed in 1953 by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary. Full Expedition Service: Base Camp Service:
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Challenge level
 Destination
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Nepal |
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 Activity
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Trekking |
 Duration
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3 Days |
 Meals
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Included (B,L, D) |
 Accomodation
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Hotel, Lodge and Tents |
 Group size
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1-16 Persons |
 Best Season
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Apr-June |
 Max Altitude
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Mt Everest (8848.866m) |
 Trip Code
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1009 |
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Activity Per Day
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4-7 hrs hours walk every day |
 Transportation
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Private Vehicle and Domestic Flight |
 Grade
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Moderate |
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world and has attracted many climbers since it was first climbed in 1953 by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary. Climbing Mt. Everest is considered one of the most difficult feats in mountaineering. The ascent involves a variety of obstacles including steep slopes, huge ice walls as well as hidden crevasses and sudden weather changes.
An Everest expedition is challenging and thrilling in equal parts. Without doubt, Mt. Everest is one of the most challenging mountains to climb; many experienced mountaineers have tried and failed, for a variety of reasons. Going unprepared is never an option when tackling any 8,000m peak, and especially so for Mt. Everest. Mountaineering experience, fitness, mental attitude, correct equipment, a competent team, and good luck, are what makes for a successful ascent. If possible, we recommend you climb Mt. Manaslu or Mt. Cho Oyu as preparation for an Everest attempt.
Gateway Adventure Treks and Expedition has been organising and supporting Mt. Everest expeditions. Our highly experienced staff, Sherpa guides and support staff, will do everything in their power to help you realize your dream; to summit the world's highest Mountain and return to Base Camp safely.
Climbing Everest from the Nepal side is more demanding than the North Col (Tibet) route. In part this is due to the complicated, and sometimes dangerous, route through the Khumbu Ice Fall to Camp 1. Above that the route is still demanding but with far less objective danger.
Mt. Everest Expedition costs USD 31,500 for Full Expedition Service and USD 19,500 for Base Camp Service.
Full Expedition Service: USD $31,500. This includes all transfers, Kathmandu accommodation, fees & permits, internal flights, trek service to Base Camp (BC), accommodation and meals at BC, Sherpa guide on the mountain, tented accommodation & food on the mountain, supplementary oxygen.
Base Camp Service: USD $19,500. This includes all transfers, Kathmandu accommodation, fees & permits, internal flights, trek service to Base Camp (BC), accommodation and meals at BC but no services above BC.
Mt. Everest guides call this great Mountain as Mount Everest Chomolungma and they respect Mt. Everest as the "Mother of the World." Likewise, Mount Makalu is respected as the deity Shankar (Shiva) in the Sherpa culture.
Reaching Mount Everest is a challenging and dangerous undertaking that requires physical and mental preparation, as well as specialized gear and equipment.
There are two main approaches to reaching the summit of Mount Everest: the South Col route, which starts in Nepal, and the Northeast Ridge route, which starts in Tibet (China). Most climbers choose to reach the mountain base camp in Nepal and then follow the South Col route, as the climbing permit and support services are more readily available there.
Here are the steps to reach the summit of Mount Everest via the South Col route:
The challenges of reaching the summit of Mount Everest include the altitude, which can cause altitude sickness; the weather, which can change rapidly and create hazardous conditions; and the physical demands of climbing, which can be extremely taxing. It's important to be well prepared and to have the proper training and experience before attempting to reach the summit.
We offer serious mountain climbers the ultimate chance of a lifetime to ascend the world's highest peak. Our Mt. Everest Expedition booking is open for 2025, 2026 and 2027. Our Everest Expedition from Nepal side is beautifully crafted and our well experienced Climbing Sherpas and Team will guide you to the summit of the great Mountain Mt. Everest from Nepal side.
The way to Everest's peak is one’s the most amazing human adventures one can undertake. It is not without its challenges and risks, but with Gateway Adventure Treks and Expedition, you can be assured that we take every precaution and detailed preparation to make sure that you and your group reach your goal as easily and safely as possible.
This route is generally a more accessible and reliable way to successfully reach the summit and has been traversed by 9,058 submitters as of 2019.
On the way to the mountain and on Everest itself, we provide the most highly experienced Sherpa guides available, the best equipment, oxygen systems, comfort, food according to your requirements and support. Groups and individuals are welcome to join our Everest Southeast Ridge summit expeditions which leave in early April every year. The weather does not allow us to dispatch expeditions at other times of the year. The full expedition is a 66-day tour and we can add many interesting options such as cultural tours of Nepal either before or after your expedition.
Please make sure you have the requisite attitude, experience, and fitness to face up to a challenging expedition. If you are not sure then check with us. We will fully train all expedition members in the use of fixed ropes and various climbing techniques and safety procedures including a briefing on altitude medication. The best in emergency services will be on hand should anything untoward happen.
As one of the first pioneers above the 8000-meter mark, George Mallory, said “Because it is there”
One primary factor you have to care for while taking on this journey is Everest's weather. There is no other way around it. If the weather is not favorable, wait till it gets better.
Always check on the weather updates on possible strong winds and avalanches.
It is safe to say that every season is challenging when it comes to the Everest expeditions climbing.
However, there is some particular period of the year where the weather gets slightly less obscure. From April to May, and from September to November, it can be considered the best time to climb Everest.
The number of risks and dangers one can expect during the Mt. Everest Expedition and climbing is stupefying.
Weather is notorious up there, so anything can happen at any time. Avalanches and Serac collapse are some of the most dangerous disasters you can expect. The temperature can drop severely, making visibility worse.
Besides natural disasters, your body will be exposed to the worst physical conditions like hypothermia, frostbite, thickening of blood, broken bones, exposure, etc. This is why there is a strict policy of allowing only experienced alpinists to take on this challenge.
| Arrival Date | Departure Date | Price | Options |
| Tue, 30 March 2027 | Thu, 3 June 2027 | USD 33,550 per person | Booking Open |
| Wed, 30 March 2028 | Fri, 3 June 2028 | USD 34,550 per person | Booking Open |
| Sun, 02 April 2029 | Tue, 06 June 2029 | USD 35,550 per person | Booking Open |
| Tue, 02 April 2030 | Thu, 06 June 2030 | USD 35,550 per person | Booking Open |
By the end of 2019, 5294 climbers have summitted Everest successfully as of Himalayan Database reports. Climbing Mount Everest is a challenging yet most popular adventure destination. In spite of the risk, a huge no of climbers come to summit Mt. Everest every year. As of the end of the 2018 season, the Himalayan Database reports that 295 people are known to have died climbing Everest, while there has been 9,159 successful summit climbs by 5,294 people.
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Transfer to hotel close to the famous, bustling Thamel district of Kathmandu. Usually, we spend two days in Kathmandu completing final preparation and gear checks before taking our flight to Lukla. (H, B)
Morning briefing after which the rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the wonders of Kathmandu. Sightseeing tours can be arranged and would include visiting the temples of Boudhnath, Swayambunath (The Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath and Durbar Square. Simply wandering around the huge array of shops, markets, cafes, bars and restaurants in Thamel is a fascinating experience. (H, B)
Early in the morning we transfer to the airport for an amazing flight to the Sherpa village of Lukla (2,800m). After lunch, we can take a walk along the stony path that descends from the forested terraces of Lukla. This takes us right into the Dudh Koshi (‘river of milk’) valley and the brightly painted lodges of Phakding (2,610m).
From here, there are stunning views of Kusum Kanguru’s North Face (6,367m). Along the trail are stone walls, brightly decorated with colored paints. Buddhists hold these sacred and you must, as a sign of respect, pass these in a clockwise direction. (T, B, L, D).
We trek into the Sherpa capital and heart of the Khumbu. You will now be becoming familiar with local protocol for passing chorten, Mani stones, yaks, spinning prayer wheels etc. and enjoying the hustle and bustle on the ‘Everest Trail’.
At Monjo, we enter Sagarmatha National Park and can visit the small visitor center there. Here the track starts to rise up the famous Namche Hill, the first big ascent and time to drop down a gear and take a slow and steady pace. 4-5 hrs. duration. (T, B, L, D).
It is important to have a couple of nights and a rest day in Namche before proceeding any higher. You can spend the day taking short walks up to Thami or Khumjung, visiting the Everest, Ama Dablam and Pumori viewpoints or just relaxing and exploring the narrow streets of this busy Sherpa capital. (T, B, L, D).
Heading north east up the side of the Dudh Koshi, we climb steeply out of Namche where the mountain views start to open up and become more dramatic, with superb views of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse. 5-6 hrs. duration. (T, B, L, D).
A good day walking through beautiful rhododendron (national flower of Nepal) trees that gradually takes us back to the river and into Pangboche, a great viewpoint for Ama Dablam. On leaving the village we turn up the Imia valley to reach the lovely and picturesque village of Dingboche. 6-7 hrs duration. (T, B, L, D).
An acclimatization day spent absorbing the views around camp and relaxing. Optional short trek to Chhukung (4,730m) were we will be rewarded of views of Island Peak and Mt. Baruntse.
Today we reach the extensive and overwhelming Khumbu glacier and trek up alongside it to reach the small village of Lobuche. (T, B, L, D).
A 3-4 hour walk next to the Khumbu Glacier brings us to the crossing of the Changri Glacier to Gorak Shep. You are welcome to take a classic evening ascent of Kala Patar (5,554m) to catch a classic sunset view of Everest. (T, B, L, D).
The time spent at base camp is important both for acclimatisation and preparations. You will be given training in the use of Oxygen, Gammo Bag and HAPE/HACE, Communication Equipment and movement on fixed lines.
Our base camp set up is very comfortable and this is a vital part of our preparation. If you are rested and can recoup, then you will be stronger for your summit bid. When it comes to food we have Ganu, our master cook for the last eight years, who always has a warming smile and can produce some of the best food on the mountain.
We establish four camps on the mountain:
Camp 1 Top of the Khumbu Icefall (6,000m/19,685ft)
Camp 2 Advanced Base Camp (6,400m /21,000ft)
Camp 3 Half way up Lhotse Face (7,300-7,500m/24,500ft)
Camp 4 South Col (7,900m/26,000ft)
Apart from its height, Everest’s other most recognized feature is from pictures of climbers teetering across ladders perched between giant blocks of ice in the ‘Khumbu Ice fall’. Each year there is one route fixed through the famous ‘Khumbu Ice fall’. Many companies claim to know the best way through when in fact there is no real choice and thanks should be given to the dedicated Icefall Doctors a team of Sherpa who do this dangerous job and make life easier and safer for all those who follow. The danger comes because the ice is constantly moving and the giant blocks can collapse without warning, so speed of movement and timing is the best deterrent. We set off early before the sun rises and gradually make progress over successive sorties in which we gain vital acclimatization and speed until the full journey can be made in the cool of the day to camp 1 and our entry to the Western Cwm. Camp 1 should be seen as a staging post used to reach camp 2.
To the Summit - Once a final decision is made to move (based on the weather forecast) we head back up to Camp 3, overnight and then with oxygen and down suit continue up the steep Lhotse face towards Camp 4.
A short traverse towards Lhotse brings us to the start of the infamous Yellow Band, a Limestone rock band at 7,500m. Ascending over the Yellow band will then bring us to the start of the Geneva Spur, a rocky scramble that eventually leads to the South Col and camp 4. Few days will provide more adrenalin and spectacular views than this; you will now have the sense of being unbelievably high, on the edge of the “death zone”, looking down on the great peaks of Pumori and Lingtren framed by Nuptse and Everest. It’s now time to rest, relax, eat and re-hydrate before our final summit push starts at around 10.00pm. Head torches breaking the darkness we climb to the Balcony (8,500m/27,900ft) gain the South Summit and the first glimpses of the Hillary step will appear in the early dawn light. The Hillary Step, a near vertical climb of 12m is ascended on fixed lines and is the last obstacle to negotiate before the final summit slopes and the roof of the world!
We hope to be on the summit early in the morning giving an ample safety margin for the descent to the South Col. A further night is spent at camp 2 before we finally reach base camp.
Trek from Thyangboche to Phakding
Yes, specialized travel and high-altitude mountaineering insurance is not just recommended; it is absolutely essential for any Everest expedition and is mandatory by law in Nepal and by virtually all reputable expedition operators.
The extreme environment of Everest presents severe and unique risks that standard travel insurance policies explicitly exclude. Here’s why it's critical and what it must cover:
Why It's Essential:
What Your Policy Must Cover:
A suitable policy for Everest must be specifically designed for high-altitude mountaineering (typically up to 6,000+ meters or higher). Key coverage must include:
In summary, securing a robust, specialized insurance policy is a non-negotiable part of your Everest preparation. It is a crucial safety net that ensures you can focus on your climb, knowing that you, your team, and your finances are protected against the mountain's inherent dangers.
To book the Everest Expedition - South Col (Nepal), simply contact Gateway Adventure Treks and Expedition via our website or customer service for availability and detailed information. A 10% deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your spot, with the remaining balance due before the tour starts. Payments can be made through secure methods such as bank transfer, credit card, or online platforms. For cancellations or changes, Gateway Adventure Treks and Expedition provides clear guidelines, with partial refunds available depending on the timing. Be sure to review the booking terms and conditions to ensure a smooth process.
Though we recommend booking in advance to secure your spot on the tour, Gateway Adventure Treks and Expeditions accepts the last- minute bookings. For these bookings, full payment (100% of the tour price) is required at least 24 hours prior to departure. Please note that while we strive to offer flexibility, we cannot be responsible for any delays or unforeseen issues such as weather conditions or unavailable accommodations.
For last- minute bookings or inquiries, contact us at +977- 9851360663 or email us at info@gatewaytreks.com
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