Everest Expedition from South Side
Everest Expedition from South Side

About Everest Expedition from South Side

Everest Expedition from South Side is a once in a lifetime adventurous and challenging journey that leads to the top of the world's highest mountain, Mt. Everest. Climbing Mt. Everest is the dream of hundreds of travel enthusiasts out there and only whose dream roars higher than the sky reaches the summit of Everest. You need to invest so much of your time, energy, money, and fight with your fear. Mt. Everest Expedition will let you explore the hidden corners of the Khumbu region along with its spectacular beauty and rich Sherpa culture.

While climbing Everest, with us, Dream Peak Adventure, you will be part of an active and professional team that has successfully led many groups to Everest. We are always updated with new technologies to use during the climbing period and constantly evolve ourselves & our tactics as per the time. We assure that we will give you full support and top-notch service to reach the top of Mt. Everest.

Get in touch with us to know more about the cost and other clear your queries. We will be delighted to welcome you to become part of this life-changing journey with us.

Highlights of Everest Expedition from South Side

  • Scenic & stimulating flight to Lukla
  • Trek through lush forests, cross several streams, picturesque villages, and lovely valleys
  • Explore Namche Bazar and come across the unique lifestyle of Sherpas
  • Hike to Everest View Hotel to witness outstanding views of snow-capped Himalayan mountains
  • Get to see the head of the Yeti is one of the villages; Khumjung or Pangboche
  • Visit the oldest and the biggest monastery of the region, Tengboche monastery
  • Reach the lap of Mt. Everest, Everest Base Camp
  • Cross challenging moraines, glaciers, crevasses, icefall, etc to reach the top of Mt. Everest
  • Witness breathtaking scenery throughout the journey
  • Get to see panoramic views of the Himalayas

Itinerary

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You will meet with us in Kathmandu. If you arriving at the airport, then one of our team members will pick you at the Airport terminal gate and take you to the hotel. Today, we will discuss the trip and go through all the gears. You will meet with your team leader, and he will brief you about the route to the summit of Everest.

  • Hotel
  • Welcome dinner

The day begins early. You will go on a short guided tour of a few UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Boudhnath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Swayambhunath. Later, in the day, you will prepare to leave for the journey and arrange all the documents.

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast only

Today, you will take an early morning flight to Lukla. The flight will be stimulating and offers an outstanding view of the Himalayan landscape. Upon landing at the Lukla airport, you will meet with other crew members who are going to assist you to reach the summit. Half of the crew members have already departed for the base camp. They will arrange all the tents before you reach Everest Base Camp. Further, following a stream, you descend through forested trail and reach Phakding for night stay.

  • lodge
  • BLD

Leaving Phakding behind, you will gradually ascend towards Namche Bazar. The trail passes through small villages and Sagarmatha National Park. It is going to be a little tough trekking day because of the steep ascent to Namche. Namche Bazar will welcome you with rich Sherpa culture and stunning views of snow-capped mountains.

  • lodge
  • BLD

You are going to spend a couple of days in Namche Bazar. You will go on a short excursion to Everest View Point from where you can witness fantastic views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, and many other mountains. Likewise, you will visit Khumjung or Pangboche village, where you get to see the head of the famous Yeti in one of the monasteries of the village. Similarly, there are so many things to do around Namche Bazar. You can talk with locals and see their daily lifestyles. Make sure to visit the Sherpa Culture Museum and Everest Photo Gallery as well.

  • lodge
  • BLD

Today, you will trek through lovely villages and beautiful rhododendron forests enjoying amazing views of Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest, and Mt. Lhotse. The trail will take you to Phunki Tenga, where you will take a lunch break and ascend to Tengboche village. In this village, you will visit the oldest monastery of the Khumbu region, the Tengboche monastery. The trail then descends and takes you to Debuche.

  • lodge
  • BLD

After having breakfast, you will cross the Imja River. The trail gradually ascends and lead you to Pangboche for night stay.

  • lodge
  • BLD

From Pangboche, you will ascend towards the Imja Valley. The trail moves along Lobuche River. Enjoying beautiful landscape views, you reach the Summer Valley of Khumbu region, Dingboche.

  • lodge
  • BLD

You are going to spend a day in Dingboche for acclimatization. You will explore the village and hike up to the Nagarjun Hill from where you get to witness stunning landscape and excellent views of Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Everet, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Ama Dablam, etc. After spending some time at the hill, you descend to lodge for night stay.

  • lodge
  • BLD

Leaving Dingboche behind, you will climb through pastures. The vegetation changes from lush woods to shrubs with snowy fields. Looking over wonderful views of Mt. Pumori, Khumbutse, and Mt. Lingtern, you reach the beautiful Lobuche village situated at the foot of Mt. Lobuche.

  • lodge
  • BLD

You are going to spend the day exploring and hiking to nearby areas. You can hike to Gorak Shep, which used to be the base camp of Everest back in the days. 

  • lodge
  • BLD

The trail moves towards Gorakshep, which is the last human settlement area. From here, you walk along Khumbu glacier moraine and reach the Everest Base Camp. Upon reaching here, you see a stunning view of the Khumbu Icefall. You will find other crew members already at the base camp set all the camps and necessities. 

  • lodge
  • BLD

You are going to spend a few days in the base camp during which you will get basic training from your team leader. He will teach you techniques to climb and properly uses the gears. You will go on a short hike to a nearby hill to boost your confidence. before leaving the base camp, we will also do a small puja ceremony where we will pray to god to keep us safe and secure during the journey.

  • Camp
  • BLD

After having breakfast, you begin ascending towards Camp I. The route will be difficult as you have to cross challenging Khumbu Icefall, which is moving ice along with several crevasses. Upon reaching the Camp I, the team will set the camps and prepare for the night.

  • Camp
  • BLD

To adjust your body to the increased altitude, you will spend a day at Camp I. You will do exercise and practice climbing during your stay at Camp I.

  • Camp
  • BLD

Leaving Camp I behind, you gradually ascend to Camp II. You will gradually ascend to a lateral moraine located at the bottom of the east ridge. While spending time at Camp II, you will stay here. 

  • Camp
  • BLD

To adjust your body to the increased altitude, you will spend a day at Camp II. You will exercise and practice climbing during your stay at Camp II.

  • Camp
  • BLD

After having a warm breakfast, you descend to base camp retracing the same path. The descent will be not as tough as ascend, yet you have to be careful while walking.

  • Camp
  • BLD

Climbing Everest is not a simple thing that can be done easily. You have to properly acclimate your body to the altitude before the main summit and this takes time. After spending some time at Camp I & Camp II, you are going to spend some time at the base camp to make sure your body is getting used to the environment.

  • Camp
  • BLD

Today, you begin ascending towards Camp II. You will follow the same path and reach Camp II. 

  • Camp
  • BLD

Spend a couple of days at Camp II before moving towards Camp III. You will spend the day moving around and allowing your body to adjust to the altitude. 

  • Camp
  • BLD

The day begins early in the morning. The route to Camp III is tough as you have to walk on steep ice using fixed ropes. As the elevation has increased so much, you will get tired easily. Upon touching Camp III, you descend back to Camp II for a night stay.

  • Camp
  • BLD

Again, you will descend back to base camp following the same path. Repeating this back and forth to the further camps will help not only in acclimatization but also increase your confidence. 

  • Camp
  • BLD

The trail descends to Debuche or Namche, where you will be spending a few days before the final summit. While we stay in this village, we will actively check the weather. This will help us to reach the summit safely. If we find good chances of stable weather, we push towards the summit.

  • Camp
  • BLD

Following the same path, you ascend to Camp II. Even though you have climbed this part before make sure to be attentive and keep every step carefully. You will spend a couple of nights at Camp II before heading to Camp III.

  • Camp
  • BLD

After having a warm breakfast, you will slowly move towards Camp III. Follow the instruction of your team leader carefully and let him know immediately if you feel any problem.

  • Camp
  • BLD

Leaving Camp III behind, you ascend to Camp IV climbing in steep ice. The walk will be difficult due to the high altitude. Here, you will spend a couple of nights before the final push to the summit. If all the members will feel confidence then we will not spend two nights in Camp IV and move toward the summit. 

  • Camp
  • BLD

Here comes the big day. We wake up early in the morning and evaluate the weather. From Camp IV, the summit is only an hour away. Before reaching the central summit, you will pass by a Balcony, the Hillary Step, and the South Summit. After reaching the summit, you take photos and spend some time and quickly descend back to Camp IV.

  • Camp
  • BLD

This an optional choice, if you want we can further continue our journey to the summit of Mt. Lhotse, which is the fourth highest mountain in the world. After touching the summit of Mt. Lhotse, we will descend to Camp II for a night stay.

  • Camp
  • BLD

Retracing the path, you descend to base camp gradually. Upon reaching the base camp, you will get welcomed by the rest of the team members for successfully climbing the highest mountain in the world.

  • Camp
  • BLD

With taking the moment of glory in your heart, you will retrace the path and reach Lukla. In the evening, you will celebrate the success of climbing Everest with the rest of the team.

  • Lodge
  • BLD

Take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu. During the flight, you will see the last views of the Himalayas. Upon landing at the airport, you head to the hotel. In the evening, you will have a farewell dinner organized by the company.

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast & farewell dinner

After having breakfast, you will check-out of the hotel. One of our team members will drop you at the airport for your flight back home. 

    These are a few extra days that can be used during climbing if you get stuck due to bad weather or flight delays. If everything goes as per plan, you can use these days in Kathmandu to explore around. 

      Good to Know

      South Col Route

      Base Camp (17,060ft/5,200m)

      The base camp of Mt. Everest is situated on a moving glacier a 5,200 meters from the sea level. Here, you are going to spend many days before pushing towards the summit. During your stay on the base camp, you will be shifting the tents as the ice moves or melts. You will get basic climbing training from the team leader. He will also teach you how to use gears properly and demo you. Likewise, you will go on short excursions to acclimatize and boost your confidence and climb up to Camp I, II, & III and descend back to base camp before embarking towards the summit.

      Camp I (19,357ft/5,900m)

      From base camp, the route to Camp I is quite strenuous and technical. You will be crossing the challenging Khumbu Icefall, which is 2,000 feet of moving ice with deep crevasses, ice serac, and avalanches from Everest's west shoulder. You will spend two nights at Camp I before moving towards Camp II and descend back to the base camp. In the coming days, you will be climbing Camp I a few more times and move further each time before the final climb. This will help your body to acclimatize.

      Camp II (20,998ft/6,400m)

      From Camp I, you will gradually ascend to a lateral moraine located at the bottom of the east ridge. While spending time at Camp II, you will stay here. It is a very safe location to spend the night and offers a stunning view of Mt. Lhotse. In the peak season, you will meet with fellow trekkers here as well. Our team will carry all the tents to this point and set it for you. Camp II is base for Camp III and our last permanent camping space. From here onwards, we will try our best to spend as little time as we can on other camps.

      Camp III (23,294ft/7,100m)

      Leaving Camp II behind, you move towards Camp III. The trail is tough as you have to walk on steep ice using fixed ropes. Your team leader will fix the ropes for safety. As you will be touching very high elevation, the thin air and exposure to cold make this part extremely exhausting. Most of the time, climbers do not need supplemental oxygen at this point in climbing. The angels can range from 30 to 45 degrees. After touching Camp III, you descend back to Camp II for a night stay. After some acclimatization, you will gain push to Camp III and this time with supplemental oxygen if you need to move further towards the summit.

      South Col (26,300ft/8,000m)

      South Col is like a flat area covered with loose rocks and surrounded by Lhotse on the south & Everest on the north. This is also the Camp IV, our last camp before pushing to the summit of Everest. Again, most of the time climbers do not need to rely on supplemental oxygen to reach here. If you do, we are fully equipped with everything including enough supplemental oxygen. Before reaching the South Col, you have to navigate through two rock sections, the first one is Yellow Band, which is an interlayer of marble phyllite & semi schist rock. The second one is called Geneva Spur, which is an anvil-shaped rib of black rock. You will use a fixed rope to cross these sections.

      Summit ( 29,029ft/8,848m)

      From Camp IV, it will only take an hour or less to reach the summit of Everest. Before reaching the central summit, you will pass by a Balcony, the Hillary Step, and the South Summit. The route is a moderate snowy slope. The adrenaline rush will keep you moving forward. Upon reaching the top of Everest, you will spend some time, click photos, and descend back to lower camps gradually.

      Why go on Everest Expedition with Dream Peak Adventure?

      With Dream Peak Adventure, you will be joining a team of like-minded companionable climbers who are willing to reach the summit while supporting each other on every step. We have already summited Everest before and are well-known with the route. While climbing with us, you will get the best standard of equipment and food. All of our meals during the climbing period are cooked by our team. We offer a good variety of meals and snacks to choose from. Furthermore, we make sure that you are getting your required number of calories every day for smooth climbing.

      Our teams are small and focused on quality & experience rather than quantity. Our guides are professionally trained and assessed through the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA) along with other training like rescue, first aid, etc. You will be guided by experienced Sherpas who have successfully led several groups to the summit of Everest before.

      Likewise, we provide the latest technologies for advanced communication and weather forecasting. As we closely work with the official weather forecast team of the country, we are well aware of the weather every single moment during the climb. This helps us in the decision making process. At the base camp, we will provide you WiFi and Satellite phone to keep in touch with your loved ones.

      At the Everest Base Camp, we will have a dedicated doctor for the entire climbing team who will stand by for any emergency. He will frequently examine you during the stay at the base camp and make sure everything is okay. With all of these services, we also make sure that you are paying the right amount for the expedition. Our Everest expedition cost is well prepared without compromising anything.

      Best time to go on Everest Expedition

      April and May are the most preferred time to climb Mount Everest. This is the peak time of the year when many mountaineers push towards the summit of Everest. The stable weather and moderate climate make climbing easy. The day time is warmer than nights & mornings. Likewise, the views are also clear and outstanding. Similarly, in the lower elevation, you will see many floras bloomed all over the trail.

      Preparation & Physical Fitness

      Climbing Everest from South Col is not so much challenging than other routes. However, there are many tough sections and high altitude that makes the journey entirely strenuous and deadly. The trail is physically demanding, requires strong stamina, determination, and will-power. Some days can get 15 hours long as well. Even though most of your loads will be carried by porters, you have to face extreme weather and environment unlike any other place on Earth.

      You will be spending more than a month amidst high snow-covered mountains, glaciers, and cold wind. Therefore, it is very important to prepare yourself mentally along with physically. Previous trekking and climbing experience is mandatory to have to go on the Everest Expedition. We have designed our itinerary and planned for the expedition based on our previous experiences. There will be no issues from our side during the journey, and we want you to make sure that you are ready for this extreme challenge before embarking on the journey.

      Food & Accommodation

      While traveling with us, you will get the best possible accommodation and meals. In the villages, you will be staying in a lodge or guesthouse. You will get basic facilities in the lodge/guesthouse. The rooms are usually small and come with two beds. In most of the places, you will find private washrooms, but many accommodations have common washrooms as well. During the climbing period, you will stay overnight in camp. Our team will carry all the tents to the base camp and other camps. We offer high-quality tents for sleeping, dining, cooking, and washroom.

      You can choose meals from the menu of the lodge/guesthouse. They offer a wide variety of dishes from Nepali, Indian, Tibetan, Continental. Likewise, in the camp, you will eat meals cooked by our team members who are professionally trained in cooking a variety of dishes. We provide you enough calories and delicious food during climbing that will keep you moving. Water is available everywhere. You can fill your reusable water bottle in the village. In camps, we will carry gallons of water with ourselves.

      Everest Expedition Packing List

      We want you to know that you can rent or buy all the gears in Kathmandu. There are several options from medium range brands to high-end brands for all budget types.

      • Clothing
      • Sun hat/scarf
      • Fleece jacket with wind-Stopper
      • Waterproof shell jacket
      • Down vest and/or jacket
      • Lightweight gloves/Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
      • Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
      • Fleece/wool pants
      • Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
      • Thick, warm wool hiking socks
      • Hiking boots with spare laces
      • Sunglasses with UV protection

      Accessories

      • Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees Fahrenheit
      • Trekking poles
      • Headlamp
      • Trek bag-pack
      • Basic First Aid Kit
      • Daypack
      • Thermo-rest sleeping pad
      • Water bottles

      Climbing gears

      • Climbing harness
      • Ice ax
      • crampons
      • Mountaineering boots
      • AscenderDescender/Abseil device
      • Rope
      • Snow bar
      • Ice hammer
      • Helmet (optional)

      Toiletries

      • Quick-drying towel/Small wash towel
      • Soap (biodegradable)
      • Toothbrush/paste biodegradable)
      • Deodorants
      • Face and body moisturizer
      • Nail clippers
      • Small mirror
      • Tissue paper/toilet roll
      • Anti-bacterial Hand wash

      Extra

      • Trail Map/Guide book
      • Binocular
      • Reading book
      • Journal & Pen
      • Pencils and small notebooks
      • Camera with extra batteries