Mount Everest information

Mount Everest 8848 meters / 29028.87 feet  is the tallest mountain in the world located in Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the  Nepal Himalayas Solukhumbu district ,province No. 1 northeastern from the Kathmandu valley. Mt. Everest  was named after British surveyor George Everest in 1856. The Nepali name for Mount Everest is Sagarmatha, meaning "Godess of the Sky” and  Tibetan name for Mount Everest is Chomolungma, also spelled Qomolangma, meaning "Goddess Mother of the World."  Sir Edmund Hillary  and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa successfully attempt the  Mount Everest expedition on May 29, 1953, becoming the first people to set a top the world's highest mountain. Junko Tabei from Japan  was the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest on 16^th May 1975 and Pasang Lamu Sherpa was the first lady made Mt. Everest expedition on 22^nd April 1993.

Everest expedition permit cost USD 11,000 for foreigners and 750000 for Nepali.  6,664 mountaineers have successfully made Mount Everest expedition till December 2023. Mr. Kami Rita Sherpa from  Nepal has reached the summit 29 times  recorded in Guinness world record. For Mt. Everest climbing 20 routes identified however three faces on Everest: the Southwest Face from Nepal, the East Face aka Kangshung Face from Tibet, and the North Face also from Tibet are commonly used for mountaineering. The West Ridge Direct route has maintained its reputation as one of the longest and most difficult routes for Everest mountaineering.  Mt. Everest Summit  clearly shows on Google Maps too.   The Everest guide book and local Nepal trekking agent provide the essential information for Mount Everest summiteers.  

6,664 mountaineers have successfully made  Mount Everest expedition till December 2023. Mr. Kami Rita Sherpa from  Nepal has reached the summit 29 times  recorded in Guinness world record. Over 330 people have died attempting to reach—or return from the summit of Mount Everest.  One of the major challenges of climbing Mount Everest is the altitude, which can cause various health problems, including altitude sickness consequently good physical fitness is essential. Mount Everest mountaineering required minimum 65 days from Nepal and 35 days required from Tibet. At least 12 days required from Lukla to Everest base camp trek route and 45 days from the base camp to summit however Nepal expedition companies generate Mt. Everest expedition itinerary as per mountaineers requirements. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgey follow the traditional classic route from Jiri Everest base camp trek route.

Mount Everest region in Nepal -Himalayan ecological zone, list of UNESCO Natural World Heritage Sites in 1979.  Everest region trekking offer 4 above 8000 meters mountains –  The tallest mountain in the world - Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt. Lhotse 8516m 4^th highest , Mt. Makalu 8643m ,6^th highest , Mt. Cho Oyu 8201m ,7^th highest mountain in the world besides more than three dozen of mountain peaks that rise above 6,000 meters from sea level. Everest trekking package route has 7 different destination among them Everest base camp trek , Gokyo Cho la pass Everest base camp trekking, Everest three high passes trek , Everest view trek , Goky Renjo la pass trek, Gokyo trekking , Ama Dablam base camp trek , Phaplu Everest base camp trek and Jiri Everest base camp trek are major trekking destination in Everest region.

Mt. Everest has two base camp : the base camp in Nepal and the north base camp in Tibet however Mount Everest base camp trek in Nepal is travelers bucket list and 2^nd most popular trekking destination in Nepal. More than 6 six lakh travelers visit in Everest base camp annually from Nepal side.  The people of the  trekking in Everest region are mainly the Sherpa known as mountain peoples of Nepal.  Mt. Everest trekking routes famous the unique biodiversity, tallest and tough mountains, quaint Sherpa settlements and their Tibetan Buddhist heritage.  Trek to Everest base camp distance 120 kilometers / 80 miles from Lukla Hillary airport.  Mount Everest trekking in Nepal for Beginners also suitable package with average level fitness however recommended for package Everest trekking through the local Nepal trekking agency recommended by Lonely planet and Rough guide travel book for secured and remarkable trip.

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Mt. Everest Information 

The tallest mountain in the  Earth, Mt. Everest 8848 meters / 29028.87 feet  it lies on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. Mount Everest located   north of Asia Solu Khumbu Nepal . It is located at 27degree 59' 16" N latitude and 86 degree 55' 46" E longitude and Mount Everest was named after Sir George Everest in 1865. Guinness book of world records has also declared that Mount Everest lies in Nepal even though other countries claimed differently.

How to know about climbing Mount Everest ?

Mountaineers should know you know about climbing Mount Everest.  For Mt. Everest climbing 20 routes recognized however three faces on Everest: the Southwest Face from Nepal, the East Face aka Kangshung Face from Tibet, and the North Face also from Tibet are commonly used for Everest Expeditions.  The summit of Mount Everest roué is depend on mountaineers choice and desire . The West Ridge  route is one of the longest and most difficult routes for Everest climbing.

Best season for Mt. Everest expedition

Mount Everest, eminence as the highest peak in the world, offers a formidable challenge for mountaineers so need to choose right season for an ascent is essential for success and safety.  Spring season ( March, April , May ) and Autumn season ( September , October , November , first week of December ) are best month for Mount Everest climbing however winter Mt. Everest expedition also doable as per clients desire.

Everest Expedition Itinerary from Nepal  

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1334m), transfer Hotel, Everest base camp trekking  and expedition  briefing with officially arrangements. overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 02: Mount Everest expedition permit apply by Himalaya Journey Trekking .

Day 03: After breakfast, Kathmandu by flight to Lukla , flight approximately 35 minutes. trek to Phakding (2830m). walk approximately 2-3 hours

Day 04: Phakding trek to Namche Bazaar (3480m).  walk approximately 4-5 hours

Day 05: Namche Bazaar acclimatization day.( During the day , you can hike to Thame for beautiful Himalayan views, wild animals and Tibetan Monastery , Mt.Amadablam (6856m), Mt. Thamserku ( 6723m) , Mt. Kantega (6979m), Mt. Kusum Khangaru ( 6367m) , Mt.Kongde (6011m), Mt. Tawache peak ( 6367 m), Mt. Cholaste (6335m) ,island peak (6179m), Khumbila (God of Khumbu) 5761m etc , walk approximately 5-6 hours overnight at Namche Bazaar.

Day 06: Namche Bazaar trek to Khumjung village ( 3790m) walk 3 -4 hours

Day 07: Namche Bazaar  trek to Phortse village (3870m) walk approximately 4-5 hours

Day 08: Phortse village trek to Dingboche (4345 m) walk approximately 4-5 hours

Day 09: Dingboche trek to Lobuche (4910m) walk approximately 4-5 hours

Day10: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5180m) , walk approximately 2-3 hours after lunch continue to Everest base camp  (5500m) walk approximately 4-5 hours and overnight at  Everest base camp tented camp.

Day 11 to 56: Mount Everest climbing period.  Everest expedition camp fixed in four different places :
Camp 1 : 6400m (20996ft)
Camp 2 : 6750m (22145ft)
Camp 3 : 7100m (23292ft)
Camp 4 : 8400m (27560ft)

Day 57:  Everest base camp trek to Pheriche (4250m)  walk approximately  one hours.

Day 58: Pheriche  trek to Tengboche (3890m) walk approximately 4-5 hours

Day 59: Dingboche trek to Namche Bazaar (3480m) walk approximately 5-6 hours

Day 60: Namche Bazaar trek to Lukla (2830m) walk approximately 6-7 hours

Day 61: Lukla by flight back to Kathmandu. Lukla Kathmandu flight approximatley 35 minutes, transfer to hotel. overnight at Kathmandu

Day 62: After breakfast, relaxing or shopping with own activities then Himalaya Journey Trekking  representative will drip to you Kathmandu International airport forward journeys or if  have time for Nepal will arrange  accordingly such as Chitwan jungle safari tour, Lumbini Pokhara Nagarkot tour , Rafting etc

Mount Everest Expedition Itinerary from Tibet

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu, Transfer to hotel. (H).

Day 02-3: Organize Visas for China/Tibet / Preparation

Day 04: Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa (3600m)

Day 05: Lhasa 3600m

Day 06: Lhasa to Gyantse (3950m)

Day 07: Gyantse to Xigatse (3900 m)

Day 08: Xigatse to Xegar (4350m)

Day 09: Xegar to Base Camp (5200m)

Day 10: Rest at Base camp.

Day 11-14: Equipment sorting, Training and Acclimatization

Day 15: Trek to Interim Camp 5800m.

Day 16: Trek to Advance Base Camp 6450m

Day 17-24: Mount Everest Climbing Period

Day 25-27: Advance Higher up to Camp 3 at 7500m 

Day 28-29: Rest Days. 

Day 30-53: Summit Days 

Day 54: Back to Base Camp

Day 56: Clear Mount Base Camp

Day 57-59: Drive to Kathmandu

Day 60: After breakfast, relaxing or shopping with own activities then Himalaya Journey Trekking  representative will drip to you Kathmandu International airport forward journeys or if  have time for Nepal will arrange  accordingly such as Chitwan jungle safari tour, Lumbini Pokhara Nagarkot tour , Rafting etc

Mount Everest Expedition cost

Mt. Everest expedition price is slightly different from Nepal and Tibet it means  Moutn Everest climbing from Nepal side somewhat expensive than Tibet Side.

Mount Everest expedition cost from Nepal range $28,000 to $120,000 it means depend on numbers of the group size similarly Mt Everest expedition cost from Tibet side range $40,000 to $65,000 also depend on numbers of the group. Suggested all the  travelers  do the Everest expedition package   through government registered local  or Authorized Nepal travel agency  recommended by Lonely planet Nepal travel guide book for the secured  + success the trip.