MT. Everest South Col Expedition

Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Reaching Kathmandu received by our staff and guide Adventure Alpine Gorkha Treks transfer to your respective hotel explore around the streets of Kathmandu and Thamel area, trek briefing includes welcome dinner in authentic Nepalese restaurants with culture programs of various ethnic tribes of Nepal.

In Kathmandu preparation for Mt. Everest Expeditions.

Time in Kathmandu preparation for Mt. Everest Expedition and treks within high Khumbu to obtain necessary permits and checking gear for the climb, options for sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, at places of interest on these full days, allows you ample time to get ready.

Fly to Lukla 2,820 m (35 mins) and walk to Phakding 2,654 m- 04 hrs.

As per morning flight time transfer to Kathmandu domestic air-terminal and fly to Lukla of 30-35 mins scenic flight with views of Everest and other high peaks, from Lukla walk to Phakding on the downhill trail with few short ups.

After 3-4 hrs of excellent scenic walks overnight in Phakding village by the Dudh Kosi River located in a gorge within a high rocky cliff of Kongde and Kusum-Kanguru peaks.

Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m- 06 hrs.

From Phakding follow Dudh Kosi River upstream to Monjo and into Sagarmatha National Park and walk to Jorsalle and climb high to reach at famous Namche Bazaar after lunch at Jorsalle.

At Namche Bazaar for two overnights with afternoon free to relax and enjoy views of high peaks that seen from your lodge in Namche.

In Namche for rest and acclimatization with a short hike.

At Namche rest day for acclimatization and the short hike to scenic view-point, suggested walk above Namche to national park museum with grand views and other options climb high to Everest View Hotel for best views of Everest and adjoining peaks.

Trek to Thyangboche 3,867 m - 05 hrs.

Morning walk on the good scenic trail with views of Everest and Amadablam then reach Imjatse River at Phunke-Tenga for lunch, afternoon climb for two hours within delightful woodland to reach Thyangboche.

On reaching Thyangboche, check into the beautiful lodge with time to visit the monastery and enjoy views of surrounding peaks with Everest and stunning Amadablam.

Trek to Dingboche 4,365 m - 05 hrs.

From Thyangboche downhill to Imjatse River on leaving the forest area, after crossing the bridge uphill to Pangboche with views of Everest and Amadablam, having short rest at Pangboche an hour walk for lunch stop at Somare village.

From Somare on a gentle uphill walk to reach Dingboche within scenic Imjatse valley, reaching Dingboche transfer to a lovely cozy lodge with views of Amadablam North Face with Island Peak towards the east direction.

Another rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization and local hike.

Rest day for acclimatization takes a short morning hike to Nagarjuna hill, enjoy grand views of peaks with Makalu-Lhotse-Amadablam and Island peak, afternoon free at leisure, and enjoy views of surrounding mountains.

Trek to Lobuche 4,890 m - 05 hrs.

Walk up for a short while on top Dingboche and then heading to a leisurely walk uphill slope to Thugla for lunch stop, after lunch climb for an hour to the top of Thugla ridge, face grand views of Amadablam and Cholatse peaks.

From Thugla high ridge, a comfortable steep walk to Lobuche for an overnight stop, a small settlement with several excellent lodges to stay.

Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,365 m and at Gorakshep 5,180 m-06 hrs

Trek to Everest Base Camp with refreshing rest at Gorakshep and climb on top Kalapathar enjoy close views of Everest and Pumori, after enjoyable aspects descend to Gorakshep carry on a walk further east through rocks, moraine, and glacier to reach Everest Base Camp and enjoy views of Khumbu Ice-Fall and glacier.

At base camp acclimatization and preparations.

Expedition Dossier:

Today rest with time for climbing preparation, gathering all climbing gears from the porters and Yaks sorting out the right pieces of equipment and planning with some practices before the final climb on top Mt. Everest.

(20 days) Ascent of Mount Everest and withdrawal to Base Camp.

 Reserved full twenty days for the final ascent to the top of Mt. Everest summit, getting busy with the final preparation for the great climb to reach the high peak, require technical effort around massive tumbling boulders of Khumbu Ice Falls it will be an adventure of a lifetime experience. 

From Everest base camp at 5,364m, climbing with some technical difficulty over Khumbu Ice-fall, the climbing route will be taken care by our expert climbing guides with necessary security and safety procedure, from above base camp one requires a positive attitude and thinking with physical and much mental effort to attempts the climb a success. 

The climbs require at least 4-5 camps before reaching the summit and on descend also, however, with our rise for 20 days, using a maximum of 4 to 5 fields before reaching the top of Everest. The last camp will be at South Col ridge connecting with Lhotse.

The final climb leads to cross the last section on Hillary’s step to reach the top summit. The Hillary step a technical part of this climb beside Khumbu Ice Falls, climbing from the South Col route is technically straightforward than the North Col (Tibet side), except for Khumbu Icefalls.

 During two weeks or more, one can start loading and carrying gears 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 halfway up near Lhotse Face at 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. 

As per clear and favorable weather conditions following our lead guides and leader to the summit on the rooftop of the world at 8,848m (29,028 ft.). Some have measured as 8,850 m high but not yet confirmed.

After a mind-blowing experience of lifetime adventure feeling great in high spirit standing at the summit, then descend back safely towards base camp using few camps on route downhill. 

Clean up the base camp and packing for the return journey.

All climbing and team-members should be at Base Camp for re-grouping, including guides and staff, to assist packing equipment and to check each member’s health condition after a great climb.

Start packing all climbing gears and disposing of garbage in proper sites, where SPPC (Sagarmatha Pollution Control) will check the camp and depositing the litter to take away from the base camp to disposal sites or back to Kathmandu.

Trek to Pangboche 3,900 m - 06 hrs.

Morning head back to Gorakshep, which opportunity for a climb on top Kalapathar to enjoy close views of Everest and Pumori, if not done earlier before the Everest summit bid, from Gorakshep descend to Gorakshep and walk back to Lobuche. Then at Thugla, from here, route diverts to Pheriche valley unto Pangboche for an overnight stop.

Trek to Namche Bazaar - 06 hrs.

Retrace the journey back to Namche Bazaar via Thyangboche for overnight at Namche with afternoon free for rest and short walks around the streets of Namche.

Trek to Lukla - 06 hrs.

From Namche downhill to Sagarmatha National Park unto Phakding, after Phakding a few hours walk with last final climb to Lukla, on reaching Lukla transfer into the beautiful cozy lodge for the previous night around the high Khumbu and Everest region.

In Kathmandu for individual activities or short sightseeing tour.

Allowing free and spare day in Kathmandu to relax after a hard struggle climb on top Mt. Everest, rest or join for an optional sightseeing tour at places of interest, on these two days where Expeditions leader and guide should hand the report of the climb to concern Nepal Government Tourism Department.
Rest free day enjoy individual activities and shopping souvenirs with the last day in Nepal.

International Departure homeward bound or respective countries.

Depart from the hotel as per your time for international flights, where Adventure Alpine Gorkha Treks guides and staff transfer you to Kathmandu International airport, bidding farewell to Himalayan after a grand memory of Mt. Everest Expedition with treks and adventure of a great lifetime experience.