Destination Nepal

International Everest 8848 m North Face Expedition Spring 2010
Fixed Departure 2010
Everest (8,848m) The first highest peak in the world.

The Everest expedition from the Tibetan side has become increasingly popular among the mountaineers in hopes of making their dream come true to stand on the summit of Everest. This is due to the low cost of royalties and other basic mountaineering services as well as it being the safest route to the summit.

On the third day after your arrival in Kathmandu, we drive towards the Nepal/Tibet border in Kodari via the Arniko Highway, where the Chinese liaison officer and Chinese transportation await us. The expedition gear is taken by truck and you travel by Land cruiser 4WD to Zhangmu, which is first city across the Tibetan border.

We rest at Zhangmu (2300 m) one night and then spend two nights at Nyalam (3750 m) in order to acclimatize by trekking up the nearby high hills.

The next day we continue drive to Tingri (4350 m) where we spend an additional two nights acclimatizing. Then we drive from Tingri to the base camp (5200 m) along a jerking and rather bouncy ride through the grassy plain that leads you to the Everest Base Camp; also known as the Chinese Base Camp.

We set up our camp at the Chinese Base Camp and stay two nights or more depending on how you feel. Here we made arrangements for yaks; the base camp and the Advance Base Camp (ABC) are arranged prior to our trip.
After walking 2 days, we reach the ABC (6400m) with yaks. From the ABC, the route goes to the east Rongbuk (Everest Base) glacier and after that there is an easy snow slope to the North Col (7000 m) where camp 1 is situated on snow.
Then onwards, there are a few long reasonably angled snow slopes to climb (7400 m) where we will meet the location of camp 2 on snow. The route from camp 2 to camp 3 (7900 m) is the series on rocks, which is a little bit difficult, but past the rocks the terrain is easy to walk again. Camp 3 is situated on rocks.

The route again goes through a series of rocky climbs, and then there is a median angled snow slopes where we have to climb on mixed rocks and snow until we reach camp 4 (8400 m). Camp 4 is also on rock but occasionally it is covered by snow. To reach camp 4 we have to fix the climbing ropes — these safety lines are there to provide you with a safe place when you are tired and the wind seems too strong. Camp 4 is the last camp until the Everest summit from North East Ridge. Now the route is mixed with rocks and snow steps. This step is quite steep in many places.

Climbing Sherpa for Himalayan:
We facilitate the provision of highly professional, well-trained and qualified climbing Sherpas for your expeditions. Some climbers try to avoid using Sherpa guides, but they inevitably encounter problems en route. Sherpas are highly recommended because they can provide all the practical and psychological support you need for your climb – and their assistance will help you conserve your valuable energy. The success rate of groups who climb with Sherpas is considerably higher than that of those who attempt the summits without their aid.

Trek Itinerary:

29 March 2008, Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transport you to hotel
30 March 2008, Day 02: Kathmandu – leisure day for preparations
31 March 2008, Day 03: Kathmandu – leisure day for preparations
01 April 2008, Day 04: Drive Kathmandu – Zhangmu (2300 m)
02 April 2008, Day 05: Drive to Nyalam (3750 m)
03 April 2008, Day 06: Rest Day for Acclimatization
04 April 2008, Day 07: Drive to Tingri (4350 m)
05 April 2008, Day 08: Rest Day for Acclimatized
06 April 2008, Day 09: Drive Chinese Base Camp
07 April 2008, Day 10: Chinese Base Camp (5400 m)
08 April 2008, Day 11: Chinese Base Camp
09 April 2008, Day 12: Chinese Base Camp to Middle Camp load carry by Yaks
10 April 2008, Day 13: Middle Camp – Advance Base Camp of Everest (6400m)
11 April – 01 June 2008, Day 14-65: Climbing Period of Everest (8848 m)
02 June 2008, Day 66: ABC – Base Camp
03 June 2008, Day 67: Drive to Zhangmu
04 June 2008, Day 68: Drive Zhangmu to Kathmandu
05 June 2008, Day 69: Kathmandu
06 June 2008, Day 70: Final Departure

Price:

Our price includes the following services:

01. 5 nights accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast.
02. Expert professional Nepalese expedition crew including a cook, kitchen boy, ABC guide and mountaineering gear
03. Tibet visa & Travel Permit for the expedition crew
04. Full board hotel in route to Tibet side Zhangmu, Nyalam, Tingri (bed & breakfast, lunch, dinner)
05. Base Camp – Advance Base Camp 1 tent for 1 person (North Face brand)
06. Dining tent, table, chairs, toilet tent, mess tent & kitchen tent
07. Per person load (maximum 50 kg) is carried by yak between Base Camp to Advanced Base
08. Kathmandu – Zhangmu – Base Camp – Zhangmu (vice versa) are provided by mini bus/Jeep for exhibition team & by truck for the equipment.
09. Peak permit for North col Everest
10. Tibet Visa & Travel permit (U.S. citizens need to add $83 for additional visa costs)
11. Liaison officer and interpreter
12. Nepalese crew’s insurance
13. ABC – Emergency oxygen, mask & regulator
14. Satellite phone
15. Welcome dinner

Our price does not include the following services:

01. International Air travel to and from Kathmandu
02. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
03. Laundry, postage, telephone calls (including calls made by satellite phone), and all other items of a personal nature
04. Entry visa and Re-entry visa for Nepal
05. International departure tax
06. Personal medical & rescue insurance
07. Personal climbing equipment
08. Bar bills and other beverage expenses
09. Rescue and evacuation costs
10. Medicine and first aid expenses
11. Garbage charge of US$500.00 per person (not refundable)
12. Walkie-talkies
13. Extra yak (yaks can be obtained for US$150.00 for each additional 40 kg load)

Extras (per your personal requirements):

Climbing Sherpa: US$4,500 per Sherpa
Russian oxygen (4 litres): US$450
Mask & Regulator: US$400
Satellite phone: US$700
Film Permit : US$30,000 (a small portable movie camera is free)
Duty Jeep : US$4500
Rescue Jeep : US$800 Per Jeep

Mount Everest (8,848m.) South Face Expedition
Fixed Departure

Mount Everest is the highest peak on Earth (8848 m) making mountaineers who have reached the summit the most adventurous in the world. Sir Edmond Hillary and Tenzing Norge Sherpa first climbed this peak on May 29, 1953, after a long and strenuous effort.
Everest Base Camp is situated on the Khumbu glacier at height of 18,000 ft. This is where all international Mt. Everest climbers assemble before and after their assent. Normally the climbing duration of this expedition lasts 90 days. The excitement among the climbers is very evident at the camp.

After the Base camp, we cross crevasses, sercs and black ice with the use of fixed ropes and aluminium ladders to reach Camp 1 at 6400 m.

Camp 1: 6,400 m
This camp is situated in a flat area of snow with endlessly deep crevasses and mountain walls. Because of the Sun’s reflection this camp is fairly warm. At night we can hear the deep murmuring as the crevasses crack beneath our tents.

Camp 2: 6,750 m
This camp is located at the foot of the icy Mount Lhotse wall. Generally the weather here is good, but occasionally clouds roll in from the lower range of the Himalayan valley. The wind here can become quite violent – enough to destroy our tents.

Camp 3: 7,100 m
Camp 3 is next to the Mount Lhotse wall. The climb over the Lhotse wall leads us to camp 4. Here we ascend steep bands of loose and down –slopping, rotten limestone. The route moves up the Geneva Spur to the east before finishing on the flats of the south col. Oxygen should probably be used above base camp 3.

Camp 4: 8,400 m
Camp 4 is the last camp of the Expedition. From here the summit is about 500 m. This is the final and most dangerous part of the climb. This place is besieged by ferocious and violent winds. The best way to reach the summit is via the narrow South – East Ridge and proceeding to the South Summit (28,710 ft.). Sir Edmond Hillary and Tenzing Norge Sherpa used this route in 1953.

Trek Itinerary:

27 March 08, Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal and transfer to hotel
28 March 08, Day 02: Kathmandu – leisure day for preparation
29 March 08, Day 03: Prepared Expedition & Briefing in Ministry of Tourism
30 March 08, Day 04: Fly to Lukla & trek to Phakding (2640 m)
31 March 08, Day 05: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3446 m)
01 April 08, Day 06: Namche (3446 m) & Acclimatization
02 April 08, Day 07: Namche – Thyanboche Monastery (3867 m)
03 April 08, Day 08: Thyanboche – Pheriche (4243m)
04 April 08, Day 09: Pheriche – Lobuche (4930 m) Lodge /camp
05 April 08, Day 10: Everest Base Camp (5400 m)
06 April – 31 May 2008, Day 11-65: Climbing Period for Mt. Everest
07 June 08, Day 66: Base Camp – Thyanboche (3800 m)
08 June 08, Day 67: Thyanboche – Phakding (2600 m)
09 June 08, Day 68: Phakding – Lukla (2800 m)
10 June 08, Day 69: Lukla – Kathmandu
11 June 08, Day 70: Final Departure

Price:

Our price includes the following services:

01. 5 nights accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast.
02. Expert professional Nepalese expedition crew including a cook, kitchen boy, ABC guide and mountaineering gear
03. Tibet visa & Travel Permit for the expedition crew
04. Full board hotel in route to Tibet side Zhangmu, Nyalam, Tingri (bed & breakfast, lunch, dinner)
05. Base Camp – Advance Base Camp 1 tent for 1 person (North Face brand)
06. Dining tent, table, chairs, toilet tent, mess tent & kitchen tent
07. Per person load (maximum 50 kg) is carried by yak between Base Camp to Advanced Base
08. Kathmandu – Zhangmu – Base Camp – Zhangmu (vice versa) are provided by mini bus/Jeep for exhibition team & by truck for the equipment.
09. Peak permit for North col Everest
10. Tibet Visa & Travel permit (U.S. citizens need to add $83 for additional visa costs)
11. Liaison officer and interpreter
12. Nepalese crew’s insurance
13. ABC – Emergency oxygen, mask & regulator
14. Satellite phone
15. Welcome dinner

Our price does not include the following services:

01. International Air travel to and from Kathmandu
02. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
03. Laundry, postage, telephone calls (including calls made by satellite phone), and all other items of a personal nature
04. Entry visa and Re-entry visa for Nepal
05. International departure tax
06. Personal medical & rescue insurance
07. Personal climbing equipment
08. Bar bills and other beverage expenses
09. Rescue and evacuation costs
10. Medicine and first aid expenses
11. Garbage charge of US$500.00 per person (not refundable)
12. Walkie-talkies
13. Extra yak (yaks can be obtained for US$150.00 for each additional 40 kg load)

Extras (per your personal requirements):

Climbing Sherpa: US$4,500 per Sherpa
Russian oxygen (4 litres): US$450
Mask & Regulator: US$400
Satellite phone: US$700
Film Permit : US$30,000 (a small portable movie camera is free)
Duty Jeep : US$4500
Rescue Jeep : US$800 Per Jeep

Note: After the Expedition, Tipping system is well come for expedition crews from your generosity if you are happy with the staffs of the company. We wish you a happy and successful climbing.

Everest Expedition Royalty:

1 Person: US$25,000
2 people: US$40,000
3 people: US$48,000
4 people: US$56,000
5 people: US$60,000
6 people: US$66,000
7 people: US$70,000
Additional members (up to 12 people): US$ 10,000 per person

Climbing Equipments and Requirements (Per person):

• 1 Down Sleeping
• 1 Down Jacket
• Water proof jacket and trousers
• Climbing boots
• Trekking boots
• Ice-axe and Ice hammer
• 2 Rucksacks
• Crampon set
• 2 Stick set
• 1 Harness
• 1 Get up (Boot clover) set
• 2 Snow Glasses
• Main rope (15 metres)
• 1 ICE Crew
• 1 small sable small
• 1 Mattress
• 2 Carbine (single) and 2 locks
• 2 Headlights
• Wind Proof jacket & trousers
• Down trousers
• Water bottle
• 3 Woollen Globe sets
• Bag Cover
• Wind mask for climbing
• 3 Climbing cloves
• 6 pairs of shocks for climbing
• Personal medicine
• Eight finger
• Knife

Group:

• Fixed rope
• Main rope
• Medicine
• Oxygen, Mask and regulator
• Climbing tents, food, fuel, light

Shisapangma Climbing & Expedition – 40 days

The only 8000+ metre peak entirely within the Tibetan boundary, Shishapangma (‘the big grassy field’) is a beautiful mountain from which there is an awesome panorama of the Himalaya range.

From the climber’s perspective, the first 7300 metres or so are a fairly straightforward steady push, but the remaining 700 metres requires much greater effort and commitment, as we cross the North Ridge and move towards the summit. Mountaineers are rewarded by brilliant views of the Jugal and Langtang Himal ranges in particular.

Groups meet initially in Kathmandu, for briefing and to spend a few days preparing for the journey, which will begin on the Friendship Highway as we travel to Nyalam, the first major settlement in Tibet (3750 metres).

We spend the first two nights in Tibet under canvas, with day hikes to higher altitudes for the purpose of acclimatization. On our third day we cross the high pass of Lablung La (5070 metres), before turning to follow the grassy track leading to Shishapangma Base Camp, a journey of approximately four hours. The following day is spent preparing for the climb to come, though there should also be some time for excursions around the base camp. After breakfast on the next day we make for advance base camp and spend either one or two nights here, as the group requires. The following 27 days are spent attempting – and hopefully conquering – the summit, and descending to base camp again. On the day before beginning our return journey to Kathmandu, we are at work cleaning the base camp. There is an overnight stop at the border town of Zhang-Mu before we travel the final leg to Kathmandu.

Itinerary:

Day 01: On your arrival in Kathmandu, we meet you at the airport and transport you to your hotel.
Day 02: Shisapangma climbing preparation
Day 03: Shisapangma climbing preparation
Day 04: Drive, Kathmandu to Zhang-Mu; overnight at hotel/guest house
Day 05: Jeep tour: Zhang-Mu to Nyalam; overnight at guest house
Day 06: Rest day in Nyalam for acclimatization; overnight at guest house
Day 07: Jeep tour: Nyalam to Chinese Base Camp; overnight camping
Day 08: Climbing preparation; overnight camping
Day 09: Chinese Base Camp to Advance Base Camp
Day 10-35: Shisapangma climbing (climbing 26 days)
Day 36: Return to advance base camp
Day 37: Return to advance base camp
Day 38: Jeep tour: Shispangma Base Camp to Nyalam
Day 39: Jeep tour: Nyalam to Kodari then drive back to Kathmandu
Day 40: Free time
Day 41: Fly out from Nepal

Price: US $4700 per person

Our price includes the following services:

01. Kathmandu – Kodari drop & transfer by private Bus
02. Transportation in Tibet by Land Cruiser
03. Support truck in Tibet
04. Accommodation in Tibet on full board basis
05. Yaks and Yak men to carry logistics from Base Camp to Advance Base Camp (3 yaks per person on route from BC to ABC; 2 yaks per person on route from ABC to BC)
06. Cook & kitchen staff up to the Advance Base Camp
07. Equipment, insurance, allowance for kitchen staff
08. CTMA Royalty fee
09. All foods and fuel for members to Advance Base Camp
10. All camping equipment (sleeping tents, kitchen tents, dining tents, toilet tents and mattresses), kitchen gear to the Advance Base Camp.
11. Solar Panel and Generator to the Advance Base Camp
12. 1 Bottle of Oxygen and mask and regulator up to Advance Base Camp for medical use only
13. Charges of Liaison officer, his food and daily wages
14. Interpreter, his food and wages
15. Shisapangma Conservation fee
16. Road permit fee
17. Permit fee for Mt. Shisapangma

Our price does not include the following services:

01. Air ticket to and from Kathmandu
02. Drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, and other personal items
03. Nepal re-entry visa fee
04. Medical & rescue insurance
05. Fee for walkie-talkie (US $30 per set)
06. Porters and transportation in case of natural calamity
07. Extra yak or porters at Base Camp or at Advance Base Camp if required
08. All services above Advance Base Camp

Mt. Cho-Oyu (8201 m) – Tibet – 38 days

At an awesome 8201 metres, straddling the Tibet/Nepal border, Mt. Cho-Oyu offers some of the most spectacular views to be found from any mountain in the world. These include marvellous views of Everest, which is 645 metres higher and just a stone’s throw away.

Technically the climb to the summit of Mt. Cho-Oyu is straightforward, with an easy descent. However, this expedition is more suitable for climbers with previous high altitude experience because Cho-Oyu requires such careful acclimatization.

The climb itself takes 13-14 days, during an itinerary spanning 29-33 days, dependent on weather conditions. We provide full logistical support for the climb and our team prepares the route with safety in mind, to maximize the chances of a successful ascent.

Our tour begins in Kathmandu, where we spend two days preparing for our journey and also, time permitting, visiting some of the famous historical sites of the Kathmandu Valley.
On day three we fly to Lhasa (3650 metres), where we take three days acclimatizing, which also allows ample time for sightseeing. On day seven we head out towards Tingro on the Friendship Highway, travelling via Gyantse, Tibet’s ancient trading hub and Shigatse, the second largest city (home of Panchen Lama, who is, after the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s second most holy man). We reach Tingri nine days into our trip and on the following day drive directly to Cho-Oyu base camp to liaise with our climbing team, who have travelled from Kathmandu.

The next two days are spent at base camp (5560 metres), sorting equipment and loading up the yaks ready for the climb.
On day 13, we begin our climb towards Advance Base Camp. We include bottled oxygen, a mask and regulator for one summit bid. Additional oxygen can be purchased if required.

Itinerary:

Day 01: On your arrival in Kathmandu, we meet you at the airport and transport you to your hotel.
Day 02: Preparation day
Day 03: Preparation day
Day 04: Fly, Kathmandu to Lhasa. Our guide meets you at the airport and transports you to Lhasa (98 km; a 2-hour drive).
Day 05: Tour in Lhasa including Potala Palace, Norbulinkha Palace & Barkhor Square.
Day 06: Tour in Lhasa including Sera & Drepung Monastery.
Day 07: Jeep tour: Lhasa to Gyantse (3950 m)
Day 08: Jeep tour: Gyantse to Shigatse (3900 m)
Day 09: Jeep tour: Shigatse to Lao Tingiri
Day 10: Jeep tour: Lao Tingri to Cho-Oyu Base Camp
Day 11: Rest day at Choyu Base Camp
Day 12: Rest day at Cho-Oyu Base Camp
Day 13: Trek from Base Camp to Advance Base Camp
Day 14: Rest at Advance Base Camp.
Day 15-19: Acclimatization at Cho-Oyu advance Base Camp
Day 20-34: Cho-Oyu climbing (climbing days 15)
Day 35: Make summit and climb down to advance Base Camp
Day 36: Return to Base Camp
Day 37: Jeep tour: Cho-Oyu Base Camp to Nyalam (3750 m)
Day 38: Jeep tour: Nyalam to Kathmandu via Zhangmu and Kodari

Gurla Mandata

Mt. Gurlamandata, otherwise known as Namo Nyani (The Fairy’s Peak) is the near neighbour of sacred Mount Kailash, lying in the western Himalayas in the Burang region of Tibet.

At an elevation of 7720 metres, it is composed of six ridges, the westernmost being fan-shaped while the eastern ridge has much steeper cliffs.

Lake Manasarovar and Langatse are situated to the north of Gurlamandata, between it and Mount Kailash. The mountain’s base camp, situated on a glacier, is at 5600 metres.

Gurlamandata was first climbed by a joint Chinese/Japanese expedition in 1985 and has only been summitted a handful of times since.

The ascent is via the Zalompa glacier, from the northern slope. Once the summit is reached, there are wonderful views of the sparkling waters of Lakes Manasarovar and Rakas, with the holy peak of Kailash beyond.

Climbing Sherpa for Himalayan:
We facilitate the provision of highly professional, well-trained and qualified climbing Sherpas for your expeditions. Some climbers try to avoid using Sherpa guides, but they inevitably encounter problems en route. Sherpas are highly recommended because they can provide all the practical and psychological support you need for your climb – and their assistance will help you conserve your valuable energy. The success rate of groups who climb with Sherpas is considerably higher than that of those who attempt the summits without their aid.

Itinerary:

Day 01: On your arrival in Kathmandu, we transport you to your hotel.
Day 02: Climbing preparation
Day 03: Climbing preparation
Day 04: Drive from Kathmandu to Zangmu (2350 metres)
Day 05: Drive, Zhang-Mu to Nyalam (3750m); overnight at guest house
Day 06: Nyalam, rest day and acclimatization
Day 07: Jeep tour: Nyalam to saga; overnight camping
Day 08: Jeep tour: Saga to Paryang; overnight camping
Day 09: Jeep tour: Paryang to Darchen; overnight camping
Day 10: Trek to Dhiraphuk Gompa; overnight camping
Day 11: Trek over Drolma Pass and continue trek to Zutulphuk; overnight camping
Day 12: Trek, Zuthulphuk Gomba to Lake Manasarovar
Day 13: Drive to Gurla Mandhata Base Camp
Day 14: Trekking to advance Base Camp
Day 15: Acclimatization at advance Base Camp
Day (16 – 34) : Namo Nani climbing (total climbing days: 19)
Day 35: Trek down to Namo Nani Base Camp
Day 36: Jeep tour: Lake Manasarovar to Paryang; overnight camping
Day 37: Jeep tour: Pryang to Saga; overnight camping
Day 38: Jeep tour: Peiko Tso to Nyalam camp
Day 39: Overland tour, Nyalan to Kathmandu via Zhang-Mu & Kodari
Day 40: Free time in Kathmandu
Day 41: Departure