Everest North Col Expedition
- 34 Days
Adult
Description
Duration
34 Days
Group Size
1-10+
Everest North Col Expedition Overview
Everest North Col Expedition is a great training climb for those interested in a future ascent of Mt. Everest. The Tibetan side of Mt. Everest has a rich history spanning over 90 years. The history of activity dates back to the 1920’s where the first attempts were made by a British team in 1921. George Mallory led a small team up to the North Col (7000m). They were the first confirmed people on the North Col.History on the North side of the mountain provides a bit of controversy. The first ascent of Mt. Everest still dominates Everest folklore, no one knows if Mallory and Irvin succeed on their 1924 expedition because they died on the ascent. If they did than this means that Tenzing and Hillary’s 1953 ascent would no longer stand as the first ascent. For the history of recorded climbing on the North side of the mountain it is a Chinese team who claims the first summit on May 25, 1960. Nawang Gombu (Tibetan) and Chinese Chu Yin-Hau and Wang Fu-zhou were said to summit but did not provide a summit photo.Many doub the summit claim. Then in 1975, a successful summit was recorded by another Chinese team. Due to political turmoil Tibet was closed to foreigners from 1950 to 1980 preventing any further attempts.
Included
- To ensure your safety and provide a smooth arrival experience, Asian Adventures offers complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off services for both international and domestic arrivals and departures.
- Representatives of Asian Adventures will be waiting for you at the airport with an Asian Adventures banner and your name placard for easy identification. The representative will also carry an official company ID card for verification.
- According to the trekking package itinerary, Asian Adventures arranges three nights of accommodation in Kathmandu in your selected hotel category, ranging from tourist-standard to five-star hotels.
- Asian Adventures provides experienced, government-authorized (licensed) high-altitude trekking guides throughout the trekking period.
- Surface transportation required during the trek and in major cities, as specified in the itinerary, is included.
- As per the itinerary, Asian Adventures arranges regular domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu for trekking members and guides.
- During the trek, Asian Adventures provides comfortable accommodation in carefully selected tea houses (excluding chain hotels).
- Most lunches are taken along the trekking route, while breakfast and dinner are served at the tea house where you stay overnight. Asian Adventures provides clean and freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with tea or coffee, from the tea house menu throughout the trek.
- To ensure your comfort and protection from cold weather, we provide clean and warm down jackets and sleeping bags during the trek.
- Asian Adventures allows up to 15 kg of personal trekking equipment per person, carried by porters, yaks, or mules during the trekking period.
- Since Everest Base Camp lies within the Sagarmatha National Park area, Asian Adventures provides all required national park permits.
- The Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) permit is mandatory for trekking in the Everest region. Asian Adventures arranges this permit for all trekkers.
- First-aid medical kits are provided for both trekkers and staff to ensure health and safety during the journey.
- Communication is an important safety factor in remote Himalayan regions. Therefore, Asian Adventures equips trekking guides with satellite phones for emergency situations.
- During your trek, Asian Adventures ensures clean, nutritious, and freshly prepared meals at tea houses.
- The quoted package price includes all official service charges, government fees, taxes, and VAT. There are no hidden costs beyond the stated price.
- Before departing Kathmandu, we invite you to join us for a farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant with a cultural performance. This provides a wonderful opportunity to experience Nepali culture and traditions.
- As a souvenir of your Himalayan adventure, Asian Adventures will present you with an Asian Adventures T-shirt, Pashmina, and company brochure before your departure.
Excluded
- Kathmandu offers a wide variety of high-quality restaurants serving Nepali and international cuisine. Therefore, lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except the farewell dinner provided by Asian Adventures) are not included in the package cost and must be arranged by the client.
- Personal expenses such as snacks, packed foods, chocolates, energy bars, mineral water, soft drinks, energy drinks, alcoholic beverages, and cigarettes during the trek are not included. These items can be purchased individually according to personal preference.
- Expenses related to personal trekking equipment, laundry services, gratuities (tips), telephone calls, mobile services, internet usage, walkie-talkies, satellite phone usage, and other personal communication services are not included in the package.
- Trekking in the Himalayas is an adventurous activity conducted in remote mountain regions. For your safety, all participants must obtain comprehensive travel insurance before arriving in Nepal. The insurance policy should cover emergency helicopter evacuation, medical treatment, hospitalization, and other related expenses.
- International airfare to and from Nepal and the Nepal tourist visa fee are not included in the package cost and must be arranged by the traveler.
- Any additional expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, including natural disasters, adverse weather conditions, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, flight delays or cancellations, and changes in government regulations, are not included in the package cost.
- Costs associated with additional staff or services requested beyond those specified in the package are not included and will be charged separately.
- Any services not specifically listed under the "Package Includes" section will be considered additional services and will incur extra charges.
- Tipping is not included in the package price. Tipping guides, porters, and support staff is a customary practice in Nepal's trekking industry and is greatly appreciated as recognition of their hard work and service. The amount is entirely at the discretion of the client.
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu
On your arrival day, we'll greet you at Tribhuvan International Airport and drop you off at the hotel. We advise resting and preparing for your journey for a half-day. We will meet at our office in Thamel and help you with the final preparations for the trek.
Day 2-3 - Rest, preparation & briefing
Preparation, Shopping and Briefings at Departments of tourism. Hotel accommodation
Day 4 - Drive to Kodari Border and then Naylam (3700m/ 12139ft, 8-10hrs)
After breakfast, early morning drive from Kathmandu to Kodari Border After immigration formalities, drive to Naylam (3,700m) which takes two hours drive by land cruiser jeep. Overnight in hotel.
Day 5 - Rest and Acclimatization day and hike Naylam Hill (4500m/ 14764ft, 4-6hrs)
Rest Day in Naylam for acclimatization. Our guide will take you up the Naylam Hill (4,500m) for acclimatization.
Day 6 - Drive from Naylam to Tingri (4300m/ 14108ft, 3hrs)
After breakfast drive from Naylam to Tingri (4,300m) which takes three hours. Overnight in hotel.
Day 7 - Rest day at Tingri for acclimatization and hike (5000m/ 16404ft, 6hrs)
Rest day at Tingri for acclimatization. Our guide will lead team up a local hill to 5,000m with great views of Cho Oyu.
Day 8 - Drive from Tingri to Chinese Base Camp (5150m/ 16896ft, 4hrs)
After breakfast drive from Tingri to Chinese Base Camp (5,150m) which takes 4 hours.
Day 9-12 - Rest and acclimatization at Chinese Base Camp and preparation for ABC
Rest and acclimatization at Chinese Base Camp (5,150m). Prepare and arrange yaks to go to Advance Base Camp via middle camp.
Day 13 - Trek from Chinese Base Camp to Middle Camp (5700m/ 18700ft, 6hrs)
After breakfast, trek from Chinese Base Camp to Middle Camp (5,700m) which takes five to six house hours. Overnight in camp.
Day 14 - Trek from Middle Camp to Advance Base Camp (6485m/ 21273ft, 6hrs)
Trek from Middle Camp to Advance Base Camp of Everest (6,485m.) Prepare camp overnight in camp
Day 15-29 - Climbing period - summit of North Col Expedition (7000m/ 22966ft)
Climbing period (summit of North Col Expedition (7000m/22,966ft)
Day 30 - Clean advance base camp and trek to Chinese Base Camp (5150m/ 16896ft, 7hrs)
Preparation for returning (clean advance base camp) and trek to Chinese Base Camp. Bring down all equipment by Yak.
Day 31 - Drive from Chinese Base Camp to Nylam (3700m/ 12139ft, 7hrs)
Clean Chinese Base Camp then drive from Chinese Base Camp to Nylam, which takes about seven hours, overnight in hotel.
Day 32 - Drive from Nylam to Kodari Border and Kathmandu (1350m/ 4430ft, 8hrs)
Early in the morning drive from Nylam to Kodari Border and after immigration formalities from China side, we will collect Nepal Visa from and drive to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.
Day 33 - Free day at Kathmandu and farewell dinner in the evening
Free day in Kathmandu and Nepalese cultural program with farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 34 - Final Departure
Drop at the airport for final departure. (service: Airport drop service )
Maps
Frequently Asked Questions
Mount Everest North Col expedition is an extreme physical and physiological undertaking. The north route is different than the south route in which you will experience colder temperatures, harsher winds, and no opportunity of helicopter rescue at any point.
If you are considering attempting Mount Everest North Col expedition, you must first ask yourself several honest questions: Am I physically fit enough? Am I technically capable of handling the expected terrain and conditions? Am I mentally and emotionally strong enough for high-altitude expeditions?
Mount Everest North Col is a journey of self-discovery and something profoundly personal where you challenge technically at extreme altitude and prepare for higher climbs such as Mt. Everest and others.
Climbing Mt. Everest North Col is not about commercial success, but about true mountaineering and tests your competence and endurance. It is about skill and training for mountaineering rather than just gaining height.
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