Climb Mount Everest 55-Day Expedition

Our team greets you upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and transfers you to your hotel. We use this evening to settle in and prepare for the days ahead.

We hold a comprehensive briefing at our Kathmandu headquarters to review the expedition plan. Our team conducts a thorough gear inspection and completes necessary government paperwork.

We take an early morning flight from Kathmandu to Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla at 2,840 m. From the airstrip, we begin our trek alongside the Dudh Koshi River, descending gently to Phakding at 2,610 m.

The trail crosses suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River and enters Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo. We make a sustained, steep ascent up the forested ridge to reach the regional trading hub of Namche Bazaar at 3,440 m.

We spend a vital acclimatisation day in Namche Bazaar. To assist altitude adaptation, we take a morning hike toward the Everest View Point before returning to town for the afternoon.

The path contours above the Imja Khola, offering wide views of Thamserku and Ama Dablam. We climb through rhododendron woods to reach Tengboche Monastery at 3,860 m, then descend slightly through birch forests to Debuche at 3,820 m.

We cross the Imja Khola on a steel bridge and walk past stone-walled barley fields. The valley gradually opens as we approach the wind-swept settlement of Dingboche at 4,410 m.

We maintain our altitude progression with a morning hike up Nagarjun Hill, which sits above the Dingboche valley. This high point provides views of Makalu, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam before we descend to sleep at Dingboche.

The route climbs past the memorial shrines at Dughla dedicated to fallen climbers. We then push up the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier to arrive at the cluster of stone lodges at Lobuche at 4,940 m.

We traverse the rocky, undulating moraine of the Khumbu Glacier past the Italian Pyramid research station. The trail brings us directly onto the glacier ice and rubble fields, leading us into Everest Base Camp at approximately 5,364 m.

We begin our multi-week climbing period at Base Camp, focusing on initial pujas, equipment checks, and reviewing route protocols on the lower Khumbu Icefall.

We conduct ice training sessions around Base Camp to ensure all team members are proficient with ascenders, crampons, and fixed-line travel.

Our first rotation into the Khumbu Icefall begins early in the morning to negotiate ladders and seracs before solar radiation destabilizes the ice.

We touch Camp 1 at approximately 6,065 m during our initial rotation to allow our bodies to experience higher elevations before returning to Base Camp.

We push onward from Camp 1 into the Western Cwm to establish our presence at Camp 2 at approximately 6,400 m.

After spending a night at Camp 2, we descend directly down through the Western Cwm and the Khumbu Icefall back to Base Camp for recovery.

We rest and recuperate at Base Camp, hydrating and consuming high-calorie meals to restore glycogen levels after our first rotational climb.

Weather monitoring and equipment maintenance take priority today at Base Camp as we await the optimal conditions for our second rotation.

We review oxygen regulator systems, masks, and summit suits with our Sherpa team to ensure every component functions flawlessly.

We commence our second rotation, ascending the Khumbu Icefall once more and moving directly to Camp 1.

We ascend the flat expanse of the Western Cwm from Camp 1 to Camp 2, carrying personal gear and establishing our high-altitude camp routine.

We climb from Camp 2 toward the base of the Lhotse Face, touching Camp 3 at approximately 7,162 m to build physiological resilience.

We descend all the way from Camp 3 down to Base Camp in a single push to maximize recovery time at lower atmospheric pressure.

Rest day at Base Camp, focusing on sleep, nutrition, and light stretching while monitoring meteorological forecasts.

We check in with our forecasting partners in Kathmandu and North America to evaluate jet-stream movements over the summit ridge.

Active recovery day around Base Camp, taking short walks on the moraine and organizing personal duffels for the summit push.

Standby at Base Camp. We keep our gear packed and ready while waiting for the designated weather window to open.

Standby at Base Camp. Team briefings cover oxygen flow rates, communication protocols, and emergency procedures for the upper mountain.

Standby at Base Camp. Porters and climbing Sherpas finalize loads of bottled oxygen and gas canisters for the higher camps.

Standby at Base Camp. We maintain physical conditioning with light bouldering and core exercises around camp.

Standby at Base Camp as we review updated wind charts for the South Col and summit ridge.

Standby at Base Camp, ensuring all personal medical kits and emergency supplies are accounted for.

Standby at Base Camp. We use the downtime to rest our legs and conserve energy for the demanding weeks ahead.

Standby at Base Camp while our lead guides coordinate with other expedition leaders regarding route fixing schedules on the upper mountain.

Standby at Base Camp. Weather analysis indicates potential windows in the upcoming week, prompting final preparations.

We commence the summit rotation, moving out of Base Camp and climbing through the Khumbu Icefall to Camp 1.

We traverse the Western Cwm from Camp 1, arriving at Camp 2 to rest and hydrate before the steeper sections.

We ascend the blue-ice and mixed snow of the Lhotse Face, clipping into fixed ropes to reach Camp 3.

We climb from Camp 3 up the Geneva Spur onto the windswept platform of South Col (Camp 4) at approximately 7,920 m.

Summit push day. We leave Camp 4 late in the evening, climbing past the Balcony and the South Summit before tackling the Hillary Step to reach the 8,848.86 m summit, then descending back to South Col or Camp 2.

We descend from our high camps down the Western Cwm and through the Khumbu Icefall to arrive safely back at Base Camp.

Recovery day at Base Camp, celebrating successful summits and allowing exhausted muscles to begin repairing.

Weather contingency day at Base Camp, utilized if the summit push was delayed by localized wind events.

Weather contingency day at Base Camp for remaining climbers or gear retrieval from higher camps.

Weather contingency day at Base Camp, ensuring all personnel have descended from the upper mountain.

Final contingency and resting day at Base Camp before packing up our expedition infrastructure.

Final gear sorting at Base Camp, preparing loads for porter transport down the Khumbu Valley.

Final administrative wrap-up at Base Camp, ensuring all waste and equipment are prepared for evacuation.

We dismantle our tents, pack all rubbish and gear, and leave the Base Camp site pristine before beginning our trek downward.

We leave Base Camp and retrace our steps down the moraine, passing Lobuche and descending into the wider valley to overnight in Pheriche at 4,370 m.

The trail leads us down past Pangboche and across the Imja Khola, climbing back up toward Tengboche before contouring around the hillside to Namche Bazaar.

We make a long descent down the stone steps from Namche Bazaar, crossing suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River to complete our trek in Lukla.

We board an early morning flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu, where our transport meets us for the transfer to the hotel. We gather in the evening for a team dinner.

A buffer and free day in Kathmandu allows you to relax, recover, explore the city, or manage personal packing before your departure.

Our driver transfers you from the hotel to Tribhuvan International Airport for your international flight home.