Everest North Col 7000m. Expedition - Zhangmu

Spring 2014
(Entry/Exit Zhangmu)
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: 06, 10 April 2014

Height: 8848m. (7000m.)
Latitude: 27°59′17″N
Longitude: 86°55′31″E
Trip Duration: 30 Days
Normal Ascent Route: North East Ridge
Grade: Mountaineering
Caravan Route: Kathmandu-Zhangmu- Nyalam-Tingri, Everest BC- ABC

7000 meter climb Everest North Col; If you have some doubts about your being ready to try and climb Everest, then the best option for you is to try yourself on a less difficult and dangerous route Everest North Col (7,000m). Our expedition starts in Katmandu: we are all meeting in the Cultural Treks & Expedition office. Two days later we start for Tibet, we drive from Katmandu to Zhangmu (2350m), Nyalam (3750m), Tingri. We have 2 day of rest in Tingri for acclimatization and the next day we drive to Everest Base camp(5200m). After 2-3 rest days in BC we start with yaks to IBC (5800m). The next day we proceed to ABC (6400m) where we establish a camp similar to our BC. One day later we climb the North Col (7000m). It usually takes 5-7 hours up and 2-3 hours down to ABC.

1. If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
2. If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.

Expedition Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.   
Day 02: In Kathmandu for Tibet visa procedure.
Day 03: Preparation for expedition and official trip briefing.
Day 04: Drive to Kodari, drive to Zhangmu 2350m. O/N Hotel.
Day 05: Drive to Nyalam (3750m.-12304ft). Overnight in Hotel.
Day 06: Nyalam rest day for acclimatization. Hotel.
Day 07: Drive to Tingri (4350m. - 14272ft). Hotel.
Day 08: Rest day for acclimatization at Base Camp. Tented Camp.
Day 09: Drive to Everest Base Camp (5200m.-17061ft).Tented Camp
Day 10: Rest day for acclimatization at Base Camp. Tented Camp.
Day 11: Rest day for acclimatization at Base Camp. Tented Camp.
Day 12: Base Camp to the Intermediate Base Camp (5800m.)
Day 13: Moving to Advanced Base Camp (6400m.)
Day 14-15: Rest and acclimatization in ABC (6400m.).
Day 16: Descent to Bse camp (5100m.)
Day 17-18: Rest in Base Camp.
Day 19: Base Camp to the Intermediate Base Camp (5800m.)
Day 20: Moving to Advanced Base Camp (6400m.)
Day 21: Rest and acclimatization in ABC (6400m.).
Day 22: The ascent to the Everest North Col (7000m.) Summit perioud.
Day 23-24: Extra day at ABC to make up for bad weather.
Day 25: Descent to BC (5100m.)
Day 26: Drive to Zhangmu and overnight at Hotel.
Day 27: Drive to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
Day 28: Free in Kathmandu.
Day 29: Free in Kathmandu.
Day 30: Last minute transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Expedition Cost in group joining basis;
Expedition cost up to Advance Base Camp: USD 6,111 Per Person
High Altitude Sherpa: USD 4,300 (If required)

Note:

• We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.
• Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food & fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.

Expedition Cost Includes:

• All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace & Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport & expedition pick up & drop).
• Accommodation in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel for 6 nights (BB plan).
• Tibet visa fee.
• Road permit and travel permit.
• Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Everest.
• Transportation as per program/itinerary.
• Accommodation in Tibet on full board basis (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
• Service of Liaison officer and interpreter.
• Nepalese Sherpa cook and kitchen boy at BC and ABC.
• Entry fee of Kitchen staffs.
• Equipment allowances & daily salary of kitchen staffs, Liaison officer & interpreter.
• Insurance of kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter.
• Food and fuel at base camp and advance base camp.
• Kitchen tent, dining tent, store tent, shower tent, toilet tents, chair, table at BC & ABC.
• Single sleeping tent and mattress at BC and ABC.
• Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels allowed for expedition till Advance Base Camp.
• Per Person 20 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
• Transfer of all expedition goods and equipment’s to BC & back.
• 2 Expedition duffel bag or, barrel for each member.
• Generator or Solar panel at Advance Base Camp for light & charging.
• Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
• Emergency Oxygen at advance base camp (for medical use & extra charges for member).
• Garbage deposit fee.
• Medical Kit Box for Nepalese crew’s & simple medical service for members till ABC.
• Agency Service charge.

Expedition Cost Doesn’t Include:

• Airfare: To & from your country.
• International airport departure tax.
• Nepal entry & Re-entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
• All Drinks except tea and coffee.
• Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
• Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
• Tents above advance base camp.
• High altitude food and fuel above base camp.
• Personal local transportation in Kathmandu and Tibet except above mentioned programs.
• Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation & lost luggage.
• Oxygen bottles with mask and regulator-Poisk Oxygen System (available on requst).
• Applicable permit fees & customs charges, etc. for personal SAT phone, Walkie-Talkie communication equipment & commercial filming.
• Porters and transportation in case of natural calamity.
• Nepal custom duty charges for import of expedition goods.
• Extra yaks if required.
• Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
• Tips and bonuses for staff.

Expedition cost up to Summit: USD 12,222 Per Person.

We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.
 

Expedition Cost Includes:

• All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace & Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport & expedition pick up & drop).
• Accommodation in Kathmandu at 3 star hotels for 6 nights (BB plan).
• Tibet visa fee.
• Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Everest.
• Road permit and travel permit
• Service of Liaison officer and interpreter.
• Transportation as per program/itinerary.
• Accommodation in Tibet on full board basis (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
• All common climbing equipments such as fixed ropes, main ropes, snow bars, ice screws, pitons etc.
• High altitude tents.
• High altitude food and fuel.
• Nepalese Sherpa cook and kitchen boy at BC and ABC.
• Entry fee of Kitchen staffs.
• Equipment allowances & daily salary of Climbing Sherpa, kitchen staffs, Liaison officer & interpreter.
• Insurance of Climbing Sherpa, kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter.
• Food and fuel at base camp and advance base camp.
• Kitchen tent, dining tent, store tent, shower tent, toilet tents, chair, table at BC & ABC.
• Single sleeping tent and mattress at BC and ABC.
• Transfer of all expedition goods and equipment’s to BC & back.
• 1 Expedition duffel bag for each member.
• Generator or Solar panel at Advance Base Camp for light & charging.
• Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
• Emergency Oxygen at advance base camp (for medical use).
• Medical Kit Box for Nepalese crew’s and simple medical service for members till ABC.
• Garbage deposit fee.
• Agency Service charge.

Expedition Cost Doesn’t Include:

• Airfare: To & from your country.
• International airport departure tax.
• Nepal entry & Re-entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
• Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
• Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
• Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation & lost luggage.
• Applicable permit fees & customs charges, etc.
• Oxygen bottles with mask and regulator-Poisk Oxygen System (available on requst).
• Applicable permit fees & customs charges, etc. for personal SAT phone, Walkie-Talkie communication equipment & commercial filming.
• Porters and transportation in case of natural calamity.
• Nepal custom duty charges for import of expedition goods.
• Extra yaks if required.
• Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
• Tips and bonuses for staff.

Summit Bonus: USD 500 extra payable for climbing Sherpa on the spot.

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