Overview
MT. EVEREST SOUTH COL EXPEDITIONS
on top the roof of the world facing mindblowing views‘
Highlights:
Stand on top of the world’s highest peak on earth facing jaw dropping views.
Mesmerzing adventure of a lifetime experience to the summit of Mt. Everest.
Breathtaking views of the world’s highest peaks standiing on the top Mt. Everest.
Adventure around varied landscapes from green forest to artic zone terrains.
Enjoy the adventure in the harmony of immpressive cultures of the Highlanders.“
Short Profile:
Expedition Mode: In best available lodges, and camping at base camp until the climb is completed.
Trek Grade: Moderate to Adventurous.
Climbing Grade: Full fledge Mountaineering Expeditions
Activities: Exciting flights both ways, scenic trek and adventurous
mountaineering climb to the summit of Mt. Everest.
Duration of Expedition: 40 Nights & 41 Days from Lukla to Lukla.
Total Expeditions: 46 Nights & 47 Days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)
BEST SEASONS FOR MT. EVEREST EXPEDITIONS:
The best time for Mt. Everest or any other mountaineering expeditions around the Nepal Himalayas is spring and autumn/fall.
The spring begins in March and ends in May, a lively time for pleasant trekking and mountaineering with scenic views. Most days are fine and clear with enough sunshine hours till late afternoon from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. It can get overcast in the afternoon sometimes, with chances of snowfall.
Days are much longer with sunlight hours, but cold morning and late afternoon till nighttime. Depending upon altitude and overnight stops around the high Khumbu and Everest regions.
Spring is the best time for nature lovers, when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendrons of various species.
The next best season is autumn/fall, where most days are bright, with sunny days for clear views. Autumn/fall starts from September to November, one of the high seasons in Nepal for trek and climbing. Days are fine with crystal clear blue sky, but it gets dark soon due to limited sunshine hours.
Morning and late afternoon until nighttime are cold, and chances of light snowfall above 3,000 m.
Most Mountaineering Expeditions for a climb of Mt. Everest favor spring from March to May. Due to longer hours of sunshine and less cold at base camp, the dangers of the avalanche exist.
Few mountaineers have attempted the winter Everest expeditions, when snow and ice are hard making it easier to step. As well as less chances of avalanches during the winter times of December to February. The royalty for the climb to Everest or other peaks is also low during the winter times.
Geographical Landscapes & Vegetation:
Nepal is a landlocked country, the land of the world’s highest peaks and mountain range known as the Himalayas’. Nepal has five categories of landscapes from the lowlands of the Terai belt. Extend from east to far west, then towards the north, starting with Siwalik / Churi Hills.
It stretches to the Mahabharata range of high mid-hills and continues towards higher hills and ridges, known as Greater Mahabharata.
The landscape ends with a massif of mountains, the Himalayas, amidst a range of snow peaks. The trail follows the Far North Mid-East Himalayas around the high Khumbu valley with the backdrop of Mt. Everest.
Include a view of the Khumbu Himal with Everest, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu, and Nuptse, with Ama Dablam and Mt. Pumori. Along with an array of giant peaks as far as your eyes can reach towards Mt. Makalu towards the Far East.
The adventure leads from mid hills within mixed species of vegetation. From rhododendrons, blue pines, and firs. As well as oaks, hemlocks, and magnolia. Above 4,000 m, the tree lines drop for a short alpine bush of juniper and azalea. Then, head towards the arctic zone of glaciers of ice, rocks, and snow within pure mountain wilderness.
The spring from March to May is the lively time when rhododendrons are in flowering seasons. The whole valley and hills will be a paradise with spectacular wildflowers in seasonal bloom. The walk takes you from farm villages towards the dry and windswept rough mountainous terrains.
Religion, Cultures, and History:
Nepal, with two major religions, the Hindu and Buddhism, Nepal, is populated by Hindus approx. 70%. Includes Buddhism with 25% rest of 5% are other minor religions. But the higher hills and mountainous regions are inhabited by Buddhist followers. On this trek, the walk leads through villages steeped with Buddhist monuments and monasteries.
The natives of Khumbu and the Eastern Himalayas are the Sherpa.
The highlanders of Everest and Eastern Himalayas follow strong traditions of Tibetan heritage and cultures. The Sherpa are the descendants from Eastern Tibet, just across the border from upper Lungden near Renjo-La pass.
The name ‘Sher means East and Pa for people’ in Tibetan languages. Similarly, Everest is called Chomolungma in the Sherpa language in Nepal, known as Sagarmatha. In both languages, it means ‘Great Mother’, the Khumbu region is within Sagarmatha National Park, listed as a World Heritage Site.
The park is rich in exotic flora and fauna, with world-famous mountains like Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. On this adventure, the opportunity to experience the cultures and visit the old monasteries.
OVERVIEWS:
Mt. Everest is the roof of the world and the highest peak on this planet.
Mt. Everest towers above 8,848.86 m or 29,032 feet and, it straddles the borders between Nepal and Tibet, China. The mountain, with various names in the early days, was known as Peak XV or 15. In Nepal it is called Sagarmatha, and for Tibetans across the border is Chomolungma.
In early 1865, it was named Mount Everest in tribute to George Everest, the Surveyor General of British India.
The most preferred route by the mountaineers to the summit of Mt. Everest is from the South Col, from Khumbu, Nepal spite, the technical difficulties.
The South Col section is climbing through the hurdle of the massive Khumbu Ice Fall. But, it is a short and more straightforward climb to the top of Mt. Everest from the southern base camp. Although, the first Everest expeditions were from the North Col side of Mt. Everest in the early 20th Century.
The British Expeditions with the famous mountaineers Irving and Mallory got lost near the summit. Since then, it has never succeeded until 1953 when the British Expedition led by the late Sir John Hunt.
The expeditions chose the route of South Col from Nepal, then made history on May 29th, 1953. First to reach the summit of Mount Everest by the legendary mountaineers late Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary.
From then on, until the present, where thousands of climbers have stepped on top of the world’s highest peak. The flow of mountaineers is on the rise in every best season of the year, especially from the South Col.
In the early days of the 1950s to 1960s, it was pure classic mountaineering with primitive gears and equipment. At present, with modern upgraded gears and gadgets, all can enjoy the challenge of climbing to the summit of Mt. Everest.
Although, it is one of the most popular 8,000 meter peaks to climb.
The only toughness apart from a few technical sections, the weather plays, an important in the safe and successful ascent.
The duration of the climb has been reduced from early days, which took more than three months. At present, mountaineers can make it to the summit and back to Lukla in a little more than a month.
The short flight to Lukla from Kathmandu and back has made the mountaineering expeditions more possible and better. Mt. Everest is located in Nepal’s Far North Mid-East, in between the world’s 6th highest Mt. Cho-Oyu and 4th highest Lhotse. Also close to the 5th highest Mt. Makalu, and from the summit views of the world’s highest peaks are seen.
Start the adventure with a sweeping flight from Kathmandu to Lukla where the trek starts with overnights in local lodges. Then heading higher to Namche Bazaar with rest days for acclimatization as well as for checking the gear and provision.
The walk continues with views of Everest and adjoining peaks, slowly the climb leads to Tengboche Monastery. A beautiful scenic spot for views of Everest Panorama and surrounding high peaks, amidst lovely forest.
Enjoy a tour of the monastery interior of great cultural and religious interest.
The adventure then leads towards a barren and windswept country to reach Dingboche. From here on the trail to Everest Base Camp, where camp is established until the climb is over. At Base Camp having ample time for preparations and acclimatization before the big climb.
At base camp, busy ferrying the camping gear and food to designated high camps. After base camp Advance Camp to Camp IV is required for the final bid on top of Mt. Everest.
The final bid to the summit is determined by the expert leaders as per the weather-wise. For the final climb to the summit, in the meantime, climbers will ferry the load of camping gear and food. Carrying towards designated high camps, just before the summit, allows climbers to get acclimatized.
Waiting for the favorable weather, then start for the final ascent to the summit of Mt. Everest from Camp IV. Located near South Col, which also joins the route of Mt. Lhotse North Summit. After a strenuous climb defying the thin air, then reach on top of Mt. Everest summit.
Take time to catch a breath, then enjoy the glorious panorama of surrounding towering peaks. A slow and safe descent back to Base Camp, after a victorious climb, return journey on the same scenic route. Reaching Lukla for the last overnights around high Khumbu and Everest region, the next day, a scenic flight brings you back to Kathmandu.