Itinerary Mt. Everest Expedition Itinerary: Everest Expedition South Side (2012 spring) Itinerary: 03 April 2012 (Day 01): Arrival Kathmandu 04 April 2012 (Day 02): Kathmandu / Explore around Kathmandu 05 April 2012 (Day 03): Free day in Kathmandu, prepared the equipments for expedition 06 April 2012 (Day 04): Brefing in Ministry of Tourism 07 April 2012 (Day 05): Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2600m) 08 April 2012 (Day 06): Fakding to Namche (3440m) 09 April 2012 (Day 07): Namche Bazaar (3450m) 10 April 2012 (Day 08): Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3870m) 11 April 2012 (Day 09): Tengboche to Dingboche (4389m) 12 April 2012 (Day 10): Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m) 13 April 2012 (Day 11): Lobuche – Ghorakshep (5190m) 14 April 2012 (Day 12): Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp (5400m) 15 April 2012 (Day 13) To (15 April to 04 June / 52 days) 04 June 2012 (Day 63): Climbing Period for South Route to Mt. Everest (8848m) 05 June 2012 (Day 64): Everest Base Camp to Pangboche (3800m) 06 June 2012 (Day 65): Pangboche to Namche (3440m) 07 June 2012 (Day 66): Namche to Lukla (2800m) 08 June 2012 (Day 67): Lukla to Kathmandu 09 June 2012 (Day 68): Free day 10 June 2012 (Day 69): Departure

Outline Trekking/Tour Days - (60) Total Days - (69) Min. Altitude - (2800m./9186ft.) Max. Altitude - (8848m./29029ft.) Overal Walking - 5/6 hrs Per/Day Nature - Lodge and Camping Trek (LT or FOT) Difficulty - Very Hard Group Size - 2 Age Limit - Best Time - April, May, June, October, November, December.

Ref No.	Trip Date	Group Size	Age Limit	Availability	Price	2012
NEE-69	03 April 2012	09		Yes	USD 36270	Book Now

Service Includes up to Base Camp
1. All land transportation arrival and departure transfer services to and from Airport both Domestic and International with other necessary surface transport as per itinerary.
2. Assistance at the International airport by Utmost Adventure Trekking's representative while arriving and departing.
3. 6 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3/4 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before & after expedition).
4. Schedule flight KTM/Lukla/KTM for member, Liaison officer & Expedition staffs.
5. Transport of food supply & expedition equipments to Base Camp & back.
6. Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
7. Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs & Liaison Officer.
8. All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs & cooking utensils for BC.
9. Fresh Food (we serve hygienic foods) and fuel at Base Camp.
10. Service of Government Liaison Officer.
11. Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
12. Equipments allowance, daily wages of cook, kitchen boys & Liaison officer.
13. Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison Officer and porters.
14. Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Everest.
15. Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
16. Khumbu Ice Fall route fee.
17. 2 Expedition duffel bag for each member.
18. Generator or Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
19. Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
20. Emergency medical oxygen at Base Camp.
21. Visa extension fee.
22. Agency service charge.
23. Government Tax/Vat

Service does not include
01. International airfare from/to your country.
02. Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport at upon arrival).
03. Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
04. Hotel after 6 night stay in Kathmandu.
05. Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
06. High Tents above Base Camp.
07. High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
08. Oxygen & Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
09. Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation & lost luggage.
10. Applicable permit fees & customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment & commercial filming.
11. Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
12. Tips and bonuses.
13. Garbage deposit.

Mt. Everest Expedition South Side (2012 Spring)

03 April 2012 (Day 01): Arrival Kathmandu
Welcome to Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu (1,300m). After time to get refreshed, evening you will meet and transfer for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu and after meal briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.

04 April 2012 (Day 02): Kathmandu / Explore around Kathmandu
Today, morning we will ready after your breakfast to head on for our relaxing guided day trip to world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley and visit the highlights of Kathmandu and the surrounding areas. We take you to visit the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, one of the most important shrine of Shiva temples on the subcontinent which is place of thousand of devotees, Saddhus (holy men/Baba), and can be seen the cremating body most of the times in the holy riverbank of Bagmati. Hundreds of monkeys are giggling with you and take a time to exploring surrounding area and visit Bouddhanath stupa an another pilgrimage centre which is most popular and important place for Buddhist. You can explore with rounding prayer wheel and flattering colorful flag with melodious chanting noise. After your lunch at Bouddha visit Swoyambhunath stupa also known as monkey temple covering wide range of area with highest point of Kathmandu valley and enjoy the 360 degrees of valley view. After exploring the surrounding areas visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square which is old royal palace of Kathmandu and can be seen lot of temple, architectures and Kumari (living goddess) and walk in a freak street and late afternoon back to hotel and evening briefing about your trip, what is your responsibility, what to do and does not in the trek? Introduce with our fellow trekking staff and chances to ask remaining question and simply relax at the hotel.

05 April 2012 (Day 03):Free day in Kathmandu
Prepared the equipments for expedition. Overnight at hotel.

06 April 2012 (Day 04): Briefing in Ministry of Tourism
We take you to the office of Tourism Ministry for briefing program. And free day. Overnight at hotel.

07 April 2012 (Day 05): Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2600m)
Kathmandu to Phakding (2600m) Early morning flies to Lukla (2800m). Trek to Phakding around 3 hrs easy walk. Overnight at Teahouse lodge.

08 April 2012 (Day 06): Fakding to Namche (3440m) Fakding to Namche (3440m)
Early wake-up today because this is a big push.  First part is pretty easy.  Today is a higher altitude day so slow and steady will work best.  You can see Mount Everest (Chomo-lungma) from the new style bridge crossing at Dudh Koshi .Keep walking up to Nauje (Namche Bazaar).  We will have nice hot snacks in Nauje which has many Sherpa shops, lodges, and restaurants.  Nauje (Sherpa name for Namche Bazaar) is a fun place for both Sherpas and trekkers to enjoy.

09 April 2012 (Day 07): Namche Bazaar (3450m)
Acclimatization day which gives us time for a sightseeing tour or an excursion towards the village of Thame or Khumjung, which has fantastic views of Mt. Thamserku (6608 m), Ama-Dablam (6856 m), Mt. Lhotse (8510m), Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Nuptse (7861m), Island Peak (6189m), Tobuche (6367m) and many mountains. Overnight at lodge.

10 April 2012 (Day 08): Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3870m)
Walking about 5 hrs. Our journey starts to walk with sunshine great views of the Everest, Lhoste, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Steep descent towards a bridge over the Dudh Kosi at (3250m), which is deepest valley after Namche and Before Base Camp and then climb up a zigzagging path through rhododendron bushes. Some superb mountain sceneries towards Tengpoche, famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in Khumbu. Overnight at lodge.

11 April 2012 (Day 09): Tengboche to Dingboche (4389m)
Walking around 5 hrs. An easy descent through woods towards a suspension bridge over the Imja Khola river, then a steady climb up to Pheriche via Pangboche (3930m) that houses the most ancient monastery in the region and continue to Dingboche. Overnight at lodge.

12 April 2012 (Day 10): Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m)
Walking about 5 hrs. The trail starts from the easy walk but is little bit difficult walk cause of high altitude. After 3 hrs walking distance, the trail starts to climb up to the Memorial Camp and continue to Lobuche. Visit to Italian Research Camp, views of many mountains including Nuptse, Pumori (7165m), Khumbu Ice Fall etc. Overnight at lodge.

13 April 2012 (Day 11): Lobuche to Ghorakshep (5190m)
Walking in the Khumbu valley alongside of Khumbu Glacier and after Ghorakshep walking along the glacier or some time on glacier too. Hard catching breathes and spends some time at Gorakshep. Overnight at teahouse lodge.

14 April 2012 (Day 12): Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp (5400m)
We take it easy day to move to the Base camp. Overnight at hotel.

15 April 2012 (Day 13) To 04 June (Day 62):
Climbing Period for South Route to Mt. Everest (8848m)
Base camp is situated at the Khumbu Glacier, on active ice which melts during monsoon and camp side moves slightly every year. Our professional base camp sherpa and helpers manage comfortable camp side. There will be practice ladders at Base Camp so that Members will have the chance to become familiar with how to walk across these before travelling through the Icefall for the first time. We take plenty of time exploring Khumbu Ice Fall, Kala Pathar, Gorakshep for well acclimatizes before we head to the Camp 1.

Camp 1: 20000ft. / 6400m
Camp 1 is situated at the height of 20000ft. / 6400m on flat area of snow endless snow deep crevasses and mountain walls. Because of the Sun's reflection from this place we get warm and hitting ambience at this place. In the night we listen the deep murmuring cracking sounds of crevasses beneath our tent, where we have to walk to reach camp 2.

Camp 2: 21000ft. / 6750m
Camp 2 is situated at the height of 21000ft /6750m. It is located at the foot of the icy mount Lhotse wall though where we have to go ahead. Some time wind here seems very violent enough to destroy the tents. Hear bad clouds roll-in from the low range of the Himalayan valleys to the bottom of our camp 2. After climbing these palaces we reach camp 3.

Camp 3: 22300ft. / 7100m
Located at the height of 22300ft / 7100m., adjoining to mount Lhotse wall. After climbing 4000ft by using fixed rope on Lhotse wall prior acclimatization it leads us to camp IV. Also on the way we have to ascend the steep allow bands (lose, down -slopping and rotten limestone). From their crossing short snowfield the route moves ahead up the Geneva Spur to the east before finishing the flats of the south col. (Another wells name meaning Saddle of pass). As you are climbing over 22000ft oxygen should probably be use incase of needed.

Camp 4: 26000ft. / 8400m
Located at height of 26000ft / 8400m. It is the last camp of the Expedition to reach on top of highest mountain on earth; it is only about 500 m to the top. Camp4 to the summit is the final and dangerous climbing because it is weighty snowy and violent winds. The best way to reach on top is via the narrow South-East ridge and it this is the final and dangerous part of the climbing. This place is besieged by ferocious and violent winds. The normal best way to reach to summit is via the narrow South - East Ridge to the summit.

05 June 2012 (Day 63): Everest Base Camp to Pangboche (3800m)
Gharak Shep – Kalaptthar (5550m) – Lobuche
Wake up early morning and walk up to Kalapatter for Sun rise Views of Everest, Nupse, Lohtse, Pumori just above and Khumbutse and beautiful views of Khumbu Glaciar and back down to Lodge and walk down to Lobuche. Overnight at teahouse lodge.

06 June 2012 (Day 64): Pangboche to Namche (3440m)
Trek back to Namche Bazaar. Overnight at teahouse lodge.

07 June 2012 (Day 65): Namche to Lukla (2800m)
Trek back to Lukla. About 6 hours walk will finished our great journey to the highest mountain. Overnight at teahouse lodge.

08 June 2012 (Day 66): Lukla to Kathmandu

09 June 2012 (Day 67): Free day

10 June 2012 (Day 67): Departure

Everest Expedition Highlights
- Visit historical and religious sites in Kathmandu (Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (monkey temple), Boudhanath (Biggest Buddhist Stupa) and Pashupatinath (a major Hindu Temple)
- Best Mountain Flight to Lukla
- Sherpa Culture
- Fully supported teahouse based trek (option camping trek) including meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Accommodation twin sharing based local teahouse lodge (option single supplement)
- Namche Bazaar (caravan center, entry gate of Everest region)
- Tengboche Monastery, Khumjung Monastery
- Climb Kala Pathar & visit Everest Base Camp
- Walking through Khumbu Ice Fall
- World's highest camp (Camp IV)
- Stunning view of world's highest mountain chain
- Reached on top of World's highest mountain
 
Pre Trip Meeting
Utmost Adventure representative host a Pre-Trip meeting here in Kathmandu on the 2nd day of your itinerary starts in the morning during the breakfast and introduced your trek Leader mean time and it will provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions about the expedition and to introduce you to other team members.
 
Accommodation
Accommodations are included in the trip cost and UAT provide 6 nights tourist standard deluxe hotel in Kathmandu (BB plan), teahouse based accommodation during trek to Base camp and tented based accommodation during climbing period. (Note: The hotel accommodations & tent is based on twin share, and will provide you single supplement on your request with extra charge)
Toilet Facilities - On trek, toilet facilities are available in teahouse lodge in basic form. (During climbing nearby your tent is an optimum distance in a toilet tent. After use of such facilities, wastes will be cover with necessary natural preservation)

Foods
Freshly cook Meals on full board basis (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, tea, coffee) will be provided in available teahouse lodge. (During climbing freshly cook meals cooked by our experienced and trained cook will be served in Base Camp and up to Camp II, with high level of balance diet, hygiene and safety).

Our Expedition Crew:
Utmost Adventure Trekking is established and run by experienced, energetic and passionate team of young hardworking people. Most of our team members have started their career from junior-level. Our Expedition Leader, Climbing Guide, High Altitude Sherpa, High Altitude Cook, High Altitude Helpers has got lots of high altitude experience. These Guides have also extended their training to include high altitude expedition leadership, which includes not only the physical aspects but also the psychology which is required on high mountains. The lead High Altitude Sherpas have received extensive training in mountaineering skills and have been on many mountaineering expeditions to 8,000m summits. These hardy Guides are practical and efficient at altitude and should be respected for their knowledge and adaptability. UAT Tour and trek leaders are trained from Nepal Tourism and Hotel Management Training Center, Language and First Aid course from KEEP, Eco Trekking Workshop from TAAN, Rock and Ice climbing training from Nepal Mountaineering Association.  They are insurance for their safety and security for any kind of unforeseen events.

Our tours, treks and expeditions are all lead by experienced local leader. All our leaders, guides and porters are locals, born and grown up in the region where you are travelling. Therefore our guides can offer you well based information about the culture, habits, people and community in the areas where you are traveling. The team of professional guides and porters are ready to ensure that you will have safe, relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Travelling with local leader will be the highlight of your adventure and we are sure that you will agree: there truly is no better way to travel! Our team consist skilled professional workers who have been providing services to travelers several years.
 
We are always finding new ways to make our service quality better and better, step by step. By the quality of our services our satisfied clients have increased. Many of our customers have their belief in to UAT and some of them use our services year after year. Now it is our pride that we have become one of the renowned companies among the others.

Climate
Everest Expedition is possible at any time of the year but generally speaking, the best months to go are April – June (Spring) and October- December (Autumn)). It is possible to go throughout the year but climbers must be aware that bad/ freak weather can strike in any season. Utmost Adventure organizes twice a year.

Expedition Grading
Grade: Extreme Difficulty
Of course big challenging, climbing over 8,000m is inherently dangerous, is not the place to be learning mountaineering, better to have some previous experience generally trekking/climbing at altitudes up to 6,000m or higher elevation. Could be ascending up to 500m or more per day involving some steep climbing.
Acclimatization and high altitude sickness

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
Commonly called altitude sickness, this has the potential to affect all trekkers/climbers from 3500m and higher. Your body needs days to adjust to smaller quantities of oxygen in the air - at 5500m and above camp air pressure is approximately less than fifty percent.
 
For treks below an altitude of about 3000m/10,000ft it is not normally a problem. AMS is caused by going up high too fast and can be fatal if all the warning signals are ignored. Note that it is not the actual altitude, but the speed at which you reach higher altitudes which causes the problems.
 
Altitude sickness is preventable. Go up slowly, giving your body enough time to adjust. These are the 'safe' rates for the majority of trekkers: spend 2-3 nights between 2000m/6562ft and 3000m/10,000ft before going higher. From 3000m sleep an average of 300m/1000ft higher each night with a rest day every 900-1000m/3000ft. ultimately it is up to you to recognize the symptoms, and only ascend if you are relatively symptom-free.
 
Our Everest Expedition starts two full days acclimatization before reaching over Camp I and we do lots of acclimatization camp before reached on top.

Safety
Safety is paramount during the course of an expedition, and Utmost Adventure prides itself on its unrivalled safety records. Reaching the summit is one thing, but returning safely is much more important. The Utmost adventure infrastructure is designed to help achieve a good safety record, but this does not mean that accidents cannot occur, Members should be mindful of this.
It is important that Members consult, take advice, and act on the advice given by Guides, Sherpas and Staff.
Comfort at Base Camp, high sanitation standards, good quality food, reliable radio communications, weather forecasting and Staff training are all obscure but relevant to Members’ safety.