Everest North Col 7000m. Expedition-Zhangmu

Spring 2018
(Entry/Exit Zhangmu)
Fixed Departure Date: 10 April 2018

Height: 7000m.
Latitude: 27°59′17″N
Longitude: 86°55′31″E
Trip Duration: 30 Days
Normal Ascent Route: North East Ridge
Grade: Strenuous High
Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Zhangmu - Nyalam - Tingri - Everest BC - Everest Advance Base Camp

Mt. Everest North Col Expedition (up to 7,000m.) in Tibet region, which is ideal expedition for climber who intend to climb Everest North Col Expeditions in the future. 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 from Katmandu and we are all meeting in the Cultural Treks & Expedition office. We drive from Kathmandu to Zangmu (2,350m.), Nyalam (3,750m), Tingri. We have 2 day of rest in Tingri for acclimatization and the next day we drive to Everest Base Camp (5,200m). After 2-3 rest days in BC we start with yaks to ABC (5,800m.). 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 (7,000m.). It usually takes 5-7 hours up and 2-3 hours down to Advance Base Camp.

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.   
Day 02: Free day 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 Advance Base Camp to make up for bad weather.
Day 25: Descent to Base Camp (5100m.)
Day 26: Drive to Zhangmu and overnight at Hotel.
Day 27: Drive to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
Day 28: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 29: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 30: Last minute transfer to airport for your onward journey.

  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 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)

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

Package Includes:

  • All land transportation by Van, Jeep, Hiace or, Mini Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport & expedition pick up & drop).
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu for 6 nights at bed and breakfast basis.
  • Tibet visa fee.
  • Road permit and travel permit.
  • Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Everest.
  • Transportation as per 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 crew’s & simple medical service for members till ABC.
  • Agency Service charge.

Package Excludes:

  • 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.


Note:

  1. 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.
  2. Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food & fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.

Package Includes:

  • All land transportation by Van, Jeep, Hiace or, Mini Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport & expedition pick up & drop).
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu for 6 nights at bed and breakfast basis.
  • Tibet visa fee.
  • Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Everest.
  • Road permit and travel permit.
  • Service of Liaison officer and interpreter.
  • Transportation as per itinerary.
  • Accommodation in Tibet on full board basis (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
  • 1 Climbing Sherpa per climbing member.
  • 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 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).
  • Medical Kit Box for crew’s and simple medical service for members till ABC.
  • Garbage deposit fee.
  • Agency Service charge.

Package Excludes:

  • 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.

Cultural Treks & Expedition offers personal equipment rentals for climber, who have limited cargo allowance with their airfare or, do not wish to purchase expensive expedition grade gear but rent it instead. Climber purchasing Base Camp Services only may choose to hire or, purchase high camp equipment. Please let us know in advance prior to your arrival so that we can meet your needs. The quoted cost are for the duration of the expedition and we provide original North Face, Marmot or, Ozark company brand tent only.

Equipment Rental or Purchase Price List:

Item Rentle Cost in USD Purchase Cost in USD
Expedition Tent USD 150.00 USD 300.00
Day Backpack (Rucksack -small) USD 50.00 USD 150.00
Day Backpack (Rucksack -Large) USD 100.00 USD 300.00
Gas Stove USD 25.00 USD 100.00
Oxygen Bottle USD 350.00 USD 500.00
Oxygen mask and Regulator USD 250.00 USD 900.00
Sleeping Bag USD 100.00 USD 400.00
Down Jacket USD 100.00 USD 300.00
High Camp Goose Down Jacket USD 200.00 USD 500.00

Climbing Sherpa Fee: Per H. A. Sherpa USD 5,200 (if required by client for advance base camp service user)