Cost Includes

• International and domestic airport transfers

• 5 Nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu

• A welcome dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu

• All necessary transportation cost for our overall expedition crew for the entire expedition

• Tibet Travel Permit, Mt. Shishapangma Expedition Permits & other entrance fees

• Private transportation to/from Tibet border

• Transportation in Tibet by private land cruiser (1 for every 4 people)

• Support Truck to transport luggage, equipment and expedition logistics

• Accommodation on lodges/hotels as mentioned (twin sharing, breakfast

• Summit route fixing charge

• Garbage disposal fee

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner with hot drinks, tea/coffee

• Liaison Officer and Interpreter

• All necessary camping equipment (tents, inner sheet, table, chairs, mattress etc) Base Camp and above]

• Kitchen and Dining equipment, Eating utensils, Shower Tents, Toilet Tent, Store Tent, etc

• 4 Yaks for each member on way up to Advance BC , 3 Yaks on way down from ABC to BC [1 ‘yak load’ means 40kg in spring and 50kg in autumn]

• Full staff support up to the Advanced BC and up to summit.

• Daily meals (breakfast, lunch and Dinner and energy bars for members and staffs) while staying Base Camp, Advanced BC, Camp I, Camp, II and Camp III

• Insurance of support staff

• Basic First Aid Supply for support staff and climbers

• Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC)

• Satellite mobile telephone (pay call)

• Petrol Generator

• Solar Panel

• High Altitude  food above Advanced BC and till Summit

• 1 member 1 Tent at Base Camp (Above Base camp twin sharing basis ABC, Camp I, Camp II and Camp III)

• Garbage deposit, Environment fee and Electricity

• Radio for climbers

• Oxygen 4 litre 4 Bottle Oxygen for client,  4 litre 3 Bottle Oxygen for Climbing Sherpa

• Mask and Regulator and extra Mask and Regulator for emergency

• EPI Gas and HA Stove, Pots and Pans

• Fixed Line ropes, and Snow Sticks

Cost Excludes

• International flights, airport taxes, excess baggage charges
• Nepal Visa Fee
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Tibet while staying in Hotel
• Personal climbing gears, ropes, carabiners, ice screw, etc
• Extra Yak (if required for climbers’ excess luggage)
• Personal expenses like bar bill, laundry, telephone etc
• Personal medical and travel insurance
• Extra permits that may be required for activities like filming etc
• Summit bonus (only for successful climb), Tips etc (Recommended: USD 700/per climbing Sherpa)
• Tips for staffs and Sherpa (USD 300 by each climber)

FAQs

What is the best time to go mountaineering?
The best conditions for a mountaineering expedition are generally during Spring and early-Autumn in Nepal. These seasons provide more pleasant and stable weather conditions and allow mountaineers to avoid heavy snowfalls, extremely cold temperatures, and strong winds.
What equipment is needed for climbing Mount Everest?
You need an alpine climbing harness that will fit over all of your clothes, three locking and three stationary carabiners, one right and one left ascender, a belay device, and prussiks (or 40 feet of flexible six milimeter perlon rope to make into prussiks)
What are the skills needed in mountaineering?
Every mountain climber must have survival skills on top of physical and mental strength, endurance, resilience, and cunning. In every group mountaineering excursion, preparation is crucial. You need to know your route well and be aware of the risks you might encounter.
What are the activities in mountaineering?
The activities within the broad understanding of mountaineering include seasonal camping, seasonal bivouac, technical skills, seasonal back-country travel, technical skills, rock climbing, ice climbing and travel in avalanche terrain.
What would be the Meals at Base Camp?
There would be three meals a day at base camp including assorted  supplements such as fresh bread, ground coffee, chocolate bars and breakfast cereals. Base camp cooking and menus would be organized by the base camp manager, working with the Sherpa cook, We serve high altitude food the tastiest freeze-dried meals as well. The breakfast varies with, with the choice of cereals, pudding, toast, eggs, and sometimes crepes. Lunches are composed of a hot meal similar to the dinner menu. Dinners include a main dish with pastes and rice with vegetables, soup and fruits or cakes. Lentils, beans and chicken allow an essential protein contribution. Coffee, Tea, Hot drinks and snacks are at discretion throughout the day so that our expedition team members can hydrate suitably and eat regularly
What would be the Food in Altitude Camps?
Although appetite is reduced with higher altitude, we endeavor to offer a large variety of tasty food to all our expedition team members. As much as possible, we reduce the number of dried meals but try to provide meals of pastes and rice precuits to our expedition team members. Depending on climatic conditions, a tent dedicated to the kitchen is assembled to prepare suitable meals before the next efforts in higher altitude. The majority of food would be from Western sources, except for staples such as rice, sugar and flour which would  be bought locally.
What skills and qualities does a good mountaineer have?
While climbing and reaching the top of  any mountains a good mountaineer requires five essential skills and qualities such as Patience, Discipline, Determination, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking and Perseverance.
What are the responsibilities of a group leader in mountaineering?
The Climb Leader can create and adhere to emergency action plans, determine others risk tolerances and experience levels, and properly set expectations for an outing. Group Management & Leadership: are adept at many aspects of group management.

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