Mount Everest, rising 8,848m (29,028ft) above sea level reigns as the highest mountain on Earth. For decades summiting Everest has been considered one of the greatest mountaineering achievements. In the spring of each year, we embrace this intense challenge by taking a group of qualified climbers to climb Mt. Everest via the North Col route of Tibet. We will follow the famous climbing route of Mallory establishing 4 high camps alone with advance base camp, interim camp and of course a relaxing base camp accommodation during the expedition.

ATE (Arun Treks & Expeditions) has been running successful expeditions since 1992 with more than 50 successful expeditions to the world highest peaks. Our profile includes full expedition support to some of the world famous climbers. ATE is also one of the pioneer company to undertake commercial Everest expedition in Nepal & Tibet. Our Sherpas are highly qualified and experienced. All our Sherpas have had high reputation with excellent success rates with safety of client as number one priority.

We are committed to provide you with the best quality of service and experience to help you reach your goal. However, all the climbing members will have had considerable climbing experience at higher altitudes, preferably in Himalayas. Each climber will be aware of the inherent risks - bad weather, injury and death? associated with climbing the Mt. Everest and understand that the possibility of actually summit is very slim. There will be a manager at base camp to assist the team and act as a liaison between climbers and the Sherpas. All members will be assisted by our high quality Sherpas at the ratio of 1:1, most of whom have summit Everest numerous times.

EVEREST FACTS

Claimed as highest peak:  1808 (Survey of India and British Surveyor\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s)
Named:  1865 by Andrew Waugh for Sir George Everest
First detailed map: 1921
First summit: 1953 Hillary & Norgay
First woman climber: 1975, Junko Tabei (Japanese)
First climb w/o supplemental Oxygen: 1978 Reinhold Messner

Highlights of the ARUN Mt Everest Expedition 2010

• Climb Mt Everest via the North Ridge Normal route
• Expedition Climbing permit can be issue by Chinese Mountaineering Association (CMA) of Beijing, China
• Climb the Mt Everest with experienced and already summitted Sherpa Guide.
• 7 days Jeep drive trekking to Everest base camp & all trekking cost included
• Drive to base camp experiencing the unique culture of the Tibetan plateau.
• 5 Bottles of 4 litters POISK Russian brand oxygen for climbing propose
• A brand new Mask & Regulator set (should be return after the expedition)
• 1:1 Ratio Personal Climbing Sherpa to each client
• Expert & experienced Cooking Crew during the expedition
• Nice, Friendly & Comfortable logistic arrangements
• Expedition will be finished after summiting the Mt Everest

Drive from KTM to BC

On our departure day to Tibet, we will drive by the private bus from KTM to Kodari (a small town of border). Once we reach there at border, time for lunch and necessary immigration formalities to be done. As soon as immigration formalities will be done, we will cross the Chinese border and drive to Zangmu by land cruiser. Depending on time drives continue to Nyalam or halt at Zangmu. Day 2nd will be rest & acclimatize at Nyalam, hiking to the hills with daypack. Day 3rd drive to Tingri, Day 4th will be the again rest, acclimatize and day hike. Day 5th drive for BC.

Advance Base Camp (6,400 meters)

As soon as the team will be at Chinese base camp (5500 meter), you can see the already set up tenting. You can stay at BC 4, 5 & 6 days depending on per your physical fitness but during your stay at BC get prepared your personal climbing equipments & necessary clothes in order to take to the ABC. If the client feels OK, no problem with high altitude then team should head to Advance base camp alone with necessary no of yaks. Our in charge of the expedition will prepare the required no of yaks. It will take 2 days from the BC to reach ABC. First night you will have over night rest at middle camp where we have permanent camping accommodation with necessary logistic arrangements like sleeping bag, sleeping mattress, foods & accommodation facilities. Next morning you can make a day trip to ABC (6400 meter). Advance base camp is the place where expedition members can to spend most of time of the expedition. During stay at ABC, clients can gain more acclimatized & able to make trip to the higher camps.

Camp 1 (North Col) 7,000 meter:

Climbing sherpas will take the necessary food, drinks & tents etc. to the north col before client reach to the there. After spending couple of night at North Col, Expedition members will return to ABC or BC for rest & acclimatized.

Camp 2 emergency camp (7,500 meters):

The Climbing Sherpa will carry the necessary loads to the 7500. Now clients should move to 7500 from ABC, first night at NC & next night to 7300 & morning back to ABC & tenting accommodation will be ready there. Client should spend a night at 7300 in order to be acclimatized. After spending a night then expedition member will back to ABC directly. Some member will back BC as well. The way from camp 2 to Camp 3 is rocky & terrain, but not so difficulty. But some time, the speed wind will be the problem. From camp 2 to 3 is the main windy section.

Camp 3, 7,700 meters:

After passing the windy & rocky section, you will be at Camp 3 (7700 meters). Here again sherpa takes the loads & set up the camps before client reach there. Here again from ABC to NC on the first night, next night at 7700, next morning to up to 7900 & direct back to NC/ABC. Sherpa provides you the boiled water/tea/coffee & served the individual pack foods (High altitude food) in the high camps. Walking from the camp 3 to 4, the route is mixed up like snow angle, rocky & some difficulty area as well. Here too the speedy wind will hit you. Clients should go up to 7700/7900 and had over night for acclimatized purpose.

Camp 4 (8,300 meters):

This is your last camp from where the summit attempt can be made. The team of sherpas will take all the necessary loads to the camp 4 including the required numbers of oxygens for the summit bit.

Expedition Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Sightseeing, preparation for expedition
Day 03: Preparation for expedition
Day 04: Preparation for expedition
Day 05: Drive to border, after immigration; drive to Zangmu/Nayalam
Day 06: Nayalam. Rest day for acclimatization
Day 06: Drive to Tingri
Day 07: Tingri. Rest day for acclimatization
Day 08: Drive to Base camp
Day 09/10: Base camp
Day 11/13: Trek to Advance base camp
Day 14-60: Mt. Everest climbing period
Day 61: Trek to Base camp
Day 62: Drive to Nayalam/Zangmu
Day 63: Cross border drive to Kathmandu
Day 64: Kathmandu, free day
Day 65: Final departure.

Services Included

• Climbing peak Royalty, peak registration fee
• Group Chinese visa fee
• Chinese custom clearances at the border
• 06 nights hotel accommodation in Katmandu on BB basis
• Private transport from Katmandu to border, to base camp & back as per the group size.
• Truck to carry equipments and food all the way to BC & back 
• Full board accommodation en-route to/from Base camp.
• Chinese Liaison office & interpreter 
• One head Climbing guide/Sardar
• Cook & Kitchen boys at BC & ABC
• Mask & regulator mask set ( must be return after the Expedition)
• Highly preferable meals at BC & ABC with complete hot drink & normal beverages
• Exported High altitude food for higher camps (ready to eat food)
• Best quality tents at BC and ABC single or twin sharing as per the client desire
• All necessary kitchen equipment
• Best quality dinning tent with gas heaters
• Comfortable & portable wooden toilet at the base camp
• A nice portable wooden shower room with hot water at the base camp 
• Yaks for BC-ABC-BC
• High quality high altitude tents for above ABC use
• Experienced Climbing Sherpa for Climbing support on 1:1 ratio
• POISK 4 litters Oxygen 5 bottles to Client & 3 bottles to Personal Sherpa
• Necessary climbing hardware gears with fixed ropes except the personal gears
• Enough EPI (high altitude) gases with burners for higher camps use
• Oxygen with regulator set for medical purpose.
• Radio walkie-talkie set to each client with base station & permit cost
• Satellite phone for emergency purpose ($ 4 chargeable for personal call)
• Generator/solar panel with accessories for recharging & power supply purpose.
• ARUN Down jackets/sleeping bags for BC/ABC only
• Gammov bag at BC/ABC for medical purpose
• Insurance of all local team members
• All airport/hotel transfers.
• Day tour program around KTM
• Celebration meal & pre-briefing.
• Expedition blessing Puja arrangement at Katmandu and Base camp
• Interim Camp between Camp I & BC with sleeping bags, sleeping mattress, food & drinking stuffs & of course cooking crew.

Services Excluded

o Personal insurance ( Suggested to have evacuation policy as well)
o Nepal visa/re-entry visa fees
o Major meals in Kathmandu.
o Personal climbing gears.
o Personal natures expenses
o Cost of emergency evacuation
o Summit bonus & Tips

Additional Services if you Required

 Extra climbing Sherpa: US $ 6500.00
 ABC support trekkers: US $ 4000 per person
 POISK 4 liter Oxygen : US $ 430 per bottle
 POISK 4 liter Re fill Oxygen : US $ 290 per bottle
 Mask set : US $ 550 (purchase)
 Lhasa extension : US $ 800 per person (including KTM- Lhasa airfare & 3 days tour at Lhasa