'Multi Mount Everest is a special program for extreme adventures with a consciousness for the environment'
Introduction:
Multi Mount Everest is a special program for extreme adventurers having opportunities to do Multi-Adventure activities at the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest (8,848.86m). The trip starts with a scenic flight to Lukla, which is regarded as one of the world’s most dangerous airports. The trek continues from Lukla passing through Sherpa Capital of Namche Bazaar (3,440m) and other popular Sherpa villages – Thyangboche (3,867m), Dingboche (4,260m), Lobuche (4,930m) and Gorakshep (5,100m) enjoying the Sherpa Culture with magnificent views to finally reach the base camp of Mount Everest. The program allows ample time to get acclimatized before reaching the base camp.
After spending numbers of days at Base Camp and routine climbing up and descending down from various camps to acclimatize our body into the “Thin Air”, finally when we get a good weather window, its time to push for the summit. Summiting Mount Everest is a test of endurance, determination, and patience. Safety will be the main priority on our climbing adventure.
After the successful Summit achievement, we descend down and on our way back, we will bring back the trashes / garbage that we produced during our stay at the mountain and try to bring the trashes left by other team members to base camp to help support to keep the mother nature clean.
Finally its time for the final adventure – starting our race from Khumbu Icefall area at Everest Base Camp passing through the Sherpa villages to finally finish at Namche Bazaar to conclude the extraordinary grand adventure following the footstep of Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary.
Where is Mount Everest?
The highest mountain in the world is situated at the border between Nepal and Tibet. Mount Everest is located in the Mahalangur Range which is stretched 2,500 km long. It is accompanied by some of the world’s highest mountains from India, Pakistan, China, and Tibet.
Since the Everest lies between Nepal and Tibet, it is possible to climb the peak from both sides. In Nepal, the south side, Everest is located in Sagarmatha National Park in Solukhumbu district and in Tibet, the north side, it is located in the Xigaze region at Tingri County. However, the southern base camp is more famous due to the political restrictions and accessibility.
The height of Mount Everest?
The height of Mount Everest has always been a topic of controversy. Despite the widely recognized elevation, 8,848.86m (29,031.7 ft) above sea level, has been officially accepted by both Nepal and Tibet, many geologists have shared their disagreement. The dispute on what should and what should not be included while measuring the elevation has been going on for years. Even more, controversy arose after the massive earthquake struck Nepal in 2015. After the earthquake, many geologists believe that the highest mountain in the world has shrunk by 3 cms.
However, as of now, the official height of Mount Everest remains the same as 8,848.86m (29,031.7 ft) . But Nepal has been long planning to send a survey team to measure the elevation and settle the dispute once and for all.
Bodies in Mount Everest
Although Mount Everest is not considered as dangerous as K2 or Annapurna, it shares a huge spotlight for mountain notoriety. After the first successful summit in 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, many have followed in their footsteps to conquer this massif. While many have enjoyed their moment of glory, many never returned.
It is reported that there are more than 200 bodies that never made out of Everest. Many of the bodies are still up there as per the final wish of the climbers. However, many still stay there unrecovered.
Outline Itinerary:
- Day 01 Arrive to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
- Day 02 - 03 Preparation before expedition
- Day 04 Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding
- Day 05 Trek to Namche Bazaar
- Day 06 Rest Day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization
- Day 07 Trek to Devoche via Thyangboche Monastery
- Day 08 Trek to Dingboche
- Day 09 Rest to Dingboche for further acclimatization
- Day 10 Trek to Lobuche
- Day 11 Trek to Gorakshep
- Day 12 To Everest Base Camp (EBC)
- Day 13 - 15 At Base Camp – Puja and Preparation
- Day 16 - 18 Khumbu Glacier & Ladder Training
- Day 19 - 57 Ascent to Mount Everest and return to Everest Base camp
- Day 58 Join Everest Marathon Group
- Day 59 Race Starts and finishes at Namche Bazaar
- Day 60 Rest at Namche Bazzar
- Day 61 Trek to Lukla
- Day 62 Fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel. O/N Hotel
- Day 63 Free day at Kathmandu. Evening Marathon Party at Group Hotel
- Day 64 Depart Kathmandu
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 01:
Arrive to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Once you arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be greeted by the representative of Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon. The representative will transfer you at your respective hotel and help you through the check-in process. You may then freshen up and enjoy your leisure time.
Day 02 - 03:
Preparation before expedition
The priority of these days will be to check the equipment of all the members to ensure that the members are well-equipped to cope with all the possible circumstances on Everest. The equipment will be checked thoroughly by our climbing leaders. Upon necessary, you will have enough time for the last minute purchases from a well-stocked climbing store in the city.
Day 04:
Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding
Early morning, one of our representatives will transfer you to the domestic airport from your hotel. You will then take a scenic flight to one of the world’s most adventurous airport, Lukla. At Lukla, our guide or porter will receive you upon landing. After the introduction with our fellow trekking staff members and once sorting out the trekking loads, the trek starts with a gradual downhill and few ups with the breathtaking view of Kusum-Kangaru (6,369m). After a gradual descent, we reach Phakding village for overnight stay.
Day 05:
Trek to Namche Bazaar
The trail passes through amazing pine forest from Phakding. You will cross the bridge of Dudh-Koshi river with a splendid view of Thamserku (6,608m). After few hours of strenuous walk, you shall reach Monjo village and then to the entrance gate of Sagarmatha National Park. From the park gate, you will descend to Jorsalle village and then the trail leads towards the river bank of Dudh-Kosi and Bhote Koshi rivers. After a steep ascends, you will reach Namche Bazaar for the overnight stay.
Day 06:
Rest Day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization
Namche, the primary town of Khumbu region also known as Sherpa Capital, is an ideal place for acclimatization. So, you have a leisure day in this beautiful town. You can take a short hike or walks around the town and the colourful marketplace.
Day 07:
Trek to Devoche via Thyangboche Monastery
Early morning trek on a fairly easy trail for the first half, with short, ascends and descends with majestic views of towering peaks like Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku. After few hours of a pleasant walk, you will reach Phungitenga village (3,250 m), a small settlement in the midst of the alpine forest. Afternoon walk leads to a tough climb for almost two hours under the shades of tall trees until you reach Thyangboche Monastery. Blessed with the panoramic views of the towering mountains, the monastery is the biggest in Everest region. You will stop for an overnight stay at Thyangboche.
Day 08:
Trek to Dingboche
On this day, our route descends into a colourful forest with the views of Everest, Ama Dablam and Lhotse on the backdrop to reach Devoche (3,650). The trail then continues with a strenuous uphill. Upon crossing the bridge of Imja River, you will reach Pangboche village at 3,900 m. After a stop at Pangboche, the trek continues to Imjatse valley before ascending to Dingboche for an overnight stay.
Day 09:
Rest to Dingboche for further acclimatization
Having a leisure day at Dingboche will help you acclimate in the higher altitude. Activities for the day will include a short hike up the hills for splendid views of the valley and magnificent peaks.
Day 10:
Trek to Lobuche
Walk from Dingboche starts early morning leading north towards a small ridge. After few hours, you will reach a junction where the route of Pheriche and Dingboche joins at Thugla. Viewing the memorial of the Everest Climbers who lost their life at Thugla, the trek leads towards an exhausting hour-long steep to the top. After a short rest, the walk continues for nearly an hour with gradual uphill until we reach our overnight destination to Lobuche.
Day 11:
Trek to Gorakshep
The first hour of the trek is fairly easy on a gradual path with few ups and downs. After that, the trail leads to a short glacier path. After almost half an hour of the tough climb, we reach a moraine just above Khumbu glacier. A walk on a rocky moraine path leads us to our overnight destination, Gorakshep which is located on a flat sandy area below Kalapatthar (5,545m) and Mt. Pumori (7,145m).
Day 12:
To Everest Base Camp (EBC)
On this day, our destination is to reach the foot of the World’s Highest Mountain, Mt. Everest. Departing from Gorakshep in an early morning, we climb to Kalapatthar (5,545m) which offers a magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. Walking over moraines and streams, we shall reach our overnight destination at Everest Base Camp (5,364m).
Day 13 - 15:
At Base Camp – Puja and Preparation
For the next couple of days, we will be resting at the Everest Base Camp to prepare for the ascent. We will also organize a ritual at Everest Base Camp to worship the mountain god for the successful ascent to the summit of the Everest.
Day 16 - 18:
Khumbu Glacier & Ladder Training
For the next couple of days, we will be climbing the Khumbu Glacier to prepare for the expedition. Our climbing leader will also help you with the ladder training.
Day 19 - 57:
Ascent to Mount Everest and return to Everest Base camp
We move on the Camp II through the Khumbu Icefall which we will use our main base for achieving the summit. We have planned 4 phase of climbs (from Camp I to Summit) to acclimatize, get used to psychologically and physically and create a maximum chance for success. Outline plan is as follows: Climb Phase I: Reach Camp I through Khumbu Icefall, sleep 1 night and decent back to Base Camp. We will try to reach Western Cwm (6,200m) during this time. Climb Phase II: Head up from EBC again sleep a night at Camp I then move to Camp II to for three nights. During the 3 nights, we will do acclimatization below Lhotse face. Stay at Camp II for familiarization training of mask and oxygen. We will head to Base Camp after this. Climb Phase III: At Camp II for about 4 nights then push onto Camp III for a night. We will use oxygen to sleep at Camp III. We will get back to camp II of and continue back to Base Camp after this. Note: Now we will be well acclimatized. Our lungs and feet will be well trained also. We get back and focus on getting rest, stocking up calories and wait for good summit weather window for the final summit push. Climb Phase IV: This is our ascent attack! We will take maximum 8-9 days from Base Camp to Summit and back. From Base Camp, we will climb to Camp II to spend a night there. Next day we will climb to Camp III spend a night. Then we climb to Camp IV where we will reach by early afternoon where we will take a full rest with oxygen support and after rehydrating, we will start our summit push in the evening to reach the summit early next morning. After achieving the summit, we will descend down to Camp IV or Camp III depending on the weather and physical condition. Next day we descend all the way to Base Camp.
Day 58:
Join Everest Marathon Group
After the successful ascent to the summit of the Everest, the team will then head back to Everest Base Camp and join the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon Group. At the Everest Base Camp, we will prepare for the race. Interested ones can also participate in a mock race which will be organized at the base camp. Overnight at Everest Base Camp.
Day 59:
Race Starts and finishes at Namche Bazaar
Race Day! The marathon will start early morning on this day. The Ultra Marathon (60 K) will start at 06:00 am and Full Marathon (42 K) will start at 07:00 am from the Everest Base Camp. We will descend rapidly from 5,364m to 3,440m towards the finishing point at Namche Bazaar.
Day 60:
Rest at Namche Bazzar
After the race day, we will have a free day at Namche Bazaar. This is to ensure all the participants get enough rest from the exhaustion. The interested participants are free to walk around the town and colourful markets.
Day 61:
Trek to Lukla
Beginning our trek from a rocky terrain at Namche Bazaar, our trail mostly leads downhill alongside Dudh Koshi River. We pass through several monasteries, suspension bridges and villages before reaching our overnight destination, Lukla.
Day 62:
Fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel. O/N Hotel
We will catch an early morning flight from Lukla airport to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon representatives will pick all the participants from the airport and transfer them to their respective hotel. Rest of the day will be leisure.
Day 63:
Free day at Kathmandu. Evening Marathon Party at Group Hotel
On this day, the participants will have a leisure day at their hotel until the afternoon. All the participants are free to roam around the city during their leisure time. In the evening, we will organize a Marathon Party at the group hotel and celebrate the success of the event.
Day 64:
Depart Kathmandu
On the final day, the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon representative will transfers you to the airport for the final departure according to your international flight schedule.
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