Expeditions below 8000 m

Nepal Himalayas contains hundreds of 7,000er mountains. However, climbing the 7,000ers requires quite a bit of prior climbing experiences. Even if you’re climbing a less technical 7,000er, it certainly requires enough planning and training before the real climb. Mountaineering expeditions require a high level of physical and mental fitness with a good level of mountaineering skills. Fully fledged expeditions are different from trekking and lower peak climbing, as the expeditions include mountaineering above the snow line using crampons ropes and necessary climbing gears under the supervision, instruction, and assistance from the climbing leaders and guides. We encourage the mountaineering beginners to attempt easier trekking peaks such as Mera, Island and other below 6500m/21320 ft peaks. And those who are not the professional mountaineers and still wish to summit a 7000er, they need help from various mountaineering experts and supporting crew members and equipments. We have designed our mountaineering itineraries and packages in such a way that even the first time climbers would get the necessary guidance and support at every stage of the climb.

RNE 01 Pumori Expedition (34 Nights / 35 Days)

Trip Grade: 4E
The springtime from March to May and the Autumn months from September to November is considered the favorable weather for Mt. Pumori

RNE 02 Baruntse Expedition with Mera Peak Climbing (36 Nights / 37 Days)

Trip Grade: 3D
The post-monsoon season from October to January is considered the best time form Baruntse Expedition. The lower valleys observe pleasant days, and it varies from cool to very cold high in the Baruntse

RNE 03 Nuptse Expedition (44 Nights / 45 Days)

The springtime from March to May and the Autumn months from September to November is considered the favorable weather for Mt. Nuptse climbing.

Expeditions above 8000m

Out of world’s 14 highest peaks, Nepal boasts of eight highest 8,000ers. Not only the tallest mountain on earth, Mt. Everest, but the 3rd highest Kanchenjungha, 4th highest Lhotse, 5th highest Makalu, 6th highest Cho Oyu, 7th highest Dhaulagiri, 8th highest Manaslu & the 10th highest Annapurna – all lie either in Nepal or on Nepal’s border with her neighbor. However, climbing the 8000ers is the most difficult challenge that Nature offers to human beings. We advise all, including the professional mountain climbers, to get enough training and preparation long before them attempt any of the 8,000ers.
Mountaineering expeditions require a high level of physical and mental fitness with a good level of mountaineering skills. Fully fledged expeditions are different from trekking and lower peak climbing, as the expeditions include mountaineering above the snow line using crampons ropes and necessary climbing gears under the supervision, instruction, and assistance from the climbing leaders and guides. We encourage the mountaineering beginners to attempt easier trekking peaks such as Mera, Island, and other below 6500m/21320 ft peaks. Climbing lower peaks serves as training courses for those aiming higher mountains above 8000m/26240 ft.

RNE 04 Annapurna Expedition (48 Nights / 49 Days)

Trip Grade: 5E
Best Season: The spring season of March to May and the Autumn season of September to November are considered the best time for Annapurna Expedition. The months of April and May and then again October and November are the classic climbing period.

RNE 05 Kanchenjungha Expedition (47 Nights / 48 Days)

Trip Grade: 5E
Best Season: The springtime from March to May and the Autumn months from September to November is considered the favorable weather for Kanchenjunga climbing.

RNE 06 The Lhotse Expedition (47 Nights / 48 Days)

Trip Grade: 5E
Best Season: The springtime from March to May is considered the favorable weather for Lhotse climbing.

RNE 07 Manaslu Expedition (49 Nights / 50 Days)

Trip Grade: 4E
Best Season: The springtime from March to May and the Autumn months from September to November is considered the favorable weather for Manaslu climbing.

RNE 08 Dhaulagiri Expedition (59 Nights / 60 Days)

Trip Grade: 4E
Best Season: The Spring season from March to May may be another option. However, the weather in Dhaulagiri is very unpredictable. The summer months of monsoon rains and the winter months from December to February are the most unfavorable time for Dhaulagiri Expedition. The temperatures can vary from 27°c to - 7°c at lower elevations, and at higher elevations, it can vary from 16°c to -23°c.

RNE 09 Makalu Expedition (59 Nights / 60 Days)

Trip Grade: 5E
Best Season: The spring season of March to May is considered the best time for Makalu expedition. The months autumn months of October and November are the also considered favorable. The summer months of monsoon rains and the winter months from December to February are the most unfavorable time for Makalu Expedition. The temperatures can vary from 27°c to - 7°c at lower elevations, and at higher elevations, it can vary from 16°c to -23°c.

RNE 10 Mt. Everest Expedition (70 Nights / 71 Days)

Trip Grade: 4E
Best Season: The spring season of March to May is considered the best time for Everest expedition. Spring is also the most popular season for the expedition. The months of April and May and then again October and November are the classic climbing period. The summer months of monsoon rains and the winter months from December to February are the most unfavorable time for Everest Expedition.

RNE 11 Shisapangma Expedition (Zangmu) (43 Nights / 44 Days)

Trip Grade: 4E
Best Season: The springtime from March to May is considered the favorable weather for Shishapangma

RNE 12 Everest Expedition North Ridge Tibet (56 Nights / 57 Days)

Trip Grade: 4E
Best Season: The spring season of March to May is considered the best time for Everest expedition. Spring is also the most popular season for the expedition. The months of April and May and then again October and November are the classic climbing period. The summer months of monsoon rains and the winter months from December to February are the most unfavorable time for Everest Expedition.

Expeditions below 8000m

RNE 01 Pumori Expedition (34 Nights / 35 Days)

A moderately technical pyramid snow and rock mountain, Mt. Pumori is perhaps the most popular mountain among the 7000er Himalayas of Nepal. Climbing Pumori proves an ideal preparation for those aspiring for the more technical 8000m peaks including the Mt Everest. Mount Pumori lies in the Khumbu Region of Nepal 8km west of Mount Everest along Nepal-Tibet Border. First ascended in 1964 by a German Swiss expedition team, the name Pumori means an unmarried daughter in the Sherpa language. Although a 7,000er, Mt. Pumari is technically challenging mountain offering sections of wild exposure requiring climbers to have previous mountaineering experience and with excellent physical fitness level. The ascent to the Pumori is rewarded with stunning photographic views of snowy mountains including Lhotse and Everest.

Our plan is to attempt a summit via the Standard Route on the South East Ridge, a grade 3 snow and ice climb that requires a good understanding of alpine climbing techniques and familiarity with the effects of high altitude. We take the classic route along the South-East Ridge. Generally three camps are set up above the base camp. The Base camp will be set up at 5300m. Climb through the glaciers for approx. 4 hours and reach Camp 1 at 5700m. From Camp 1, we climb the face with 40-60 degrees slope and pass through a snow wall to reach camp 2 at 6200m. From camp 2, climb through ice walls and crevasses to reach Camp 3 at 6480m. Passing through crevasses, climb up to Pumori cliff and then to the summit.

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Upon arrival in Kathmandu airport, please come right to the main arrival gate where our representative will be waiting with the company board or your name card. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Sightseeing.
Your full-day sightseeing includes visits to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, home of medieval art & architecture; Continue your tour to Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka), the old palace of the Royal Dynasty. Final stop is at the Swayambhunath Stupa, the holiest shrine for the Buddhist and Hindus. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 03: Preparation for the adventure.
This day you will engaged on the pre trip discussions with the trekking guide and other fellow members. Time to recheck on all the necessary equipments required for the adventure. Rest day free for relaxation. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 04: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla
An early morning scenic flight to Lukla. In Lukla, we will meet our camp staff and porters and set off straightaway for our first night's stop at Phakding. Situated on the banks of the Dudh Kosi which drains the whole of the Khumbu region, Phakding on the main trade route through the area and there are a number of clean well-built lodges where we can spend the night.

Day 05: Trek to Namche Bazar
Continue up the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing it twice by small suspension bridges before reaching the village of Monjo where we will enter the Khumbu National Park. Cross the confluence of the Dudh Kosi and the Bhote Kosi on a high suspension bridge and climb steeply for about two hours to reach Namche Bazaar. This is a prosperous trading town and the capital of the Khumbu region with genuine Tibetan artifacts.

Day 06: At leisure in Namche Bazar
We spend a day in Namche Bazar resting and allowing our bodies to become acclimatized to the altitude of 3,450m (11,300ft).

Day 07: Trek to Thyangboche
The well worn Everest trail contours around the side of the valley high above the Dudh Kosi. Follow the path, savoring the first really good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu: Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, cross the Dudh Kosi River and make a steep climb to Thyangboche, home of an impressive and newly rebuilt monastery.

Day 08: Trek to Dingboche
Shaded by rhododendron trees, the path leads gradually down to the river once again to another airy suspension bridge. An hour's walking from here brings us to Pangboche, an excellent viewpoint for Ama Dablam. Contouring up the valley side, re-cross the river and turn up the Imja valley to reach the picturesque farming village of Dingboche.

Day 09: Acclimatization
This is an important phase of the expedition. Dingboche is a good location for acclimatization. The team leader will organize daily outings to the adjacent hills with the aim of providing gradual acclimatization. Walk some of the nearby hills in order to slowly increase exposure to altitude. Follow the regime that you have previously found most suitable, in order to give you maximum acclimatization before arrive in base camp. While in Dingboche, we can attend a seminar on high altitude acclimatization at a hospital run by the Himalayan Rescue Association nearby Pheriche. The walk over to Pheriche and back will also serve as good acclimatization training.

Day 10: Trek to Lobuche
Retrace back to Pheriche before continuing up the trail towards base camp. Reach Dugla situated below the snout of the Khumbu Glacier, a convenient place for lunch. After lunch, the trail starts steeply to climb up beside the glacier moraine. After a couple of hours the track eventually leads to a small cluster of tea houses pleasantly situated at Lobuche.

Day 11: Trek to Pumori Base Camp
Contouring along the valley-side and looking down on the Khumbu Glacier, follow a reasonable trail to Gorak Shep. This was the site of the base camp in 1953 and now consists of a few small tea houses. Leaving Gorak Shep, the trail leads on to the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and becomes quite vague, weaving between mounds of rubble and eventually reaching base camp near the foot of the Khumbu Icefall. This will be our home for the next six weeks.

Day 12: Rest, Acclimatization and preparation

Day 13-27: Ascent of Mt Pumori

Day 28: Withdraw to base camp
All team members return to base camp and assist with packing expedition stores and cleaning the base camp area.

Day 29: Retrace to Lobuche

Day 30: Trek to Pangboche

Day 31: Trek to Namche

Day 32: Trek to Lukla

Day 33: Fly to Kathmandu
We will return to the welcome haven of the Hotel. Once back in Kathmandu, will host an evening barbecue to celebrate the expedition and as a farewell party to thank the Sherpas for their support and friendship.

Day 34: Free day in Kathmandu
Today the journey comes to an end. There's nothing to do but trade emails with your new friends, organize all your photos and final preparation for departure from Nepal.

Day 35: Airport transfer for return flight

RNE 02 Baruntse Expedition with Mera Peak Climbing (36 Nights / 37 Days)

Lying between greater cousin peaks of Lhotse and Makalu at the epicenter of three glacial valleys - the Barun, the Imja, and the Hunku - Baruntse was one the early Himalayan peaks recognized by Edmund Hillary's team for climbing east of Everest. The mountain was first ascended by Colin Todd and Geoff Harrow in 1954 by the South-East Ridge. The peak is crowned by four summits on four ridges with a high rate of successful ascent on normal route via South Ridge. Despite being a 7000er, Baruntse Expedition involves various 8000m climb components, thus offering itself as an ideal training peak for higher climbing.

The steep sections of ice at 50 degrees and a prominent ice cliff at about 7,000 meters make the South-East Ridge of Baruntse somewhat difficult climb. The route via Lukla, the Mera La, and Hinku Valley offers a more accessible alternative. Therefore, we will attempt a more popular and accessible route via the South Ridge with the opportunity of acclimatizing at the Mera Peak (6476m/21,246ft). Two high camps above the Base Camp - Camp I just below East Col at an altitude of 5,700m and the Camp II on the South-East Ridge at a height of 6,420m.

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Upon arrival in Kathmandu airport, please come right to the main arrival gate where our representative will be waiting with the company board or your name card.
Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Sightseeing.
Your full-day sightseeing includes visits to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, home of medieval art & architecture; Continue your tour to Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka), the old palace of the Royal Dynasty. Final stop is at the Swayambhunath Stupa, the holiest shrine for the Buddhist and Hindus.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 03: Preparation for the adventure.
This day you will engaged on the pre trip discussions with the trekking guide and other fellow members. Time to recheck on all the necessary equipments required for the adventure.
Rest day free for relaxation. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 04: Fly to Lukla and trek to Paiya (Chutok) - 2730m/8954ft : 3-4 hours
Early morning's scenic flight takes us to a small airstrip to Tenjin-Hillary airport to Lukla (2,840m/9,315ft) and you will experience your first breakfast in the mountains whilst the Trekking team organizes porters, while the guide sort and divide the load baggage to be carried by porters. We trek down from Lukla, as it makes sense to fly up to Lukla for acclimatization and walk down. Walk through the jungle down to Shurke then a bit ahead have lunch nearby Pakhapani or so. Continuing ahead through many traditional villages, jungles, hills you will gradually reach the vicinity of Paiya for the first night's camp. A number of peaks are visible from here such as Knogde Ri, Khatang, Tang Ragi Tu and other peaks above 7 thousand meters from Paiya.
Overnight at Paiya.

Day 05: Paiya to Pangkoma - 2850m/93,48ft : 5-6 hours
After breakfast, march a little down we reach wooden bridge and then carefully go ahead through the slippery trail to cross Kari La Hill (pass). Have lunch in the village ahead and start up walking through the rhododendron and bamboo forests through the narrow mountain trail. Make your camera ready with full charge to catch the outstanding views of Dudhkoshi River valley and Dudh Kund Himal, before reaching the farming and trading village of Pangkongama for the night's rest.

Day 06: Pangkoma to Nigmsa(Shibuche) - 2745m/90,03ft : 4-5 hours
The trail descends the rock-strewn path leading to the rhododendron forest. We come across a lot of Mani walls through the trail. Passing again through hills, ridges, and teahouses, start downwards and have lunch around there in village nearby. Mesmerizing views of the south face of Mera Peak(6064m/19890) and Naulekh Peak. The trail zigzags through forested areas and then descends steeply. Walk past forests of pine and rhododendron to reach Nigmsa (Shibuche) where we camp for the night's rest.

Day 07: Nigmsa (Shibuche) to Chetrakhola - 3150m/10332ft : 7-8 hours
After breakfast, start up though a steep and slope way through a hill and through narrow and typical mountain trail, a bit complicated ahead through rhododendron and bamboo forests reaching to the stream. Straight ahead and up through the rhododendron. A little down through the bamboo jungle and past a nice stone cave by the side of a river, We camp for the night's rest. Overnight at Chhetra Khola.

Day 08: Chetrakhola to Kothe - 3600m/11808ft : 6-7 hours
Starting after breakfast , reach a fine vantage point of the Hinku valley with unfolding splendor of nature surrounding us from the Hinku Valley. Straight through the bamboo and pine forest in the narrow trails enjoying the view of Mera and the Hinku Valley, there is possibility of encountering with mountain wild animals like sloth bear, jungle cat, etc. among the tall pine trees. Past Tashing Dingma, we find shops and teahouses where you will have your lunch. Continue ahead by the ridge of the river in the Hinku valley all the way up and reach Kothe. Overnight in Kothe.

Day 09: Kothe to Tangnang - (4,350m/14,270ft) : 3-4 hours
Today is another short day in which we trek along the ridge of the Hinku Khola and in the shadow of Mera Peak. Lunch at Gondishung, the summer herders' settlement in the west bank of the Hinku Drangka. Beyond Gondishung, pass a 200 year-old Lungsumgba Gompa where we find Mera peak scripted in rock along with its route to reach Mera. There will be a prayer for success ascent of Mera Peak in the boulder of the Gompa offering incense. A short walk will takes to Thagnag, a summer grazing area with the primitive lodges and shops. Overnight in Thagnag at the camp.

Day 10: Rest & some Hiking to Charpate Himal glacier
Today is your rest day. Stay active to be ready for next day's adventure. After breakfast, hike for about 3 hours up to Charpate Himal Glacier. Seen very close from the Thangnag, Charpate Himal is regarded holy by the Sherpa community and is worshipped by traditional Sherpas of the mountains. Observe Mera North that appears very close and pleasant from here too. After an hour's pleasant hike downwards, get back at the camp at Thangnang. Overnight at Thangnang.

Day 11: Tangnang to Khare - 5,045m/16,486ft : 2-3 hours
Today, we head towards Mera Base Camp at Khare. Follow the lateral moraine of Dig Glacier to Dig Kharka, which offers spectacular views of Charpate Himal. The trail climbs through moraines and to the snout of the Hinku Nup and Shar Glaciers and then climbs more steeply to our camping spot at Khare. It is pleasure to view beautiful North face of Mera Peak from Khare. Overnight at Khare.

Day 12: Rest Day in Khare
Today will be the rest and preparation day. This morning after a breakfast, we prepare our gear for ice climbing just above the Khare and need to walk couple of hrs from where there are good views of the Mera La and the route up the mountain. This will also be a time for practicing few hrs Ice climbing. After few hrs practicing at glacier, stroll back to camp and final preparation of equipment and packing of our mountain bags.

Day 13: Khare to High camp - 5,780m/18,958ft : 4-5 hours
Walk through rock-strewn area for about two hours. Making way to Mera High Camp can be hazardous if it has recently snowed, as there are a number of crevasses here. Make way to the top of the rock band, which is marked by a large cairn. Set up a high camp and from here the sunrise and sunset can be view along with the Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and south face of Lotshe, Nuptse, Chamlang and Baruntse are outstanding and seems like they are piercing the skyline. Overnight in Mera High Camp.

Day 14: High camp to Mera Peak Summit to Kongma Dingma - 4850m/15912 ft : 9-10 hrs
A big day. Wake up around 2.30 am and have very early breakfast today. After breakfast, your put on crampons and rope and set up for special journey to the summit. If well-acclimatized, it takes around 4-6 hours to reach the summit of Mera central. From the summit can be seen the magnificent views of Mt. Everest, Cho-Oyu, Lhotse, Makalu, Kangchenjunga, Nuptse and many peaks over six thousand. After achieving the summit, get back to high camp. Continue down to Kongma Dingma for the night's rest. Overnight at Khare.

Day 15: Spare day: Just because of bad weather
This day is used as a spare day for weather or some other reasons. If weather became exceptionally unfavorable we wisely have to postpone the program of summiting the peak on day 12. Sometimes somebody in the group may get some problems in acclimatizing well enough to make the ascent.

Day 16: Kongma Dingma to Seto Pokhari - 5035m/16519 ft : 6 hrs
Climb steadily up to and just beyond Seto Pokhari or White Lake, the first of a series of lakes that occupy the upper Hongu Basin. Experience the wilderness of the Hongu Valley. The Hongu Valley is true mountain wilderness. On the right is Chamlang (7321m) with hanging glaciers on its South-West and North-West faces.

Day 17: Seto Pokhari to Baruntse Base Camp - 5300m/17388 ft : 6 hrs
Cross the wide and grassy valley scattered with small boulders. The valley gets increasingly barren as you climb higher. Pass the Peak 41 and Hunku Peak on your left and proceed to our base camp and main objective of the trip - Mt Baruntse. Overnight in camp.

Day 18-28: Baruntse Climbing Period
An Advanced Base Camp would be set up at an altitude of 6,000m near the glacier at the foot of the South East Ridge. We need to allow enough time for additional acclimatization and for load carrying to stock ABC and Camp 1. Camp 1 is at a height of 6,450m on the South-East Ridge proper. Above Camp 1, we climb 45° snow slopes and the route becomes more demanding. Fixed line would be placed on the ascent to Camp 1, below the West / East Col. The route above C2 requires some fixing which would be done by our Sherpa guides. From Camp 2, we climb to the summit. Descent is by the same route, sleep at Camp 1 and ABC. Overnight in camp.
Provided everything goes as planned, our plan of action would be as follows:
Rest & Acclimatization at Base Camp
Cary Loads to ABC, return to Base Camp
Rest Day
Climb to temporary ABC (5800m)
Climb to West Col, Sleep at Camp 1 (6135m)
Climb to Camp 2 (6400m)
Summit Attempt (7220m) return to Camp 1
Spare Summit Day
Return to Base Camp

Day 29: Rest and Pack up day at the Baruntse Base Camp
Rest day as well as cleaning and drying of equipments. Also the day for some hot bath and shaving. Moreover, it's important to leave least footprints possible for the conservation of the Himalayan environment, We collect all garbage we produced and hand over to the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee at Namche.

Day 30: Baruntse Base Camp to Amphu Labsta Base Camp - 5650m/18536 ft : 4-5 hrs
Hike along the rugged moraine towards Imja Valley. Enjoy the panoramic views of high Himalayan peaks including the Lhotse and Everest toward north-west. Camp at Amphulaptsa Base Camp and prepare for the next day's crossing of the Amphu Labsta pass. Amphu Laptse Pass at around 5845 m is one of the highest pass in Nepal, connecting the Hongu Valley with Imja Valley. 4-5 hours. (B,L,D)

Day 31: Amphu Labsta Base Camp(South) to Amphu Labsta Base Camp(North) ,5300m/17385 ft : 5 - 6 hrs
An early morning climb. The climb involves steep sections on rock and ice. Cross the Amphu Lapcha pass. It's better to tackle the pass early in the morning when the snow is stable. Use climbing ropes wherever necessary. The last sections of the climb to Amphu Labsta winds up in snow shelves. On the other side, a steep descent awaits to be endeavored on fixed lines leading down to the moraine.

Day 32: Amphu Labtsa Base Camp to Pangboche , 3930m/12893 ft : 6-7 hours
Walk downhill along the moraine to arrive at Chukung, the starting point for the Island Peak. The wilderness of the remote Hinku Valley gives in to the civilization of Khumbu Region. The Imja Khola joins the Dudh Koshi river a little above the Pangoche village. There is a famous gompa at Pangboche believed to have been the oldest in the Khumbu region.

Day 33: Pangboche to Namche Bazaar, 3440m/11286 ft : 5 - 6 hrs
Descend out of the alpine dessert and back into landscapes of pine forests. The path leads to a steep uphill climb into Tengboche. Visit the Tenboche Monastery. Making a steep descent leads back to the Dudh Kosi river. The final steep climb traverses the hill side into Namche Bazaar.

Day 34: Namche Bazaar to Lukla, 2800m/9186 ft : 6-7 hrs
A long steady downhill path from Namche leads to an impressive bridge called the Hillary Suspension Bridge high above the river. The trail afterwards is mostly an easy walk except for a few short uphill climbs. Cross the Bhote- Koshi River three times. The lower valley looks significantly greener after a month long journey. Celebrate concluding of the expedition at Lukla. Prepare for the next day morning flight to Kathmandu. (B,L,D)

Day 35: Lukla Fly back to kathmandu
The flight time to Kathmandu are scheduled in the morning normally because Lukla suffers a lot of wind afternoon. Sometime the flight time can be delayed due to bad weather and other reasons. Fly back to Kathmandu and our guide will transfer you to hotel. You may have time to relax after long journey and take back your breath and rest at your hotel with ending your Himalayan expedition. In the evening, we will organize farewell dinner in the finest restaurant in Thamel. Celebrate with your friends and with Team.

Day 36: Free day in Kathmandu
Rest and relax after such long strenuous trip, so you might rest and relax at the hotel. The day is also reserved as a contingency day due to flight delays or other unforeseen conditions. You might be thinking to take some souvenirs for your family and friends. You may shop around for this also.

Day 37: Farewell Friend
Today the journey comes to an end. There's nothing to do but trade emails with your new friends, organize all your photos and finally depart from Nepal. If departing, you'll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.

RNE 03 Nuptse Expedition (44 Nights / 45 Days)

Situated in the Khumbu Himal just southwest of Mount Everest in the western part of the Lhotse-Nuptse-massif, Mount Nup-tse is the southern border of the Everest's Western Cwm. The main ridge of Nuptse is separated from Lhotse by a 7556m high saddle and has 7 peaks. The main summit Nuptse I (7861m) was first summited by a British expedition on the north-ridge in 1961. The Nuptse ridge goes west-northwest until its steep west-face drops down more than 2300m to the Khumbu-glacier. The south-face of Nuptse is 2500m high and 5 kilometers wide. The north side is above the Western-Cwm valley with the upper part of the Khumbu-glacier above its famous icefall.

Our Nuptse Expedition begins at Lukla (2850m) and the initial days of the trek pass through the legendary Sherpa country up the spectacular high valley of the Khumbu Region. We follow the normal route to Lhotse and Nuptse massif. The Base Camp lies beside the Khumbu Glacier above its icefall. The steep and rocky south-face of Nuptse slopes rise from the Western valley with the upper part attached with Khumbu-glacier, above the icefall.

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Upon arrival in Kathmandu airport, please come right to the main arrival gate where our representative will be waiting with the company board or your name card.
Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Sightseeing.
Your full-day sightseeing includes visits to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, home of medieval art & architecture; Continue your tour to Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka), the old palace of the Royal Dynasty. Final stop is at the Swayambhunath Stupa, the holiest shrine for the Buddhist and Hindus.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 03: Preparation for the adventure.
This day you will engaged on the pre trip discussions with the trekking guide and other fellow members. Time to recheck on all the necessary equipments required for the adventure.
Rest day free for relaxation. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 04: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla
An early morning scenic flight to Lukla. In Lukla, we will meet our camp staff and porters and set off straightaway for our first night's stop at Phakding. Situated on the banks of the Dudh Kosi which drains the whole of the Khumbu region, Phakding on the main trade route through the area and there are a number of clean well-built lodges where we can spend the night.

Day 04: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla
An early morning scenic flight to Lukla. In Lukla, we will meet our camp staff and porters and set off straightaway for our first night's stop at Phakding. Situated on the banks of the Dudh Kosi which drains the whole of the Khumbu region, Phakding on the main trade route through the area and there are a number of clean well-built lodges where we can spend the night.

Day 06: At leisure in Namche Bazar
We spend a day in Namche Bazar resting and allowing our bodies to become acclimatized to the altitude of 3,450m (11,300ft).

Day 07: Trek to Thyangboche
The well worn Everest trail contours around the side of the valley high above the Dudh Kosi. Follow the path, savoring the first really good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu: Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, cross the Dudh Kosi River and make a steep climb to Thyangboche, home of an impressive and newly rebuilt monastery.

Day 08: Trek to Dingboche
Shaded by rhododendron trees, the path leads gradually down to the river once again to another airy suspension bridge. An hour's walking from here brings us to Pangboche, an excellent viewpoint for Ama Dablam. Contouring up the valley side, re-cross the river and turn up the Imja valley to reach the picturesque farming village of Dingboche.

Day 09: Acclimatization
This is an important phase of the expedition. Dingboche is a good location for acclimatization. The team leader will organize daily outings to the adjacent hills with the aim of providing gradual acclimatization. Walk some of the nearby hills in order to slowly increase exposure to altitude. Follow the regime that you have previously found most suitable, in order to give you maximum acclimatization before arrive in base camp. While in Dingboche, we can attend a seminar on high altitude acclimatization at a hospital run by the Himalayan Rescue Association nearby Pheriche. The walk over to Pheriche and back will also serve as good acclimatization training.

Day 10: Trek to Lobuche
Retrace back to Pheriche before continuing up the trail towards base camp. Reach Dugla situated below the snout of the Khumbu Glacier, a convenient place for lunch. After lunch, the trail starts steeply to climb up beside the glacier moraine. After a couple of hours the track eventually leads to a small cluster of tea houses pleasantly situated at Lobuche.

Day 11: Trek to Nuptse Base Camp
Contouring along the valley-side and looking down on the Khumbu Glacier, follow a reasonable trail to Gorak Shep. This was the site of the base camp in 1953 and now consists of a few small tea houses. Leaving Gorak Shep, the trail leads on to the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and becomes quite vague, weaving between mounds of rubble and eventually reaching base camp near the foot of the Khumbu Icefall. This will be our home for the next six weeks.

Day 12: Rest, Acclimatization and preparation

Day 13-37: Ascent of Mt Nuptse

Day 38: Withdraw to Base Camp
All team members return to base camp and assist with packing expedition stores and cleaning the base camp area.

Day 39: Retrace to Lobuche

Day 40: Trek to Pangboche

Day 41: Trek to Namche

Day 42: Trek to Lukla

Day 43: Fly to Kathmandu
We will return to the welcome haven of the Hotel. Once back in Kathmandu, will host an evening barbecue to celebrate the expedition and as a farewell party to thank the Sherpas for their support and friendship.

Day 44: Free day in Kathmandu
Today the journey comes to an end. There's nothing to do but trade emails with your new friends, organize all your photos and final preparation for departure from Nepal.

Day 45: Airport transfer for return flight

Expeditions above 8000m

Out of world’s 14 highest peaks, Nepal boasts of eight highest 8,000ers. Not only the tallest mountain on earth, Mt. Everest, but the 3rd highest Kanchenjungha, 4th highest Lhotse, 5th highest Makalu, 6th highest Cho Oyu, 7th highest Dhaulagiri, 8th highest Manaslu & the 10th highest Annapurna – all lie either in Nepal or on Nepal’s border with her neighbor. However, climbing the 8000ers is the most difficult challenge that Nature offers to human beings. We advise all, including the professional mountain climbers, to get enough training and preparation long before them attempt any of the 8,000ers.
Mountaineering expeditions require a high level of physical and mental fitness with a good level of mountaineering skills. Fully fledged expeditions are different from trekking and lower peak climbing, as the expeditions include mountaineering above the snow line using crampons ropes and necessary climbing gears under the supervision, instruction, and assistance from the climbing leaders and guides. We encourage the mountaineering beginners to attempt easier trekking peaks such as Mera, Island, and other below 6500m/21320 ft peaks. Climbing lower peaks serves as training courses for those aiming higher mountains above 8000m/26240 ft.

RNE 04 Annapurna Expedition (48 Nights / 49 Days)

First climbed by Herzog & Lachenal in 1950, Annapurna at 8091m is the 10th highest mountain in the world. The Annapurna lies in the North-central Nepal stretching along with Lamjung Himal from the Kali Gandaki in the west to the Marshyangdi in the east. Annapurna which adjacent to the tourist capital of Nepal Pokhara was the first eight-thousander to be climbed. The four summits with the entire massif of Annapurna form the northern barrier of Pokhara Valley. The main summit stands to the west of the Annapurna Sanctuary. The mountain has glaciers on its western and north-western slopes which drain into a great gorge cut through the Himalaya by the Kaligandaki River.

However, despite being the first eight thousander to be climber, Annapurna is still one of the least climbed 8,000er peaks. The reason is that all the routes on the mountain pose severe difficulties for climbing. The Annapurnas are considered the world's most dangerous mountains to climb due to the peaks prone to avalanches and the high rate of fatality. The difficulty of climbing Annapurna comes from the noted American climber, Ed Viesturs, who launched in 1994 a project aimed at climbing all fourteen 8000 meter peaks without oxygen, "Annapurna is all about objective danger, it's all about the glacial architecture. There are these big ice cliffs and seracs, and the question is: are the seracs leaning forward or leaning back? It comes down to that." We make our ascent from the Kaligandaki valley enjoying natural hot water spring, exploring icefall and observing the Thakali people and their way of life.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Preparation for the Expedition
Day 03: Drive to Tatopani (1189m-3901ft)
Day 04: Trek to Ghasa (2084m-6838ft)
Day 05: Trek to Lete (2480m-8137ft)
Day 06: Trek to Thulobogin
Day 07: Trek over Thulobogin Pass (4281m-14046ft)
Day 08: Mristi Khola
Day 09: Mt. Annapurna Base Camp
Day 10-40: Climbing Period Mt. Annapurna
Day 41: Clean up Base Camp
Day 42: Trek back to Thulobogin
Day 43: Trek to Lete
Day 44: Trek to Ghasa
Day 45: Trek to Tatopani
Day 46: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 47: Kathmandu
Day 48: Kathmandu
Day 49: Transfer to airport for departure

RNE 05 Kanchenjungha Expedition (47 Nights / 48 Days)

The third-highest mountain in the world, Kanchenjunga is an enormous mountain mass with many satellite peaks rising from its narrow icy ridges. Located in the Eastern Nepal the border of Nepal and Sikkim, Kanchenjunga is the most easterly of the 8,000 meter Himalayan peaks and consists of four separate summits - Main Summit, Middle Summit, South Summit & Yalung Kang or West Summit. Kanchenjunga was first summitted in 1955 by a British Expedition team. Nepal is also home to the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Project run by the World Wildlife Fund and the Nepal Government. The Kanchenjunga sanctuary homes both common and rare species such as Red Panda and other montane animals, birds and plants. India also protects its side of Kanchenjunga under the project of the Kanchenjunga National Park.
Three of the five peaks, the main, central, and south, lie on the border of Nepal and Sikkim, India. Other two peaks lie completely in the Taplejung District of Nepal. The west summit also known as Yalung Kang at 8420m itself can qualify as a separate summit according to some mountaineers. Climbing the North Face is considered to be safest, but not the easiest. The expedition to Kanchenjunga begins from the base camp situated in the panoramic meadows at 5,180 m.

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Preparation day for expedition.
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar and from Biratnagar to Suketar (2300m) of Taplejung
Day 04: Trek from Taplejung to Mitlung.
Day 05: Trek from Mitlung to Chirwa.
Day 06: Trek from Chirwa to Sekhatum.
Day 07: Trek from Sekhatum to Amjilesa.
Day 08: Trek from Amjilesa to Gyabla.
Day 09: Trek from Gyabla to Ghunsa.
Day 10: Trek from Ghunsa to Khambachen.
Day 11: Trek from Khambachen to Lhonak.
Day 12: Trek from Lhonak to Pang Pema.
Day 13: Trek from Pang Pema to Kanchenjunga Base Camp.
Day 14: Rest day at Base Camp for acclimatization
Day 15-34: Climbing period of Kanchenjunga
Day 35: Trek from Base Camp to Pang Pema.
Day 36: Trek from Pang Pema to Lhonak.
Day 37: Trek from Lhonak to Ghunsa.
Day 38: Trek from Ghunsa to Selely.
Day 39: Trek from Selely to Mirgin La to Tseram.
Day 40: Trek from Mirgin La -Tseram to Oktang-Torotan.
Day 41: Trek from Oktang -Torotan to Omje Khola.
Day 42: Trek from Omje Khola to Mamanke.
Day 43: Trek from Mamanke to Bhanjyang.
Day 44: Trek from Bhanjyang to Lali Kharka.
Day 45: Trek from Lali Kharka to Suketar.
Day 46: Fly from Suketar to Kathmandu.
Day 47: Rest day in Kathmandu.
Day 48: Fly out from Kathmandu

RNE 06 The Lhotse Expedition (47 Nights / 48 Days)

Lhotse lies about 3 km south of Mount Everest, separated by the South Col. In fact, Lhotse means South Face. Three peaks that make up the Lhotse massif are: Lhotse East or middle, Lhotse Shar and Lhotse. Immediately south of Mount Everest lies the long east-west crest, and the summits of the two mountains are connected by the South Col. South Face of Lhotse is the most technical face of Lhotse. The Lhotse South Face is also one of the largest mountain faces in the world. The section during the climb, which has been unanimously declared the most dangerous, is the Khumbu Icefall. Both Mt Everest and Lhotse share the same base camp. In fact, Lhotse is a part of Everest massif itself.
However, Lhotse is considered to be an independent mountain. After several unsuccessful attempts, the South Face was successful climbed only in 1984. This beautiful massif also holds immense promise as it is little developed and offers fascinating opportunities. Lhotse can be climbed either from Everest Base Camp or nearby Chhukung. Being an 8,000er, the Lhotse Expedition encounters many obstacles including high altitudes, harsh weather conditions and even sheer exhaustion. We believe our planning, logistics, staffing and experience coupled with your enthusiasm, patience, and perseverance would help you achieve your lifetime dream. We strive hard to conduct the best expedition program at a fair price.

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Upon arrival in Kathmandu airport, please come right to the main arrival gate where our representative will be waiting with the company board or your name card.
Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Sightseeing.
Your full-day sightseeing includes visits to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, home of medieval art & architecture; Continue your tour to Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka), the old palace of the Royal Dynasty. Final stop is at the Swayambhunath Stupa, the holiest shrine for the Buddhist and Hindus.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 03: Preparation for the adventure.
This day you will engaged on the pre trip discussions with the trekking guide and other fellow members. Time to recheck on all the necessary equipments required for the adventure.
Rest day free for relaxation. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 04: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla - 2,840m/9,315ft
An early morning scenic flight to Lukla. In Lukla, we will meet our camp staff and porters and set off straightaway for our first night's stop at Phakding. Situated on the banks of the Dudh Kosi which drains the whole of the Khumbu region, Phakding on the main trade route through the area and there are a number of clean well-built lodges where we can spend the night.

Day 05: Trek to Namche Bazar
Continue up the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing it twice by small suspension bridges before reaching the village of Monjo where we will enter the Khumbu National Park. Cross the confluence of the Dudh Kosi and the Bhote Kosi on a high suspension bridge and climb steeply for about two hours to reach Namche Bazaar. This is a prosperous trading town and the capital of the Khumbu region with genuine Tibetan artifacts.

Day 06: At leisure in Namche Bazar
We spend a day in Namche Bazar resting and allowing our bodies to become acclimatized to the altitude of 3,450m (11,300ft).

Day 07: Trek to Thyangboche
The well worn Everest trail contours around the side of the valley high above the Dudh Kosi. Follow the path, savoring the first really good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu: Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, cross the Dudh Kosi River and make a steep climb to Thyangboche, home of an impressive and newly rebuilt monastery.

Day 08: Trek to Dingboche
Shaded by rhododendron trees, the path leads gradually down to the river once again to another airy suspension bridge. An hour's walking from here brings us to Pangboche, an excellent viewpoint for Ama Dablam. Contouring up the valley side, re-cross the river and turn up the Imja valley to reach the picturesque farming village of Dingboche.

Day 09-14: Acclimatization
This is an important phase of the expedition. Dingboche is a good location for acclimatization. The team leader will organize daily outings to the adjacent hills with the aim of providing gradual acclimatization. Walk some of the nearby hills in order to slowly increase exposure to altitude. Follow the regime that you have previously found most suitable, in order to give you maximum acclimatization before arrive in base camp. While in Dingboche, we can attend a seminar on high altitude acclimatization at a hospital run by the Himalayan Rescue Association nearby Pheriche. The walk over to Pheriche and back will also serve as good acclimatization training.

Day 14-40: Climbing period of Lhotse and Back to Base Camp

Day 41-43: Trek to Namche Bazaar via Dingboche and Thyangboche

Day 44-45: Trek to Phakding and Lukla

Day 46: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
We will return to the welcome haven of the Hotel. Once back in Kathmandu, will host an evening barbecue to celebrate the expedition and as a farewell party to thank the Sherpas for their support and friendship.

Day 47: Rest day in Kathmandu
Today the journey comes to an end. There's nothing to do but trade emails with your new friends, organize all your photos and final preparation for departure from Nepal.

Day 48: Departure to your next destination

RNE 07 Manaslu Expedition (49 Nights / 50 Days)

Lying At the edge of one of the most secluded Himalayan valleys in the central-western Nepal Himalaya's Kali Gandaki valley 40 miles east of Annapurna, Manaslu is world's eighth highest mountain. Manaslu offers an alternative to Cho Oyu for those who want to climb a more varied and challenging 8,000er. The Manaslu's long ridges and valley glaciers provide feasible approaches from all directions culminating in a peak that towers steeply above its surrounding landscape. At least six different routes to Manaslu exist today of which the south face is the toughest in climbing history. The first attempt to Manaslu was made in 1953 by a Japanese team from the Budhi Gandaki Valley, however, the first ascent was made only in 1956. The Japanese take pride in their adventures in Manaslu the same way the British do over Everest. In fact, all the three peaks of Manaslu were first summitted by the Japanese.
Manaslu offers itself as the best alternative to Cho Oyu in the autumn season. It is even seen by some mountaineers as a better training mountain for Everest than Cho Oyu. The climbing route follows a relatively straightforward line to the summit, which has few technical sections. Normally, four camps are set up during Manaslu climbing. A few stretches of steep climbing and crevasses from Camp I to Camp II. Slippery snow climbing required from Camp II to Camp III. Possibility of avalanches from Camp III to Camp IV.

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Expedition Preparation
Day 03: Expedition briefing in Ministry of Tourism
Day 04: Drive Arughat via Dhading
Day 05: Arughat - Sotikhola 6 hours
Day 06: Sotikhola - Machhakhola 6/7 hours
Day 07 Machhakhola - Jagat
Day 08: Jagat - Ukawa
Day 09: Ukawa - Ngyak 5/6 hours
Day 10: Nyak - Namrung 5/6 hours
Day 11: Namrung - Syalla village
Day 12 Syalla - Sama village
Day 13: Sama Village
Day 14: Sama Village - Manaslu Base camp
Day 15- 41: Climbing Period for Manaslu 8163m.
Day 42: Base camp - Sama village
Day 43: Sama - Namrung
Day 44: Namrung - Philim village
Day 45: Filim -Machakhola
Day 46: Machakhola - Soti
Day 47: Soti - Arughat
Day 48: Arughat drive to drive to Kathmandu
Day 49: Kathmandu
Day 50: Final Departure

RNE 08 Dhaulagiri Expedition (59 Nights / 60 Days)

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02 - 04: Prepared & have some official procedure plus briefing about Expedition
Day 05: Drive to Beni
Day 06: Trek to Tatopani
Day 07: Trek to Ghasa
Day 08: Trek to Marpha
Day 09: Rest at Marpha
Day 10: Trek to Yak Kharka
Day 11: Trek to French Col
Day 12: Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp
Day 13 - 52: Climbing Period of Mt. Dhaulagiri
Day 53: Trek to Dhampus Col
Day 54: Trek to Marpha
Day 55: Trek to Jomsom
Day 56: Fly to Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 57 - 59: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 60: Departure from Kathmandu

RNE 09 Makalu Expedition (59 Nights / 60 Days)

Makalu is the fifth tallest mountain on earth. A close neighbor to Mount Everest, it lies in the northeast region of Nepal. Makalu means the Great Black One, so called due to its dark brooding appearance. Still, it is relatively less attempted mountain. So far, the number of individual climbers who have attempted Makalu is only some 300+. Therefore, if you wish to attempt Makalu, you need to have a lot of mountaineering experience including one attempt on an 8,000 meter. The first attempt on Makalu was made by an American team in 1954, but it was first climbed by a French Team in 1955. The mountain has two important subsidiary peaks.

Makalu has steep pitches and knife-edged ridges. The final ascent of the summit pyramid involves a technical ice and rock climbing. The route to Makalu Base Camp (4823m) involves a sustained steep slope with magnificent views of Makalu (8481m) to the north. Climbing Makalu is really a demanding attempt - it's also the reason why Makalu has not been attempted like other peaks. From a base camp at the foot of the Chago Glacier, we will use 4 camps on the mountain, including camp 3 on the Makalu La at 7,400m and a high camp on the North Face at approximately 7,800m.

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Upon arrival in Kathmandu airport, please come right to the main arrival gate where our representative will be waiting with the company board or your name card.
Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Sightseeing.
Your full-day sightseeing includes visits to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, home of medieval art & architecture; Continue your tour to Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka), the old palace of the Royal Dynasty. Final stop is at the Swayambhunath Stupa, the holiest shrine for the Buddhist and Hindus.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 03: Preparation for the adventure.
This day you will engaged on the pre trip discussions with the trekking guide and other fellow members. Time to recheck on all the necessary equipments required for the adventure.
Rest day free for relaxation. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 04: Fly Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and drive to Chichila - 1,850m
A 50 minute flight from Kathmandu landing on a bumpy grass airstrip at Tumlingtar (400m). From Tumlingtar, about 3 hours jeep drive on a bumpy road takes to the first camp at Chichila.

Day 05: Trek from Chichila to Num - 1,505m
A moderately paced walk through the picturesque villages and lush mountain forests. A ridge line with great views on both side and perched on the end is Num. Thunder and lightning make interesting displays in Num evenings.

Day 06: Num to Seduwa - 1,530m
A steep descent down through the forests and terraced plots of land takes to Arun Khola. Then winding ascents up the other side again. Often quite hot - the forest on the valley sides offer a bit of shade. Makalu National Park starts and we register our permits. Camping right at the top of the village (4-5hrs)

DAY 07: Seduwa to Tashi Gaon - 2,065m
Ascend the ridge bounded by the Ipsuwa Khola on the west and Kasuwa Khola to the east. Crossing the hillside through quiet villages and passing by small paddy fields, we reach the village of Tashi Gaon.

Day 08: Tashi Gaon to Khongma - 3,562m
Trek upwards towards Khongma. Khongma is the last stop before crossing the Shipton La and dropping down into the upper sections of the remote Barun Valley. The green forests are replaced by scrub and rhododendrons that cover the lower reaches of the mountains.

Day 09: Acclimatisation day at Khongma - 4,200m
Rest and acclimatization day allows our bodies to catch up with us before gaining more height. The following day we take on crossing of the Shipton La.

Day 10: Climb over the Shipton La and descend to Mumbuk - 4,200m
Climb towards the summit of the Shipton La which takes a few hours to reach. After the lake Kalo Pokhari, pass over the Keke La at 4,152m. An easy descent towards Mumbuk. Marvelous views of Chamlang 7,319m, Peak 6 (6,524m) and Peak 7 (6,758m). Climbing high and sleeping low gives the opportunity for acclimatization.

Day 11: Mumbuk to Yangri Kharka - 3,610m
A further descent from Mumbuk through the Rhododendron forest leads to the Baruni river and the upper reaches of the valley. A pleasant walk, gaining altitude slowly, until we arrive at Yangri Kharka situated at the base of the valley.

Day 12: Yangri Kharka to Shershong - 4,650m
The trail now climbs up the valley, through yak pastures and boulder fields. Campsite at Shershong .

Day 13: Shershong to Makalu South East Base Camp
Trek onwards & gain height. With Makalu on the left and Chamlang on the right, continue on until reaching the Makalu South East Ridge base camp at 4,800m.

Day 14: South East Base Camp to Makalu North Ridge Base Camp
4,800m. Crossing of the Barun Galcier poses a challenge. Cross lateral moraines and gain a slight path that cuts through the rock and ice to the opposite side of the valley. Enjoy a great view of the top of the valley and ahead, Baruntse, that rises to 7,129m. Branch off to the right and head towards Base Camp (4,800m).

Day 15-17: Acclimatisation at Base Camp
Spending a fews day in Base Camp immensely helps in acclimatization purpose. Our team of porters and Sherpas carry loads to Advance Base Camp (ABC) at 5,700m. Since we gain a big jump in altitude while moving from Base Camp to ABC, we spend the next few days organizing our equipment and acclimatization.

Day 17-50: Ascent of Makalu North East Ridge

Day 51: Pack Up BC Ready for Departure
Time to get the gear organized and the porters loaded up ready for tomorrow's departure.

Day 52: Descend to Yak Kharka

Descend back down the valley and take our last glimpse of Makalu before turning the corner and eventually reaching Yak Kharka.

Day 53: Yak Kharka to Mumbuk
Continuing with our descent we eventually reach Mumbuk. The greeneries below provide a welcome relief from the snowy landscape on the mountain.

Day 54: Mumbuk to Tashi Gaon
Back across the Shipton La, and then cutting across the hillside to eventually reach the Sherpa town of Tashi Gaon.

Day 55: Tashi Gaon to Num
We follow our footsteps all the way back down to the river. Climb back up the opposite side of the valley to Num.

Day 56: Num to Chichila
Mostly easy walking to Chichila.

Day 57: Chichila to Tumlingtar
The final return leg of the trek will see us overnight at Tumlingtar, ready for an early departure to Kathmandu the following day.

Day 58: Fly Tumlingtar to Kathmandu
We complete the journey with a flight to Kathmandu. We will return to the welcome haven of the Hotel. Once back in Kathmandu, will host an evening barbecue to celebrate the expedition and as a farewell party to thank the Sherpas for their support and friendship.

Day 59: At leisure in Kathmandu
Buy souvenirs, hang around, just relax by the pool.

Day 60: Depart Kathmandu

RNE 10 Mt. Everest Expedition (70 Nights / 71 Days)

Mt Everest climbing has proved to be a benchmark of climbing achievement. The mountain receives around 1000 summit attempts every year. Everest can be climbed both from the southern side Nepal and northern side Tibet. After the Cultural Revolution in the 1950s, China closed the Tibet borders to outsiders and Nepal began welcoming foreigners to the Everest Region. Since then the southern approach to the mountain via the Khumbu Valley became popular among the climbers. Mt. Everest was first summitted in 1953 by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary via the South Col. Climbing Mt. Everest is certainly a lifetime opportunity. However, Everest expeditions encounter many seen and unseen obstacles including high altitude, harsh weather conditions and even sheer exhaustion. Therefore, we strive hard to conduct the best expedition program putting high importance on the safety aspects of the climb.

Despite being the highest mountains on planet Earth, the Himalayan range of mountains including Mt. Everest are relatively younger than their American and European counterparts like the Andes, the Alps, and the Rockies. The Everest has fascinated the mountaineers all over the world since the European climbers discovered the Everest when Tibet was opened to outsiders in the 1920s. During his lecture tour to the U.S. in 1923, George Mallory gave the reason behind his interest in Everest Expeditions quipping, 'Because it's there'. Unfortunately, Mallory and Irvine disappeared high on the mountain in 1924 probably due to a snow storm similar to that documented by Jon Krakauer in his book Into the Thin Air. We believe that our planning, logistics, staffing and experience coupled with your enthusiasm, patience, and perseverance would help you achieve your lifetime dream.

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Upon arrival in Kathmandu airport, please come right to the main arrival gate where our representative will be waiting with the company board or your name card.
Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Sightseeing.
Your full-day sightseeing includes visits to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, home of medieval art & architecture; Continue your tour to Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka), the old palace of the Royal Dynasty. Final stop is at the Swayambhunath Stupa, the holiest shrine for the Buddhist and Hindus.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 03: Preparation for the adventure.
This day you will engaged on the pre trip discussions with the trekking guide and other fellow members. Time to recheck on all the necessary equipments required for the adventure.
Rest day free for relaxation. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 04: Fly to Lukla & Trek to Phakding - 2,840m/9,315ft
An early morning scenic flight to Lukla. The mountain flight over to Lukla is one of the most beautiful air routes in the world culminating in a dramatic landing on a hillside surrounded by high mountains peaks. In Lukla, we will meet our camp staff and porters.After meeting our other crew members and with some packing and arrangements, we start our trek through the prosperous village of Lukla until we reach Phakding. Phakding lies on the main trade route through the area and there are a number of clean well-built lodges where we can spend the night.

Day 05: Trek to Namche Bazar
Continue up the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing it twice by small suspension bridges before reaching the village of Monjo where we will enter the Khumbu National Park. Cross the confluence of the Dudh Kosi and the Bhote Kosi on a high suspension bridge and climb steeply for about two hours to reach Namche Bazaar. This is a prosperous trading town and the capital of the Khumbu region with genuine Tibetan artifacts.

Day 06: At leisure in Namche Bazar
We spend a day in Namche Bazar resting and allowing our bodies to become acclimatized to the altitude of 3,450m (11,300ft).Although a leisure day, it's important not to remain idle. Health experts always recommend us to stay active and moving during the rest day too instead of being idle. We either spend the day taking a day hike to Thame or visiting Khunde or relaxing and exploring Namche Bazaar itself. Namche Bazzar is the main centre of the Everest (Khumbu) region and has government offices, ATMs, Internet cafes, shops, restaurants, a bakery and a colorful market each Friday evening and Saturday. If we trek a few hundred vertical feet during the day, it will help us to properly acclimatize. Our guides will take us to the Tourist Visitor Center near the headquarter of the Sagarmatha National Park where we can observe an assortment of things related to the first Everest ascenders, Sherpa culture and learn about the various plant and animal life of the Everest region.

Day 07: Trek to Thyangboche
The well worn Everest trail contours around the side of the valley high above the Dudh Kosi. Follow the path, savoring the first really good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu: Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, cross the Dudh Kosi River and make a steep climb to Thyangboche, home of an impressive and newly rebuilt monastery.

Day 08: Trek to Dingboche
We pass through several Chortens and Mani walls and small villages. We enjoy lunch with fantastic close-up views of Ama-Dablam. Shaded by rhododendron trees, the path leads gradually down to the river once again to another airy suspension bridge. An hour's walking from here brings us to Pangboche, an excellent viewpoint for Ama Dablam. Contouring up the valley side, re-cross the river and turn up the Imja valley to reach the picturesque farming village of Dingboche.

Day 09-13: Acclimatization
This is an important phase of the expedition. Dingboche is a good location for acclimatization. The team leader will organize daily outings to the adjacent hills with the aim of providing gradual acclimatization. Walk some of the nearby hills in order to slowly increase exposure to altitude. Follow the regime that you have previously found most suitable, in order to give you maximum acclimatization before arrive in base camp. While in Dingboche, we can attend a seminar on high altitude acclimatization at a hospital run by the Himalayan Rescue Association nearby Pheriche. The walk over to Pheriche and back will also serve as good acclimatization training.

Day 14: Trek to Lobuje
Retrace back to Pheriche before continuing up the trail towards base camp. Reach Dugla situated below the snout of the Khumbu Glacier, a convenient place for lunch. After lunch, the trail starts steeply to climb up beside the glacier moraine. After a couple of hours the track eventually leads to a small cluster of tea houses pleasantly situated at Lobuje.

Day 15: Trek to Everest Base Camp
Contouring along the valley-side and looking down on the Khumbu Glacier, follow a reasonable trail to Gorak Shep. This was the site of the base camp in 1953 and now consists of a few small tea houses. Leaving Gorak Shep, the trail leads on to the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and becomes quite vague, weaving between mounds of rubble and eventually reaching base camp near the foot of the Khumbu Icefall. This will be our home for the next six weeks.

Day 16-18: Rest and preparation

Day 19-64: Ascent of Mt Everest

Day 65: Withdraw to Base Camp
All team members return to base camp and assist with packing expedition stores and cleaning the base camp area.

Day 66-68: Return trek to Namche Bazaar via Dingboche and Thyangboche

Day 69: Trek to Lukla

Day 70: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
We will return to the welcome haven of the Hotel. Once back in Kathmandu, will host an evening barbecue to celebrate the expedition and as a farewell party to thank the Sherpas for their support and friendship.

Day 71: Fly Back Home

RNE 11 Shisapangma Expedition (Zangmu) (43 Nights / 44 Days)

Ranking 14th among the highest peaks on earth, Mount Shishapangma is one of the easiest 8,000er mountains. Unlike the 8,000ers that lie either in Nepal or Nepal-Tibet Border, Shishapangma is the only 8,000er that completely lies inside Tibet. In fact, the mountain came to limelight only after the Chinese Government opened Tibet to the Western summiteers in 1978. Shishapangma means "the range above the grassy plain" and Tibetans worship the mountain as a holy being. The mountain is also the youngest as well as smallest of its other 8,000er cousins.
The normal route to Shishapangma is the North West Ridge. The route takes us up easy angled snow slopes up to 35 degrees with one steeper section. Sherpas fix the lines on the steeper or crevassed sections. The summit day is the most arduous day in the climb - the summit lying on the far end of the high snowfield. However, all the hard labor gets rewarded on the summit with the magnifiscent views the highest peaks unfolding before your eyes.

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Upon arrival in Kathmandu airport, please come right to the main arrival gate where our representative will be waiting with the company board or your name card.
Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Sightseeing.
Your full-day sightseeing includes visits to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, home of medieval art & architecture; Continue your tour to Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka), the old palace of the Royal Dynasty. Final stop is at the Swayambhunath Stupa, the holiest shrine for the Buddhist and Hindus.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 03: Preparation for the adventure.
This day you will engaged on the pre trip discussions with the trekking guide and other fellow members. Time to recheck on all the necessary equipments required for the adventure.
Rest day free for relaxation. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 04: Fly to Lhasa
We fly to one of the highest capitals in the world Lhasa of Tibet. Relish the astonishing views of the Himalaya, including Everest, Makalu, Kangchenjunga and the Tibetan valleys. In Lhasa, we will be met and taken to a good standard hotel near the city centre. We make Lhasa our base for acclimatization to the high Tibetan altitude.

Day 05-06: Acclimatizing and discovering Lhasa
While we acclimatize with the high altitude, we also visit important landmarks in Lhasa including the Dalai Lama's Potala Palace. Lhasa life certainly offers glimpses into one of the most preserved ancient cultural heritages.

Day 07: Drive to Shigatse - 3,900m/12792 ft :6 hrs
Depart Lhasa for Shigatse, Tibet's second largest city. Reach the banks of the Tsang Po, which becomes the Brahmaputra River in India. Drive up-stream for a while before turning southwest through barren desert-like valleys. Overnight stay in a Shigatse hotel.

Day 08: Drive to Xegar - 4,000m/13120 ft :8 hrs
Continue along the Tibetan highway. Views of the Himalaya unfold with a spectacular panorama of peaks including Everest. Stay overnight in a hotel outside the main town of Xegar. If time allows, visit the main town and its hilltop monastery.

Day 09: Acclimatization Day
Acclimatizing well before gaining height toward the Chinese base camp. Visit the main town and a gentle hike up to its hilltop monastery.

DAY 10: Drive to Shishapangma base camp
Enjoy the unfolding views High Himalayas including that of the magnificent Shishapangma. Cross the Thang La (5,200m) and turn off the Lhasa highway toward west. After a 25 km drive on the road to Mount Kailash, turn south eventually arriving at the Shishapangma Base Camp (5,000m). The base camp lies close to the Yambughangala River.

Day 10-12: Base camp preparation
Acclimatization and preparing equipments for the climb. Also organizing load for yaks to carry. It's important to acclimatize at the Base Camp properly before moving toward the advance base camp.

Day 13: Move to Advanced Base Camp
Trek to advance base camp (ABC). The yaks carry the load. Follow a jeep track to a plateau above the river and then the west bank of the valley to ABC near the snout of the Yambughangala Glacier (5,600m). It's about 20 km from Base Camp to ABC.

Day 14-39: The Climb
Enough time needs to be allowed for bad weather and slow acclimatisation. Depending upon conditions, two or three camps are set up above ABC. Start climbing leading to a large camping area at 6,400m. Reach the shoulder of the mountain and camp 2 (7,000m) gaining a lot of height. From camp 2, the North-West Ridge is easily reachable. There may be snow and ice climbing. There are fixed ropes are placed on all steep sections. Requirement of a high camp depends upon the weather and other conditions. Climb the long summit ridge which rises across the snow slope below. The West Summit (8,008m) of Shishapangma is quicker to reach than the main summit. After summiting, withdraw from the mountain removing all equipment and rubbish and taking it back to ABC.

Day 40: Return to Base Camp
Get back to the Base Camp. Equipments are carried by yaks. Prepare for tomorrow's departure from Tibet.

Day 41: Depart Tibet
Drive to Nepal. Cross the Friendship Bridge by the afternoon. Camping or lodge stay at the Nepal Tibet border at Tatopani.

Day 42: Arrive in Kathmandu
Drive to Kathmandu and the welcome delights of the Summit Hotel.

Day 43: At leisure in Kathmandu
Buy souvenirs, hang around, or just relax.

Day 44: Depart Kathmandu
Fly Back Home

RNE 12 Everest Expedition North Ridge Tibet (56 Nights / 57 Days)

Despite being the highest mountains on planet Earth, Himalaya Mountains including Mt. Everest are relatively younger than their American and European counterparts such as the Andes, the Alps, and the Rockies. European climbers were able to get close to Everest only when Tibet was open to outsiders in the 1920s. Since then, the Everest has fascinated the mountaineers all over the world. George Mallory gave the reason behind his interest in Everest Expeditions quipping, 'Because it's there'. Unfortunately, Mallory and Irvine disappeared high on the mountain in 1924. Mt. Everest was first summitted in 1953 by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary via the South Col. Everest is certainly a lifetime opportunity. Climbing Everest from the Tibet side is relatively easier and less costly than climbing from the Nepal side. Still, Everest expeditions encounter many seen and unseen obstacles including high altitude, harsh weather conditions and even sheer exhaustion.

We strive hard to conduct the best expedition program putting high importance on the safety aspects of the climb. After your arrival in Kathmandu Airport, you will be greeted at the airport by a staff from Trekking and Expedition who will transfer you to the hotel. After that, we make your Tibet visa and other necessary documents for the Everest Expedition. After 3 days, we drive toward Nepal-Tibet border up to the Friendship Bridge. We take time to acclimatize with one night at Zhangmu (2300m) and two nights at Nylam (3750m). Then we drive to Tingri (4350m) where we spend further two nights for acclimatization. Then we drive to Everest Base camp (5200m) also called the Chinese base camp.

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Upon arrival in Kathmandu airport, please come right to the main arrival gate where our representative will be waiting with the company board or your name card.
Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Sightseeing.
Your full-day sightseeing includes visits to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, home of medieval art & architecture; Continue your tour to Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka), the old palace of the Royal Dynasty. Final stop is at the Swayambhunath Stupa, the holiest shrine for the Buddhist and Hindus.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 03: Preparation for the adventure.
This day you will engaged on the pre trip discussions with the trekking guide and other fellow members. Time to recheck on all the necessary equipments required for the adventure.
Rest day free for relaxation. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 04: Drive to Boarder to Tibet - 2800m

Day 05-10: Drive Everest Base Camp 5150m with enough acclimatization

Day 11-15: Acclimatize at Everest Base Camp
Depending on the weather, we may explore around Base Camp (there are some fun places to camp at) for around a week or move up to Advanced Base Camp more quickly.

Day 16: Trek Interim camp - 5600m

Day 17: Trek Advanced Base Camp 6400m

Day 18-21: Acclimatize at Advanced Base Camp
We have a puja to show respect for the mountain.

Day 22-53: The climbing Period
We plan one longer acclimatization trip on the mountain and we may make a second trip up to North Col. We will return to Base Camp to recover before making a summit attempt. We summit as a team in one or two groups. In general solo summit attempts without lots of backup are not possible.

Day 54: Advanced Base Camp packing

Day 55: Trek to Base Camp

Day 56: Drive Kathmandu

Day 57: Depart from Kathmandu