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Package, Itinerary, Cost & All

From ₹6,500 ₹7,000

Mount Everest, known to locals as Sagarmatha, is undoubtedly on the bucket list of every adventurer. Who wouldn’t want to conquer the highest mountain on the planet?

Reaching the top of the world, exactly 8,848.86m above sea-level, is no easy task, but Elite Exped’s expert team will be with you every step of the way. We’ll guide you from the moment you sign up, all the way to the summit and back.

Country

Nepal

Duration

55 Days

grade

Strenuous 4E

Max Altitude

8848.86 m
290032 ft

Daily activity

Approx
4-7 hours

Season

Spring & Summer

Upcoming Available Dates in 2025

Aimed at climbers who’ve made multiple ascents of 6,000m and 7,000m peaks, as well as one 8,000er, and are already proficient in mountaineering skills – including moving safely in moderate rock, glacier, and snowy terrain.

Climb Everest: The ultimate mountaineering adventure

Elite Exped offers a tailored Everest expedition based on the plans that allowed our leaders — Nimsdai Purja, Mingma David and Mingma Tenzi — to climb the peak numerous times successfully, break many world records and safely return from the tallest mountain in the world.

Our unparalleled expertise on Everest has been accumulated over long years of guiding in all conditions. Our handpicked team of guides have chalked up dozens of successful summits between them and we have an industry-leading climber summit rate with such experienced guides at the helm.

 

We tackle Everest from the south – with direct access from our home country, logistical arrangements are unparalleled. The expedition takes you into the heart of the Himalayas, as you trek to the likes of Namche Bazaar, Deboche and Dingboche, before ascending to Everest’s summit from Base Camp. The 55-day package is designed with plenty of rest days and time for acclimatization built-in, as well as a lengthy, 42-day period for climbing the mountain itself.

We oversee every step of our logistical operations and meet the very highest safety standards. Our founders’ Nepalese heritage and ability to bridge the gap between Western and Himalayan climbing cultures allows us to run every aspect of our operation smoothly.

Our guides also have extensive experience in conducting high-altitude rescue operations. We have evacuation plans and accessible helicopter rescue in place for emergencies. No one can cater for every eventuality in the world’s most extreme environments, but we can guarantee that you will be in the safest possible hands should the unexpected happen.

We don’t see our clients as clients – we see them as friends and fellow high-achievers. People who, like us, have made chasing their dreams a priority. We know why you climb because we feel the same way. That means we’ll make sure no stone is left unturned in our quest to help you achieve those dreams. We know how it feels to stand on top of the world. It’s our dream to be able to share that with you.

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Exped Itinerary

This tried and tested itinerary is informed by decades of mountaineering experience.

As with all adventurous activities of this type, however, circumstances may arise where Elite Exped is forced to make alterations, possibly at short notice.

While making every effort to adhere to this published schedule, we kindly ask for your patience if the weather or other naturally occurring circumstances intervene.

Your daily schedule

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to the hotel.

Day 2

Welcome brief, Gear check and Official formalities in Kathmandu.

Day 3

Fly to Lukla & trek to Phakding (Overnight stay at Phakding).

Day 4

Trek to Namche Bazaar and spent the night there.

Day 5

Rest in Namche Bazaar. We may go for hike to Everest point of view/ Acclimatization.

Day 6

Trek to Debuche via Tengboche Monastery.

Day 7

Trek to Dingboche.

Day 8

Acclimatize day in Dingbouche, Short hike to Nagarjun Hill.

Day 9

Trek to Lobuche.

Day 10

Trek to Everest base camp.

Day 11-48

Everest climbing Period.

Day 49

Clearing up base camp.

Day 50

Trek back to Pheriche.

Day 51

Trek back to Namche.

Day 52

Trek back to Lukla.

Day 53

Back to Kathmandu & transfer to the hotel/dinner.

Day 54

Free day in Kathmandu.

Day 55

Depart to the home country.

Included & Excluded

At Elite Exped, we extensively vet our hotel, travel and accommodation partners, and operate using the very best mountaineering equipment available, to ensure the highest standards of safety possible.

The following is included in your booking — for more information, please see our details overview.

Training

Build your skills

Our tailored approach to training will help you improve as a climber, developing the mental and physical skills you need to achieve your dreams. Learn more

Get the full Nimsdai Experience

Nimsdai oversees all our expeditions and operations, but you can also guarantee that he’ll be your personal, 1:1 guide on the mountain. Visit Nimsdai.com for more information.

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Practical info

Frequently asked questions

The following frequently asked questions may help answer any queries you have about Elite Exped, as well as help explain what this expedition involves and what is required.

If your question isn’t answered here, then please check our dedicated FAQ support page, and don’t hesitate to get in touch.

What skillset and fitness level are required?

All Elite Exped expeditions are within extremely high altitude environments, with differing requirements when it comes to the ability needed.

Due to the nature of the elements involved, you must provide concise, honest descriptions of relevant experience and current fitness levels.

Upon receipt, we will review your experience and respond accordingly. At this point, if we consider there to be any shortfalls, we can collectively discuss the opportunities and/or provide a training support plan to achieve your goals.

All communal equipment is included, such as high quality ropes, stoves and tents. You are responsible for personal gear and clothing, such as harnesses, crampons, helmets and ice axes.

A full essentials list and advice (if required) will be provided at the time of booking.

Nimsdai and Mingma David lead many of our expeditions, but this does depend on their availability.

To guarantee them as your personal guide, you will need to enquire with our team.

We will cover all transport costs detailed within an expedition program as mentioned on our provided itinerary.

This excludes international flights to and from the destination countries. It is your responsibility to ensure these align with the start and finish of the expedition.

Our team has three different packages for this Expedition: the ND Private group Group, the exclusive group and the Elite standard package.

Please contact our team to learn more about these packages.

Requirements

There’s no doubt that climbing Mount Everest is a significant endeavour, but with our expert guidance, achieving this goal may be easier than you think. We would expect anyone joining our Everest expedition to have already climbed multiple 6,000m and 7,000m peaks, as well as a 8,000m peak.

Our team will look at your previous experience and analyse key performance data that you’ll share when you sign up. We can then recommend preliminary climbs in the years and months leading up to this expedition, to give you the best possible chance of reaching your goal, if required.

Equipment

Summiting Everest naturally requires using specialist equipment. We will provide a full kit list for the expedition during booking.

Alternatively, you can access it now by downloading here.

Payment

You may pay your deposit and balance using any lawful means. If sending money by electronic bank transfer, you will be responsible for covering the cost of any associated fees so that we receive the full amount.

Cancellation

There are no refunds for the deposit or balance payments for this expedition. This includes but is not limited to expeditions that conclude without reaching or making progress towards the expedition’s objective(s) (for example, reaching the summit) due to:

  • Route conditions
  • Weather
  • Insufficient manpower
  • Any other factor outside the control of Elite Exped

The expedition leader has the final say on the expedition conclusion and will make all best efforts towards reaching expedition objective(s) within our margin of safety. Participants that choose to leave an active expedition for any reason are not entitled to any refunds.

Elite Exped highly recommends trip cancellation insurance for all expeditions. Due to the nature and heavy costs of government and operator permits, Elite Exped must adhere to a stringent refund policy deposit due with registration materials. As part of this, all balances are due 120 days prior to the departure date unless otherwise specified. Participants whose balances are not received by the 120-day deadline risk forfeiture of their funds and their place on the expedition.

Insurance

All Elite Exped clients require appropriate insurance for their chosen expedition. Please ensure your policy covers helicopter and medical rescue, as well as repatriation costs.

Elite Exped’s has a long-standing operational partnership with Global Rescue, the world’s leading membership organisation providing medical security, travel risk and crisis response services to travellers worldwide. Because of our history of operating side-by-side with Global Rescue, we recommend our clients register with them. Our close working relationship helps smooth the process of any potential rescue, saving valuable time that can affect the outcome.

Global Rescue membership starts at US$119 for individual trips — for comparison, an emergency evacuation could cost you more than US$100,000.

Why choose Himalayan Fox?

Unparalleled leadership

Nimsdai Purja, Mingma David Sherpa’s and Mingma Tenzi’s mountaineering groundbreaking records speak for themselves, but our leaders are more than just supremely talented climbers.

While some choose to direct operations from back office, our three directors lead from the front. Their experience in every aspect of guiding and climbing — from fixing ropes to organising logistics — is unparalleled. It’s no surprise that they have the industry-leading success rate when it comes to summiting 8,000m peaks.

Beyond this, our handpicked team of guides have also chalked up dozens of successful summits between them.

Safety through self-sufficiency

If it’s controllable we control it: this is key to attaining and maintaining our industry-leading strategy for success and safety.

We maximise our options, agility and responsiveness by running self-sufficient expeditions that don’t rely on any other teams to achieve our objectives.

Our team is capable of setting up our own fixed lines (with a proven track record on all 8,000m peaks) and has backups to cover all scenarios. These include everything from secondary oxygen supplies to the ability and experience to operate our own rescue missions if the situation arises.

A unique perspective

With his Nepalese roots and UK residency, our co-founder Nimsdai Purja brings a unique perspective and an unparalleled ability to bridge the gap between Western and Himalayan climbing cultures.

We can assemble trusted teams and networks anywhere in the world, but our founders’ roots are a particular advantage when it comes to summiting the world’s very highest peaks.

An intimate knowledge of how things work on the ground ensures that everything runs smoothly when you’re 8,000m above sea-level.

Client Review

Dan DowdingEverest Summiter 2021
Failure is NOT an option with Nims and the team. He taught me that giving up is NOT an option. All his team were going to the summit. 100% success. This is the Elite way.
Adrian BrownleeEverest Summiter 2021
From start to finish I have felt like part of a family, Elite takes care of their clients and provides the highest quality mountaineering experience you can get. I can’t wait to be back climbing with Elite Exped and visiting my new family again!!
Ed HillEverest Summiter 2021
We could not have been in safer hands. Everything was conducted to the highest standard. I had complete confidence in the safety system on the mountain at all times. This is such a huge thing to commend Elite on - and also a key reason we all reached the summit and returned safely.

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