he World's highest peak was discovered in 1852, when routine calculations of the Survey of India revealed a remote mountain on Nepal's northerm frontier to be over 29m000 feet. Peak XV, as it was labeled on the survey's map, was so isolated no local name could be found. Everest was nothing special to Sherpas, who l ived surrounded by dozens of great peaks. (The Nepali name Sagarmath ":Brow of the Oceans", was appended few decades ago.) Tibetans living on the northern side had a number of names for the mountain, though efforts to translate them seem to have run aground. The list includes "The cooking pan of the queen of th efive sister goddesses" and "Wind Goddess" Best known as Jhomolunga, poetically rendered as "Mother Goddess of the Earth, "though "Valley Goddess" would be more accurate. Survey officials took the most prudent course and named hte mountain after their recently retired boss, Sir George Everest.
(From nepal handbook, by Kerry Moran). More texts on Mt. Everest

8848 Nepal announces four different trekking packages to this illustrious mountain.

1. Everest Comfort, a comfortable trek package for those who'd like to see the Everest from near in a limited time frame.
2. Everest Explore, a more illusive package for those who'd like to touch the mountain from the base itself.
3. Khumbu Island Peak, trek to a tower from where the western face of Everest is best viewed
4. Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp, trek to a tower of Gokyo to see the eastern face of the Everest and then to the Base camp.

Everest Comfort (October, November, December, March, April, May

This trek is a comfortable option to those who want to but cannot do our "Everest Explore" program because of lack of time or other reasons. After sightseeing in Kathmandu, we fly to Lukla and trek through the heart of the Sherpa Country. Trekking through the pristine Pine forest and crossing the rivers, we reach Namche Bazar the capital of the extended Khumbu region. We are rewarded with the first glimse of the Everest, Amadablam and other high mountains. This trek offers us the magnificient views of the Himalayas. The trek also offers us a chance to see the lifestyle and culture of the Sherpa people who are renowned for their climbing abilities.

We finish the trek at Lukla and fly back to kathmandu. After few days of rest in Kathmandy, we fly back.

Itinerary

Day 01Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Full day sight-seeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla(2850m), Trek to Pakding
Day 04 Trek Pakding to Namche Bazar(3446m)
Day 05 Namche rest for acclimatization
Day 06 Trek Namche to Thyangboche
Day 07 Trek Thyangboche to Namche Bazar
Day 08 Trek Namche to Lukla
Day 09 Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 10 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 11 Departure from Kathmandu

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Everest Explore (Oct, Nov, Dec, Mar, Apr, May)

The magic of the famed Everest lures trekkers from all over the world to trek to the famous Everest Base Camp. After sight-seeing in Kathmandu, we fly to Lukla to trek through the heart of the Sherpa country. Trekking through the exotic pine forest and crossing rivers we reach Namche Bazar the capital of the Khumbu Region. This trel offers magnificent view of the Himalayas including Cho yu, Lhotse, Pumori besides Everest and Amadablam. This trek also offers us a chance to see the life-style and culture of the Sherpa people who are renowned for their climbing abilities.

We finish the trek at Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu., After few day of rest in Kathmandu, we fly back.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Full day sight-seeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla(2850), Trek to Pakding
Day 04 Trek Pakding to Namche Bazar(3446m)
Day 05 Namche rest for acclimatization
Day 06 Trek Namche to Thyangboche
Day 07 Trek Thyangboche to Pheriche(4,252 m)
Day 08 Trek to Lobuche (4,930m)
Day 09 Trek Lobuche-Kalapathar (5,545 m)-Lobuche
Day 10 Trek to Dingboche
Day 11 Trek to Thyangboche
Day 12 Trek to Jorsale
Day 13 Trek to Lukla
Day 14 Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 15 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 16 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 17 Departure from Kathmandu

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Khumbu Island Peak

This Trek is a combination of Island Peak Base Camp and Kala Pathar Base Camp. A visit to Kalapathar offers magnificent view of Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Amadablam. This trek also offers a walk through the most dramatic landscape and magnificent views of the Himalayan range.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Full day sight-seeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, Trek to Pakding
Day 04 Trek Pakding to Namche Bazar
Day 05 Namche rest for acclimatization
Day 06 Trek Namche to Thyangboche
Day 07 Trek Thyangboche to Pheriche
Day 08 Trek to Lobuche (4,930m)
Day 09 Trek Lobuche-Kalapathar (5,545 m)-Lobuche
Day 10 Trek to Dingboche
Day 11 Trek to Island Peak Base Camp
Day 12 Climb the Island Peak Base Camp to High Camp
Day 13 Climb High Camp to the summit (6,185 m)/Return Base Camp
Day 14 Trek from Island Base Camp to Dingboche
Day 15 Trek to Thyangboche
Day 16 Trek to Namche
Day 17 Trek to Lukla
Day 18 Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 19 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 20 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 21 Departure from Kathmandu

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Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp (Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr, May)

This trek is a combination o fthe Gokyo Lake and the Everest Base Camp. A visit to Gokyo Ri offers magnificent view of Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Amadablam. We then cross over the Cho Lo pass and visit the Everest Base Camp. This trek also offers a walk through th emost dramatic landscape and magnificent views of the mountain range in the region.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Full day sight-seeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, Trek to Pakding
Day 04 Trek Pakding to Namche Bazar
Day 05 Namche rest for acclimatization
Day 06 Trek to Khumjung
Day 07 Trek to Lharbama
Day 08 Trek to Pangor
Day 09 Trek to Gokyo(4750m)
Day 10 Rest day at Gokyo, Climb Gokyo Ri (5483m) and return
Day 11 Trek to Na
Day 12 Trek Cho La
Day 13 Trek to Dughla
Day 14 Trek Gorakshep
Day 15 Trek to Kalapathar (5,545 m)/Lobuche (4,930m)
Day 16 Trek to Pheriche
Day 17 Trek to Thyangboche
Day 18 Trek to Namche
Day 19 Trek to Lukla
Day 20 Fly to Kathmandu
Day 21 Free Day in Kathmandu
Day 22 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 23 Departure from Kathmandu

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All the itineraries are subject to change to suit your schedule

The first British reconaissance expedition arrived on the mountain's north side in 1921, shivering genteely in the tweedy outdoor wear of the era.

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