Itinerary
This table provided a rough itineracy for the 2005 expedition. Days 14-55 are obviously vague because the actual date and time of the various ascents and descents will be dictated almost entirely by the weather conditions.
Day 1 | Arrival at Katmandu and transfer to Hotel 'Whaishali' |
Day 2-3 | In Katmandu for Tibet visa procedure |
Day 4 | Drive from Katmandu to Zangmu (2350m) |
Day 5 | Drive to Niylam (3750m) |
Day 6 | Drive to Xegar (4200) |
Day 7 | Day of rest in Xegar for acclimatization |
Day 8 | Drive to Everest BC (5200m) |
Days 9-11 | At the Base Camp |
Day 12 | Base Camp to the Interim Base Camp (6000m) |
Day 13 | At the Advanced Base Camp (6500m) |
Days 14-55 | Period of ascent |
Day 56 | Getting off the ABC |
Day 57 | Getting off the BC |
Day 58 | Drive to Zangmu |
Day 59 | From Zangmu to Katmandu |
Days 60-61 | Staying in Katmandu |
Day 62 | Depart from Katmandu |
(data for this page kindly provided by The Seven Summits Club)