Everest SW Ridge

Mount Everest is definitely the most known mountain in the world because it is the highest summit, the nearest place to the sky and the stars. Many pages of the history of mountaineering have been written on the slopes of Sagarmatha (its Nepalese name). In particular, in May 1953, Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary reached the summit for the first time. Our expedition will follow the same route as these pioneers, the south-west ridge.

Our objective is to put you in the best conditions to reach the summit of Everest with a very good team of Sherpas and a superior logistics. World Sherpas will also provide a tracking system for your family, friends and sponsors to follow your progress as well as photo and video coverage of the expedition. Please download World Sherpas brochure to see the detail of our services at a very competitive price.

World Sherpas 2024 expedition will be led by the experienced Furtemba Sherpa,  UIAGM guide and multiple Everest summiteer.

Location Map

Everest South-West ridge climbing routeLobuche Peak climbing route (acclimatisation peak)

Lobuche Peak and Everest Base Camp trekking route

Day 1

Arrival to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel (1,350 m / 4,430 ft)

Day 2
Preparation day for expedition in Kathmandu

Day 3
Fly to Lukla (2,860m / 9,317ft) and trek to Phakding (2,610 m / 8,562 ft)

Day 4
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,340 m / 11,155 ft)

Day 5
Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar

Day 6
Trek to Pangboche (3,930 m / 12,893 ft)

Day 7
Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m / 14,470 ft)

Day 8
Acclimatization day in Dingboche

Day 9
Trek to Lobuche village (4,940 m / 16,210 ft)

Day 10
Trek to Lobuche Peak Base Camp (4,800 m / 15,750 ft) – Training session on fixed line

Day 11

Climb Lobuche Peak (6,119 m / 20,080 ft) – Trek back to Lobuche village

Day 12
Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,345 m / 17,536 ft)

Day 13-45
Climbing period on Everest

Day 46
Trek to Pheriche (4,371 m / 14,340 ft)

Day 47
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,340 m / 11,155 ft)

Day 48
Trek to Lukla (2,860m / 9,317ft)

Day 49
Scheduled flight Lukla/Kathmandu & transfer to hotel

Day 50
Reserve day at Kathmandu

Day 51
Transfer to airport for departure 

Costs include

• All arrival and departure transfer services to and from airport (both domestic and international)
• Return domestic flight tickets Kathmandu / Lukla
• Transport of up to 2 duffle bags of a maximum total weight of 40 kgs during the trek to Base Camp and on domestic flights
• 4 nights’ accommodation at a good quality hotel in Kathmandu on B/B basis on a double basis (single option at extra cost)
• Accommodation in lodges during the trek
• Accommodation in spacious individual tents at Base Camp with foam mattress, carpets, light and storage space
• On High Camps, accommodation in shared expedition tents
• Necessary staff including experienced guides, cook, kitchen staff and porters during trekking and climbing
• Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee) during trek and climbing
• Climbing permit (11,000 US$) and all fees and deposits required by the local regulations (e.g. line fixing, garbage deposit)
• 1:1 Experienced climbing sherpa per client on summit day (IFMGA Guide/Aspirant Guide)
• 8 oxygen bottles with a Summit mask and regulator (Climbing guides will also be on oxygen to ensure a maximum safety)
• First aid medical kit
• Registration and fee paid to the Everest Base Camp Medical Clinic
• Satellite phone at Base Camp (available to members as a paying service)
• Radio set for communication with Base Camp during climbing
• Use of a Garmin OutReach two-way satellite messaging system with satellite subscription
• Solar panel/generator for light and battery charger at Base Camp
• Welcome dinner in Kathmandu
• 2 x World Sherpas Duffle bags
• World Sherpas T-Shirt
• Set of quality photos/films taken by our guides

Costs Exclude

• Summit/safety bonus (minimum of 1,500 US$)
• Tips for kitchen staff and porters (minimum of 400 US$)
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except welcome dinner)
• Extra hotel charge at Kathmandu (bar bills, laundry, additional nights)
• Personal expenses in lodges during the trek such as battery charging (cameras, phone, laptops), showers, laundry, beverages, bottled water and snacks in lodges
• Additional nights in lodges during the trek not planned by us
• Internet access during the trek and at Base Camp (we can arrange a Nepalese SIM card and top-up card for you at Kathmandu for calls and internet)
• Personal trekking and climbing equipment, avalanche beacon
• Personal medical, travel & evacuation insurance (mandatory)
• International airfare
• Nepal entry visa fee

Number of effective trekking days : 12

Number of effective climbing days : 12
Distance:  km /  m
Elevation gain: 5,988 m / 19,645  ft
Average per pay:  km /  m distance –  m /  ft elevation
Maximum altitude: 8,848 m / 29,031 ft (Summit)