Mt Everest Expedition

Mt. Everest with its height of 8,848m (29028ft) has been renowned as the world highest mountain. Expedition in this world highest mountain has been remained as ultimate adventure for the Adventure seekers and those junkies all over the world. Each year thousands of people from all over the world come here to fulfill their dream of attempting the summit. This majestic mountain was first ascended by Sir Edmond Hillary and Late Tenzing Norge Sherpa in 1953. Mt. Everest expedition starts from the Base Camp which is situated on Khumbu Glacier at an altitude of 5486m (18000ft.) from the base camp the climbers gradually start climbing up to the Camp I crossing all the crevasses, Sercs and chunk of ice using fixed ropes and aluminum ladder and other climbing tools. Camp I is situated at an altitude of 6400m on horizontal area filled with snow covered mountain walls. From Camp I climbers again start climbing through the crevassed path up to the height of 22145ft. (6,750m.). At this height you set your camp II at the foot of the Lotse. Likewise, facing the difficult climbing and using different tools and technique climbers head up to Camp III at an altitude of 23292ft. (7,100m.) and then to Camp IV 27560ft. (8,400m.) which is the last camp of this expedition from this camp you head up to the summit of the Everest. Normally, climbers choose the Narrow South – East Ridge to attempt the South Summits 8,750m and from here it is easy to attempt the Summit of Mt. Everest.