The Everest Expedition South Col is a col between Mount Everest and Lhotse, the highest and fourth-highest mountains in the world, respectively. The South Col is typically swept by high winds, leaving it free of significant snow accumulation. Since 1950 (when Tibet was closed), most Everest expeditions have left from Nepal and gone via the southeast ridge and the South Col (instead of via the North Col). When climbers attempt to climb Everest from the southeast ridge in Nepal, their final camp (usually Camp IV) is situated on the South Col.
The South Col was first reached on 12 May 1952 by Aubert, Lambert, and Flory of Edouard Wyss-Dunant’s Swiss Mount Everest Expedition which failed to reach the summit.[1] The following year, when Mount Everest was first climbed, Wilfrid Noyce and the Sherpa Annullu were the first climbers on the expedition to reach the col. According to John Hunt, the expedition leader:
Overview
The Everest Expedition South Col is a col between Mount Everest and Lhotse, the highest and fourth-highest mountains in the world, respectively. The South Col is typically swept by high winds, leaving it free of significant snow accumulation. Since 1950 (when Tibet was closed), most Everest expeditions have left from Nepal and gone via the southeast ridge and the South Col (instead of via the North Col). When climbers attempt to climb Everest from the southeast ridge in Nepal, their final camp (usually Camp IV) is situated on the South Col.
Trip Highlights
- Expedition Name: Mount Everest Expedition
- Organizer: Everest Alpine Trekking (14 ) years Experiences of establishment for organization with well reputation in this Tourism field.
- Responsibilities: Responsible Climbing Sherpa Guide of Everest Alpine Trekking (More than 10 Years climbing
- experienced as well as already attempt several peaks above 7000 m to 8000 meters)
- Hotels in Kathmandu: Standard, Budget or Luxury Star Hotel as per your requirements
- All the Nights’ Accommodation: Mountains Lodges (Guest House) and Comfortable Tented Camp at Base Camp, Camp (I) , Camp (II), Camp (III) and Camp (IV) before summit
- Transportation: Land transportation (Car, Van, Local bus, Tourist Bus) or Private Jeep as per Guests required.
- Attractions: you will have an Amazing view of Everest is the Highest mountain in the world at 8848 meters above sea level. Mount Everest is known as ‘Sagarmatha’ in Nepali language the meaning “Peak of Heaven” and Chomolungma in Tibetan language which means “Goddess Mother of the World” also several beautiful villages, waterfalls, River, nature & culture .
- Location: Sagarmatha National Park.
- Everest Expedition Permit: Mount Everest Expedition Climbing permit normal route per person USD 11000 (Eleven Thousands American dollars)
- Grade: Moderate & Technical climbing.
- Best Season: Spring Only (April to end of May) 2 months.
- Walking hours: per day 5 to 6 hours .
- Point of entry into the Park: Jorsalle.
- Point of Exit into the Park: Jorsalle.
- Group size: 2 to 14 members or (we can organize solo travelers private group & Join group as well) Bigger group could have discount rates so ask the expert properly.
- Minimum Altitude: Phakding 2610 Meters
- Maximum Altitude: Mount 8848 Meters
- Duration: 65 Days
