Climb the Khumbu’s most beautiful mountain by its Southwest Ridge
Overview
A technical climb on one of the most recognisable peaks in the Himalaya. The Southwest Ridge mixes rock, snow and steep ice, all on fixed ropes, with Everest and Lhotse in view from the summit.
Fly to Lukla and trek via Namche and Pangboche to base camp at 4,600 m. After a puja and rope training, you make rotations to Camp 1 (5,700 m) and Camp 2 (5,950 m), then go for the summit, often via Camp 3 (6,300 m). Trek out to Lukla.
Climbers who have already been above 6,000 m and can use fixed ropes, jumar and abseil on steep ground. It is not a first peak; try Island Peak or Lobuche first.
Why book with us: Experienced climbing Sherpas, a Spanish-speaking guide on the approach, and a small team of up to 8 climbers.
Remote, very high terrain. For fit and experienced trekkers.
Day By Day
Highest point reached each day, taken from the itinerary. Gradual gains give your body time to acclimatize.
Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel in Thamel.
Expedition briefing at the Department of Tourism and a full check of your climbing gear. Time to rent or buy anything missing.
Early flight to Lukla (2,860 m), then 3–4 hours down the Dudh Koshi to Phakding.
Cross the suspension bridges and climb steeply to Namche. 6–7 hours.
Hike to the Everest View Hotel for your first view of Ama Dablam, then back to Namche. 4–5 hours.
Pass Tengboche Monastery and continue to Pangboche, where many climbers receive a blessing from a lama. 6–7 hours.
Cross the Imja Khola and climb grassy slopes to base camp, a wide meadow under the mountain. 3–4 hours.
Puja ceremony with the Sherpa team, then practice with fixed ropes, jumar and abseil on nearby rock.
Rotations to Camp 1 (5,700 m) and Camp 2 (5,950 m) to acclimatise, then the summit push via the Yellow Tower and the Mushroom Ridge. Spare days are kept for weather.
Clean up base camp and walk down past Tengboche to Namche. 6–7 hours.
Last day on the trail along the Dudh Koshi to Lukla. 6–7 hours.
Morning flight to Kathmandu. Farewell dinner in the evening.
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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Best Time To Go
Recommended: Apr, May, Oct, Nov. We run this trek on the dates you choose. Tell us when you would like to go and we will check conditions for you.
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My trekking experience in Nepal was absolutely incredible. From arriving in Kathmandu to the mountains of the Himalaya, everything was perfectly organised. The guides were professional, attentive and very knowledgeable about the region. I felt safe at all times, even travelling alone. Without a doubt, I recommend this...
I went on a solo trekking adventure to the Everest region with Unique Nepal Treks and Expedition, and it was life-changing! The itinerary was perfectly planned, and the guides were knowledgeable and friendly. From arranging flights and hotels to transportation and trekking support, everything was seamless. I felt safe...
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