The best time for climbing is during the months of April, May, September, and October in November.

The temperature is favorable during these months. The night is less windy, and the days are sunny. The weather is not as cold as in winter and there are no big plumes as in monsoon.

Extra time:

It is easier to add extra time while preparing for your journey to Peak Climbing. The climatic conditions in the mountains you will never know about. Your flights could be delayed or cancelled due to bad weather. Also, you may have to rest a few days at a lower altitude when you suffer from a high altitude sickness.

Schedule for Acclimatization

It will be difficult to reach an altitude above 6000 m, so the right amount of acclimatization is important. Air conditioning is performed to allow the body to respond strongly to its surroundings. Before you climb up, you need to give your body a proper rest.

Adequate preparation

Before you begin this journey, your mind and body should be well prepared. A great deal of energy is required as the steep paths are ascending. The last steep ascent through the headwall is the most exciting part. You can conquer them by preparing properly.

Verify your equipment.

In guaranteeing your health, gear plays a key role. To hit the top, you will need numerous mountain gears and kits. You can rent in Kathmandu or at the Chukhung, but it can be average. You must also properly test your equipment so that it does not break during a storm or snowfall.

Research the weather and risks, and also check on some surviving tactics and techniques in extreme conditions.

You will be trekking for 5-7 hours a day, depending on the landscape and destination.

You need physical and technical training before you start your journey. A mountaineer should be well aware of the entire journey.

On this climb, you bring mountain equipment like ropes, crampons, harnesses, etc. These gears are critical for fast and safe climbing.

You will camp to adapt to camping life and, if possible, to use the facilities. This helps to increase the understanding of how to deal with them.

You should do some physical activity yourself before climbing. For example, walking, swimming, cycling, etc.

You reach the summit without hesitation with proper preparation and acclimatization schedules.

At 9,500 meters, Lukla is 2850 meters high. The higher the height, the less rain there is. The aircraft must then land quickly. The weather in this area is continuously shifting, and the cloud cover can be severe and contribute to large turbulences, which appear to be rough for travelers but not dangerous. In fact, it is the busiest airport in the world and the most important port of entry and exit for walkers trying to climb Everest.

Usually, between October and May, the flights are regular. However, you can encounter a delay or cancellation of the flight due to high altitudes, bad weather, or unexpected technical problems. In the case of these events, Himalayan Social Journey charters a helicopter to ensure you are either on a safe journey or on your flight home, which is an unpredictable occurrence that will incur additional costs. If the visibility is less than 1,500 m, however, helicopter facilities cannot work, and the flight will have to be rescheduled. The Himalayan Social Journey will reschedule your flight for you. But please allocate one or two extra days for the journey.

You will need to arrange both the Trekking Information Management System (TIMS) permit and the Sagarmatha National Park permit. You will need a national park permit and special permits for peak climbing and expeditions, which are not included in the total trip cost. HSJ will help you arrange all the necessary permits.

These will need to be checked at different checkpoints along the trek.

Make sure you also bring a minimum of four passport photos for your trekking permit!

MONTHS

MARCH-APRIL-MAY

SEPT-OCT-NOV

DEC-JAN-FEB

JUNE-JULY-AUGUST

Permit Fee (USD)

250 PP

125 PP

70 PP

70 PP

Garbage deposit for all 33 NMA Peaks

And the amount of US$250.00 should be deposited with the NMA as garbage to get a permit for all 33 NMA peaks.

The refund shall be made as per the provisions made by the NMA.

Travel insurance and rescue when traveling to a remote destination like Nepal are strongly advised. It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of the tour. Your insurance policy must cover all the activities that you will be undertaking during your stay in Nepal, such as helicopter rescue, cancellation, air ambulance, injury, death, lost baggage, theft, liability, medical treatment, and covering repatriation and personal expenses. If a client becomes ill, all hospital expenses, doctors’ fees, and repatriation costs are the client’s responsibility. For reliable travel insurance, we have the suggestions of some of the best insurance companies: Cover more, Europe assistance or Travel Direct. We have an agreement with Helicopter Company to do the payment for helicopter evacuation after we collect the payment from you once you have been rescued. And the reimbursement responsibility from your insurance company will go up to you. Be sure your policy specifically covers helicopter evacuation and does not exclude mountaineering or alpinism.

The insurance of the guide and porter is covered by the company. All our guides and porters are properly insured.

The maximum weight limit for the Lukla flight is 15 kg, which is equivalent to 33 pounds including your handbag (daypack). If your baggage exceeds the weight limits, additional costs of USD 1–2 per kg will be applicable, and the payment should be made at the airport counter itself.

You need to train your body and brace yourself for 8–10 hours a day in all weather conditions to walk on rugged terrain of 8–20 km. You're going to walk both below and above the average altitude of Nepal. Trekking under the hot sun and on chilly nights is also likely.

Training makes the journey less complicated, safer, and more pleasant. So before you go on a trekking experience, you need to spend more time and effort training. The best way is to get to the top stairs, which take one or two minutes. Until you puff, you can do 10 sets. By putting on a backpack weighing from 5 kg to 20 kg, you can add strength. Your heart and lungs will become healthier by doing so. One thing you have to remember is that before you start the training program, you still have to warm up and stretch. Running, jogging, or hill climbing may be other aerobic exercises. Or you can choose any exercise in the aerobic range (70% of your maximum heart rate). Aerobic activity protects the heart and reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack. It also strengthens your lungs. It enhances breathing, endocrine, muscle tone, and bone strength.

On the trek, we'll be staying at simple lodges run by Nepali families. During the trek, the bathrooms are outside the rooms, and hot water is dependent on solar panels, so don't count on many warm showers.

Most teahouses (lodges) in Everest region trails cook a delicious range of mostly vegetarian fods like pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs, daal bhat (rice and lentils), bread, soup, fresh vegetables (variety depends on the season), and even some desserts like apple pies, pancakes, and some interesting attempts at custard. You will find a lot of garlic on the menu because it assists with acclimatization; eat some every day. In many villages, you may find some meat items on the menu. You can always get hot chocolate, tea, and hot lemon drinks, as well as soft drinks and treats like chocolate and crisps.

During the camping season, our catering staff prepares hygienic food to serve you when on base camp and high camp.

Yes, all are required. Climbing gear, tents, plastic climbing boots, crampons, climbing rope, ice-ax, zoomer, harness, figure eight, carabineer, etc. will be provided by the company.