--- title: Everest North Col Expedition url: https://creativeadventurenepal.com/expedition/everest-north-col-expedition updated: 2026-10-16T06:10:19.116Z --- # Everest North Col Expedition - Type: Expedition - Region: Everest Region (Khumbu), Tibet - Duration: 34 days / 33 nights - Price: From USD 10,850 per person · 1 people: USD 12,920 per person · 2–3 people: USD 12,140 per person · 4–9 people: USD 11,370 per person · 10–50 people: USD 10,850 per person - Difficulty: Extreme - Best months: April, May, September, October - Group size: 2–15 people - Starts: Kathmandu · Ends: Kathmandu - Accommodation: Tented camp and lodge - Meals: Included - Dates: private trip on your own dates — ask for group departures - Book online: https://creativeadventurenepal.com/book/everest-north-col-expedition For individuals planning a future ascent of Mt. Everest, the Everest North Col Expedition is an excellent training climb. Mt. Everest's Tibetan side has a long and illustrious history dating back over 90 years. Strict walking and easy/moderate climbing with climbers linked to fixed ropes are the best ways to characterize the climbing. The dates we've picked coincide with the peak climbing season for Everest in the spring. Climbing to the North Col might help you qualify for Everest. The caravan path to base camp is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Tibet has some of the world's most beautiful cross-country driving. As you are escorted directly to base camp, you may kick back in the vehicle, relax, and snap photos. You'll pass via Nyalam, Thang La (5,200m), and Xegar on the overland route (4,300m). LhakpaRi is a pyramidal hiking peak on the East Rongbuk Glacier across from Everest, about the same height as the North Col. ## Highlights - Trekking: 40 km - Stay: 21 nights in tents, the rest in lodges - Mountains visible: Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Nuptse - Altitude gain: 2,300–6,400 m (7,546–20,997 ft) - Destinations: Zhangmu, Naylam, Tingri town, Chinese Base Camp, Middle Camp - Activities: Glacier travel and rope work, Acclimatisation rotations, Camp life with a Sherpa team ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu 2,300 m When you arrive in Kathmandu, our Creative Adventure Nepal agent will greet you at the arrival terminal and help you check in to your accommodation. You can rest or explore the bustling streets of Kathmandu. ### Day 2: Preparation for expedition in Kathmandu 2,300 m On this day, we will help you prepare packing your gears and other essentials for your Everest North Col expedition. Also, you can shop around for some essentials in Thamel. ### Day 3: Briefing and official work in Kathmandu 2,300 m The next day, we will have an orientation session with other climbers and Expedition staff. Then, we prepare your Tibet visa and other essential documents for the Everest Expedition. ### Day 4: Drive Zhangmu (2300 m) 2,300 m After that, we will take you to the Nepal-Tibet border via the Arnico Highway to the Friendship Bridge, where we will be met by a Chinese liaison officer and Chinese vehicle. While the adventure gear is transported by truck, we journey by land. We spend one night in Zhangmu to acclimate. ### Day 5: Drive to Naylam (3750) 2,300 m Today after breakfast, we drive up to Nylam from Zhangmu. You can sit back and enjoy the scenic landscape and clear blue skies. Overnight stay in hotel. ### Day 6: Rest Day for Acclimatization 2,300 m It is essential for our body to get used to the climate and elevation gain. Hence we stay one more day in Nylam for acclimatization. You can rest and go sightseeing around Nylam. ### Day 7: Drive to Tingri town (4300 m) 4,300 m On this day, we drive towards Tingri town, which takes about three hours. Overnight stay in camp or hotel. ### Day 8: Rest Day for Acclimatization 4,300 m We rest one day to acclimatize our bodies in Tingri town. This step is crucial to preparing for your Everest North Col expedition. ### Day 9: Drive to Chinese Base Camp 5,400 m After a restful day, we drive towards Chinese Base Camp, located in 5400m. The drive from Tingri town to Chinese Base Camp is about four hours. Overnight stay at the camp. ### Day 10: Chinese Base Camp to Middle Camp 5,700 m We begin our trek from Chinese Base Camp to Middle Camp on this day. The middle camp is located at an elevation of 5700m. With the help of porters and yaks, you don’t have to burden yourself with carrying the load. ### Day 11: Middle Camp - Advance Base Camp of Everest 6400 m. 6,400 m After eating a delicious breakfast, we begin our trek from Middle Camp to Advance Base Camp. The advanced base camp is at an elevation of 6400m. A load of carrying our stuff gets easier with the help of Yaks. ### Day 12: Advance Base Camp - Base Camp 6,400 m After a successful summit, we begin climbing down from advanced base camp to the Chinese base camp. ### Day 13: Drive to Zhangmu 6,400 m Our jeep will pick you up from the base camp and drive you back to Zhangmu. ### Day 14: Drive Border exit and drive to Kathmandu. 6,400 m Make sure you have all your documents ready while crossing the border exit. It is very important to have your documents with you. After fulfilling all the necessities at the border, we drive back to Kathmandu. ### Day 15: Kathmandu 6,400 m We’re almost at the end of our trip. You can relax and enjoy the life of Kathmandu. We can also guide you and take you on various tours in Kathmandu. ### Day 16: Final Departure 6,400 m After your successful Everest North Col expedition, our Creative Adventure Nepal representative will take you to the airport and drop you off at the departure terminal. ## Cost includes - Airport pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle - Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast - Climbing permits and government royalties - Experienced climbing Sherpa and base camp staff - Full-board meals during the expedition - Tents, kitchen and group climbing equipment - Yak and porter transport of equipment to base camp - Communication and first-aid kit ## Cost excludes - Personal climbing gear and supplementary summit oxygen unless listed - Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa - Helicopter evacuation costs - International flights and visa fees - Travel and rescue insurance - Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry and phone calls - Tips for guides, drivers and staff - Meals not mentioned in the program - Any costs caused by weather, strikes or other events beyond our control ## Frequently asked questions ### Do I need previous trekking experience? Not for most treks. Good general fitness is enough for routes like Ghorepani Poon Hill or Annapurna Base Camp. Each trip page shows its difficulty and maximum altitude; our team will tell you honestly which trips suit you. ### Which permits do I need, and do you arrange them? Most treks need a national park or conservation area permit, and some regions need a restricted area permit. We arrange the permits listed in each trip’s “Cost includes”. ### What is the best time to trek in Nepal? Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) have the clearest mountain views. Each trip page lists its best months. ### Is travel insurance required? Yes. Your insurance must cover trekking at the trip’s maximum altitude, including helicopter evacuation. ### Can I change the itinerary or book a private trip? Yes. Every trip can be run privately or adjusted to your dates, pace and budget — ask for a quote.