road to everest program

    • Initial Enquiry - Please fill out the inquiry form above. Our expert team at Namas Adventure will guide you from the first conversation, offering personalized recommendations that align with your adventure goals.

    • Planning and Preparation - After assessing your past climbing experience, budget, fitness level, Everest summit goal, timeline, and any additional requirements, we’ll create a tailored plan for you. Once you’re ready, we’ll secure your spot with a deposit payment. We’ll assist with gear selection, training, logistics, permits, and other pre-expedition preparations, all managed through email or phone calls.

    • Finalizing Details - As your expedition approaches, we’ll collect the final payment (due 60-90 days prior), finalize all preparations, gather the necessary documents, and address any last-minute questions to ensure you’re fully prepared.

    • On-Expedition - During the expedition, our expert guides and ground team will ensure a smooth and adaptable experience. We’ll provide personalized gear and resources, adjusting as needed to enhance your adventure.

    • Post Expedition - With Everest as your ultimate goal, we’ll gather detailed feedback from your guide. Based on your experience and input, we’ll make training recommendations and any necessary adjustments to optimize your preparation for the Everest summit.

ABOUT

🏔️ Dreaming of Standing on the Summit of Mt. Everest?

If reaching the pinnacle of the world — Mt. Everest (8,848m) — is on your horizon but you're unsure where to begin, Namas Adventure is here to guide your path.

Conquering Everest is more than just a climb — it's a life-changing expedition. At Namas Adventure, we understand the magnitude of this goal. That’s why we’ve developed a comprehensive Four-Stage Everest Preparation Program, designed to turn your ambition into reality with confidence, clarity, and expert guidance.

🔹 A Structured Path to the Top of the World

Our proven four-stage roadmap equips you with the technical skills, high-altitude experience, and cultural insight needed to summit Everest — safely and successfully. Led by our elite Sherpa team and seasoned expedition leaders, you’ll gain hands-on mountaineering knowledge while building the resilience and mindset required for 8000M peaks.

This isn't just about the summit. It’s about personal transformation, deep connection with the Himalayan landscape, and shared adventure with a team that’s climbed it all.

✔️ Build skills through progressive climbs
✔️ Train with the best in the business
✔️ Embrace the Everest region’s rich culture
✔️ Reach the summit within 1-3 years, depending on your starting point

Let us walk you through the five stages of our program:

  1. Foundation Stage: Lay the bedrock of your mountaineering prowess as you develop essential skills, undergo physical conditioning, and engage in introductory expeditions to smaller peaks. This stage establishes a strong base upon which to build your future accomplishments.

  2. Intermediate Stage: Progressing further, this stage delves into semi-technical training, altitude acclimatization, and expeditions to peaks surpassing 6000 meters. It prepares you for more demanding endeavors, equipping you with the necessary skills to surmount greater challenges.

  3. Advanced Stage: At this juncture, you'll confront heights exceeding 7000 meters, honing your climbing techniques, fortifying your mental resilience, and gaining invaluable experience in extreme environments. This stage mirrors real-world expedition scenarios, encompassing base camp and climbing strategies while immersing you in the rigors of extended days in the mountains.

  4. Advanced Plus Stage: In this amplified stage, you will encounter even more rigorous challenges, enabling you to fortify your expertise, cultivate mental resilience, and develop the unwavering determination required to conquer extreme altitudes.

  5. Summit Everest/Lhotse: The crowning achievement of your journey, this stage is wholly dedicated to the ultimate test—the triumphant summiting of Mt. Everest. Guided by our seasoned experts and bolstered by our unwavering support, you will ascend to the zenith of the world's highest peak, breathing life into your long-cherished dream.

Embark on this incredible adventure and allow Namas Adventure to be your trusted companion throughout your quest to conquer Mt. Everest. Together, we shall create indelible memories, forge unbreakable bonds, and transform your Everest dream into an awe-inspiring reality.

Stage 1 - Beginner Mountaineering Course - Level 1

OVERVIEW

  • Altitude: 4000M - 6000M

  • Climbers’ experience level: Beginner Novice level Experience

  • Location: Nepal Chulu Far East 6019M

  • When to climb?: March - December

  • Total no of days: 6 - 15 Days

  • Difficulty grading: 1B (Alpine grading info)

  • Accommodation: Tea houses, huts and alpine camps

Welcome to the starting point of your thrilling and exhilarating journey toward conquering the mighty Everest. The path ahead is filled with adventure and excitement, and you have the power to choose where this incredible expedition begins. At Namas Adventure, we offer Mountaineering Courses that pave the way for your ascent. Begin with our Level 1 course, held in the picturesque landscapes of Nepal or Peru, and let the magic unfold.

Led by our team of highly skilled and locally certified guides, including IFMGA or NNMGA professionals, these courses are designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills required for mountaineering. As you complete our Level 1 course, you will emerge armed with confidence, ready to take on the challenges that lie ahead.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  1. Learning Belaying, Rappelling/Abseiling Techniques

  2. Proficiency in Crampon and Ice Axe Skills

  3. Introduction to Alpine Mixed Climbing

  4. Development of Multi-pitch Climbing Skills

  5. Understanding of Glacier Rescue Techniques and Recovery in the Event of a Crevasse Fall

Stage 2 - Beginner 6000M+

OVERVIEW

  • Altitude: 6000M+

  • Climber’s experience level: Beginner/Intermediate Level

  • Location: Nepal

  • When to climb?: March-May or September - November

  • Total no of days: 12 - 30 days

  • Difficulty grading: PD-AD / 2 - 3 (Alpine grading info)

  • Accommodation: Lodges and Camping at Base camp and high camp

In Stage 2, it's time to apply the skills and training you've acquired along your journey. The breathtaking multiple 6000M+ awaits you in the magnificent Khumbu/Annapurna region. These climbs, suitable for beginners and intermediate climbers, will be pivotal in your development.

Scaling heights of 6000 meters and beyond, you'll put your endurance and strength to the test in the majestic Himalayas. These peaks serve as a vital opportunity for self-assessment, allowing you to gauge your fitness level and understand the level of preparation required for future challenges. Additionally, conquering these 6000M+ summits will add valuable accomplishments to your climbing portfolio.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  1. Mastery of Abseiling Techniques in Higher Altitudes and Exposed Mountain Environments

  2. Extended Proficiency in Climbing with Crampon and Ice Axe Skills

  3. Successful Summiting of Two or more 6000M+ Peaks

  4. Gain Essential Experience in Climbing Semi-Technical 6000M+ Peaks and Receive Feedback on Climber's Fitness Level, with a Focus on Endurance and Strength.

Suggested expeditions

Stage 3 - 7000M+ Expedition

OVERVIEW

  • Altitude: 7100M/ 23,389 ft +

  • Climber’s experience level: Intermediate/Advanced level Experience

  • Location: Nepal, Argentina, Kyrgyzstan

  • When to climb?: Jan - Feb, April - May, July - August, October - November

  • Total no of days: 25 - 35 Days

  • Difficulty grading: 4 AD+ (Alpine grading info)

  • Accommodation: Lodges and High Camps 1 - 2

Stage 3 is a critical milestone often overlooked by climbers aspiring to conquer 8000M+ expeditions. We firmly believe that gaining experience in climbing 7000M+ peaks is of utmost importance. In this stage, we aim to enhance your expertise by not only preparing you for more demanding summits but also instill the confidence required to undertake greater challenges. This stage will also offer insights into the intricacies of expedition planning, albeit on a smaller scale compared to Everest. It will serve as another endurance and strength test, pushing your fitness levels to new heights.

Key learning outcomes:

  1. Enhanced proficiency in ascending fixed ropes using the jumar technique and extended practice in rappelling/abseiling.

  2. Mastery of crampon and ice axe skills during longer-duration climbs.

  3. Successful summiting of two peaks at the 6000M and 7000M altitudes.

  4. Exposure to the planning and strategic aspects of mountain expeditions on a smaller scale.

  5. Acquire essential experience in ascending semi-technical 7000M+ peaks while receiving valuable feedback on climbers' fitness levels, particularly endurance, and strength.

Suggested expeditions

STAGE 4 - 7500M to 8000M

OVERVIEW

  • Altitude: 7500M+ to 8000M

  • Climbers experience level: Advanced level Experience

  • Location: Nepal

  • When to climb?: August - October

  • Difficulty grading: TD/ 4 - 5 (Alpine grading info)

  • Accommodation: Lodges and Camping at BC/Camp 1 - 4

By reaching this stage in the program, climbers will have acquired all the essential skills and knowledge necessary for ascending to the 7000M altitude range and comprehending the intricacies of larger and more demanding expeditions. Manaslu Expedition will serve as the initial foray into the realm of climbing within the perilous death zone altitude, offering a profound and unparalleled experience.

Operating and planning this expedition will mirror the meticulousness and intricacy of an Everest Expedition. Climbers will immerse themselves in the ambiance of a major ongoing expedition, fully immersing themselves in the environment. Embodying the characteristics of an extreme high-altitude mountain, climbers will encounter steep hazards, endure long climbing days, navigate through the challenges of four high-altitude camps, and conquer the heights of extreme altitudes. This monumental experience will serve as the final piece in your journey, paving the way for your ascent of Mt. Everest.

If you are seeking an affordable option, almost half the cost of the Manaslu Expedition, that still provides an exhilarating extreme altitude climb, Annapurna IV is another final recommended option to take upon before we finally set off for Mount Everest/Lhotse or any other challenging 8000M+ expeditions.

Key learning outcomes

  1. Advanced Mastery of Belay, Rappel, and Abseiling. Confidence in belaying, rappelling, and abseiling techniques, surpassing the proficiency attained in previous stages. These essential skills will enable you to navigate more challenging and complex terrain with confidence and precision.

  2. Acquiring Extreme High-Altitude Climbing Experience. The extreme conditions and unique demands of climbing at these extraordinary heights, enhance your knowledge and expertise in handling the challenges associated with high-altitude environments.

  3. Extreme High-Altitude Alpine Camping: Engage in 3 to 4 exhilarating extreme high-altitude alpine camping expeditions.

  4. Understanding Expedition Planning and Strategy: Experience the intricacies of planning and strategizing for major expeditions.

  5. Climbing 7500M to 8000M+ Peaks. Gain the necessary experience and skills to ascend formidable peaks exceeding 8000 meters, including the remarkable accomplishment of summiting Manaslu the 8th highest peak or Annapurna IV 7525M. This significant achievement will further enrich your climbing portfolio and provide invaluable insights into the physical fitness levels required for successful 8000M+ expeditions. Specifically, you will deepen your understanding of the crucial components of endurance and strength necessary to conquer the most challenging climbs.

Suggested expeditions

FINAL STAGE 5 - EVEREST SPRING

OVERVIEW

  • Altitude: 8848M/ 23,389 ft

  • Acclimatization peak: Lobuche East 6119M

  • Climbers experience level: Advanced level Experience

  • Location: Khumbu Region

  • When to climb?: April - May

  • Total no of days: 60 Days

  • Difficulty grading: ED / 5 (Alpine grading info)

  • Accommodation: Lodges and Camping at Everest BC/Camp 1 - 4

  • Adds on: 🏔 Lhotse 8516M

As you enter the remarkable 5th stage of your journey, envision yourself mentally and physically equipped with the perfect blend of experience and readiness to conquer the mighty Mt.Everest 8848M and Lhotse 8516M. Your commitment to thorough preparation and unwavering dedication to your training plan since your last expedition has brought you to this defining moment. The Everest expedition awaits, spanning 60 days of unparalleled adventure that will etch everlasting memories in your heart.

By now, you are intimately familiar with our expedition approach, having shared remarkable moments and forged deep bonds during our previous climbs. The trust and understanding we have nurtured together have become the bedrock of our collective journey. Our team has come to know you on a profound level throughout these transformative years of climbing, enabling us to comprehend your strengths and weaknesses and guide you toward achieving your dream summit on Everest.

🏔️ Ready to Take Your Climbing to the Next Level?

Whether you're just getting serious about the big mountains or already deep in your high-altitude journey — we’re here to be your trusted expedition team.

At Namas Adventure, we guide climbers through the 5 essential stages of Everest preparation — combining your training, experience, and mindset with our world-class logistics and Sherpa support to help you stand on top of the world 🌍.

From Everest (Sagarmatha) to other 8000M giants, this is your moment.
✨ Let’s turn your dream into a summit plan.

🧗‍♂️ Been Climbing Already?

Tell us where you are in your journey. Whether you’ve summited Mera, Ama Dablam, or 7000M+ peaks — we’d love to connect and build a personalized Everest strategy that suits your skills, experience, and goals.

📧 Email us at bookings@namasadventure.com
💬 We’ll set up a call, talk through your background, and map out the steps to the summit — together.

The mountains are calling. Your story is waiting.
Let’s climb beyond limits and create a legendary expedition together.

🚀 Join the Namas Adventure Team — and start writing your Everest story today.

LET’S GO. LIVE YOU STORY