Climbing Mount Everest typically takes about 6 to 10 weeks (roughly 42 to 70 days) from arrival in Nepal to reaching the summit and returning. This duration includes trekking to Base Camp, multiple acclimatization rotations between camps to adjust to the extreme altitude, waiting for favorable weather windows, and the final ascent to the summit
. Key points about the timeline:
- Trekking from Lukla to Everest Base Camp usually takes about 7 to 14 days, depending on pace and acclimatization needs
- Climbers spend several weeks (often 3 to 4 weeks) going up and down between Base Camp and higher camps to acclimatize and transport supplies
- The final summit push typically takes about 5 to 6 days from Base Camp to the summit and back, with the actual climb from the highest camp to the summit taking 9 to 18 hours depending on conditions and climber stamina
- Some advanced expeditions using pre-acclimatization techniques can shorten the total climb to about 3 weeks, but the standard approach remains around two months for safety and success
In summary, the full Mount Everest climb is a lengthy, carefully staged expedition requiring about two months for most climbers to safely reach the top and return
