Climbing the mountain in 2021 looks set to be one of the most unique seasons in recent memory. COVID-19 has essentially prevented mountain climbers and expedition leaders from heading to the world's tallest mountain or the highest of all the Seven Summits due to its prevalence, however, observers expect some recovery to occur this year 2021. The ongoing pandemic is likely to result in fewer people reaching the summit of Everest this year, according to longtime Everest observer Alan Arnette.
The Everest Expedition South Col Route or another route leading from Everest Base Camp (EBC) is almost the only option for climbers intending to take on Everest in 2021.
As China has not opened for Everest Expedition, the summit to Mount Everest could create crowding to what was seen back in 2019. Most of the Western guiding agencies and climbing leaders have been waiting for climbing to the world's top mountain their plans for 2021 and 2022. Everest expedition.
Everest Expedition Records in 2019
Himalayan Database reported in 2019 that 878 climbers succeeded in reaching the summit of Mount Everest, a record for the mountain. On the other hand, it was the deadliest climb in the past half-decade, with 11 climbers killed on its slopes. Nearly half of the deaths were attributed to fatigue, and more than half could have been prevented.
This photograph by Nirmal Purja showing heavy traffic at the top of Mount Everest in May went viral. It is used here with his permission.Credit. Nirmal Purja
How much will an Everest expedition cost in 2021 and 2022?
As climbing Everest is being popular day by day and most of the Western are showing interest to set the record of climbing to the summit of Worlds Highest <Mountain, the price of the Everest Expedition is rising every year. Climbing Mountain Everest is expected to cost higher than before years because of extra expenditures this year are COVID-19-related.
In general, climbers have to spend anywhere from $27,500 to $160,000 to reach the top of the world. Different Expedition operators and companies have different rates based on their services. Ground handling, Sherpas, Insurance, Travel Cost and Emergency Rescue guarantee.
COVID-19-related costs for Everest Expedition
As COVID-19 is still increasing, Nepal Government has set some rules for traveling to Nepal to International Visitors. Basically, three main costs are directly related to COVID-19: the PCR tests, Quarantine requirements upon arrival to Nepal, and the dedicated insurance.
DEPARTURE DATES AND COST FOR EVEREST EXPEDITION 2022, 2023 & 2024
| Arrival Date | Departure Date | Price | Options |
| Wed, 30 March 2022 | Fri, 3 June 2022 | USD 28,550 per person | Booking Open |
| Sun, 02 April 2023 | Tue, 06 June 2023 | USD 29,550 per person | Booking Open |
| Tue, 02 April 2024 | Thu, 06 June 2024 | USD 30,550 per person | Booking Open |
| Wed, 02 April 2025 | Fri, 06 June 2025 | USD 31.550 per person | Booking Open |
| Thu, 02 April 2026 | Sat, 06 June 2026 | USD 32,550 per person | Booking Open |