Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m)
There will be private cab / jeep to pick up you from Airport & transfer to the hotel. It takes 30-40 minutes to reach the hotel. Sleep overnight at hotel.
Island peak Climbing Via EBC
Island Peak, Koshi, Nepal
Duration
18 days 19 nightsTour Type
Peak Climbing NepalMin Travelers
2 PeopleMaximum Travelers
16 PeopleOverview
Everest base camp is located in the Khumbu region of eastern Nepal. It is one of the fascinating treks in the world. Since Mt. Everest is the highest peak on earth, EBC trek gives you a chance to test your strength & endurance at high altitude. It’s a treasure for those who love mountains & wants to explore Sherpa culture, food, lifestyle etc. I call it a "magnet of attractions".
The trek starts & ends at Lukla. Along the way you'll see many monasteries & stupas which carries a religious significant & reflection on their life style. Although the Nepal is a small country there are hundreds of peaks still undiscovered, unexplored. Khumbu is the glory of the multiple peaks, glaciers, passes, lakes & big mountains including Mt. Everest. The most unique" Yaks" in the Everest base camp trail lures you, make you stand & grab a photographs/videos presenting snow- capped mountains on background. You'll observe the panoramic view of Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Everest from Everest View Hotel. (5-star hotel at altitude of 3800m from sea level)
Island Peak (6165m) also called a Inja Tse is located in the Khumbu region of eastern Nepal. It is one of the popular peaks in the world. Island Peak gives you a chance to test your strength & endurance at high altitude ..The breathtaking view of mountains like Lhotse, Makalu, Baruntse, Amadablam, Mera peak etc from the summit of Imja Tse will definitely make you happy cry.
TREK HIGHLIGHTS:
Scienic flight to Lukla- thrilling mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla with stunning views.
Namche Bazaar – so called mini-Europe, happening Sherpa village/town full of facilities like fine bakeries, pubs, hotels, medicare centres, Banks/ATMs etc in 3440m altitude.
Tengboche Monastery - One of the primitives & most significant monastery with breathtaking views of Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Thamserkhu etc.
Everest View Hotel (3800m) - You'll observe the panoramic view of Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Everest from Everest View Hotel. (5-star hotel at altitude of 3880m from sea level)
Everest Base Camp (5364m) - Opportunity to experiment Khumbu Glacier, Mt. Nuptse, Mt.Pumori, Mt. Lingdren, expedition tents /settlements etc. from closer.
Kalapathar (5545m) – Astonishing view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingdren on your front & expedition tents /settlements beneath the surface. You'd feel the altitude, how your body reacts on high altitude? Your endurance!!
Sherpa Culture & Hospitality - Sherpa is the combination of two words Sher Pa where Sher means east & Pa means people so it has a meaning of people living in the east Nepal in the northeast mountain range. Sherpa people are recognizing for their spectacular hospitality & mountaineering instincts. They live in high altitudes for long, far from cities & crowd, influenced by tibtean culture & Buddhism.
Sagarmatha National Park - It was established in 1976 AD & covers a area of 1148 square kilometers. Sagarmatha national park is enlist in UNESCO world heritage site located in Solukhumbu district. The park includes several tall mountains including Mt. Everest. It is also rich in biodiversity , rare wildlife like snow leopard, red panda , Himalayan Thar, Blue Sheep, Himalayan Yak & so on.
Charming Villages - Villages like Khumjung, Syangboche (old & small airport), Namche, Dingboche, Pangboche are the fantastic places to breathe & experiment breathtaking views of colorful roofs around the mountains.
Mountains & Lake view from Imja Tse summit: Lhotse, Makalu, Baruntse, Amadablam, Mera peak etc. & a beautiful Imja glacier lake beside the Island Base Camp.
Things you need to bring:
Clothing:
- Thermal base layers
- Warm fleece
- Down jacket
- (Gore-Tex) jacket /windproof
- Lightweight T-shirts
- Thermal long underwear
- Trekking paints
- fleece/windproof paints
- Moisture- wicking underwears
- Warm wool socks
- liner socks (to prevent blisters)
Footwear:
Trekking boots
Camp shoes/slippers
Accessories:
Sunglasses (UV-protection)
Warm hat & Buff
Gloves inner liners + insulated outer gloves
Power Bank (solar optional)
Gear:
- Backpack
- Trekking Poles
- Headlamp
- Water Bottles
- Water purification tablets
NOTE: You can rent sleeping bag (optional) & down Jackets in Kathmandu. However, you'll need to purchase other clothing & gears.
Included
- Airport pickup & drop in private vehicle.
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu.
- Kathmandu – Lukla/ Lukla – Kathmandu flight
- An experienced & registered guide with insurance, salary & accommodation.
- All permits & paper works.
- 3 meals a day: breakfast, lunch & dinner during the trek. Accommodation in teahouse twin sharing (private room /shared bathroom).
- Seasonal fruits/Juice every evening.
- Government tax & company service charge.
- Certified mountain guide.
- Assistant guides including their salary, transportation, meal, accommodation & Insurance.
- Free Map & El Paso T-Shirt.
- Porters throughout the trek. (1 porter will carry 2 trekkers baggage) including salary, food, accommodation & transportation.
- A certificate of achievement.
Excluded
- Overseas airfare & visa fees ($30 for 15 days, $50 for 30 days & $ 125 for 90 days.).
- Lunch & Dinner cost in Kathmandu & Manthali during stay.
- Beverage & Deserts.
- Extra Porter & activities outside the itinerary.
- Extra fees & tickets during the trek.
- Personal health insurance & evacuation by Heli if needed.
- Hot shower, WIFI/ battery charge etc
- Extra cost cause by natural disaster, flight delay, early arrival or health issue etc
- Tips for Guide/Porter
Meeting And Pickup
Arrival Point
Kathmandu(Arrive in Time)
Start Time
07:30AM(in the Morning)
Destination Point
Island Peak(Return Back from Location)
Itinerary Details
Please check the itenary details provided below as per day.
1
2
Rest /Trek preparation day
In this day we prepare ourselves as we need proper clothing, equipment, accessories, gears etc. to climb the trekking peak. We will check if there's something missing or need to buy. Sleep overnight at hotel.
3
Fly to Lukla (2840m) & Trek to Phakding (2610m)
We wake up early in the morning eat breakfast & fly to Lukla (2840m). It takes 25-30 minutes to fly from Kathmandu to Lukla depend on weather/traffic. We continue trek toward Phakding (2610m) passing the beautiful villages like Chheplung & Thadokoshi gaun. Its approx. 8 Km (5miles) & carry 4-5 hours depending upon walk. It’s a first day so we walk slow & steady as the trail is descent & easy. Sleep overnight at Lodge/Guesthouse. Sleep overnight at guesthouse.
4
Trek to Namche (3440m)
The distance between Phakding & Namche Bazaar (3440m) is approx. 10-11 Km (6-7 Miles) & carry 6-7 Hours including rests & lunch. In this day we steep ascent about 830m after lunch. We enter the Sagarmatha national park at Monjo (permit check point) & cross the famous Hillary suspension bridge after beautiful Jorsalle village. Although the day becomes little harder, the overwhelming settlement of Namche Bazaar fades your sweat & blooms you further. Sleep overnight at Lodge/Guesthouse.
5
Acclimatization/Rest Day at Namche (3440m)
As we reach the altitude like 3480m our body needs to be acclimatized. As we have various destinations/ spots to observe around we choose to hike Everest View Hotel /Khumjung via Syangboche (oldest airport). We will have a great opportunity to see the beautiful mountains like Mt Amadablam, Mt Thamsherku, Mt. Lhotsse & Mt. Everest from the Everest view hotel view point. The Hillary school in Khumjung & the monastery (has a Yeti Scalp) is the icon of the Khumbu valley. Sleep overnight at Lodge/Guesthouse. Sleep overnight at Lodge/Guesthouse.
6
Trek to Tengboche (3867m)
In this day we do a snake walk, downhill & uphill. Crossing 10 Km of distance within 5-6 Hours we arrive Tengboche (3867m). We lunch at Phunki Tenga a beautiful lunch point beside the Dudh Koshi river & ascent approx. 2 hours crossing pine & rhododendron forest. Sleep overnight at Lodge/Guesthouse.
7
Trek to Dingboche (4410m)
As we already been to the wonderful Tengboche monastery the day before & experiment mountains, we further the trek toward Dingboche (4410m). We walk approx. 10-11 Km this day, though the trail is not that difficult you’d feel the altitude as soon you touch Dingboche. Sleep overnight at Lodge/Guesthouse.
8
Acclimatize/ hike to the Nangkartshang Peak (5100m)
As we go higher air gets thinner & we may suffer from Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Yes, I'm talking about acclimatization, eating proper food, drinking plenty of water & giving rest to the body are the measures to prevent yourself from AMS. In this day we will climb high explore Dingboche valley, panoramic view of several mountains like, Mt.Lohtse, Mt,Makalu, Mt.Amadablam, Tabuche peak, Cholatse peak ,Island peak, Lobuche peak etc from the Dingboche Ri.(5083m)." Climb High Sleep Low " is the key to acclimatize well. Sleep overnight at guesthouse.
9
Trek to Lobuche (4910m)
This is the 8th day & we are reaching the altitude of 4940m crossing the Thukla Pass/ Memorial hill. There are memorial walls honoring climbers who died on Everest. The distance between Dingboche to Lobuche is approx. 7-8 Km & we walk for like 6-7 hours including rest. Until Thukla the trail is gradually ascent after we do Lunch at Thukla we ascent steep like one hour & an hour more a plain trail to touch Lobuche (4940m). . Sleep overnight at guesthouse.
10
Trek to EBC (5364m) & back to Gorekshep (5164m)
The day is full of excitement & a dream place for every human once in al life. Yes, I'm talking about Everest Base Camp (5364m) which is around 12 Km from Lokbuche to Gorakshep(5164m) Via EBC. The trail is rocky & icy glacier till EBC. Although the trail is not so steep it makes you feeling exhausted because of high altitude.We sleep at Ghorakshep after we enjoy success on EBC. Sleep overnight at guesthouse.
11
Trek to Kalapathar (5545m) & back to Lobuche (4910m)
Walk up early in the morning like 3;00 AM have some quick breakfast we continue our hike toward kalapathar (5545m) carriying small backpack with bottle of water, camera, chocoletes etc. Remember the head lamp is the most with the full battery on it. As the trail is steep from the begning the elevation gain will be 380m until top. The majestic view of the mountain Pumori just in your front will make you happy cry. As soon you reach on the top of Kalapathar you'll have a opportunity to experiment Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt Pumori, Mt. Lingdren, Mt.Amadablam, Khumbu glacier, Everest Base Camp, Everest Camp 1 etc. from closer. We sleep at Lobuche after having lunch on Gorakshep. Sleep overnight at guesthouse.
12
Trek to Chhukung (4730m) via Kongma La Pass (5535m)
The distance between Lobuche to Chhukung is approx.5.5 Km & it will carry around 7-8 hours to reach Chhukung from Lobuche crossing Kongma La Pass. The trail is challenging however, we would feel little less after we come up doing EBC & Kalapathar.As the amazing view of mountains like Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Amadablam & Island Peak makes you forget all tiredness. Sleep overnight at guesthouse.
13
Trek to Island Base Camp (5100m)
The distance between Chhukung & Island Base Camp is approx 6 Km. It will carry around 4 hours to reach Base Camp.We cross the Imja glacier lake & huge glacier/moraine beside the Chhukung. The trail goes smooth ascent along with Imja lake. Sleep overnight at Camp/tent. Sleep overnight at Camp/Tent
14
Climb Island Peak (6165m) & Trek back to Chhukung (4730m)
Walk up early in the morning like 2;00 AM have some quick breakfast we continue our hike toward Summit (6165m) carrying small backpack with bottle of water, camera, chocolates etc. Remember the head lamp is the most with the full battery on it. As the trail is steep from the beginning the elevation gain will be almost (1050m) until top. The majestic view of the mountain Lhotse just in your front will make you happy cry. As soon you reach on the top of Imja Tse via high camp & crampon point, you'll have an opportunity to experiment Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Mt Barun Tse, Mt. Amadablam, Mera peak, Imja Tse glacier Lake, Abu Lapcha Pass etc. from your closer. It will carry around 10 hours to reach Chhukung including rests & lunch at Base Camp. Sleep overnight at Lodge/Guesthouse.
15
Reserve Day
The Reserve Day is most prominent day among all the days. As we all know mountains is not ours, it belongs to the nature. Although there's no any conspiracy to make happen bad, we become unlucky sometimes. There are several issues which lets us wait & watch: Bad weather (Windy, heavy snowfall, whiteout etc.) Need more time to acclimatize (not every human body is same, some may need few times more to adapt the altitude).
16
Trek to Deboche (3820m)
Heading to Deboche from Chhukung is a easy day. We descent all the way to the Sommare & Pangboche crossing a big plain land between Sommare & Pangboche like airport). The distance between Chhukung to Deboche is 14-15 Km & the walk hour is 6-7 hours including rests & lunch. Sleep overnight at Lodge/Guesthouse.
17
Trek to Namche Bazaar
The distance between Deboche to Namche is about 12 Km with walking hours of 5-6. In this day we ascent, descent & walk plain trail crossing some pine & rhododendron forest. As we reach Namche bazaar, we can celebrate our success going to the music bar, pubs etc. & relax some time joyfully. Sleep overnight at Lodge/Guesthouse.
18
Trek to Lukla
Namche to Lukla is our final day trek & is all the way descent till Jhorsalle apart the trek goes gradual ups & downs. It takes about 6-7 hours to arrive Lukla with the easy walk. Sleep overnight at Lodge/Guesthouse.
19
Fly to Kathmandu
We fly toward Kathmandu early morning after breakfast. We celebrate dinner meal as a farewell program & discuss about the trek & further trips/ projects. Sleep overnight at hotel.
20
Departure
Ready for the departure, private cab/jeep will drop you Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA)
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