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Climbing Island Peak with Everest Base Camp Trek is a fantastic experience in Nepal's Himalayas. It is intended for energetic and physically fit trekkers with little or no prior mountain expedition experience. Island Peak (6,189m/20,305ft) is a major climbing peak in Nepal's Everest region, with an impressive and heavily glaciated West Face rising from the Lhotse Glacier.Being one of the ‘trekking peaks‘ with very little technical aspects, Island Peak is not a difficult undertaking for a beginner climber wishing to enter the incredible world of mountain climbing. Hundreds of climbers flock to Nepal every year to get a permit for Island Peak climbing. Our adventure also takes us into the heartland of the Khumbu Valley and Sherpa culture. Before scaling the peak, we also visit, possibly the most popular trekking destination in the world – Everest Base Camp Trek (5,357m/17,575ft) and Kala Patthar – for the up-close views of Mt. Everest and other high mountains.
Trekking in the Himalayas is always the blissful as well as challenging. The 21 days journey of Island Peak climbing also offers the enormous experience and nostalgic feeling which remains till the last moment of life. Peak climbing is not just an adventure; it is overcoming the risk in life. If you don’t challenge the challenge, you will never learn to win. Be optimistic and try our top selling trip Everest Base Camp trek and Island Peak climbing.
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Your trip starts today when you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Upon your arrival, you will be received by our ANA representative at the airport. He'll be carrying an ANA board with your name written on it. Then you will be transferred to the hotel. After you check into the hotel, our representative will brief you about your trip. Then free till pick up time for the welcome dinner. In your spare time, you can relax, walk around the hotel, go shopping for necessities, and so on.
Welcome Dinner Included. Overnight at Hotel
In one day, you will visit four UNESCO World Heritage sites on this private tour of the Kathmandu Valley: Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal. Explore these landmarks with your own personal guide who describes the religious, historical, and cultural significance of each location. A perfect introduction for first-time visitors to Nepal, this full-day trip offers a fantastic overview including round-trip hotel transport in the comfort of a private vehicle. Kathmandu Valley tour of UNESCO World Heritage sites Marvel at the royal palace and dozens of temples at Kathmandu Durbar Square See Boudhanath, Nepal’s largest Buddhist stupa Visit Swayambhunath (aka Monkey Temple) and Pashupati Temple Private guide ensures personalized commentary Hotel pickup and drop-off included from Kathmandu.
Breakfast/Lunch Included. Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast, we transfer to the airport before 1.5 hours of your flight time for the flight about 35 minutes to Lukla by Air Plane. This flight follows the Langtang and Jugal ranges before entering the Eastern region where you pass Rolwaling Himal. Gaurisankar and Menlumtse before entering the Khumbu area. After your arrival at Lukla Airport, is also called Tenzin-Hillary Airport located at 2840 m. Once you arrive at Lukla airport you’ll be introduced to your crew Sub Guide and porters. Then from the airport, we walk for 5 minutes to the Lodge and have a cup of tea. Then we start trek to Phakding walking off three hours. This starts with a gentle downhill walk with beautiful scenery of the Sherpa homes. There will be plenty of hot lemon tea stops and a chance to meet the locals and take plenty of photographs. On the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River, with distant views of the peaks of Nupla (5,885 meters) and Kusumkang (6,367 meters). Following the left bank of the river, you reach Phakding, where you stop for lunch and for the evening. Phakding is located 2640 meters high from sea level.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight at Lodge.
After breakfast at the lodge, we trek to Namche following the left bank of Dudh Koshi River. During follow the level path along the right bank from the resort, Thamserku 6623m. Looms skyward on the opposite bank. After crossing a stream and climbing the terraced hill from the Dudh Koshi route, you arrive at Banker. Walking on the riverbed on the left bank, through a forest you arrive at Chumowa where you can visit the Vegetable Farm. Walking along a path with many ups and downs, crossing a stream you pass by a small village located at 2840m gaining 230m from Phakding. Then from Monjo, descending stone steps you come to a suspension bridge, and, after a short climb, you reach Jorshale. This is the entrance to the National Park, and you must wait here while your guide pays the entrance fees. Walking beside the river, you reach a forested mountainside and pass a rocky area. After crossing a high, winding path, you descend to the riverbed and reach a V-shaped valley. The river forks here: the right stream is the Dudh Koshi and the left is the Bhote Koshi that leads to Nangpa La. Crossing another suspension bridge and walking a short distance alongside the Bhote Koshi, you ascend to Top Danda where you will get the first view of Mount Everest. From here you ascend gradually up to Namche Bazaar (The Sherpa capital).
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight in Lodge.
This day just 2 hours trek to Syangboche as day for exploration and acclimatization. Health expertise suggests acclimation is necessary in Everest region trek to avoid Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). On this day. After lunch the short trip heads towards the Everest view hotel, one of the world’s highest hotels in the world for tea break and also for panoramic view of Mt. Khumbila (5,761m), Mt. Thamserku (6,623m), Mt. Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,516m) and Ama Dablam (6,812m). The trail then downhill to Khumjung and Knude village with the physically fit trekkers. The trekkers with weak physical fitness can return to the lodge at Syangboche. The main climax of the trip is to visit Khumjung Gompa and Khumjung Hillary school which was established by Sir Edmund Hillary in 1961. After inspecting Khumjung Gompa and school, drop down to another Sherpa village, Kunde which is renowned for ‘Hillary hospital’: the largest hospital of Khumjung region established in 1966. In Syangboche, there is a non-commercial airport and has unpaved narrow runway which is only used by helicopters to carry trekkers if they fall sick, injured or on special demand. Enjoy the breath-taking picturesque scenery of Namche village from the runway. Please: During acclimatization at Syangboche, try to avoid unhygienic food, beer, alcohol or other beverages. It may risk your health and increase chances of AMS.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight in Lodge.
Leave Namche early morning after breakfast. It is a beautiful walk up to Tengboche, the monastic village in the Everest base camp trekking trail. On the way to Tengboche, experience some of the spectacular views around. Once you reach Tengboche and check into an est house, go and explore the monastery, learn about Tibetan Buddhism.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight at Lodge.
The trail descends to Deboche a small village with Chortens and Mani stone walls and nun monastery. Cross suspension bridge over Imja Khola (Imja Strasm) and gradually ascend to Pangboche with the towering view of Ama Dablam (most beautiful mountain in Everest region) Trail follows upstream closer to Imja River fairly moderate up toward Imja valley. The trail fairly seen open to the confluence of Lobuche river and begin last part of the day to Dingboche the last Sherpa settlement with the beautiful terraced field enclosed by a stone wall to avoid barley, buckwheat, and potatoes from the cold wind and grazing animals.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Included. Overnight at Lodge.
This second scheduled rest day will assist your fitness and oxygen intake at the higher altitudes to follow. An enjoyable 3-4hr, 400m climb to Nangkartshang Gompa, north of Dingboche affords views of Makalu (8,463m) the fifth highest mountain, and awesome views of Ama Dablam and the valley floor.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Included. Overnight at Lodge.
The trail climbs to a ridge and views of Taboche and Cholatse. Continue through yak pastures to a wooden bridge – and Duglha (4,620m/15,158ft). The trail then ascends steeply for an hour, up the gravely terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. On the summit is a large group of stone-pile memorials to lost Sherpas and climbers. It also affords great border views including Khumbutse, Lingtren, and Pumori. Everest is hidden behind the towering Nuptse – Lhotse wall. Follow the valley upstream for an hour to Lobuche.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Included. Overnight at Lodge.
Start the walk for the day to Gorakshep after breakfast. The walk goes along the Khumbu glacier, the highest glacier in the world, and Changri glacier. Once you reach Gorakshep, check into a guest house and have your lunch before you hike to Everest Base Camp. Walk to the base camp of the highest mountain in the world and enjoy your moments there for a while and return back to Gorakshep.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Included. Overnight at Lodge.
One of the highlights of the expedition after EBC is side trip to Kala Patthar summit (5,644m). It almost takes 2-3 hours to reach at Kala Patthar from Gorakshep. We begin our trek before dawn hoping to catch up mesmerizing sunrise view, elegant scenery and the gleaming view of Mt. Everest (8848m) along with Lingtren (6,749m), Khumbutse (6,636m), Nuptse (7,861m), Pumori (7,161m) from the top of Kala Patthar summit. After spending some moment at the peak, we drop down to Gorakshep for breakfast. From Gorakshep, the journey from land of Himalayas descends the same route towards the Sherpa village Lobuche.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight at Lodge.
From Lobuche to Chukkung, there is a tough trail for climbing Island Peak. We descend to Kongma La via a moraine boulder crossing across the Khumbu glacier after a delectable meal. After there, the trail climbs steeply to High-camp (5,758m) before bending at the ridge and descending to the icy trail alongside the Nuptse glacier. We arrived to the junction Langbho after using the alternative rocky path.Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Makalu, and Baruntse can all be seen from the settlement, which is located immediately beneath the Chhukung mountain. The final human settlement on the Island Peak Trail is located here.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight at Lodge.
Today's adventure is brief, thrilling, and challenging. There are no tea house or lodges at Base Camp, so we'll need to transport food, water, tents, and other essentials. We hike for a few hours from Chukkung before climbing via the Lhotse Glacier's moraine to the south. After walking for few hours opposite to the Imja Tsho, we reach at Island Peak Base Camp alongside Imja Glacier and Lhotse Shar Glacier. At night, we enjoy the experience of spending night inside tent at Base Camp.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight at Lodge.
After a warm and tasty breakfast, we set out on our adventure early in the morning. The hike from Base Camp to High Camp is steeply uphill, and we'll need to stop and rest multiple times. While ascending to the high camp, ropes, an axe, and crampons may be used. The limbs may be unable to step higher due to the frigid temperature, freezing breeze, and low oxygen levels.Don’t give up! The dream is at your legs. After short trek from Base Camp to High Camp, we have plenty of time remaining for preparation and proper rest. The guides will help you and train you before climbing Island Peak. Overnight, stay in tent and enjoy the warm food made by the guides and helpers.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight at Lodge.
The day is the most important day of our expedition and your life. Today is the day to make your dream a reality. The expedition begins early in the morning, and we must complete it before noon due to the risk of a windy storm in the afternoon. We ascend the rocky steps from high camp to the wide gully.The climb is not that much difficult; yet the crevasses, rocks and ridges make the expedition risky. Always be cautious and ask for assist if any problem or obstacles occur during the climb. From this point of the peak, we need to use ropes, axe and crampons. The final climb to the summit is strenuous and steep so we also need to use ladder to scale the summit (6,189m). After successfully surmounting the peak, enjoy the achievement and capture the serene landscape; tantalizing peaks; and tranquil scenery. The journey from the top now descends down to Island Base Camp and then-after to Chukkung following the rocky boulders, moraine, icy crevasse. The expedition today halts at Chukkung for tea house accommodation.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight at Lodge.
The Island Peak expedition now returns to Chukkung via the alternative trail to Yak herdsmen's camp Bibre. We descend to Dingboche with a dazzling view of Lhotse on the right and Ama Dablam on the left.The trail from here follows the downhill path alongside Imja River offering coruscating snow-clad massifs and tranquil scenery. After crossing suspension bridge ahead Orso, we descend towards Somare and then Pangboche following arid landscape and rocky boulders. The accommodation of this day will be at sacred village: Pangboche.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight at Lodge.
Today we drop down from one of the sacred villages of Khumbu region: Pangboche, after having exquisite breakfast. We cross suspension bridge and trace the villages Milingo, Debuche and Tengboche from where we continue downwards to Phunki Thenga. With the magnificent view of water driven prayer wheel from the suspension bridge, the trail twists and turns and halts at Sanasa; a fork from where the trial departs to Gokyo Lake, Khumjung Valley or Khyangjuma village. Our trail descends towards Khyangjuma village and Namche Bazaar. From here, we descend to Khyangjuma and then Namche to National Park headquarter. Cross Larja bridge above Jhorsalle which is the confluence of Bhote Koshi and Dudh Koshi river and exit through the National Park check point and stop at Monjo for today’s accommodation.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight at Lodge.
Walk another six hours back to Lukla today after your breakfast. The walk passes through Phakding where you had spent you first night in the mountain. Reach Lukla and spend some leisurely time there.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight at Lodge.
Take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu and then transferred to the hotel. You have a free afternoon to relax or explore. We will meet in the evening to go for a farewell dinner.
Break/Dinner Included. Overnight at Hotel
Spend your free day in Kathmandu exploring around and Shopping etc. Or we can arrange any kinds of short, hiking around the valley, Day return tour & Shopping at your request.
Break Included. Overnight at Hotel
We will drop you to airport three hours prior to your flight time.
Breakfast Included.
Here’s a complete rundown of what to bring if you’re planning a trek to Everest Base Camp or any other tea-house trek in Nepal. Proper preparation and equipment for the conditions will go a long way to ensuring you have a great trekking experience. What follows is a pretty comprehensive list and will make sure you are covered in the coldest months of the year. If you have questions on what you might need just ask us and keep in mind that Kathmandu is a great place to buy trekking gear at affordable prices.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS AND ITEMS
ON THE TRAIL DAY PACK
CLOTHING: BASE, MIDDLE AND OUTER LAYERS
FOOTWEAR: SHOES AND SOCKS
SLEEPING BAG
DUFFEL BAGS AND DAY PACKS
FIRST AID KIT AND TOILETRIES
OTHER ITEMS
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