Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climb
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: In Kathmandu preparation for trek and climb.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla 2,820 m & trek to Phakding 2,640 m – 04 hrs.
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m – 06 hrs.
Day 05: Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and excursion.
Day 06: Trek to Tyangboche 3,867 m – 05hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche 4,260 m – 05hrs.
Day 08: Rest at Dingboche for acclimatization and excursion.
Day 09: Trek to Lobuche 4,930 m – 05 hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep 5,170 m nd to Everest Base Camp 5,364 m and back to Gorakshep – 08 hrs.
Day 11: Hike to Kalapatthar 5,545 m and trek to Lobuche or futther.
Day 12: Trek to Kongma La 5,535 m and to Chhukung 4,730 m -07 hrs.
Day 13: Trek to Island Base Camp 5,200 m -04 hours.
Day 14: Trek to Island Peak to High Camp 5,600 m -03 hrs.
Day 15: Climb to Island peak summit 6,189 m and to base camp – 08 hours.
Day 16: Trek to Tengboche – 07 hrs.
Day 17: Trek to Monjo 2,830 m – 06 hrs.
Day 18: Trek to Lukla – 05 hrs.
Day 19: Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu & transfer to hotel.
Day 20: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 21: Final international departure.
Itenerary
-
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. On arrival in Kathmandu, you are warmly greeted by Adventure Guide Team Treks & Expeditions staff at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) our representatives will assist then transfer to respective hotels. Day 02: In Kathmandu preparation day for expedition. On this day an opportunity for shopping essential equipments, gears, harness, crampons, ice axe with leash, webbing, cord, trekking poles, sleeping bag, headwear, footwear and other stuffs. In the meantime Adventure Guide Team Treks & Expeditions staff will obtain necessary permits and papers for the climb. There will be a special meeting in the evening regarding pre-trek & climb discussion with all fellow field staffs / guides. Day 03: Fly to Lukla 2,800 m & trek to Phakding 2,640 m- 03 hrs. Moring a super scenic flight of near 35 minutes bring you at Lukla. Lukla airport is also known as Tenzing –Hillary Airport and Luka is assessable either by air or by trek from the old classic route by Jiri or from Arun Valley, from Lukla start the trek to Phakding for overnight stop. Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m -06 hrs. On this day walk up to the bank of the Dudh Koshi River and cross the suspension bridge. A few hours of trek will take to the entrance gate to visit National Park, Monjo. Walk for few hours to reach Namche. Namche is a prosperous trading town and the capital of the Khumbu Region with many Nepalese officials, ATMs, Internet cafes, shops, restaurants, a police check, post and a bank, a bakery and a colorful market each Friday evening and Saturday. You can buy your essential climbing equipments and other stuffs here in Namche if needed, overnight at Namche Bazaar. Day 05: Rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and excursion Namche is the perfect place for the acclimatization. Spending an extra day in Namche helps to acclimatize our body in higher altitude and avoid the risk of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Namche is also a mesmerizing market hub where one can explore its vicinity and make further plans for the trip. Day 06: Trek to Thyangboche 3,867 m-05 hrs. Trek along a gradual trail through conifer and rhododendron forests, somewhat exposed trail with the best views of Ama Dablam. The walk further offers striking views of Mt.Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Thamserku and Kwangde peak. The trail climbs uphill passing through the forests to reach Thyangboche. This area is known as the holy land as the head lama (Rinpoche) of the monastery resides here. This is the place, where climbers take blessing from the high lama in order to have best and safe expedition. Day 07: Trek to Dingboche 4,260m - 05 hrs. After breakfast following the trail that drops to Debuche and crossing suspension bridge on the Imja Khola. Then a gentle climb to reach Pangboche a Sherpa village with several houses made of stones with an old monastery. The trail leads slowly leaving the tree lines behind through exposed landscapes with fantastic views of Mt. Ama Dbalm at close range then reaching at Dingboche for the overnight stop. Day 08: Rest at Dingboche for acclimatization and excursion. Another rest day allows you to acclimatize in this high altitude, with time to explore the surrounding area.. Day 09: Trek to Lobuche 4,930 m - 05 hrs. Leaving Dingboche, follow the trail uphill for an hour then a gradual walk all the way to Thugla ( Dugla) with fantastic views of Taboche, Cholatse, Lobuche, Pumori, Ama Dablam and as far to Mt. Makalu towards east and tips of Mt. Cho Oyu in the west, the climb up to the terminal debris of Khumbu Glacier, and continues till Lobuche for overnight stop. Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep 5,170 m and to Everest Base Camp 5, 364 m and return back to Gorakshep. 07hrs. The trail today is quite challenging but offers mesmerizing views of Mt. Everest the highest point on this planet at 8,848 meters / 29,028 ft. On reaching at Gorakshep following the moraine and ice path, Gorakshep with 04 lodges the last lodge before Everest Base Camp after break here continue to Everest Base Camp walking along moraine below the Khumbu Icefall to reach Everest Base Camp. After spending some time in base camp, return back to Gorakshep for overnight stop. Day 11: Hike to Kalapatthar 5,545 m /18,192 ft and return to Lobuche. Early morning start climb to Kalapatthar for the stunning view of Mt. Everest and its surroundings peaks. Kalapatthar is the vantage point for views of the entire south face of Mt. Everest and other high mountains, after spending some moments here a gentle descend to the small settlement of Lobuche for the overnight stop, with afternoon free for sidewalks. Day 12: Trek and traverse Kongma La 5,535 m / 18,159 ft and to Chukung 4,730 m -7 hrs. Leaving Lobuche, head towards Imjatse valley at Chukung enjoy the remoteness and perfect wilderness of the area with harsh beautiful nature, on route with beautiful views of Amphu Lapcha, Island peak, and traversing the highest pass of this trip the Kongma La pass at 5, 545 meters after a great moment here descend towards Imjatse valley and to Chukung for the overnight stop after a hard trek and climb of near 08 hrs. Day 13: Trek to Island Base Camp 5,200 m -04 hours. After a good breakfast walk to the southern part climbing steep way along the streamside, the route to the Amphu Lapcha lies just to the southeast. A slightly fractious cross route to the Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines leads to a wide valley of Island peak or Imjatse. Our guide will give details and information regarding the climbing. Day 14: Trek and climb to High Camp 5,600 m- 04 hrs. Pack climbing gear and make a gentle climb to reach high camp, a climb to reach High Camp with a slope that narrows and the path enters a steep rock channel, then ascend a little further to high camp afternoon final preparation for the climbing and overnight in tented camp. Day 15: Climb to the summit 6,189 m / 20, 305 ft and return to base camp. The climb to the summit is a steep climbing which is slightly technical; our guides will fix rope where it is necessary for this strenuous ascent to reach the summit, on reaching the top with panoramic mindblowing views of the massif mountains that surrounds you, after a great moment descend along the same route, down to the base camp. Day 16: Trek to Thyangboche 3,867 m - 07 hrs. Leaving Base Camp reaching at Dingboche within Imjatse valley with grand views of Ama Dablam, Nuptse wall, Lhotse, Makalu and Island peak then head towards the famed Thyangboche with its beautiful monastery and striking scenery views, reaching back at lush vegetation and tree lines after being in arid terrain for a week or more, the final leg of this walk leads to a climb for an hour to Thyangboche offering grand views of peaks that surrounds this lovely spot with its monastery. Day 17: Trek to Monjo 2,880 m via Namche Bazaar - 06hrs. After breakfast a short downhill to Imjatse River after the bridge a steep climb for an hour with gradual winding trail all the way to Namche Bazaar, after Namche its all all downhill to the Dudh Kosi River bed and with few short ups to enter the Sagarmatha National park to exit towards Monjo for the overnight stop in this small nice village. Day 18: Trek to Lukla - 05 hrs. The last day walk of this great adventure with easy gradual trail through the village of Phakding following the Dudh Kosi, after crossing the bridge at Phakding a nice pleasant trek with few short up and downs to Lukla, on reaching Lukla the last dinner with the trekking staffs and porters. Day 19: Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. The flight time to Kathmandu, are schedule for morning normally, sometime the flight time can be delayed due to bad weather, depending upon the flight time make way to the terminal for security check, this scenic flight from Lukla takes about 30 minutes to Kathmandu, a panoramic view of the snow capped peaks can be seen during the flight. Arriving at Kathmandu domestic terminal, our staff will receive and transfer you back to Hotel. Day 20: In Kathmandu free day at leisure. A free day in Kathmandu, please inform our staff if you would like to go on another short tour in and around Kathmandu Valley. Day 21: Transfer to airport for international departure. Today as per your international flight time, Adventure Guide Team staff will take you to the airport for your final departure from this wonderful country, Nepal.
On arrival in Kathmandu, you are warmly greeted by Adventure Guide Team Treks & Expeditions staff at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) our representatives will assist then transfer to respective hotels.
-
Day 02: In Kathmandu preparation day for expedition.
On this day an opportunity for shopping essential equipments, gears, harness, crampons, ice axe with leash, webbing, cord, trekking poles, sleeping bag, headwear, footwear and other stuffs. In the meantime Adventure Guide Team Treks & Expeditions staff will obtain necessary permits and papers for the climb. There will be a special meeting in the evening regarding pre-trek & climb discussion with all fellow field staffs / guides.
-
Day 03: Fly to Lukla 2,800 m & trek to Phakding 2,640 m- 03 hrs.
Moring a super scenic flight of near 35 minutes bring you at Lukla. Lukla airport is also known as Tenzing –Hillary Airport and Luka is assessable either by air or by trek from the old classic route by Jiri or from Arun Valley, from Lukla start the trek to Phakding for overnight stop.
-
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m -06 hrs.
On this day walk up to the bank of the Dudh Koshi River and cross the suspension bridge. A few hours of trek will take to the entrance gate to visit National Park, Monjo. Walk for few hours to reach Namche. Namche is a prosperous trading town and the capital of the Khumbu Region with many Nepalese officials, ATMs, Internet cafes, shops, restaurants, a police check, post and a bank, a bakery and a colorful market each Friday evening and Saturday. You can buy your essential climbing equipments and other stuffs here in Namche if needed, overnight at Namche Bazaar.
-
Day 05: Rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and excursion
Namche is the perfect place for the acclimatization. Spending an extra day in Namche helps to acclimatize our body in higher altitude and avoid the risk of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Namche is also a mesmerizing market hub where one can explore its vicinity and make further plans for the trip.
-
Day 06: Trek to Thyangboche 3,867 m-05 hrs.
Trek along a gradual trail through conifer and rhododendron forests, somewhat exposed trail with the best views of Ama Dablam. The walk further offers striking views of Mt.Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Thamserku and Kwangde peak. The trail climbs uphill passing through the forests to reach Thyangboche. This area is known as the holy land as the head lama (Rinpoche) of the monastery resides here. This is the place, where climbers take blessing from the high lama in order to have best and safe expedition.
-
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche 4,260m - 05 hrs.
After breakfast following the trail that drops to Debuche and crossing suspension bridge on the Imja Khola. Then a gentle climb to reach Pangboche a Sherpa village with several houses made of stones with an old monastery. The trail leads slowly leaving the tree lines behind through exposed landscapes with fantastic views of Mt. Ama Dbalm at close range then reaching at Dingboche for the overnight stop.
-
Day 08: Rest at Dingboche for acclimatization and excursion.
Another rest day allows you to acclimatize in this high altitude, with time to explore the surrounding area..
-
Day 09: Trek to Lobuche 4,930 m - 05 hrs.
Leaving Dingboche, follow the trail uphill for an hour then a gradual walk all the way to Thugla ( Dugla) with fantastic views of Taboche, Cholatse, Lobuche, Pumori, Ama Dablam and as far to Mt. Makalu towards east and tips of Mt. Cho Oyu in the west, the climb up to the terminal debris of Khumbu Glacier, and continues till Lobuche for overnight stop.
-
Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep 5,170 m and to Everest Base Camp 5, 364 m and return back to Gorakshep. 07hrs.
The trail today is quite challenging but offers mesmerizing views of Mt. Everest the highest point on this planet at 8,848 meters / 29,028 ft. On reaching at Gorakshep following the moraine and ice path, Gorakshep with 04 lodges the last lodge before Everest Base Camp after break here continue to Everest Base Camp walking along moraine below the Khumbu Icefall to reach Everest Base Camp. After spending some time in base camp, return back to Gorakshep for overnight stop.
-
Day 11: Hike to Kalapatthar 5,545 m /18,192 ft and return to Lobuche.
Early morning start climb to Kalapatthar for the stunning view of Mt. Everest and its surroundings peaks. Kalapatthar is the vantage point for views of the entire south face of Mt. Everest and other high mountains, after spending some moments here a gentle descend to the small settlement of Lobuche for the overnight stop, with afternoon free for sidewalks.
-
Day 12: Trek and traverse Kongma La 5,535 m / 18,159 ft and to Chukung 4,730 m -7 hrs.
Leaving Lobuche, head towards Imjatse valley at Chukung enjoy the remoteness and perfect wilderness of the area with harsh beautiful nature, on route with beautiful views of Amphu Lapcha, Island peak, and traversing the highest pass of this trip the Kongma La pass at 5, 545 meters after a great moment here descend towards Imjatse valley and to Chukung for the overnight stop after a hard trek and climb of near 08 hrs.
-
Day 13: Trek to Island Base Camp 5,200 m -04 hours.
After a good breakfast walk to the southern part climbing steep way along the streamside, the route to the Amphu Lapcha lies just to the southeast. A slightly fractious cross route to the Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines leads to a wide valley of Island peak or Imjatse. Our guide will give details and information regarding the climbing.
-
Day 14: Trek and climb to High Camp 5,600 m- 04 hrs.
Pack climbing gear and make a gentle climb to reach high camp, a climb to reach High Camp with a slope that narrows and the path enters a steep rock channel, then ascend a little further to high camp afternoon final preparation for the climbing and overnight in tented camp.
-
Day 15: Climb to the summit 6,189 m / 20, 305 ft and return to base camp.
The climb to the summit is a steep climbing which is slightly technical; our guides will fix rope where it is necessary for this strenuous ascent to reach the summit, on reaching the top with panoramic mindblowing views of the massif mountains that surrounds you, after a great moment descend along the same route, down to the base camp.
-
Day 16: Trek to Thyangboche 3,867 m - 07 hrs.
Leaving Base Camp reaching at Dingboche within Imjatse valley with grand views of Ama Dablam, Nuptse wall, Lhotse, Makalu and Island peak then head towards the famed Thyangboche with its beautiful monastery and striking scenery views, reaching back at lush vegetation and tree lines after being in arid terrain for a week or more, the final leg of this walk leads to a climb for an hour to Thyangboche offering grand views of peaks that surrounds this lovely spot with its monastery.
-
Day 17: Trek to Monjo 2,880 m via Namche Bazaar - 06hrs.
After breakfast a short downhill to Imjatse River after the bridge a steep climb for an hour with gradual winding trail all the way to Namche Bazaar, after Namche its all all downhill to the Dudh Kosi River bed and with few short ups to enter the Sagarmatha National park to exit towards Monjo for the overnight stop in this small nice village.
-
Day 18: Trek to Lukla - 05 hrs.
The last day walk of this great adventure with easy gradual trail through the village of Phakding following the Dudh Kosi, after crossing the bridge at Phakding a nice pleasant trek with few short up and downs to Lukla, on reaching Lukla the last dinner with the trekking staffs and porters.
-
Day 19: Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
The flight time to Kathmandu, are schedule for morning normally, sometime the flight time can be delayed due to bad weather, depending upon the flight time make way to the terminal for security check, this scenic flight from Lukla takes about 30 minutes to Kathmandu, a panoramic view of the snow capped peaks can be seen during the flight. Arriving at Kathmandu domestic terminal, our staff will receive and transfer you back to Hotel.
-
Day 20: In Kathmandu free day at leisure.
A free day in Kathmandu, please inform our staff if you would like to go on another short tour in and around Kathmandu Valley.
-
Day 21: Transfer to airport for international departure.
Today as per your international flight time, Adventure Guide Team staff will take you to the airport for your final departure from this wonderful country, Nepal.
Cost Includes
Cost Excludes:
Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climb
Leave a Reply