Overview

Trip introduction

Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing give us an opportunity to step into the base camp of the highest Himalayas. And then scale the popular Island Peak which is also known as ‘Imja Tse’ in the local language. The major highlights of this trip are spectacular views of the highest Himalayas, especially from the Kalapathar viewpoint; visiting monasteries, exploring the cultures and traditions of local inhabitants; and gaining that exquisite feeling of adventure while being at the summit of the Island Peak.

Journey: Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing 

The trek initiates after we take a short and sweet flight to Lukla airstrip from Kathmandu. Firstly, we start trekking all the way up through the river banks of Dudhkoshi crossing several suspension bridges. While making our way through Everest trekking trails, some of the highest Himalayas and other snow-capped peaks like Kusum Kngaro and Thamserku, etc will enclose us. Then we will acclimatize at Namche Bazaar, the major market in the Khumbu region. During our acclimatization days, there are plenty of few hours short sidewalks; which help our body adapt to high-altitude conditions. Leaving behind the colorful culturally rich villages of Tengboche and Pheriche, we will stay at Gorakshep.

In the next couple of days, we step at EBC, hike to Kala Patthar for amazing sunrise views over the world’s highest mountain; and descend towards Chukkung to get ready for Island peak climbing preparations. According to weather conditions, it may take a day or two for a successful ascent of an Island peak climbing adventure. Finally, we trek back to Namche, Lukla, and fly back to Kathmandu; which concludes our fun-filled, exciting, and rewarding trip of Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing Adventure.

Best Season and Physical Fitness

The best experience of this trek is during the months of Late February, March, April May, September, October, November, and early December.  Mountaineering experience is not mandatory but you need sound physical and mental fitness prior to joining this trip. Our professional Sherpa guides will provide proper instruction on using ropes and ice axes necessary while scaling Island Peak.  So, join this trip with Nepal Mountain Trekkers for true Everest trekking and peak climbing experience.

Overview

Detail Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive in Kathmandu (1,300m /4,264 ft):

Day 2 : Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation:

Day 3 : Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 40 minutes flight, 3- 4 hours trek (Trekking times only):

Day 4 : Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280 ft): 5 – 6 hrs:

Day 5 : Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization Day:

Day 6 : Namche Bazzar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 5 – 6 hrs:

Day 7 : Tengboche to Pheriche (4,240 m/ 13,911 ft):5 – 6 hrs:

Day 8 : Pheriche – Lobhuche(4,910/ 16109 ft):7-8 hrs:

Day 9 : Lobuche – Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft) – Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,594ft) – Gorak Shep: 8 – 9 hrs:

Day 10 : Gorak Shep – Kala Patthar (5545m/18,192ft) – Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300ft): 7-8 hrs:

Day 11 : Dingboche – Chhukhung[4,730m/ 15519 ft] : 3-4 hrs:

Day 12 : Chhukung to Island Peak Base camp (5,200m/17,060ft): 3-4 hours:

Day 13 : Prepare Climb training on Island Peak Base Camp:

Day 14 : Island Peak Base Camp to Summit (6,189m/20,305ft.) and back to Base Camp (5,600m/18,372ft) 10-12 hours:

Day 15 : Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche (3,985m/13,074ft) 5-6 hours:

Day 16 : Pangboche to Namche Bazaar: 4-5 hours:

Day 17 : Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6-7 hours:

Day 18 : Fly to Kathmandu:

Day 19 : Departure Day:

Price Includes

• Airport Pick up and drop
• 3 nights Hotel in Kathmandu(Hotel Green Horizon or similar standard)
• All accommodation during the trek in the best hotels/tea-houses in the area (differing according to the price you wish to spend)
  • Sanitation: The accommodation we provide will be neat and clean with warm-hospitality and quality services.
  • Single/Twin-sharing Accommodation (as per budget): Your group won’t have to share your accommodation with anyone else so your privacy is protected.

• All foods during the trek: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner; any items on the menu as much as you wish to consume.
  • We provide hygienic and safe meals to re-energize you.
  • We request you not to waste your meals for it is difficult to transport food in the rural area.
  • You are not allowed to share your meals with anyone else from another group.

• Domestic Flight and all required land transportation as mentioned in the itinerary
• All required camping equipment
• Professional and Highly experienced English-speaking Trekking Guide licensed by the Government. Including their lodging and food.
  • Local Staffs: Our guides are locals of the region which ensures that you will surely get to explore a bit more during the trek than with any other guides.
  • Experienced: With an experience of more than a decade of working in this field, our trekking guides possess excellent knowledge on briefing during the trek as well as they are experts in handling all kinds of critical situations that might occur during the trek.
  • Insurance: Nepal Mountain Trekkers have an insurance policy for all our trekking staff.

• Porters (1 porter for 2 trekkers with a max load of 25 KG). Including their lodging and food.
  • Local Staffs: The porters we hire belong to the same region where we trek in order to provide employment opportunities to the locals as well as to make you explore every prospect of the region.

• Well experienced ice climbing guide (Climbing service charge, insurance, food, personal equipment)
• Group Climbing gear fixed rope, main rope, ice axe, zoomer, harness, the figure of eight, carabineer
• Four seasonal sleeping bags, down jacket, Nepal Mountain Trekkers duffer bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (Note: down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
• Trekking permits: TIMS card, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Tax, and Sagarmatha National Park fees
• Peak Permit and Royalty
• A comprehensive medical kit
• Rescue Arrangement Service
• 13% VAT and 10% service charges
• Farewell Dinner

Price Excludes

• Nepalese visa fee (Visa Information)
• International airfare to and from Kathmandu
• Excess baggage charges
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
• Extra night accommodation(s)
• Travel Insurance and Rescue Cost
• Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
• Personal trekking and climbing gears
• Tips for guides and porters

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