Everest Base Camp With Island Peak
About this tour
Everest Base Camp with Island peak is a combined trip of trekking and climbing. Exploring the temples, shrines, durbar squares, bazaars of Kathmandu and take a short but scenic flight to Lukla
Everest Base Camp with Island peak is a united trip. It is the combines of the trek, peak climb and also a day sightseeing in Kathmandu. We visit Kathmandu (1338m) and fly to the Himalaya for trekking and mountain expedition. After a short but scenic flight, we land at Lukla. Following the footstep of Tenzing-Hillary through Dudh Koshi River and reach to Phakding (2610m). Cross the wondrous highest suspension bridge of Everest and reach Namche Bazaar(3441m).
Namche Bazaar is the central town of the Everest and also the first market of Khumbu region. Exploring the Sherpa museum, learn the history of summiteers Mr. Tenzing Norgey and Sir Edmund Hillary. Additionally, the trek collects the knowledge of Sherpa history, lifestyle, language, culture, and costume. Tengboche is a hill station where the oldest monastery is situated. The monastery is a building that can see from the summit of Mt. Everest (8848m).
Everest Base Camp is one of the prime destinations of this trip. It is the base camp of the world’s highest peak Mt. Everest. It is a pleasure and quite a feat to reach the base camp. We hike up to Kalapathar (5,555m), the most popular viewpoint of Everest. From the top of Kalapathar (5,555m), we can see incredible views of the sunrise over the Himalayas as well as Mt. Everest, and also the Khumbu Glacier and Icefall. The moment of reaching Chhukung (4710m) is the highlight of the trek. It is the trail of Island peak.
Tour Highlight
Expereice of landing and taking off in Lukla airport
Picturesque view of Mountains and Himalayan Valleys
Climb up Kalapathar (5,555m).
Exploring the Imja Lake
Panaromic view from the Top of Island Peak (6189m)
Exploring the Base Camp of Hightest peak Mt. Everest
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Tribhuvan International Airport, काठमाडौँ, Nepal to Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Welcome to Nepal! We will receive you the airport and transport you to hotel.
Day 2: Kathmandu, Nepal
Pre-trip meeting and sightseeing around Kathmandu valley The day beings with a meeting and introducing with your trek and tour leader. After breakfast, we organize a short meeting at the hotel lobby. The meeting finalizes the preparation of the trek. In the meeting, you need to bring three copies of passport copy size photos, and travel insurance copy. Soon, the day tour will starts and on the tour visit most highlighted places of Kathmandu.
Day 3: Kathmandu, Nepal to Lukla, Chaurikharka, Nepal
Fly to Lukla (2,840m). Trek to Phakding (2,610m) Wake up early in the morning and head to the the airport for a flight to Lukla. We take a packed breakfast today. After a short scenic flight to Lukla, we begin the trek, after meeting our local trekking staff. We reach Phakding today, located on the banks of Dhudhkoshi River.
Day 4: Phakding, Nepal to Namche, Nepal
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441m) Following Dudh Koshi River and then a climb to reach Namche takes approximately 6 hours. We cross the river several times, encountering yaks and mules along the trail. Finally, the trail on the banks finish and we start ascending on steep gradient up, crossing the highest suspension bridge of Everest Region. The climb is steep, so we walk with a comfortable pace. Finally we reach Namche, the biggest town in the region.
Day 5: Namche, Nepal
Namche Bazaar (3,441m) acclimatization day. Today is a rest day of the trek. It is very important to take rest and acclimatize as we gain altitude. Today you will hike up to Syangboche and visit a museum that belongs to Sherpa culture, and the history records of Mt. Everest expedition by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary, the first ones to scale Everest. The view of Namche, Khumjung village, and the massive summits in front are stupendous from Syangboche.
Day 6: Namche Bazar, Namche, Nepal to Tyangboche, Khumjung, Nepal
Trek to the Tengboche Monastery (3,880m) After breakfast at the hotel, we head towards Tengboche, a superb hill for photography and Himalayan view. The monastery at Tengboche is one of the major highlights of Everest Base Camp standard trek. To reach Tengboche we need to walk for about 6 hours today, which includes a steep uphill bit on the second half of the day. In the evening, we walk around the Tengboche monastery and visit the monastery. Enjoy the beautiful evening with spectacular views at Tengboche Hill.
Day 7: Tyangboche, Khumjung, Nepal to Pheriche, खुम्जुंग, Nepal
Trek to Pheriche (4,270m) After breakfast we start walking to Pheriche. The first leg of the trail descends to Debuche through rhododendron forests, after which we cross a suspension bridge and upwards to Pangboche and then Somare, which is our lunch spot. The gradual climbs towards a hill followed by a quick descent, which leads us to Pheriche. After reaching the valley we will be above the treeline and the thinning of air can be felt.
Day 8: Pheriche, खुम्जुंग, Nepal
Rest and acclimatization day Today is an acclimatization day and we will hike up to Nangkartshang Peak (5090m) to acclimatizeo thinning air. The Nangkartshang Hill gives you stupendous views of mountains especially Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Island Peak, Chheplu Chuli, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Kangteka, Mt. Taboche, Mt. Cholatse and the path to Chola Pass as well as glacial lakes.
Day 9: Pheriche, खुम्जुंग, Nepal to Lobuche, Khumjung, Nepal
Trek to Lobuche (4,910m) After breakfast in Pheriche, the journey to Lobuche begins. We pass Thukla Pass, which is also called Memorial Pass, as it has quite a few small stone memories and prayer flags to commemorate the loved ones who perished in Everest region. The trail today is easier than in previous days as it is on grassland. The view of Himalayas, Khumbu Valley, Cholatse Glacier Lakes, Thukla Pass and so froth make the walk really enjoyable. Once we reach Lobuche, we have lunch and take some rest, after which we walk up to the Khumbu glacier on the edge of Lobuche.
Day 10: Lobuche, Khumjung, Nepal to Gorakshep, Khumjung, Nepal
Trek to Gorak Shep (5,170m) then hike up to Kalapatthar (5,555m) back to Gorak Shep (5,170m) Today is one of the most interesting and challenging days of the trek. Trails lead you to Gorakshep village first, which takes about 4hrs along the Khumbu glacier and stony way from Lobuche. Once in Gorakshep, we take a tea break before climbing up to Kalapathar (5555m) viewpoint. From the top of Kalapathar you will see fantabulous panoramic views of high Himalayan peaks; closest views of Mt. Everest – the highest peak in the world, along with others like Nuptse, Pumori, Chagastse, Lhotse etc. If weather permits you can stay there until sunset, the view of the sunset over the Himalaya is rewarding. And then back to Gorakshep.
Day 11: Gorakshep, Khumjung, Nepal to Lobuche, Khumjung, Nepal
Trek to the Everest Base Camp (5,365m) then back to Lobuche (4,910m) Today is another achievement day of the trek. You will be off to Everest Base Camp after breakfast on glacial rocks. When you reach base camp, it is a feeling is tremendous achievement and we can revel in the stunning views of Khumbu Icefall. We spend about half an hour at the base camp and head back to Gorakshep before descending to Lobuche.
Day 12: Lobuche, Khumjung, Nepal to Chukhung, Nepal
Trek to Chukkung (4,710 m) We’re off to Chhukung via Dingboche valley; the trail starts descending and ends with a gradual climb. When you reach Chhukung, the trek guide will introduce you to your climbing guide. The climbing guide will check all your equipment and also give some lessons about how to use the equipment and also give some idea on technical parts of mountaineering.
Day 13: Chukhung, Nepal to Imja Tse, Khumjung, Nepal
Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5,240 m) Today you will have a short trek in thin air in order to acclimatize the body. Walking pace will be quite slow in high altitudes by Imja Lake, with giant views of Mt. Amadablam. Accommodation will be in tented camp for the next two days, and meals will be prepared by professional camping crew. After lunch, you will get a further important training about the climbing, and equipment.
Day 14: Imja Tse, Khumjung, Nepal to Chukhung, Nepal
Reach the summit of the Island peak (6,189m) and return to Chhukung (4,710m) The itinerary gives you two days for the climb up to the summit of Island peak. It will not require two more days if the weather is good. Climbing guide will decide the climbing plan and strategies after checking the weather conditions and other issues. Usually, after lunch, the trip begins to high camp from base camp. The climbing guide again gives you some tips for using climbing equipment, the technical part of mountaineering and check your physical conditions. The guide will arrange everything before going to bed and get up about 1am, have a small breakfast/snacks and then start to climb high camp and climb with ropes, which is already fixed by the guide. Once you submit the outstanding panoramic views of peaks, mountains you see a stone’s throw away are Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Makalu, and Baruntse etc. After spending some time at the summit, we start descending back to Chhukung.
Day 15: Chukhung, Nepal
Spare Day
Day 16: Chukhung, Nepal to Tyangboche, Khumjung, Nepal
Trek to Tengboche (3,880m) The descending trail continues towards Dingboche, Pangboche and Debuche. A small climb after Debuche takes us to Tengboche Monastery. It is one of the oldest and biggest monasteries at high elevation. You will be able to see thick rhododendron forests along the way, and of course visit Tengboche Monastery and the jaw dropping views we can see from here.
Day 17: Tyangboche, Khumjung, Nepal to Namche Bazar, Namche, Nepal
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441m) via Khumjung (3,780 m) Our journey to Namche from Tengboche starts after breakfast on steep slopes to reach Phungi Thanga by a river. The trails start climbing up to the small village of Sanasa after which undulating trails take us to Namche Bazaar via Khumjung Village. It is the largest Sherpa Settlement of the region, where we can see skull of the Yeti.
Day 18: Namche Bazar, Namche, Nepal to Lukla, Chaurikharka, Nepal
Trek down to Lukla (2,840m) After trekking for 15 days in the region, we make our way to Lukla which will be our final stop in Solukhumbu region. For lunch, we stop at Phakding, a village that lies on the banks of Dudhkoshi River.
Day 19: Lukla, Chaurikharka, Nepal to Tribhuvan International Airport, काठमाडौँ, Nepal
Morning flight back to Kathmandu This morning you will flight out from Lukla to Kathmandu, and upon arrival your guide transfers you to the hotel. A good rest after a long trek will be crucial. In the evening, you have leisure time to stroll around Thamel and do any souvenir shopping if you like.
Day 20: Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal to Tribhuvan International Airport, काठमाडौँ, Nepal
Transfer to the airport for your final flight departure The trip concludes today. Your guide will drop you off at the international airport for your departure back home.
What's included
From and to airport transfer to hotel on a private tourist vehicle Three Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu at a Standard Hotel Fullday guided sightseeing in Kathmandu. Full Board Meals during the trip as per itinerary A professional climbing guide and assistant Island Peak Climbing permit and basic equipment All needed camping arrangement at the base camp and high camp An English speaking local guide Accommodation, foods, insurance, salary, equipment, and medicine for field staffs. Trekking/tour permits, entrance fees. All ground transportation as per itinerary Farewell dinner one night before the client’s final departure in a typical Nepali Restaurant with culture dance. Your guide will accompany you. All government taxes and official expenses.
International airfare to and from Nepal. Visa fees and travel insurance. All drinks including bottled/boiled water along the trekking route Lunch and dinner in the city. Personal trekking gears/equipment. Tips for trekking staff (Tipping is expected). Anything not mentioned in the price includes.
What to know
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Route & locations
Tribhuvan International Airport, काठमाडौँ, Nepal to Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal