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Everest Base Camp Island Peak

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duration

Trip Duration

19 Days
difficulty

Trip Difficulty

Easy
max-altitude

Max. Altitude

6,189m. / 20,305ft.
activity

Activity

trekking, hiking & climbing
destination

Destination

Nepal
group-size

Group Size

2-15
accommodation

Accommodation

3-4 star hotel inNormal guest house during trekking

Highlights of Everest Base Camp Island Peak

  • Experience one of the most thrilling flights to and from Lukla airport
  • Be fond of the lively, popular Namche Bazaar and learn about the local people’s culture
  • Witness majestic himalayas such as Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and many more
  • Visit Sagarmatha National park, which is one of the most popular UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Golden view of sunrise and sunset from Kala Patthar
  • Explore Tenboche Monastery, one of the oldest Buddhist monastery
  • Summit of Island Peak
Price starts

US$ 1900

We offer group discounts

  • 1 - 4 person
    US$ 2100
  • 5 - 10 person
    US$ 1900
  • 11 over 9999
    US$ 1700

Total Cost:

US$ 2100

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Gopal Thapa
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Trip Overview of Everest Base Camp Island Peak

The Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing is well-recognized and believed to be among the most exciting trails in the global trekking sector. Based in the Khumbu region of Nepal, this is one of the world’s most famous climbers’ playgrounds, whose breath-taking side is Mount Everest, the planet’s highest peak. With nearly 40 miles of rough and steep ground to cover, this is not just an adventure but one that leaves unforgettable memories too. It overlooks amazing mountain landscapes and beautiful valleys and offers a peek at typical Nepalese Sherpa houses, including monasteries.

The hallmark of any tour to Nepal begins with the Kathmandu Valley. The only route for known access to the Khumbu region is through Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla. Simply arriving in Lukla, where the main trek commences, is a feat in itself. Lukla marks the beginning of most treks to the Everest region and serves as the gateway to Nepal’s natural beauty.

In Lukla, trekkers start following a path that gradually leads them through many Sherpa-inh-bited villages, rich forests, and suspension bridges crossing the Dudh Koshi River.

One of the key attractions, probably the most notable, of the EBC trek is the ability to acclimate with the local Sherpa people and be their guests.

The Sherpas that are involved in the climbing activities are highly involved in the climbing activities and have a very good culture. While on the Everest Base Camp trek with Island Peak Climbing, you will have lots of opportunities to converse with the hospitable Sherpa people living in those remote areas, have a closer look at old monasteries, and get an understanding of their culture.

This is followed by scenes that are different from relative downward levels as you rise in altitude. The tropical looks of the earlier parts of the regions are replaced by dry, tropical, and alpine regions. The trekking trail becomes more rigorous and challenging, and the atmosphere becomes thin where the trekking becomes tough.

During this period, it is important to adapt to the high altitudes in order to avoid the risks of altitude sickness. You will stay in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche to let your bodies get used to the high altitude.

If you continue up the trail, you will eventually reach the Everest View Hotel, where you can get some great views of the Himalayas, namely Mount Everest (8848 m / 29029 ft), Lhotse (8516 m / 27940 ft), and Nuptse (7861 m / 25791 feet), among others. You will soon make your way to Lobuche, which is a small settlement found at an elevation above sea level of 4910 meters (16100 feet).

From Lobuche, it is easy to trek to Gorak Shep, which is the last permanently settled area before the Everest base camp. Gorak Shep is a lively village found at an altitude of 5,160 meters (16,929 feet) and is the starting point of the climb to the peak of Everest.

Then, it becomes a moderate trek to reach the actual base camp of Mount Everest, which is at an altitude of 5364 meters (17598 feet). While trekkers move to the base camp during the Everest Base Camp trek with Island Peak Climbing, the accomplishment is worth the view as well as the superb display of the icefall and the mountains.

From Kala Patthar, you can see the majestic and awe-inspiring scene of the highest peak in the world. Then you will descend through Chhukung and finally to Island Peak base camp. You will trek down through Khumjung, Tengboche monasteries, Namche Bazaar, and Lukla. The final part of the entire trek is a thrilling and unforgettable flight to Kathmandu, and it will take you several days to recount all the astonishing moments of the undertaken adventure.

In general, it can be stated that the Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Base Climbing is one of the most diverse and exciting adventures, exceeding expectations at every turn with stunning scenery and close representations of Nepal’s culture. By visiting this site, the trekkers are privileged to gain an actual view of the Himalayas at close range; thereby, they are also ensured of a cultural experience of the Sherpa people.

Detail Itinerary of Everest Base Camp Island Peak

On your first day of the Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing, you will be landing at Tribhuvan International Airport, where our crew members will be waiting for you. Once you arrive at the airport, we will warmly welcome you and escort you to your hotels in a private vehicle.
If you get there early in the morning, then you can roam around and see some cultural things, their traditions, and the lovely view of the Kathmandu valley. We would also like to inform you that during your stay in Kathmandu, you will only be supplied breakfast, while your other meals will be at your own cost. However, your full-day courses that begin with breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be offered to you on the days you will be trekking.

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Highest Altitude

1300m. (Kathmandu)
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Meals

BB
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Accommodation

Hotel

Includes and Excludes

What is included?

  • Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
  • Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with Bed and breakfast
  • Teahouse accommodation during the trek
  • Climbling guide for climbing the island peak.
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
  • All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
  • Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu)
  • An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed holder Guide and Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
  • Down jacket
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • All government and local taxes

What is excluded?

  • Nepalese visa fee
  • Excess baggage charge(s)
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Emergency expenses like rescues, emergency medical treatment.
  • Personal insurance charges.
  • International flights
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
  • Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)

Trip Information

Difficulty

Hikers will encounter a variety of challenges, including walking 130 kilometers along a high elevation at Kala Patthar in the Everest Camp. Additionally, the difficulties of weather conditions due to mountainous regions may also contribute greatly to your trekking challenges, as the supplies are limited and the place is unknown, where you can easily go wrong.

Nevertheless, the trek is not beyond reach, even for beginners. If you have an idea about what the journey details are and how best to pack for it, among other important things, then it is quite possible to undergo such an adventure while encountering medium-level difficulties.

Altitude sickness

When you go up, you will find that the air has less oxygen, which makes it difficult for you to breathe. When a person is climbing the Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing, which includes climbing Island Peak, a lot of health issues have to be observed, like the risk of having illnesses like acute mountain sickness (AMS) due to a lack of oxygen in the air at higher elevations.

To avoid getting altitude sickness, it is important for you to acclimate properly in advance.

Rest days included in the hike are intended to give your body a chance to get used to higher altitudes. Always follow the instructions given by your experienced guide, pay attention to what your body tells you, and drink enough water. Standing on the summit at 6,189 meters (20,305 feet), climbing Island Peak adds one more layer of altitude challenge.

Called “Imja Tse,” this mountain adds yet another dimension to the acclimatization process, standing as it does at 6,189 meters (20,305 feet). This is proof of thinner air at altitude, making it a condition where more strength is required for climbing. When you are up here, stay alert for headaches, dizziness, and tiredness, which are symptoms of acute mountain sickness. It can also come with nausea. In such cases, come down immediately.

Weather conditions

The weather conditions in the Everest region are unpredictable and harsh, especially when you go up high. At times, you will experience high temperatures, while at other instances, the weather will completely change, sometimes becoming very cold during the night.

It is possible for snowfall to happen throughout the year, but the perfect time for the Everest Base Camp trek with Island Peak Climbing is, in most cases, from March up to May and September to November, when the weather is more stable. Preparing for different weather conditions is very important. One must have the right clothes and equipment, which include insulated layers, a windproof and waterproof jacket, warm gloves, a hat, and waterproof boots.

Transportation

We will pick you up and drop you off at the international airport in a private vehicle. All the transportation, including flights from Kathmandu to Lukla and vice versa, is included in the Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing package. During your whole journey, you will be able to explore and enjoy the lively, colorful, and beautiful scenery of the hills, mountains, and villages.

Accommodation

You can find accommodation mainly in places called tea houses or lodges during the trek. One type of tea house has beds and pillows for individuals who would like to be in the vicinity of EBC. They have more or less similar bedding to other facilities found in other parts of Nepal’s hilly areas.

At the tea houses or inns, one will have to share a bathroom with others, as there is very little possibility of finding a private one. So, if you want some private rooms, you must inform us during your booking.

Meals and drinks

During your trek to Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing, you will get to enjoy the tasty cuisine. You can taste varieties of food, which include daal, vaat, and tarkari.

You will also be provided breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout your whole journey. Soft drinks, hot coffee, tea and many other drinks are also available in the tea houses.

The kitchen is very basic in tea houses, so it is advisable to avoid undercooked or raw food that has not been freshly prepared to minimize foodborne diseases. It is vital to eat a variety of meals and drink lots of fluids to sustain a healthy lifestyle. It helps prevent being sick. Don’t drink tap water. To prevent sickness, use bottled or treated water.

Permits

For this Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing, one must have the following permits:

  1. Khumbu Rural Municipality Permit:Khumbu Rural Municipality Permit is available for non-Nepalese, including South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation member countries, on payment of NPR 2000 per individual for the initial 30 days. Thereafter, each person pays Rs 2,500 for the same permit after the first thirty days (VAT not included). You should carry your passport when acquiring this license.
  2. Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit: The cost of entry for a foreigner to Sagarmatha National Park is 3000 NPR each. Nonetheless, SAARC nationals only pay 1500 NPR, while Nepalese citizens can access it by paying 100 NPR. You will be required to have a passport to receive this license.

What is included?

The Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak climbing package includes airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle, hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with bed and breakfast, and tea house accommodation during the trek. This package also includes a climbing guide for climbing the permits and all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing.

In the same way, all ground transportation is done in a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary, including domestic flights (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu), an experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed guide and porter service (2 trekkers and 1 porter).

Additionally, staff costs, including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation, along with a down jacket (to be returned after trip completion), all necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS), a medical kit (carried by your trek leader) and all government and local taxes, are included in the package.

What is excluded?

The services that aren’t included in the Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing Package are your Nepalese visa fee, excess baggage charge(s), and extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.

Emergency expenses like rescues, emergency medical treatment, personal insurance charges, international flights, travel and rescue insurance, and personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottles of boiled water, showers, etc.) are also not included in the package of the Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing.

We would also like to inform you that tips for guides, porters, and drivers are also not included in the package and we will not be responsible for them.

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Price starts

US$ 1900

We offer group discounts

  • 1 - 4 person
    US$ 2100
  • 5 - 10 person
    US$ 1900
  • 11 over 9999
    US$ 1700

Total Cost:

US$ 2100

Inquiry
Gopal Thapa
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