Everest Base Camp Island Peak

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

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.

Day 2: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing

Today we will explore the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu. There are numerous places that can get your attention and are worthy of a visit in Kathmandu, which is also known as the Temple City of Nepal. You can also go to the bars, have night walks, and visit and enjoy one of the most celebrated cultural nights, also known as Dohori Sanjh. Here, you will not be able to resist, and you will eventually unloose yourself from this realistic world and enter a dreamy world full of happiness, laughter, music, and joy.

Day 3: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding

We will meet you early in the morning at your hotel in Kathmandu for your early breakfast, and after that, you will be transferred to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu airport for a beautiful flight to Lukla. The actual flight is also somewhat of a ride, especially since it affords views of the majestic Himalayan ranges. Tensing-Hillary airport is at Lukla, which is rich in colorful Sherpa villages and the local markets where one can find the trekking guide and porters on arrival.
After leaving the village of Lukla, known as the beginning or end of the trek to Mount Everest, we will start descending to Phakding. At the beginning of the trail, the terrain is beautiful with manageable slopes, which make the trekking enjoyable and a bit complicated.
Also, before proceeding into the Sagarmatha National Park and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, trekkers are needed to secure a permit. Lukla is the last village in the region, and this village acts as the administrative zone of this region. From here, one can obtain the permits.

During our journey, we will also get to see the fantastic Kongde Ri peak at least once. This proud mountain is a sight to behold, especially for anyone arriving at Hillary Airport in Lukla.
On the way towards Phakding, there are beautiful sights of Mt. Khumbila to fascinate our eyes. This is indeed a religious site for the local Sherpa people, where they also perform many of their rituals. Standing tall against the backdrop of the Himalayan range, it forms an irresistible scene that links the trekkers to the spiritual and natural foundation of the area.
When going to Phakding, there is another beautiful sight to be seen in the beautiful village of Thadakoshi. From this village, trekkers get a glimpse of the world’s highest and most beautiful mountain, Mt. Khusum Khangru.
After a few hours of trekking, we will finally reach a very picturesque village known as Phakding. It is the place where we will spend the night at a tea house, then resume exploring the quiet area in the morning.

Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3443 m)

After spending a night at the tea houses, we will start our journey towards Namche. As we move forward, you will be able to witness the majestic views of the hills and the colorful villages. However, it must be noted that the Sagarmatha National Park entry permit is a must before starting the trek. After getting the permit, we will move forward to today’s destination.
The hike to Namche usually takes anywhere between five and six hours of actual walking. In the course of the tour, we will come across different spots that make the entire tour attractive to quite an extent. One such significant halt is at the village of Jorsale, which is again suitable to take lunch. Here, we will have our lunch and have some chats with the locals.
After lunch, one will be able to trek for roughly 30–40 minutes more until she or he gets to the Hillary Bridge. Sir Edmund Hillary Suspension Bridge is a most appealing bridge made on suspension for crossings over the Dudh Koshi River. While crossing the bridge, you should turn around and look at the beautiful view that glances at Mt. Tabuche, or ‘the holy mountain’.
Carrying on for about an hour from the bridge, we will reach Top Danda, which is a popular viewpoint located at a height of 2700 m above sea level and is also called the Everest View Point. As we move forward, we will finally reach the lively, popular place, also known as Namche Bazaar, where we will be staying for the night. During our stay at the inns, we will be able to enjoy and explore the astonishingly diverse cultures and traditions of Sherpa’s.

Day 5: Rest and acclimatization day

On the fifth day of the program, a rest and acclimatization day will be spent in Namche Bazaar. We will start trekking to the Hotel Everest View, taking along the paths where you can view Kongde Ri, Kangrinpoche, Pachermo Peak, Tangerito Peak, Samdur Peak, and other peaks. As we reach the hotel, you can have spectacular views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, Thamserku, Tabuche, Cholaste, and others.

Day 6: Trek to Tengboche from Namche Bazaar

After spending a night at the inns of Namche Bazaar, we will start our journey after having our morning breakfast, and then we will trek uphill for 5 hours to finally reach Tengboche. This walk is going to provide the scenery of the highest mountain peak in the world, Mount Everest, along with other powerful mountain ranges, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Thamserku, Kwangde and Nuptse.
The trails of the Everest Base Camp trek with Island Peak Climbing are quite steep up to Sanasa, and the steeps are relatively less from Sanasa to Phunki Thanka. From here, you will get to Tengboche in roughly 2 hours. The road you will walk will have beautiful trails of rhododendrons besides pine and fir trees.
With the emergence of Tengboche, travelers can contemplate the spiritual monastery of Tengboche. The nearby area of the monastery also has a bakery. It also has a few tea houses for accommodation, besides the lodges it contains. Accommodation will be in a teahouse near the Tengboche monastery; this will also be for our stay in the Everest region. You will have to camp here, thus bringing the fourth day of the trek to a close.

Day 07: Trek to Dingboche

On this day, we will head to Dingboche. From Phortse, the route takes us to Upper Pangboche, which takes about 3 hours to walk through the scenic fields. On the way here, it is possible to visit the oldest monastery in the whole of the Khumbu region, which is regarded as being culturally very important. Also, the Upper Pangboche monastery, which is seen to have an energy field protecting it, is famed for having the Yeti Scalp.
The next place that we will visit after tracing the route of Upper Pangboche is the lunch place at Shamare, where we will have our lunch and continue our journey. From Shamare, the track to Dingboche stays near the Imja Khola, which makes it relatively easy going. You can enjoy the actual landscape that the area has to offer on our way to Dingboche, where we will encounter stunning views of the mountain ranges surrounding the valley.

Day 8: Trek to Lobuche

Day 08`s trek from Dingboche to Lobuche takes 4-5 hours with an altitude gain of 4,910 meters. Crossing glaciers adds thrill to this part of the journey. The lunch spot is at Dughla, where you can take a break and refuel. At Thukla pass, you will have amazing views of Lobuche Peak, Amadablam, and even Lobuche Base Camp. You can appreciate the surrounding peaks’ beauty, but don’t forget to be conscious of heights.
The journey to Lobuche combines crossing glaciers, impressive views, and a remarkable experience in the Everest area.

Day 9: Trek to Gorak Shep, Continue trek to EBC and back to Gorakshep

First, we will make our way from Lobuche to Gorak Shep on the 10th day, as it is the last point before reaching Everest Base Camp (EBC), situated at an altitude of 5,364 meters above sea level. Typically, it takes 7-8 hours to cover this stage of the journey. Once we arrive at Gorak Shep, we’ll grab some lunch. You need to maintain enough energy levels if you wish to complete this trek to the Mt. Everest starting point, which is famous among hikers and mountain climbers alike due to its unique qualities. Random stuff like that.

After spending quality time at Mount Everest base camp, we will then return to Gorak Shep and have the opportunity to sleep there. It is a tough day, but you will get a chance to feel the excitement of making it to the renowned location of Everest and see for yourself how beautiful the Himalayas are.

Day 10: Hike to Kala Patthar (5,545 m) and trek down to Dingboche

On the tenth day of the tour, the trek to Kala Patthar will begin, which is situated at an altitude of 5545 m, before descending towards Lobuche, which is of 4910 m. The duration of this trek will approximately take 5–6 hours. The most memorable part of this day is surely the view from Kala Patthar Mountain, where you can see the whole world of the Mt. Everest region and also observe different views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse.

We will continue our trip downward once you have looked at the spellbinding scenes around you, thus eventually reaching Dingboche, where we can stay, meditate upon what you’ve been through so far, and get ready for the days ahead.

Day 11: Trek from Dingboche to Chukkung

The trek from Dingboche to Chhukung (4760 m) will take about 2–3 hours. This trail to the beautiful and lively settlement will give you the opportunity to see the magnificent scenery of snow-capped mountains like Lhotse, Nuptse, Aba Dablam, and the Island Peak. The locals also call Island Peak as Imja Tse.
Chukkung will provide you with an astonishing view of the Imja Hola Glacier, along with the human settlements and the mountains. The trek towards Chukkung will be a short but beautiful journey. We will dine and sleep here for the night and continue our journey the next morning.

Day 12: Chhukung to Island Peak Base camp

In the early morning, we will start our trek, as during the day, wind harasses, causing difficulties in the trek. So, we will wake up by 2 o’clock and then head towards our destination. You will face lots of steep and slippery slopes during your trek to Everest Base Camp with Island Peak climbing.
Our professional guides will lead us the way and help us throughout our journey. After a trek of 3–4 hours, we will finally reach Island Base Camp, located at an altitude of 5200 meters and 17060 feet above sea level. It is the moment when you will realize how thrilling but breathtaking the Himalayas are. Since there are no tea houses and inns located in this area, we will put our tents and sleep in our sleeping bags.

Day 13: Island Peak High Camp (5,600m/18,372ft)

Today will be the day when you will be able to get a 360-degree panoramic view of several snow-capped mountains. After having our breakfast, we will start our trek of 2–3 hours to finally reach Island Peak High Camp. Once you reach there, you will get a clear picture of the mountains. We will set up our tents, spend our night there, and gather our energy for tomorrow’s journey.

Day 14: Island Peak summit (6,189m/20,305ft) & return back to Chhukung, 8-10 hours

After spending the night, we will move forward to finally reach today’s destination. After a trek of 8–10 hours, we will reach the summit of Island Peak. Although this journey is a little more risky and dangerous than the rest of our treks, it is worth the view. As you reach there, you will get to see a panoramic view of the Himalayan region. There will be lots of difficulties for us to spend our night due to thin air and the lack of availability of oxygen gas. So, we will return to Chukkung, where we will have our meals and spend the night at the local inns.

Day 15: Trek to Khumjung (3,780m/12,401ft)

As we complete our trek to Island Peak Camp, we will descend towards Khumjung, a village of Sherpa. During our journey to Khumjung, we will encounter lots of flora and fauna, as well as enjoy the tranquility of nature. After 3–4 hours of trekking, we will finally reach Sherpa’s settlement.
Khumjung is one of the most beautiful, lively, and colorful villages. Here, you can get to explore Sherpa’s culture, history, or livelihood. Certain programs will be conducted by the locals in order to welcome you as well as share their history with the trekkers and the visitors. We will dine and spend our night here in the local tea houses and inns.

Day 16: Trek to Namche Bazzar

On this day, we will return to Namche Bazaar. We will start our journey from Imja Khola, follow the trail to Tengboche, and descend to Pungi Thanka to finally reach Namche Bazaar. We will stay the night at the tea houses. You can also revisit your favorite sites and recreate your memories during your stay here.

Day 17: Trek to Lukla

As Namche, we will retake our path from where we began our trek to Island Peak Camp. We will walk down the trail and eventually reach Lukla, where we will spend our night and be hosted with a celebration for completing our thrilling but adventurous journey to Island Peak Camp and Everest Base Camp.

Day 18: Return back to Kathmandu

This will be the final day of your Everest Base Camp trek with Island Peak Climbing. On this day, we will have our breakfast early in the morning and head back to Tenzing Hillary Airport, from where we will take our flight to Kathmandu. We will spend our night at the hotels. You can also visit several sites if you have spare time.

Day 19:Transfer to the airport for the final departure

This will be the last day of the trek to Everest Base Camp with Island Peak Climbing. We will take you in a private vehicle to the airport, from where you can depart for your final destination.
We would also like to inform you that if you want to spend some more time in Kathmandu, then the services provided will not be included in the package. You have to pay for those services on your own.