Everest Base Camp with Island Peak

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Everest Base Camp with Island peak is a combination 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 combines the trek, peak climb, and a day of sightseeing in Kathmandu. We visit Kathmandu (1338m) and fly to the Himalayas for trekking and mountain expedition. After a short but scenic flight, we land at Lukla. Following the footsteps of Tenzing-Hillary through Dudh Koshi River and reach Phakding (2610m). By crossing the highest suspension bridge of Everest and reaching Namche Bazaar(3441m). Namche Bazaar is the central town of Everest and the first market in the Khumbu region. Exploring the Sherpa museum, learn the history of summiteers Mr. Tenzing Norgey and Sir Edmund Hillary. Additionally, the trek collects insights into Sherpa history, lifestyle, language, culture, and costume. Tengboche is a hill station where the oldest monastery is situated. The Syanboche 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 - Mt. Everest and the Khumbu Glacier and Icefall. The moment of reaching Chhukung (4710m) is another highlight of the trek. It is the trail of Island peak. The summit view of the Island peak is incomparable. Himalayas, rivers, lakes, valleys, glaciers, and Sherpa settlement, just down view of Pheriche valley. After a successful climb, you return to Lukla (2840m) via Namche and fly back to Kathmandu. We have dinner at a Nepali restaurant and share our experiences of the trek we completed.

Itinerary

Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Welcome to Nepal!

We will receive you at the airport and transport you to the hotel.

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. PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most visited and sacred places of Hindu. According to Hindu mythology, Pashupatinath is one of four Dham. It is not only a religious place also the cremation place. The dead body is burning with firewood in the bank of holy river Bagmati. BOUDDHA STUPA Bouddhanath Stupa is one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world. While touring in Buddha you can meet the monks, learn Buddhism, gather the information about Thankas, and its significants. BHAKTAPUR DURBAR SQUARE Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Drive to Ramechhap and fly to Lukla (2840m) & trek to Phakding (2610m)

Wake up early at 1 AM and drive to Ramechhap airport for a flight to Lukla. 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 the Dudh Koshi River.

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441m)

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. We stop at Top Danda about midway up the climb and see the first sights of Everest, weather permitting. The climb is steep, so we walk with a comfortable pace. Finally we reach Namche, the biggest town in the region.

Namche Bazaar 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.

Trek to Tengboche Monastery

After breakfast at the hotel, we headed north towards Tengboche, a superb hill for photography and a Himalayan view. The monastery at Tengboche is one of the major highlights of Everest Base Camp's standard trek. To reach Tengboche we need to walk for about 6 hours today, which includes a steep uphill bit in 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.

Trek to Dingboche (4350m)

After breakfast we trek down to Debuche and continue on to Pangboche, which is a major Sherpa settlement. Walking through the village, we get to see Mt. Ama Dablam towering us from the right, making a picture perfect setting for the village to be in. In fact, the mountain will be at a stone’s throw away from us as we walk. On undulating trails we cross a river and make a short climb up to Dingboche valley.

Trek to Chhukung (4710m)

From Dingboche to Chhukung is about two and half an hours walking in slightly uphill at the altitude of 4710m. It’s quite important to adjust to high altitude in order to climb up Island Peak. When you reach Chhukung, the trek guide will introduce you with the climbing guide.

Trek to Island Peak base camp (5240m)

Today you will trek to Island Peak Base camp. From today accommodation will be in tented camps for the next two days. Foods will be prepared by professional camping cook. After lunch your climbing guide will give you some lectures about using the climbing equipment and technical parts of climbing for next day.

Acclimatization day.

This is a day for adjusting to thin air by doing a short trek to the high camp and explore the Imja lake. Which helps to climb the peak for tomorrow morning. You will get short technical climbing training by your climbing guide. Such as how to use climbing gears, etc.

Island Peak summit & return to Chhukung.

Finally, we reached the main climb day, also the highlight of this trip: climbing Island Peak. Firstly, the guide will check the weather conditions and per-meeting to start. After leaving the base camp, today is your main adventure day. (weather permitting) you will start early in the morning for the climb up Island Peak (6189m). After High camp, trail ascends through a gorge to the right, after a safe trip to the top, you make your way back down to base camp and same day back to Chhukung.

Trek to down to Tengboche

We descend down towards Tengboche via Dingboche, Pangboche and Debuche, which takes about six hours. After breakfast, you will descend towards Dingboche valley, cross the Khumbu Khola and reach Pangboche via Orsho and Somare. You will have your lunch at Pangboche and head off to Tengboche through rhododendron forests.

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441m)

After breakfast again watch 360 degrees Himalaya view from Tengboche and trek down to Phungi Thanga and cross a stream. After about 1.5hrs of the steep climb up to Kayanjuma, have a short break. Again continue almost flat to reach Namche where you can enjoy and celebrate success of the trip.

Trek Down to Lukla (2840)

After trekking for 10 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.

Morning flight back to Kathmandu

Farewell Dinner 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. In the evening join the Farewell Dinner in a Nepali Restaurant.

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.

Inclusion

From and to the airport to the hotel on a private tourist vehicle
Three Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu at a Standard Hotel
Full-day guided sightseeing in Kathmandu.
Full Board Meals during the trip as per itinerary
A professional climbing guide and assistant
Island Peak Climbing permit and general equipment
All needed camping arrangements at the base camp and high camp
English speaking local guides (Climbing and Trekking)
Accommodation, food, insurance, salary, equipment, and medicine for field staff.
Trekking/tour permits, entrance fees required in the trek
All ground transportation as per itinerary
Farewell dinner one night before the client’s final departure in a typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance. Your guide will accompany you.
All government taxes and official expenses

Exclusions

International airfare to and from Nepal
Visa fees and travel insurance
All drinks include - bottled/boiled water along the trekking route
Lunch and dinner in the city.
Personal trekking gears/equipment.
Tips for trekking staff
Anything not mentioned in the price includes.

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Expedition Information

$2,530

Q2, Q3, Q4

Everest Base Camp (Nepal) ,

Island Peak (Imja Tse)

Trekking,

Climbing

Fitness Level

Technical Level

Group Size