Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing

Trip Facts
Trip Type:	Trekking and Climbing
Accommodation:	Hotel in Kathmandu, Tea Houses During Trek & Camping at Island Peak Base Camp
Grade:	Challenging/Technical
Max. Altitude:	6,189 m/20,305 ft
Transportation:	Private Vehicle/Flight
Duration:	19 Nights/20 Days
Meals:	As Indicated in the Itinerary
Group Size:	Above 1 Pax

Highlights of The Trip

Climb Island Peak (6,189 m) and admire the views of Mt. Lhotse, Nuptse, Baruntse, Mt. Amadablam and Mt. Makalu
Trek to the World's Inspirational Khumbu, Everest Region and enjoy Sherpa Culture
Step into Everest Base Camp (5,360 m) and Kalapatthar (5,545 m)
Witness World's tallest Mt. Everest (8,848 m) and neighbors from Kalapatthar
Visit Sacred Tengboche Monastery, Khumjung Monastery and Pengboche Monastery
Witness Purported Yeti Scalp in Khumjung Monastery
Visit Khumjung School and Hospital made by Sir Edmund Hillary
Enjoy being in the busting and old salt trade route, Namche Bazaar

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1,350m/4,430 ft)

Day 02: Kathmandu City Sightseeing and Preparation

Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,880m/9,450 ft)-35 minutes and trek to Phakding (2,650m/8,695 ft)-4 hours

Day 04: Trek to Namche (3,450m/11,320 ft)-6 hours

Day 05: Day at Namche Bazaar for Acclimatization

Day 06: Trek to Debuche via Tengboche Monastery (3,860m/12,665 ft)-6 hours

Day 07: Trek to Pheriche (4,243m/13,920 ft)-6 hours

Day 08: Day at Pheriche for Acclimatization

Day 09: Trek to Lobuche(4,910 m/ 16,110 ft)-5 hours

Day 10: 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,360m/17,585 ft) & return to Gorakshep (5,160 m/16,930 ft)-8 hours

Day 11: Trek to Kalapatthar (5,545m/18,195 ft), descend down to Dingboche (4,410 m/14,470 ft) & to Chukung(4,730m/15,518ft) -7 hours

Day 12: Trek Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m/17,060ft)-4 hours

Day 13: Pre Climbing Training at Base Camp

Day 14: Island Peak Summit (6,189 m/20,305 ft) -11/12 Hours & back to Base Camp

Day 15: Trek back to Tengboche-6 Hours

Day 16: Trek back to Namche- 5 Hours

Day 17: Trek back to Lukla (7 hours)

Day 18: Fly back to Kathmandu

Day 19: Reserve Day in Kathmandu

Day 20: Departure from Kathmandu

Overview

Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing is one of the best expeditions in the world which gives you the amazing experience of trekking to world's tallest mountain's Base Camp (5,380 m) and at the same time, you stand at the summit of one of the beautiful peaks of Nepal, everyone is dreaming of. We combine Island Peak Climbing with EBC Trekking. Island Peak climbing is one of the best peak in Everest Region and one of the easiest climbing peaks which needs technical knowledge and perfect for the beginner.

During our Trek to Everest Base Camp, we see the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest (8,848 m) also called Sagarmatha and other epic mountains like Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Thamserku, and Mt. Amadablam and the rivers like Dudhkoshi, Lobuchu River, added the beauty of the Khumbu Region. Khumbu, other name of Everest Region is also the land of Sherpa people and a habitat for rare and endangered species like snow leopard, red panda, musk deer, Himalayan black deer, Himalayan wolves and the well popular Yeti. The view from Kalapatthar (5,545 m) of Mt. Everest and its neighbors is something you need to witness in your life. One our way back from EBC, we take trail to Chukung from Lobuche for Island Peak Climbing.

Island Peak which used to be known by Nepali name ‘Imja Tse’ is located in Khumbu (Everest) Region in Eastern Nepal. It is situated on the top of Chukung Glacier which lies between Lhotse and Amadablam Peaks. Imja Tse got its English name, Island Peak in 1952 AD by climbing team of Eric Shipton because of its striking location in the middle of Chukung Valley like an island in a sea of ice. This peak was first climbed by Swiss team in 1956 as the preparation for climbing Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse. The height of Imja Tse is 6,189 m/20,305 ft from the sea level. This peak is an extension of the ridge coming down of the south end of Lhotse Shar (Subsidiary mountain of Lhotse) and separated by a tiny col.

20 Days EBC Trek and Island Peak Climbing starts with the city tour in Kathmandu and a lovely Nepalese Dinner with cultural programs. 35 minutes morning flight, which is considered as the most adventurous flight of world takes you to Lukla at 2,860 m where we prepare for the trek with our support team. After, we continue our easy day of trek to Phakding. The next stop Namche Bazaar amazes every trekker with its beauty and is a Tourist Hub. And we continue to the Everest Base Camp (5,380 m) and to Kalapatthar (5,545m) passing by few stay over. We do our climbing preparation and training at Island Peak Base Camp before heading to Summit. On our way back we make our trail to Chukung from Lobuche where we meet our Climbing crew.

If you want to make only Island Peak Climbing without going to Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar, please see our 18 Days Island Peak Climbing.

NOTE ON LUKLA FLIGHT:
Due to the congestion in Kathmandu International Airport, Nepal Government has issued notice of flight operation to Lukla Airport from Ramechhap Manthali Airport until further notice to avoid Airport Traffic in Kathmandu. Lukla Flights from Ramechhap (Both ways) will operate from March to May and September to November every year. In other months, Lukla flights will operate from Kathmandu Airport itself. Please write us for the latest updates. Ramechhap Manthali Airport is 136 kms from Kathmandu and can be reached in around 4 hours. Alternatively, we can arrange Helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla if you do not want to drive.

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1,350m/4,430 ft)

After you land at Kathmandu International Airport, our guide will receive you from the airport and takes you to the hotel. After check-in at hotel, rest of the days is free rest and relaxation. In the evening, we organize welcome Nepali Dinner with Cultural program.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: D

Activity Duration:

Day 02: Kathmandu City Sightseeing and Preparation

This day, we spend more time on preparation for trekking and peak climbing. Our crew will check the climbing equipments and brief you on our expedition. We also process for the necessary paper works. You can make quick sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Swyombhunath Stupa with our city guide.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B

Activity Duration:

Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,880m/9,450 ft)-35 minutes and trek to Phakding (2,650m/8,695 ft)-4 hours

This day, after early breakfast at hotel, we drive to the domestic airport to take 35 minutes flight to Lukla which is a gate to Everest Region. After landing at Tenzing Hillary Airport, our guide allocates loads among the porters and starts our trek to Phakding. This is the first day of our trek which is the easiest flat trail takes you to the beautiful village of Phakding.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Phakding.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 04: Trek to Namche (3,450m/11,320 ft)-6 hours

We follow the level path along the bank of river and climb towards the Dudh Koshi valley. We will pass villages of Benkar, Monjo and Jorsele. There is a beautiful waterfall at Benkar. We trek though so many ups and downs, forests and passing by the view of Mt. Thamserku. After a short climb we will have lunch at Jorsele. Soon, we will be at V shaped valley where Dudh Koshi (On left) and Bhote Koshi (On right) meet. After crossing the high suspension bridge over Bhote Koshi, we make a steep ascent to Namche Bazaar. This is the biggest town in this area. You can walk around to the town.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Namche.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 05: Day at Namche Bazaar for Acclimatization

This day, you will be staying at Namche Bazaar to get acclimatize and have an excursion to Everest View Lodge (3,800m) at Syangboche. If possible, visit Khumjung Village (3,790m) to see Khumjung School and hospital founded by Sir Edmund Hillary. Evening, you can walk around to the Namche Bazaar.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/ Lodge in Namche.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 06: Trek to Debuche via Tengboche Monastery (3,860m/12,665 ft)-6 hours

After we leave Namche and climb to the top of the ridge, we get to a level mountain path which offers an excellent view of Thamserku, Kangtega and Kusum Kang. We continue our trail via Thasingo to Phunki Tenga. Enroute, we see the magnificent views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Amadablam, Lotse, Nuptse and Tawetse. We descent to the river bank at Phunki for lunch. After rest, we continue steep ascent until the half way and gradually ascent until the stone gate appears build by the Lamas. We are here at Tengboche where a famous Tengboche Monastery is. The view of Mt. Everest and Mt. Amadablam during the sunset time is magnificent. From Tengboche, Debuche is 30 minutes descend through rhododendron forest and long Mani wall.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/ Lodge in Debuche.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 07: Trek to Pheriche (4,243m/13,920 ft)-6 hours

After breakfast, we cross Imja Khola(River) and after a short climb, we get to Pangboche (3,885m). After lunch, we may go to the Old monastery where we see Yeti Scalp. Later on, we make our way further to Pheiche via Alpine landscape.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Pheriche.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 08: Day at Pheriche for Acclimatization

This day, you will be staying at Pheriche for the proper acclimatization. You can excursion to Nagarjuna (5,100m) with pack lunch.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Pheriche.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 09: Trek to Lobuche(4,910 m/ 16,110 ft)-5 hours

After breakfast, continue trek up to the valley to the tiny settlement of Dungla on the adventurous moraine of the great Khumbu glacier, and then climb steeply up and on to Lobuche. Evening, enjoy Sunset at Nuptse peak.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea/House in Lobhuche.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 10: 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,360m/17,585 ft) & return to Gorakshep (5,160 m/16,930 ft)-8 hours

This will be the most difficult yet rewarding day of the trek. To go to the Everest beyond Lobuche, the trail follows through besides the Khumbu Glacier. From a high point here, the rubble-covered hill of Kalapatthar in the front of Mt. Mount Everest can be seen at its pass a lake of often frozen. And continue to witness the Everest Base Camp of world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest (8,848m). You can enjoy being on the base camp return back to Gorakshep.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Gorekshep.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 11: Trek to Kalapatthar (5,545m/18,195 ft), descend down to Dingboche (4,410 m/14,470 ft) & to Chukung(4,730m/15,518ft) -7 hours

Early morning, we steep ascent to Kalapatthar or Black Hill. This might be the most challenging but the trekkers get the most magnificent panoramic views of the mountains. Mt. Everest(8,848m), the highest point in the earth towers directly ahead and all the sides loom the giants, Nuptse, Pumori, Chantse, Lhotse and countless other peaks. At Lobuche, we will have lunch. We have two ways to go to Chukung. One is from Lobuche, need to cross Kongma-La Pass and another is from Dingboche. As our main target is peak climbing so, we will take lower route from Dingboche rather crossing Kongma-La pass which is the highest pass among three passes, Renglo- La, Chola Pass and Kongma-La Pass. After lunch, we descend down to Dingboche, a nearby village on other side of Pheriche. Then we continue to Chukung which is around 3 hours away from Dingboche.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Chukung.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 12: Trek Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m/17,060ft)-4 hours

This day, we trek to Island Peak Base Camp. Our trail goes through steep trail to south and then to east to the main line of the valley. From the moraine of the Lhotse Glacier, we walk to the underneath the south side of the valley. We walk on the easy trail along the streamside. Southeast trail heads to the Amphu Lapcha. We get to the base camp of Island peak after following zigzag trail through Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tented Camp at Island Peak Base Camp.

Meals: B L D

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Day 13: Pre Climbing Training at Base Camp

After breakfast, our climbing crews give you the technical knowledge, train you on climbing and demonstrate on using of climbing equipments. As being the easiest peak to climb, generally it doesn’t need pre climbing training but we strongly suggest for extra day in BC if you are new to the climbing activities. It makes sure you summit the peak of your first time climb. We spend the rest of the day walking around and climb up to the high camp and back to Base camp for overnight.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tented Camp at Island Peak Base Camp

Meals: B L D

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Day 14: Island Peak Summit (6,189 m/20,305 ft) -11/12 Hours & back to Base Camp

This day is the most important day as we are going to make a history of climbing Island Peak. We begin our journey to peak at around 2 am in the morning after having breakfast. It is better to summit the peak as early as we can. After noontime, our summit can be disturbed by the wind. Our climb enters a steeply rock channel as we climb up. After a while, our summit route follows a ridge line which leads onto the snout of the summit glacier. There is about 150/160 meters steep ascend just before the summit ridge which is the most technical part of the climbing but the views of Mt. Lhotse, Nuptse, Baruntse, Mt. Amadablam and Mt. Makalu reward the climbers. Our climbing crew will fix ropes, harness, and ascenders and use ladders to cross few crevasses. In a meanwhile, we will be in the summit. From the summit, we get the amazing views of Lhotse on north, Amphu Lapcha and Mera Peak on the south and Amadablam, the most beautiful peak on the west. We spend few times at the summit for photos and admire the beauty of the Himalayan massif. Later on, we get down to the Base camp for our summit where we celebrate to mark the success and victory of our Imja Tse Summit.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tented Camp at Island Peak Base Camp.

Meals: B L D

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Day 15: Trek back to Tengboche-6 Hours

From Island Peak Base camp, we walk downhill to the Chukang village and continue to Pangboche. After crossing Imja Khola, we get to Debuche. From Debuche, we ascend for around 45 minutes crossing long Mani wall and through rhododendron forest. Finally we get to the Tengboche. We spend our evening time visiting again Monastery and enjoy the sunset over Mt. Everest and Mt. Amadablam.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Tengboche.

Meals: B L D

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Day 16: Trek back to Namche- 5 Hours

After breakfast, we descent down to the river at Phunki for lunch. After lunch and rest, we ascent up for around 2 and half hours passing by small villages to another side of the valley. We continue along the side of mountain to get to the Namche Bazaar. This is the day we get the last view of Everest, Lhotse and Tengboche before we descend down from Army camp at hill near Namche.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Namche.

Meals: B L D

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Day 17: Trek back to Lukla (7 hours)

After we leave Namche Bazaar, we steeply descent until the bridge and cross Bhote Koshi River. Our way follows ups and downs, forest and rocky trails. We will have our lunch at Benkar or Phakding. After lunch, we continue gradual trail to Lukla. This is the final/last day of our trek. Farewell and thanks to the crew member in the evening.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Lukla.

Meals: B L D

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Day 18: Fly back to Kathmandu

Early breakfast and fly back to Kathmandu. Whole day is free on your own or rest. In the evening, we will host dinner to mark your success of the trek with trek crew.

Accomodation: Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B D

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Day 19: Reserve Day in Kathmandu

Lukla flight highly depends on weather. So, we keep one day extra if in case flight to/from Lukla get cancelled because of weather. Also this day will be back up if the weather gets worst before we climb to the Island Peak Summit. If the summit and flight happens as planned, we may do some extra sightseeing in Kathmandu.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B

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Day 20: Departure from Kathmandu

After breakfast, our representative from Alpine Holidays will drop you to the airport before 3 hours of your flight time.

Accomodation:

Meals: B

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Cost Info

Program Includes:

Garland welcome arrival and departure transfers with office representative.
4 Nights in Kathmandu with breakfast inclusive of taxes and service charges.
15 Days Trekking in Everest Region with all meals ie, breakfast, lunch dinner and tea/coffee each time at during the meal(Including 3 Nights at Base Camp).
Camping at Base Camp with kitchen staffs, all meals, utensils during the climb for 3 nights.
Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu Airfare with all transfers.
Kathmandu sightseeing as per the program with English Speaking Guide and entrance fees.
Garbage Deposit and 1 Oxygen Cylinder for emergency.
High Experienced Guide for Trekking and Climbing Guide with accommodation, daily allowances and meals.
Insurance for the Trekking and Climbing Crew.
Porters in 2:1 Ratio.
Welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu.
All necessary transfers and sightseeing as per the group size in deluxe vehicle.
All necessary trekking permits like Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS), Everest National Park Permits, Local Village Development permits.
All necessary permits for Island Peak Climbing.
Duffel Bag and First Aid Kit.
Group Equipment for Climbing.
24/7 Assistance from Kathmandu office.

Program Excludes:

International Airfare to/from Kathmandu.
Nepal visa fees, USD 40/- for 30 Days.
Meals other than mentioned in the program.
Personal Equipment and Satellite Phone.
Personal expenses like phone call, internet, Wi-Fi, hot shower, phone/camera charge, extra porter, insurance, laundry etc.
Charges for Extra Luggage for Lukla flight more than 15 kgs (10 kgs+5 kgs per person)
Cost for Emergency Helicopter Evacuation and Medical Expenses.
Tips for Guide, Sherpa and crew members.
Extra nights during treks or in Kathmandu because of flight cancellation/delay and other unfavorable condition.
Extra services other than mentioned in the include section.
Other than in our include section.