Everest Base Camp with Island Peak Trekking - 21 days

Detail Itinerary

• Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345m) and Transfer to hotel:The most awaited adventure begins here on our arrival at Tribhuwan international airport in Kathmandu. After going through the immigration and Customs formalities, our representative will meet and greet us at the terminal exit and assist; we shall be transferred to our hotel in Kathmandu. Once we are checked in to our hotel, we are free to rest or to explore the immediate surrounding area of our hotel. We will also have the chance to purchase any personal or trekking items for our coming adventure. Stay overnight in hotel in Kathmandu B&B.
• Day 2Pre-trip briefing & Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley:In the morning after breakfast you will be briefed about the trip at our hotel or in the office and we will be introduced with our guide who will be with us throughout this trip. After briefing we visit Bodhnath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the stupa and following that we visit Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here we see Hindu sadhus meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral Hindu’s funeral by the river nearby temple. Depending on time and how we feel, we may visit patan and Kathmandu Darbar square and also and Monkey temple. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu included bed and breakfast.
• Day 3Kathmandu - Lukla (2804m) - Phakding(2610m):We leave hotel early morning in order to get into the domestic airport in Kathmandu for short but scenic flight to mountain airstrip at Lukla (2804m). On arrival at the airport your guide will brief us and we will have time to explore Lukla while our crews arrange and load trekking equipments, before we begin our trek towards Phakding (2610m). Then we begin our trek by descending towards the Dudh Kosi River where we join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, located just above Chaunrikharka (2713m). The walking is easy and after passing through the small village of Ghat (2550m) it is a short walk to Phakding. Here you stay overnight at Guesthouse included bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Day 4Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3441m):The trail continues along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing this majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering Sagamartha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views all the way to Namche Bazaar known as the Gateway to Everest which is domicile to many quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, Money exchange, internet cafe and a bakery. Namche is one of the biggest villages along the whole Everest region. Today you will spend overnight here at Guesthouse included bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Day 5Namche Bazaar Acclimatization day:We shall spend a day here in order to acclimatize and let our body to adjust into the thin air. We may as well take this opportunity and go for a short trek to a museum celebrating the traditional customs of the Sherpa people to visit and hike up the Syangboche airfield, and around Everest View Hotel, from where we can see rewarding views of the Himalayas with a stunning sunrise or sunset over the panorama of the Khumbu peaks. We return back to Namche for overnight stay at Guesthouse.
• Day 6Namche – Tengboche (3860M):The trail continues along the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Kosi with magnificent views of the mountains all the way to Tengboche, and on reaching Tengboche we will see the local monastery. Inside the monastery are incredibly ornate wall hangings, a 20-foot sculpture of Buddha, and the musical instruments and robes of the Lamas. The group will be taken to observe a prayer ceremony either in the evening or morning depending on how the days trekking went and also how you feel. Stay overnight at guesthouse in Tengboche included bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Day 7Trek to Pheriche (4200 mtrs) 5/6 hours:We descend for half an hour to river side through nice forest and cross the river and start trekking up towards opposite hill, after crossing the river as we go higher the landscapes gets drier and deserted. We will also walk though a traditional and cultural sherpa village Panboche where we can see a close up daily activities of sherpa people. After this, we make a gradual up towards a small hill and the trail goes to wide mountain valley called pheriche. This is a nice wide village located on the riverside. A small helipad is available here for helicopter rescue and also daily High altitude Mountain sickness class available here. Stay overnight at guesthouse included bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Day 8Rest for acclimatization:Today you can enjoy another day for acclimatization. We will have trip to Dingboche Ri to get a marvellous view of the surrounding mountains, especially Lhotse's massive south wall, then return to Dingboche in the evening. Stay overnight at guesthouse in Tengboche included bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Day 9Trek to Lobuche (4910m) 4/5 hours:Today, the trail continues along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and passes by stone memorials for climbers who have perished on nearby summits. We continue to climb as we are heading to the altitude of 4910 meters at Lobuche which is in actual fact just a few huts at the foot of giant Lobuche peak. As we are reaching higher altitude we may have some breathing difficulties but we will take slow pace to Labuche, on our arrival at Labuche, Stay overnight at guesthouse, included bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Day 10Trek to Gorak Shep (5180m) – hike to Kalapattar (5555m) - return to Gorak Shep 7/8 hours:This will be one of the most challenging, but rewarding day of the entire trek. From Labuche it only takes few hours to Gorak Shep and the rest of the time we spend on hiking up to Kalapatar and spending time there by enjoying the most magnificent mountain panoramic views of Everest, the highest point on the planet at 88450m, towers directly ahead and on all sides loom the other giants, Nuptse, Pumori, Chagatse, Lhotse and countless others. If possible we can stay and watch the breathtaking sunset on Everest and its neighbours. We make a quick descent to Gorak Shep, Stay overnight at guesthouse, included bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Day 11Gorak shep – Everest Base Camp (5365m) – Lobuche (4910 meters) 7/8 hours:This is another big day walk along the Khumbu Glacier and up to Everest Base Camp at 5365meters. , the closest you can get to Mt. Everest without mountaineering equipment. There will likely be a team there about to attempt the summit. The view of the Khumbu Icefall from Base Camp is spectacular. We back trace our food step all the way back down to Lobuche for the night. Stay overnight at guesthouse, included bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Day 12Trek to Chukkung (4710m) 6/7 hours:From Lobuche we take a slightly different route down to Dingboche. Then we slightly ascend into the Chukkung Valley. Stay overnight at guesthouse, included bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Day 13Trek to Island peak base camp (5240m) 4/5 hours:From Chukkung we make a leisurely start following the Imja Valley with great views of Ama Dablam dominating the skyline and follow the moraines that flow from Lhotse (8501meters) towards the sand flats at Pareshaya Gyab. It is only a short distance from here to Base Camp, which we will reach in the mid-afternoon. Today is only 4/5 hours walking as we are becoming acclimatized to the thinning of air, from today the accommodation will be tented camp for next two days and you will be having camp food cooked by our professional cook. Stay overnight at tented camp.
• Day 1414 & 15- Summit to Island peak (6187m) and return to Chhukung (4750meters):Today and Tomorrow is for Summit to island peak and return to Chhung, read more about it on day 15.
• Day 1514 & 15- Summit to Island peak (6187m) and return to Chhukung (4750meters):We have allowed two days to climb Island Peak, although we will probably not require more than one if weather conditions are fine. The strategy for the climb will be decided by our trek leader at the time, taking into account the group's acclimatization, weather, snow conditions and other factors. Generally we rest in the morning and after lunch ascend from Base Camp to High Camp (5700m), a steep, two-hour climb up grassy slopes on a well-defined trail. The site of the camp is just below the permanent snowline. The following morning we leave very early for the final climb to the summit. This may take between four and six hours, depending on snow and weather conditions. We will fix a rope on the summit headwall for safety on both the ascent and descent. Although it is not a difficult climb technically, the snow slopes are crevassed, the headwall is reasonably steep and a head for heights is useful. To reach the summit, willpower and stamina are required, but the incredible feeling of achievement on the top this 6000-meters giant will remain a lifetime memory. The view from the summit is absolutely fantastic! Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Makalu and Baruntse are the dominant giants rising above a sea of 'lesser' peaks. Given good conditions we should be able to descend back to Chhukhung from our summit attempt. Stay overnight at guesthouse, included bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Day 16Trek to Tengboche (3860m) 5/6 hours:Leaving the mountains behind us our descent takes us through various towns of Dingboche, Orsho, Shomare and Lower Pangboche to reach the suspension bridge over the Imja Khola River to ascend gradually through Denbuche and then to Tengboche at 3800meters. Stay overnight at guesthouse, included bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Day 17Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441m) via Khumjung (2780m) 5/6 hours:From Tengboche we descend steeply through beautiful forest of juniper, rhododendron and fir to Phunkitenga. After a welcome break and perhaps a cup of tea we cross the Dudh Kosi River and ascend to Trashinga. From here the trail contours high above the valley through to Shanasa, where we have the option of visiting Kunde and Khumjung villages before returning to Namche Bazaar - our stop for the night. Stay overnight at guesthouse, included bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Day 18Trek to Lukla (2804m) 5/6 hours:This is our last day of trekking, finally we return to Lukla where the trek began, which will seem like a lifetime ago. Enjoying time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. In the afternoon is free to wander around, relax or perhaps enjoy a hot shower! In the evening we enjoy a farewell dinner, followed by a few celebratory drinks and dancing with our Sherpa companions. Stay overnight at guesthouse, included bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Day 19Morning flight to Kathmandu:We rise early in the morning to be ready for the arrival of our aircraft for the flight back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu we are met and transferred back to our starting hotel. Stay overnight in hotel included bed and breakfast,
• Day 20Leisure day in Kathmandu:It's also spare day in case of bad weather in Lukla, Stay overnight in a hotel, included bed and breakfast,
• Day 21Transfer to international airport for your final departure:The trip ends today; our Airport Representative will transfer you to the Kathmandu International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal to home or your onward journey.