Island Peak Climbing

After breakfast, your sightseeing trip will start. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide for your sightseeing tour. You will visit the following sites.
Swyambunath Stupa - The Monkey Temple (World Heritage Site):
You can watch over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. Swyambhu is also known as Samhengu and the Monkey temple because of the countless monkeys living in the premises.
Pashupatinath Temple (World Heritage Site):
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the holiest Hindu temples of Nepal. It is located on the banks of Bagmati River on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. Pashupatinath is the most important temple dedicated to god Shiva.
Boudhanath Stupa:
Boudhanath Stupa is 2500 years old Buddhist stupa in the Valley built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.
Patan Durbar Square (World Heritage Site):
Patan Durbar Square - located in central of city Lalitpur. It displays the Newari architecture that had reached its pinnacle during the reign of Malla kings who were great builders and patrons of the arts.

The rest of your time is free for further exploration and some shopping near to your hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.

• Accommodation: Hotel Mulberry
• Max. Altitude: 1300 m/ 4265 ft
• Meals: Breakfast included

During the 30-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (9,186ft), you will enjoy one of the most beautiful air routes in the world culminating on a hillside surrounded by high mountainous peaks. At Lukla, a gateway destination from where your trek begins, you meet your other trekking crew members and begin packing and arranging with them. From Lukla, you start trekking. At one hour’s gradual descent, you will be at a Cheplung village from where you have a glimpse of Mt. Khumbila (18900 ft), a sacred mountain which has never been climbed. From Cheplung, you then gradually descend until you reach Phakding and spend the night. Overnight at Lukla.

• Accommodation: Standard Lodge
• Walking hours: 3-4 Hours
• Max. Altitude: 2,651m /8,700ft
• Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner Included

Walking through a beautiful pine forest, you follow the trail north up the valley of Benkar. Then, you cross the Dudh Koshi River and go on passing Chumoa to Monjo, the entrance to Everest National Park. Then crossing a suspension bridge, you pass Jorsale village and walk alongside the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. A steep ascent brings you to the prime heartland of Sherpa village - Namche Bazaar. At one hour’s distance to reaching Namche Bazaar, if the weather permits, you can view the sights of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse. Overnight at Namche.

• Accommodation: Standard Lodge
• Walking hours: 5 - 6 hours
• Max. Altitude: 3,438 m/ 11,280 ft
• Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner Included

There are plenty of things to do around Namche Bazaar, and you can spend a day here acclimatizing. Namche Bazaar is the main center of the Khumbu region and has government offices, ATMs, Internet cafes, shops, restaurants, and a colorful market. Your guides can take to explore the real charm of Namche Bazaar. Hiking to Sagarmatha National Park rewards trekkers with a sunrise view and the views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and so on. If you are interested in a day hike, you trek to Khumjung village (12401 ft)-a beautiful village with a Sherpa settlement. In exploring Namche Bazar, you observe traditional Sherpa life, Khumjung Hillary School and enjoy the flora and fauna found at such altitude. Overnight at Namche.

• Accommodation: Standard Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner Included

This segment of the trek includes the famous descent to the Dudh-Koshi River and the equally famous ascent along the rhododendron forests to Tengboche. While descending to the Dudh Kish River, you enjoy the views of mountain tops like Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and so on. Upon reaching Tengboche, you will visit the Tengboche Monastery-the largest monastery in the region and soak in the views of Everest, Ama Dablam and other peaks. Overnight at Tengboche.

• Accommodation: Standard Lodge
• Walking hours: 5 - 6 hours
• Max. Altitude: 3,870 m/ 12,694 ft
• Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner Included

You descent and trek through forests filled with a variety of lush trees – birch, conifers and rhododendrons. This journey again rewards with tremendous views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. The picturesque trail dips down to Devuche, crosses the Imja River and takes to Pangboche. The upper Pangboche trails reward you with a more pristine view of the Himalayas and the Pangboche Monastery. The trek moves ahead towards the Imja Valley, Lobuche River and ultimately begins climbing up to Dingboche. At Dingboche, you see a beautiful array of fields enclosed by stone walls to protect barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals. Overnight at Dingboche.

• Accommodation: Standard Lodge
• Walking hours: 5 - 6 hours
• Max. Altitude: 4,360 m/14,300 ft
• Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner Included

You start the day with a gradual climb to Duglha at the end of the terminal moraine of the Khumbu. From here, you climb up a steep trail to Chupki Lhara, where you find an array of stones with prayer flags used as memorials to Scott Fischer (American mountaineer) and 10-time Everest submitter Babu Chiri Sherpa (Nepali mountain guide) who perished on a mission to climb Everest. Next, you continue to the Khumbu moraine and find ourselves facing several great peaks - Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal. The trail then eases off as you follow the valley to Lobuche. Overnight at Lobuche.

• Accommodation: Standard Lodge
• Walking hours: 5-6 hours
• Max. Altitude: 4940 m/ 16,207 ft
• Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner Included

You take the trail to Everest Base Camp through the once vast Gorak Shep Lake. Continuing straight ahead, you come across the Indian army mountaineers' memorials. The path from here can be misleading; hence, it is important that you follow your lead Sherpa diligently. The walk is strenuous due to the thin air in the high altitude. You pass through rocky dunes, moraine and streams before reaching the Everest Base Camp. Upon reaching the Everest Base Camp, you see the tents of mountaineers that stand out in bright colors against the monotony of gray surroundings (especially in the spring). Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori are the mountains you can view from the base camp. You get back to Gorak Shep for a good night's rest. Overnight at Gorak Shep.

• Accommodation: Standard Lodge
• Walking hours: 6-7 hours
• Max. Altitude: 5,364 m/17,594 ft
• Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner Included

Prepare for an early morning departure, amid pre-dawn darkness and cold temperatures (-10 to -14 C). Plus, there is always the potential for chilly winds which are quite common. Familiar peaks such as Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse tower to the east even as Everest begins to reveal itself. But, it is upon reaching Kala Patthar that you get to see 360 degrees up-close and formidable views of Mt. Everest. Take pictures, enjoy the magnificent mountain panorama, and then return back to Lobuche for a good night's rest. Overnight at Lobuche.

• Accommodation: Standard Lodge
• Walking hours: 7-8 hours
• Max. Altitude: 5545 m/ 18,192 ft
• Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner Included

After breakfast, trek to Kongma La Base Camp (5,000m/16,404ft) via Khumbu Glacier. The ascent to Kongma La pass is the most difficult part of your trek. In the Kongma La, you see a cairn wrapped in prayer flags to mark the pass. Then, descend gradually to the Imja Khola valley, followed by another descent to Chhukung, a small summer settlement. After reaching Chhukung you will also check your equipment in order to get ready for your ultimate climb. Overnight at Chhukung.

Note: If you do not want to undertake the Kongma La pass, you can follow another route via Dingboche to Chhukung instead.

• Accommodation: Standard Lodge
• Walking hours: 6-7 hours
• Max. Altitude: 5,535 m/ 18,159 ft
• Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner Included

The trek trail to Island Peak Base Camp is on a fairly steep. First, climb south, then turn east to the main line of the valley. Then walk on a winding path below the southern flank of the moraine from the Lhotse Glacier. Next, continue walking on a pleasant trail along a streamside. The route to the Amphu Labtsa lies to the southeast. A crisscross route through the Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines leads to a wide valley flanking the SW side of Island Peak. Overnight at the base camp.

• Accommodation: Tented Camp
• Walking hours: 3-4 hours
• Max. Altitude: 5,535 m/18,159 ft
• Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner Included

Begin your pre-climb training after breakfast. Your guides will provide training on peak climbing techniques and the proper ways of using climbing gears such as the ice axe, climbing boots and crampons, harness, ascender, etc. The training will also include using ropes to go up and down. Although it is not mandatory to have prior training for Island Peak climbing, we strongly believe that some training experience will boost your confidence and climbing skills to increase the chances of scaling the summit as well as to fully enjoy the experience. Usually, you will be climbing on rock surface for up to around 5770m. After that, climb on ice and use ropes when necessary. However, the use of the rope and the length depends upon the season and the crevasses. You can spend the rest of the day hiking to high camp and back or resting for the next day’s climb. Overnight at the base camp.

• Accommodation: Tented Camp
• Max. Altitude: 5,535 m/18,159 ft
• Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner Included

Wake up early at around 12 to 1 am and have breakfast before beginning your climb. It is important you reach the summit before noon in the afternoon because the strong winds in the highlands might become a barrier for a successful summit. The trail moves up beyond the base camp for several hundred meters before striking off the steep hillside. Initially sandy, the path soon turns to grass before becoming a boulder-strewn. As you climb up the hill, you will see that the slope narrows and the trail enters a steep rock channel. Climb the rock gully. This is not difficult, but there are several short rock steps to climb before you emerge on the right side of the gully. The route then follows a Ridgeline, which leads to an exhilarating and exposed traverse onto the snout of the summit glacier. The guides will fix a rope when required. A steep snow slope leads you onto the summit ridge. Both fixed rope and man rope will be used during the climb for safety. You use a fixed rope after successfully climbing on rock. The length of the rope will usually be of 350m. However, the length depends on the time of the season and the crevasses. There are two newly formed crevasses which are approximately 3 and 4 meters long. You will be using ladders to cross them. After enjoying the summit views, and taking pictures, descend all the way to Island Peak Base Camp where some of your crew is waiting for you. hen celebrate on your successful Island Peak climb. Overnight at the base camp.

• Accommodation: Tented Camp
• Walking hours: 10-12 hours
• Max. Altitude: 6,189 m/ 20,305 ft
• Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner Included

The trek will be a much easier as descend to the lower altitudes. Following the same route back through the wide valley of Khumbu Khola, pass through the beautiful Sherpa villages Orsho and Shomare. You can also take a different trail to visit the Gompa in Upper Pangboche, which is believed to be the oldest in the Khumbu region or take the regular trail to reach Pangboche. Pangboche is a scenic village surrounded by Everest to its north, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kangtaiga to the east, the Kongde range to the south and the Imja Tse river flowing through the wide fertile valley. Overnight at Pangboche.

• Accommodation: Standard Lodge
• Walking hours: 5-6 hours
• Max. Altitude: 3,985m/13,074ft
• Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner Included

From Pangboche you retrace your steps down to the Imja Khola and up through the forest to Tengboche. If interested, you can also visit nuns at the Tengboche monastery. After lunch at Tengboche, continue through the hillside blanketed by rhododendron and juniper trees. After crossing the bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, your trail follows the Dudh Koshi gorge descending rapidly through the pine forests before reaching Sansa. You keep a lookout for wildlife such as mountain goats, snow leopards, colorful pheasants, etc. while passing through the forest. After passing a Chorten, reach the army camp at Namche Bazaar. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.

• Accommodation: Standard Lodge
• Walking hours: 4-5 hours
• Max. Altitude: 3,438 m/ 11,280 ft
• Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner Included

The trail descends steeply downward so you need to walk cautiously as your shaky legs continuously battle the rocky terrain. After crossing the suspension bridges over the fast flowing Dudh Koshi and its tributaries, the trail becomes more level and natural. After your arrival in Lukla, you stretch those sore legs and recall the experiences of the last couple of weeks. Overnight at Lukla.

• Accommodation: Standard Lodge
• Walking hours: 6-7 Hours
• Max. Altitude: 2,800m/9,186ft
• Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner Included

Catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after your long mountain journey. After reaching Kathmandu, you can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. If you want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, you may do that. Your guides can help you with both souvenir shopping. There will be a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of your journey. Overnight in Kathmandu.

• Accommodation: Hotel Mulberry
• Max. Altitude: 1300 m/4265 ft
• Meals: Breakfast and Farewell Dinner included

After a few days of fun and excitement, the day to bid farewell has arrived. Our representatives will escort you to the Tribhuwan International Airport as per your flight time.
After the wonderful opportunity to organize this tour for you we wish you a safe and happy journey ahead.

• Meals: Breakfast included