Everest Base Camp & Island peak climbing
Start: Kathmandu Finish: Kathmandu
Duration: 13 Nights
Physical rating: Low, Medium, High
Special diets catered: Vegetarians, Vegans
Tour Operator: Mount Adventure Holidays
Group size: 2 - 6
Age range: 16-99
Tour operated in: English
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Tour Overview
Island Peak Climbing is a popular trekking peak activity in the Everest region of Nepal. Island peak climbing scales 6189m and is non-technical to climb but requires basic snow climbing skills for the ascent. Island Peak Climbing one of the busy trekking peak right above the summer village of Chukhung, at the top of the Imja Khola Valley. This expedition is a superb entry into mountaineering. We will teach you basic skills before climbing the peak. The Everest region is one of the most popular climbing areas and, from the tallest mountain in the world, you can also Climb smaller climbing expeditions to the Moutain peaks. This trip takes place in the Khumbu region of Nepal. We will explore the heart of this area and visit the Everest region. During the whole trip, you will get to see glorious views of Mt, Everest Himalaya ranges, and the surrounding peaks. Although this ascent is not technically demanding, take into account that it is a requirement to have a very good level of fitness and skillful to join this program. Of course, I will be there to help and guide you through.
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Everest Base Camp & Island peak climbing
Everest Base Camp & Island peak climbing
Everest Base Camp & Island peak climbing
Everest Base Camp & Island peak climbing
Everest Base Camp & Island peak climbing
Everest Base Camp & Island peak climbing
Everest Base Camp & Island peak climbing
Everest Base Camp & Island peak climbing
Everest Base Camp & Island peak climbing
Itinerary
Day 1
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Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding 35 minute flight, 3-4 Hours Trek
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we take an early morning flight to Lukla. After flying above the breathtaking green and white mountains, we reach Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla. This is one of the most beautiful air routes in the world culminating in a landing on a hillside surrounded by high mountains. Upon our arrival at Lukla, we meet the rest of our crew members. Next, we begin our trek through the prosperous village of Lukla to Phakding. To assist in acclimatization, we only have a short hike today. However, if interested in additional activities, we can take a side trip to a nearby monastery. Overnight in Phakding.
Day 2
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Phakding– Namche Bazaar
Location: Namche Bazar
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we walk through beautiful pine forests and then along Dudh Koshi River ending our nature-filled journey at Namche Bazaar. After walking for almost over an hour, we come across the glistening Mt. Thamserku (6,608m) on our right and also experience the serenity of pine, fir, and juniper forests throughout our journey. If the weather is clear, we may even catch a glimpse of Mt. Everest peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. We continue walking until we reach the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park, Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Mt. Everest and the main trading center of this region. This day we cross five suspension bridges, the last one also known as the Hillary Bridge being the highest. It is an uphill walk from Hillary Bridge to Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Day 3
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Namche Bazzar Acclimatization Day
Location: Namche Bazar
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is set aside for acclimatization. Health experts recommend that instead of being idle we stay active and move around even during the rest day. We can either stroll around Namche’s quaint villages and get acquainted with the Sherpas and their rich culture, or we can hike up to the Everest View Hotel and enjoy an up-close view of the mighty Everest. While in the Namche village or upon returning from the hike to the Everest View Hotel, trekkers may also visit the local museum containing exhibits displaying the area’s native flora and fauna as well as the history of the Mount Everest region. For trekkers who want to hike for a little longer, a hike to Khumjung village (5-6 hours) may also be an option. In the village, we can visit the Edmund Hillary School and Khumjung Monastery (a monastery famous for housing the head of the Yeti!). Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Day 4
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Namche Bazaar – Tengboche
Location: Tyangboche
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we trek towards Tengboche. It is an easy walk from Namche to Phunki. Upon reaching Phunki, we ascend towards Tengboche, a village that houses the very famous Tengboche monastery which is the largest monastery of the Everest region. Located amidst the Sagarmatha National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site of “outstanding universal value”), it is draped with the panoramic 360-degree view of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku and is also the biggest monastery in the Khumbu region. We visit the monastery the same day at around 3 p.m. to witness a religious ceremony. Overnight in Tengboche.
Day 5
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Tengboche to Pheriche (4200 m)
Location: Pheriche
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the early morning, we will be visiting different monasteries nearby before moving down through the forest of birch, juniper, fir, and Rhododendron to the nunnery at Deboche. The trail involves stable climbs but because of the altitudes, we need to pace ourselves steadily throughout the day. After we pass Imja Khola, we will be reaching the village of Pangboche where we will be stopping by for our lunch viewing the beautiful peak of Ama Dablam. In the afternoon, in the first place, our route will be the climb through the open alpine hillsides and at the second.
Day 6
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Pheriche to Lobuche (4950 m)
Location: Gorakshep
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Keep on a trek along the moraine of the glacier; with the views of Kala Patthar (5,545m) and Mt. Pumori (7,165m) we hike today high above the Pheriche village. Pretty normal day today takes about 4 hours walking. Important day also for accommodation, Rest of the day we may take a simple hike around.
Day 7
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Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5400 m) & back to Gorakhshep
Location: Gorakshep
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, the walk towards Everest is along the Khumbu Glacier. You will reach the small village of Gorakshep, where you will be able to have lunch. After having your lunch the trail will lead you to the Mt. Everest base camp at an altitude of 5400meters. Everest base camp gives you an unforgettable view of Khubutse, Mt. Pumori, Changtse and Khumbu ice fall instead of Mt. Everest.
Day 8
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Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m) & trek to Chhukung (4730m)
Location: Chukhung
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hiking up the Kalapatthar, we will make a vertical climb which allows us to view Everest Peak continuously. Not only this, but we can also view other mountains like Pumori (7,145m), lingtren (6,697m), and Khumbutse (6,623m). These mountains divide us from Tibet and just over the Lho La Pass, we can observe the large face of Changtse (7,750m). After that, we head back to Lobuche. From Lobuche, we hike towards Chhukung Valley. Chhukung Valley is located unwaveringly under an incredible rock wall that links Nuptse with Lhotse. From here, we will be having fabulous views of Amadablam (6,856m) which is also titled the most photographed mountain in Nepal.
Day 9
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Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp (5200m)
Location: Chukhung
Accommodation: Camp, Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hiking up the Kalapatthar, we will make a vertical climb which allows us to view Everest Peak continuously. Not only this, but we can also view other mountains like Pumori (7,145m), lingtren (6,697m), and Khumbutse (6,623m). These mountains divide us from Tibet and just over the Lho La Pass, we can observe the large face of Changtse (7,750m). After that, we head back to Lobuche. From Lobuche, we hike towards Chhukung Valley. Chhukung Valley is located unwaveringly under an incredible rock wall that links Nuptse with Lhotse. From here, we will be having fabulous views of Amadablam (6,856m) which is also titled the most photographed mountain in Nepal.
Day 10
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Island Peak Summit (6160m) & back to Base Camp (5200m)
Location: Chukhung
Accommodation: Camp, Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the early morning, we will begin our climbing to arrive at the summit. Ascending from the base camp we will reach to the Island Peak High Camp (5600m). From this point, we can see semicircle view of cliffs that go up in the north to the rocky peaks of Nuptse (7,879m), Lhotse Middle Peak (8,410m), Lhotse (8,501m) and Lhotse Shar (8,383m). To the east, we will view the iced up waves of the Lhotse Shar Glacier above which towers Cho Polu (6,734m) and we will also witness Makalu (8,475m). From the south of the Imja glacier, we will be rewarded by Baruntse (7,720m) and Ama Dablam (6,856m). Our trail will now get complicated once we reach the bed of the pointed icefall beneath the peak. In order to succeed, great caution must be implemented while balancing the barrier to approach out on the rim leading to the summit. After we reach the summit, we will be back to the Base Camp.
Day 11
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Trek to Pangboche (4360m) via Dingboche (4360 m)
Location: Dingboche
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, we will be trekking around stunning Imja Khola Valley. We first rich Dingboche which is located in a hop hedge of little ground bounded by stone wall defensive crops of potatoes and barley. From Dingboche, we take a little dissimilar means down to Orsho, then moving to Pangboche village. We traverse the Khumbu Khola over a wooden suspension bridge and walk beside the Imja Khola to the village of Pangboche. Here we can see the oldest monastery in the region which contains what is said to be the scalp and skeleton of a ‘Yeti’ or the repulsive snowman.
Day 12
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Trek to Namche Bazaar Altitude: 3445m Travel Hours: 5 hours
Location: Namche Bazar
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leaving mountains behind us, our descent takes us through Tyangboche Monastery at a height of 3860 meters before continuing back to the town of Namche Bazaar at 3441meters. We arrive back at Namche Bazaar in the afternoon.
Day 13
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Namche Bazaar to Lukla(2,860 m) 6/7 Hrs
Location: Lukla
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After having our breakfast, go back over the major road down to Dudh Koshi retracing to Phakding. Following the track, we arrive at Lukla scaling different Sherpa villages crossing a suspension bridge above Thado Koshi. For about 45 minutes, we go up to accomplish the whole trail and we reconfirm flight tickets and see off to local porters.
Day 14
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Fly back to Kathmandu (35 M)
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
You will fly back to Kathmandu early in the morning and then will be transferred to your hotel. The right side will give you a final view of the mountains. T
What's Included
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Domestic flight Kathmandu / Ramechhap - Lukla - Kathmandu / Ramechhap for guest and guide inclusive with all taxes and transfers.
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Meals – Full Board
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Group climbing equipment including ropes, ice screws, snow bars, harness, carbine, eight figure etc.
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All applicable taxes as per the government rules and regulations.
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Fully Guided
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Food during the trek and climb (full board with breakfast, lunch and dinner).
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Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee
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High altitude climbing leader (Sherpa guide) licensed by Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA).
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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First aid medical kit
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Island Peak climbing permit fee.
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Worst case, help with all rescue and evacuation arrangements.
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All guesthouse accommodation during the trekking period and North Face, Salewa, Mountain Hardware or similar tented camp accommodation during the climbing period.
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Airport pick up and drop off, upon arrival and departure in Kathmandu (International and domestic both).
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Country Entry Visas
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Mount Adventure Holidays sleeping bag and down jacket, duffel bag, area map.
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Khumbu Pashang Lhamu Rural Municipality fee.
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Accommodation
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Travel insurance (for helicopter evacuation if needed whilst trekking /climbing).
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Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
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Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
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Nepal visa (USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days).
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Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, internet/e-mail, etc.
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Personal climbing equipment.
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Your international flight to and from Nepal.
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Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 10 kg of luggage, a cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
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International Travel
Your Peace of Mind Options
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Low Deposit
Mount Adventure Holidays requires a deposit of 50 USD to secure a place on this tour, and the final balance is not due till 100 days before departure..
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Secure payments
All payments to TourHub are deposited into an externally regulated Trust account.
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