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Everest Base Camp with Island Peak Climbing
Duration: 16 days
Trails: T4 trails
Distance: 15 - 20 km / 9 - 12 mi per day
Ascent per day: More than 1000 m / 3281 ft ascent per day
> Enjoy 360 degree panoramic view from Island Peak’s summit
> Get to the Everest Base Camp
> Visit the famous Tengboche Monastery
> Spend your nights in culturally rich and hospitable Sherpa villages
The Everest Base Camp Trek with Island peak takes you not only to the renowned Base Camp of the highest mountain in the world but also to an exciting adventure of mountain climbing. Island Peak, at the height of 6,189m, is popular among the novice climbers and is used as a preparation for higher mountains like Everest. Though physically demanding, it is less technical and can be climbed by anyone fit and with an adventurous spirit.
The trek will begin after a short flight to Lukla. The trails will take you to Phakding, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Sagarmatha National park) in the green valley of Dudh Koshi, and then to the famous Namche Bazzar where we will spend two nights for acclimatization. Trekking will continue from Tengboche to Pheriche and to Lobuche; these culturally rich Sherpa villages are full of Chortens, Mani Walls, museums and amazing views of the Himalayas. Before the awaited Island Peak, we will visit the Everest Base Camp and climb up Kalapathar. Kalapathar is popular among the trekkers as one can get a full sunrise or sunset view over Mount Everest. Finally, we will trek to the base camp of Island Peak and summit it on the 12th day. Island Peak was named after its position at the center of the Valley, like an Island in a sea of ice. Its local name is Imja Tse. The hard work is well awarded by a 360 degree panorama view with mountains like Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Makalu. From there, we will trek back up and down until the exciting experience of Everest Base Camp Trek with Island peak comes to an end back in Kathmandu.
Itinerary
Day
1
Fly to Lukla , trek to Phakding
Duration: 02:30 h
Distance: 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Ascent: 160 m / 525 ft
Descent: 370 m / 1214 ft
We’ll board a flight to Lukla (2810m). You will be able to enjoy the beauty of splendid hills, rivers and mountains during the 30 minute flight. On reaching Lukla airport, you’ll be introduced to your porter, and served a wholesome breakfast. After that, we will head north to Phakding (2620m). It is an easy 3 hour hike through the Dudhkoshi valley. We will head north from the airstrip to Chheplung (2700m) and cross the crystal clear Thadokoshi on a locally built suspension bridge. Past the bridge, you can witness KusamKanggru (6367m), which is one of the toughest mountains to conquer. Away from the ThadoKoshi, the trail continues towards the Ghat (2590m) and we will cross a ridge marked with painted Mani stones. We will reach the beautiful tribal village of Phakding where you will stay overnight.
Phakding
Day
2
Trek to Namche Bazaar
Duration: 04:30 h
Distance: 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
Ascent: 910 m / 2986 ft
Descent: 150 m / 492 ft
Heading for the Namche Bazaar, we cross through the hamlet of Zamphute and Tok Tok to see dazzling Thamserku glistening in the sun that stays all the way with us in most of our trek. Passing through the scenic Sherpa villages of Benkar, Chumoa and Monjo, we reach Utche Choling Gompa on a bluff abutting the Dudhkoshi river and further we make our way between the bluff to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO declared world heritage site. Completing halfway to Namche Bazaar, we head for the second half of the march that would likely to take more time due to steep climb at the end. Crossing through the last village of Jorsale, a steep stepped path leads us to an amazing high bridge over the Dudhkoshi River gorge and just before this bridge, the Dudhkoshi is met by its tributary, the BhoteKoshi.
Namche Bazaar
Day
3
Acclimatize at Namche Bazaar
We have an acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar. To help our body better adapt to the high altitude, we can take short walks or climb few hundred feet during the day to have a look in the villages, houses, terraced fields and snowy mountains of Kwangde, Khumbu peak, Thamserku, Kusum Kanguru and the village’s big weekly event, the Saturday market to have fun mingling with the crowds and watching men and women in traditional attire.
Namche Bazaar
Day
4
Trek to Tengboche
Duration: 05:30 h
Distance: 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Ascent: 780 m / 2559 ft
Descent: 350 m / 1148 ft
Our route for today to Tengboche weaves in and out of side valleys, making small ups and downs, to the picturesque tea shops of Kenjoma, and joins the trail from Khumjung just before a collection of Mani stones. The views of Everest and Ama Dablam are excellent from this part of the trek. We pass the small settlement of Sanasa from where the trail drops towards Phunkithanga (3250m). From here the trail climbs steeply through pine forests and around Mani stones as it follows the side of a hill to the saddle on which the monastery of Tengboche sits at 3870m. The view from here is rightly deemed to be one of the world’s most magnificent sceneries. Kwangde (6187m), Tawachee (6542m), Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse (8501m), Amadablam, Kantega and Thamserku provide an inspiring panorama as the Himalayan giants. We will spend the night in Tengboche.
Tengboche
Day
5
Trek to Pheriche
Duration: 05:40 h
Distance: 11 km / 6.8 mi
Ascent: 630 m / 2067 ft
Descent: 170 m / 558 ft
An easy descent through rhododendron forest and across a bridge over Imja Khola to Pangboche. The route will continue to Pheriche, for a 3-4 hour trek in total. There is a rudimentary hospital run by Himalayan Rescue Association in Pheriche. It only opens in peak seasons (March-May and November-December). We will spend the night in Pheriche.
Pheriche
Day
6
Day trip to Nagarjun (5000m) and back to Pheriche
A 800m climb will take us to Nagarjun peak at 5000m altitude. You will enjoy some good views of the mountains including Mt. Makalu 5th highest mountain in the world. This hike usually helps with acclimatization. There are chances to see snow leopard on this 3-4 hour hike. Once you arrive there, you will admire the view from the top and descend down to Pheriche.
Pheriche
Day
7
Trek to Lobuche
Duration: 04:20 h
Distance: 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Ascent: 620 m / 2034 ft
Descent: 20 m / 66 ft
The gradual climb to Lobuche will be pleasant as we will get closer and closer to the snow clad giants. After a 45-60min hike, we will reach Thukla. There, we will make a stop for food and continue up to a flat area where several memorials dedicated to the climbers who died on Everest are erected. Then, we will climb out of the valley and descend to the yak pastures at Lobuche.
Lobuche
Day
8
Trek to Gorak Shep (5180m) – Everest Base Camp (5364m) – Ghorak Shep
Duration: 06:40 h
Distance: 12 km / 7.5 mi
Ascent: 390 m / 1280 ft
Descent: 150 m / 492 ft
This challenging trek day will take around 6-8 hours. From this point onwards you will probably feel the altitude more than before. We therefore will have have to be extra careful. The trekking distance will be around 15km. After a filling breakfast, we will head to Everest Base Camp, trekking through the rocky terrain alongside the Khumbu Glacier. Upon reaching EBC, you will have some time to enjoy the heavenly environment and take photographs. If you are trekking somewhere between March and May, you might get the chance to see all the commercial expeditions trying to reach the summit. After lunch, we will trek downhill to Gorak Shep, and spend the night at a local guest house there.
Gorak Shep
Day
9
Climb Kalapathar (5400m) | Trek Down to Dingboche
Duration: 09:00 h
Distance: 17 km / 10.6 mi
Ascent: 440 m / 1444 ft
Descent: 1330 m / 4364 ft
You will notice when up in the Base Camp that the Everest is not completely visible. From Gorak Shep, we will walk down, up and up again to Kalapathar. We will climb up to Kalapather either sunrise or sunset time. It will take 1.5 to 2 hours. You will have the best view of Mount Everest, Nuptse and Changtse with a little of Lhotse from here. Then we will return to Gorak Shep for food and descend to Dingboche.
Dingboche
Day
10
Trek to Chukhung
Duration: 02:00 h
Distance: 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Ascent: 400 m / 1312 ft
From Dingboche to Chukhung, the trek will be about 2 hour long and easy. Chukhung is a beautiful valley nestled between mountains like Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Island Peak etc. You will appreciate a really good and close view of these mountains and their glaciers. The river Imja Khola runs past the Chukhung village where we will be lodging.
Chukung
Day
11
Trek to Island Peak Base Camp
Duration: 02:30 h
Distance: 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Ascent: 350 m / 1148 ft
Descent: 20 m / 66 ft
After breakfast, we will trek towards south, turn east and enter the main valley. We will walk along the stream and pass Imja and the Lhotse glacier moraine before reaching the valley where we will camp in tents. From the camp you will see the southwestern face of the Imja Tse (Island Peak).
Island Peak Base Camp
Day
12
Climb Island Peak | Return to Chukung
Duration: 08:15 h
Distance: 13.4 km / 8.3 mi
Ascent: 960 m / 3150 ft
Descent: 1310 m / 4298 ft
We will walk toward the summit aroung 01:00 to 02:00am. It will take about 2 hours to reach the High camp, then we will climb the rock gully. We will follow a ridge-line to the summit glacier and climb up a steep snow slope to reach the summit. There, you will get an excellent view of the mountains. After spending some time htere, we will go back to high camp and base camp and all the way back to Chukhung.
Chukung
Day
13
Trek back to Tengboche
Duration: 07:00 h
Distance: 17 km / 10.6 mi
Ascent: 240 m / 787 ft
Descent: 1120 m / 3675 ft
From Chukhung, we will walk down towards Pangboche and take the same trail we took up to descend and then climb up again to reach Tengbochhe. After this 4-5 hour trek, we will spend the night in Tengboche.
Tengboche
Day
14
Trek to Namche Bazaar
Duration: 05:00 h
Distance: 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Ascent: 350 m / 1148 ft
Descent: 780 m / 2559 ft
From Tengboche we move towards Phunki Tenga and now descend to Sanasa and Kyangjuma and then finally to Namche Bazaar.
Namche Bazaar
Day
15
Trek to Lukla
Duration: 07:00 h
Distance: 18 km / 11.2 mi
Ascent: 530 m / 1739 ft
Descent: 1080 m / 3543 ft
Finally we return to Lukla following the Dudhkoshi River, where the trek ends. We will spend the night in Lukla.
Lukla
Day
16
Lukla
Day
17
Fly back Kathmandu
Early morning air trip from Lukla to Kathmandu. Don’t forget to pick a seat on the right side, to see the spectacular mountain views again. On reaching Kathmandu, it will be time to say goodbye! May you enjoy the rest of your journey here in Nepal.
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