| Group size: | Minimum 2 pax | Max-Altitude: | 6,187 m/20,299 ft |
| Destination: | Nepal | ||
| Arrival on: | Kathmandu | Departure from: | Kathmandu |
| Meals: | All meals during trek | ||
| Accommodation: | Hotel/Mountain lodge | ||
| Fitness level: | Intermediate | ||
Everest High Passes via Island Peak – 25 Days adventure starts after exploring temples, shrines, bazaars, and restaurants of Kathmandu, you take an exciting mountain flight to Lukla and trek up the Dudh Kosi Valley, surrounded by the soaring peaks of Thamserku and Kusum Kanguru. It’s a steep ascent to Namche Bazaar, capital of the Khumbu Sherpas, where you are again greeted by spectacular mountain vistas. A rest day here aids acclimatization and there are great optional walks to enjoy the area. You'll then trek into Gokyo Valley and ascend gradually, walking beside the moraines of Ngozumpa Glacier and turquoise lakes to reach Gokyo. From here you can climb Gokyo Ri to view of all of the region’s 8,000 m peaks including Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu – a breathtaking panorama. Our trek then heads via Cho La Pass (5,300 m) to Lobuche, where we follow Khumbu Glacier to Gorak Shep. From here you ascend Kala Patthar (5,555 m) where you'll experience another breathtaking panorama of Everest and her surrounding peaks. You'll also visit the historical site of Everest Base Camp. Now well acclimatized, you will cross Kongma La (5,535 m) to Chukhung, to make your attempt on Island Peak. Though technically harder than Mera Peak, this expedition is also well within the reach of anyone seeking their first Himalayan summit. After summiting Island Peak, you'll return at your leisurely pace back to Namche and Lukla for your return flight to Kathmandu.
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Altitude: 1,400 m
Day 02: Spare Day
Meal: B
Day 03: Fly to Lukla
Altitude: 2,804 m; Trek to Phakding- Altitude: 2,610 m; Trek: 3 hrs; Meal: BLD
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar
Altitude: 3,441 m; Trek: 5.5 hrs; Meal: BLD
Day 05: Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day
Meal: BLD
Day 06: Trek to Phorste Thanga
Altitude: 3,680 m; Trek: 5 hours; Meal: BLD
Day 07: Trek to Machherma
Altitude: 4,470 m; Trek: 5 hours; Meal: BLD
Day 08: Trek to Gokyo
Altitude: 4,790 m; Trek: 5.5 hours; Meal: BLD
Day 09: Trek to Gokyo Ri
Altitude: 5,483 m and Back to Gokyo; Trek: 5 hours; Meal: BLD
Day 10: Trek to Thangna
Altitude: 4,500 m; Trek: 4 hours; Meal: BLD
Day 11: Cross Cho La Pass
Altitude: 5,300 m and Trek to Dzongla - Altitude: 4,710 m; Trek: 7 hours; Meal: BLD
Day 12: Trek to Lobuche
Altitude: 4,910 m; Trek: 4 hours; Meal: BLD
Day 13: Trek to Gorak Shep
Altitude: 5,180 m; Hike Up to Kala Patthar - Altitude: 5,555 m and Return to Gorak Shep; Trek: 7 hours; Meal: BLD
Day 14: Trek to Everest Base Camp
Altitude:5,365m and Return to Lobuche - Altitude:4,910 m; Trek: 8 hours; Meal: BLD
Day 15: Cross Kongma La Pass
Altitude:5,535 m and Trek to Chukhung - Altitude:4,710 m; Trek: 8 hours; Meal: BLD
Day 16: Trek to Island Peak Base Camp
Altitude:5,240 m; Trek: 4 hours; Meal: BLD
Day 17: Acclimatization Day
Meal: BLD
Day 18 & 19: Climb Island Peak
Altitude: 6,187 m and Return to Chukhung - Altitude:4,710 m ; Meal: BLD
Day 20: Trek to Tengboche
Altitude: 3,860 m; Trek: 6 hours; Meal: BLD
Day 21: Trek to Namche Bazaar
Altitude: 3,441 m via Khumjung - Altitude: 3,780 m; Trek: 5 hours; Meal: BLD
Day 22: Trek to Lukla
Altitude: 2,804 m; Trek: 6 hours; Meal: BLD
Day 23: Morning Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Meal: B
Day 24: Leisure Day
Meal: BD
Day 25: Transfer to the International Airport for Your Final Flight Departure
Meal: B
Meals included: Dinner
Our airport representative will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu upon your arrival. He/she will escort you to the respective hotel in a private vehicle. Your prior trip meeting will be scheduled on the very day at the hotel before dinner. However, our airport representative will give you a brief idea about the second day’s schedule on your way to the hotel. During this meeting we will introduce you to your leader/guide. Please do not hesitate to ask questions about your trek or anything that is related to your trip. To make you feel comfortable, we host a welcome dinner for you in a popular restaurant in the city where you can enjoy authentic Nepali meal along with cultural programs including ethnic dance and songs. And the night you will be spending at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Note: If you happen to arrive after 4 pm you would be briefed about the trip by our guide, this will be the pre-trip meeting for you, so please make sure that you ask all the questions. But if you arrive earlier than 4 pm, your pre-trip meeting would be on that very day at our office. During the meeting, we will introduce your trek leader/guide. For the meeting, please make sure you bring the passport, three copies of passport-size photos and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, please clear the due balance, if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer.
You can explore the city and do some last-minute shopping in the Thamel area for trekking essentials.
Total duration: 3 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
An early morning start takes us to the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu for the 35-minute scenic flight to Tenzing and Hillary Airport at Lukla (2,804 m). On arrival at the airport, the guide will brief you and introduce your porters before we begin our trek towards Phakding (2,610 m). After landing you’ll have time to explore the village while our Sherpa crew sort and load our trekking equipment. Then the terk begins by descending towards the Dudh Kosi River where you’ll join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, located just above Chaunrikharka (2,713 m). This walk is considered to be a short hike that will help you to acclimatize. After almost three to four hours of walk you will reach Phading. There are many beautiful monasteries to visit, beautiful Lukla village and a breathtaking terrain to view. There are many resting places and lodges in Phakding and you will be staying in one of these lodges tonight.
Total duration: 5-6 hrs
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
You’ll continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing the majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering the Sagamartha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views. You can find many good restaurants, hotels, lodges shops, money exchange, bakeries and teahouses as Namche is the biggest village along the whole Everest trail. Major attractions of this day are amazing view of Mt. Kusum, Lhotse, Nuptse and a first Glimpse of Mt. Everest. You will stay in a guesthouse tonight.
Total duration: 3 hrs
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
The entire day will be spent in Namche so as to adjust with the thin air and the environment. Namche is an important acclimatizing spot. It is always advisable to remain active instead of sitting ideal during the day. Today, you will go for a short trek to Thame, an old Sherpa village, to celebrate and watch the Sherpa Tradition or you can visit the peripheral villages offering you a lot more to see and cherish. You can also visit the National Parks headquarter, monasteries or the museum. Evening time can be spent by roaming around the market areas. This night will also be spent in a lodge in Namche Bazaar.
Total duration: 5 hrs
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
The trail climbs steeply out of valley through rhododendron forest. Juniper and large conifers start to appear as the elevation increases making the trekking very pristine in spring. The trail passes through Yak Kharkas and summer settlements. The views of Khumbi La and Taboche are magnificent throughout the day.
Total duration: 5 hrs
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
You will climb a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley to Kengtega and up towards Cho Oyu and descend to a river and again climbs steep to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier. You will reach Machherma by early noon.
Total duration: 5 - 6 hrs
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
The trek today takes you at one of our main destinations, Gokyo (4,790 m). You will make this camp your base for 2 nights as you will have sightseeing and hiking trip around Gokyo.
Total duration: 5 hrs
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Early in the morning, you will have a steep climb up to the top of Gokyo Ri at an elevation of 5,483 m. There are ample rewards for those who attempt this trip – you get stunning views of the super Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa glacier and an incredible panoramic view of the whole Khumbu Himalayas, including the giants Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Cho-Oyu and Gychung Kang.
Total duration: 4 hrs
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Trek by foot to Cho La pass. Accommodation in Thangna will be very basic and in a dormitory-based room because of its remoteness.
Total duration: 7 hrs
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
You will start walking before sunrise at 4:00 or 5:00 am so as to reach the pass by 9:00 am – 10:00 am and dodge bad weather conditions of the noontime. You will cross over at an altitude of 5,300 m where you could be exposed to strong winds if you cross it too late. You will start to climb steeply the trail that is regularly used and easy to follow. However, the problem may arise due to the altitude and snow. It often causes terrible problems to cross the pass if it is covered by snow. As you reach the top, you are rewarded by the magnificent views and then you will descend to the Dzongla at noon. Accommodation in Dzongla will be very basic and in dormitory-style room because of its remoteness.
Total duration: 5 hrs
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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. You will continue as heading to the village of Lobuche which is located at the foot of giant Lobuche peak. Due to change in air density as the air density gets lower n lower and some of you may be facing breathing problem starting from this point. You will stay in a guesthouse tonight
Total duration: 7 hrs
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
This will be one of the most difficult yet rewarding days of the trek. This day you will be spending your time climbing Mt. Kala Patthar at 5,555 m. The ascent is demanding but the climber gets the most magnificent mountain panorama possible: Everest, the highest point on the planet at 8,848 m towers directly ahead and on all sides loom the giants, Nuptse, Pumori, Chagatse, Lhotse and countless others. If possible, we can stay and watch the awe-inspiring sunset on Everest and its neighbors. You will make a quick descent to Gorakshep, a tiny hamlet at 5,180 m.
Total duration: 8 hrs
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
This is a big and difficult day walk along the Khumbu Glacier and up to Everest Base Camp at 5,365 m, the closest you can get to Mt. Everest without mountaineering equipment. During spring, there will likely be expedition teams about to attempt the summit. The view of the Khumbu Icefall from Base Camp is spectacular. Soon after which you will return back to Lobuche for the night.
Total duration: 8 hrs
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
From Lobuche you will ascend past a series of small glacial lakes with fine views of Makalu to the south-east. As you are near the pass, you’ll cross glacial moraines before a final rocky scramble which leads to a narrow ridge adorned with prayer flags. The top of the pass is usually very windy. After a short rest, you head down towards the Chukhung Valley. It is a tiring walk today, but the fantastic scenery makes it all very worthwhile.
Total duration: 4 hrs
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
From Chukhung you will 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 (8,501 m) towards the sand flats at Pareshaya Gyab. It is only a short distance from here to the Base Camp, which you will reach in the mid-afternoon. Accommodation will be in a tented camp and you will be having camp food cooked by our professional camping team.
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
You will spend a day at the base camp to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air. Our climbing sherpa/guide will provide you pre-ice climbing training to make you skillful on using climbing gears such as ropes, ice pick, harness, crampons etc. You will also have a short trek around the base camp to prepare us for the 6,000 m adventure the next morning.
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
You have seperate two days to climb the Island Peak, although you will probably not require more than one if weather conditions are fine. The strategy for the climb will be decided by our climbing Sherpa leader at the time, taking into account the group’s acclimatization, weather, snow conditions and other factors. The site of the camp is just below the permanent snowline. In the morning you will leave very early for the final climb to the summit. This may take between four to six hours, depending on snow and weather conditions. We will fix a rope on the summit headwall for safety on both ascent and descent. Although it is not a technically difficult climb, 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 atop this 6,187 m giant will remain a lifetime memory. The view from the summit is utterly fantastic! Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Makalu and Baruntse are the dominant giants rising above a sea of smaller peaks. Given good conditions, you should be able to descend back to Chukhung from our summit attempt.
Total duration: 6 hrs
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Leaving the mountains behind you, our descent takes you through various towns of Dingboche, Orsho, Shomare and Lower Pangboche to reach the suspension bridge over the Imja Khola River to ascend gradually through Debuche and then to Tengboche.
Total duration: 5 hrs
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
From Tengboche, you descend steeply through beautiful forests of juniper, rhododendron and fir to Phunki Tenga. After a welcome break and a cup of tea, we cross the Dudh Kosi River and climb to Trashinga. From here the trail contours high above the valley through to Shanasa, where you’ll have the option of visiting Kunde and Khumjung villages before returning to Namche Bazaar – your stop for the night.
Total duration: 6 hrs
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
This is your last day of trekking as you return to Lukla where the trek began. You’ll enjoy this time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. The afternoon is free, so you can wander about, relax and enjoy a hot shower! In the evening, have a few celebratory drinks and dance with your trek mates.
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Enjoying the last glimpse of the mountains we have recently visited, the 35 minutes scenic flight takes us back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu, we are met and transferred back to our starting hotel.
If you are interested in extending the trip, there are many options such as Chitwan jungle safari, river rafting adventure, Kathmandu shopping tour, mountain biking and other activities.
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
After exhausting climbing and trekking, this is a rest day for you. Get your body massaged, leisurely stroll around Thamel and buy souvenirs, visit Garden of Dreams for some relaxing time. This is also a spare day to use for flight back to Kathmandu in case there wasn’t a flight the day before due to bad weather. And, in the evening we will host farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances.
Meals included: Breakfast
The trip concludes – our airport representative will drop you to Kathmandu’s Tribhuwan International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.
During the trip weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors that are beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered, if alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.
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Walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding than walking in the lower altitudes, however, if we are in excellent health with average physical fitness, have a positive attitude, self-confidence, and strong determination, we can accomplish the trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly for some weeks prior to the trip is a good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. It is important that we consult with our doctor before we decide and set up for the Everest Base camp trek. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform Treks Planner Nepal before booking the trek.
Trekking in the Himalayan region goes through unexpected complication like natural and health challenges resulting in changes in the itinerary for your own security reason, If such an incident happens during the trek our professional Guide, Porters and leader take you to final point safely for evacuation so, please be friendly with your guide for more achievements and protection. Flights in the Himalayan region often get canceled even in the best season due to bad weather so we request our travelers to carry luggage for extra days.
Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip but if you want, we can still customize the itinerary according to your wish and preferable time for a visit. Feel free to write to us or you can even give us a call if you would like to discuss any aspect regarding the trip.
During the trip weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors that are beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered, if alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.