Everest High Passes via Island Peak – 25 Days

Print This Page
Everest High Passes via Island Peak – 25 Days is the one of the third challenging mountain passes of Everest region.
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

Trip Introduction

The Everest High Passes via Island Peak Trek  is one of the most thrilling and complete adventures in the Everest region. This extraordinary journey combines the three great high passes of Khumbu—Kongma La (5,535m), Cho La (5,420m), and Renjo La (5,340m)—with a summit climb of Island Peak (6,189m), one of Nepal’s most popular trekking peaks. Designed for adventure lovers and seasoned trekkers, this expedition offers an unmatched blend of rugged trekking, mountaineering challenge, and panoramic Himalayan beauty.

Throughout the journey, trekkers walk beneath towering peaks like Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Ama Dablam, and Cho Oyu, while experiencing the timeless Sherpa culture, high mountain passes, and serene alpine valleys.

Trip Highlights

  • Cross all three legendary high passes of the Khumbu region.
  • Summit Island Peak (6,189m) – a perfect introduction to Himalayan mountaineering.
  • Visit Everest Base Camp and climb Kala Patthar (5,545m) for jaw-dropping views of Everest.
  • Immerse in Sherpa hospitality and explore iconic villages like Namche, Thame, and Chukhung.
  • Walk through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sagarmatha National Park.
  • Witness breathtaking Himalayan panoramas from multiple vantage points.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu 
Altitude: 1350/4428 ft.

Day 02: Trek Preparation | Sightseeing
Meal: B

Day 03: Fly to Lukla | Trek to Phakding
Altitude: 2840/ 9372 ft. | Phakding: 2610 m/8613 ft. | Flight: 30 minutes | Trek: 3/4 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 04: Trek to Namche
Altitude; 3440 m/11352 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 05: Rest day at Namche for acclimatization
Altitude: 3440 m/11352 ft. Meal: BLD

Day 06: Trek to Thame
Altitude: 3800 m/12540 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 07: Trek to Lumde
Altitude: 4380 m/14455 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 08: Trek to Gokyo via Renjo-la Pass (5360 m)
Altitude: Renjo-la Pass: 5360 m/17685 ft. Gokyo: 4790 m/15805 ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD)

Day 09: Gokyo Valley: Acclimatization Day - Optional Hike to Gokyo Ri or 5th Lake
Altitude: 5,357 m. | Trek: 6/7 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 10: Trek to Tragnang
Altitude: 4700 m/15510 ft | Trek: 4/5 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 11: Trek to Dzongla via Chola Pass
Altitude: Cho-la pass: 5330 m/17589 ft | Dzongla: 4830 m/15939 ft | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 12: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5357m/17678 ft), back to Gorakshep
Altitude: 5140 m/16960 ft | Trek: 6/7 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 13: Trek to Kalapatthar, trek back to Lobuche
Altitude: Kalapatthar: 5550 m/18315 ft | Lobuche: 4910 m/16203 ft | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 14: Trek to Chhukung via Kongma-la pass
Altitude: Kongma-la: 5535 m/18265 ft. Chhukung: 4750 m/15675 ft | Trek: 6/7 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 15: Island Peak base camp | Climbing training course and preparation 
Altitude: 5,200m/17,060ft. | Trek: 3/4 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 16: Island Peak Summit (6,189m/20305ft) back to Chhukung 
Altitude: 6,189m/20305ft. | Trek: 9/11 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 17: Contingency Day

Day 18: Trek to Namche 
Altitude; 3440 m/11352 ft. | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 19: Trek to Lukla 
Altitude: 2840/ 9372 ft. | Trek: 4/5 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 20: Fly to Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. | Flight: 30 minutes | Meal: B

Day 21: Spare day 
Meal: B

Day 22: Departure
Meal: B

NOTE: The itinerary can be customized as per your walking pace and comfort.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu 
Altitude: 1350/4428 ft.

Day 02: Trek Preparation | Sightseeing
Meal: B

Day 03: Fly to Lukla | Trek to Phakding
Altitude: 2840/ 9372 ft. | Phakding: 2610 m/8613 ft. | Flight: 30 minutes | Trek: 3/4 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 04: Trek to Namche
Altitude; 3440 m/11352 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 05: Rest day at Namche for acclimatization
Altitude: 3440 m/11352 ft. Meal: BLD

Day 06: Trek to Thame
Altitude: 3800 m/12540 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 07: Trek to Lumde
Altitude: 4380 m/14455 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD

Day 08: Trek to Gokyo via Renjo-la Pass (5360 m)
Altitude: Renjo-la Pass: 5360 m/17685 ft. Gokyo: 4790 m/15805 ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD)

Day 09: Gokyo Valley: Acclimatization Day - Optional Hike to Gokyo Ri or 5th Lake
Altitude: 5,357 m. | Trek: 6/7 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 10: Trek to Tragnang
Altitude: 4700 m/15510 ft | Trek: 4/5 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 11: Trek to Dzongla via Chola Pass
Altitude: Cho-la pass: 5330 m/17589 ft | Dzongla: 4830 m/15939 ft | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 12: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5357m/17678 ft), back to Gorakshep
Altitude: 5140 m/16960 ft | Trek: 6/7 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 13: Trek to Kalapatthar, trek back to Lobuche
Altitude: Kalapatthar: 5550 m/18315 ft | Lobuche: 4910 m/16203 ft | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 14: Trek to Chhukung via Kongma-la pass
Altitude: Kongma-la: 5535 m/18265 ft. Chhukung: 4750 m/15675 ft | Trek: 6/7 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 15: Island Peak base camp | Climbing training course and preparation 
Altitude: 5,200m/17,060ft. | Trek: 3/4 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 16: Island Peak Summit (6,189m/20305ft) back to Chhukung 
Altitude: 6,189m/20305ft. | Trek: 9/11 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 17: Contingency Day

Day 18: Trek to Namche 
Altitude; 3440 m/11352 ft. | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 19: Trek to Lukla 
Altitude: 2840/ 9372 ft. | Trek: 4/5 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 20: Fly to Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. | Flight: 30 minutes | Meal: B

Day 21: Spare day 
Meal: B

Day 22: Departure
Meal: B

Important Note

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.

Included / Exclude

Cost Include

  1. Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle.
  2. Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast.
  3. Basic guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms.
  4. Local licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
  5. The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests.)
  6. Food, accommodation, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
  7. Everest National Park permits and Khumbu permit for trekking.
  8. Airfare from Kathmandu – Lukla - Kathmandu including airport departure tax in Kathmandu and Lukla airports.
  9. All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
  10. Official expenses.

 

Cost Exclude

  1. Dinner and lunch in Kathmandu.
  2.  Your personal expenses for mineral water, soft beverages ,confectionaries ,laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, barbills, showers etc. 
  3. Internet facility, battery chargers, multi plugs etc. 
  4. Extra baggage excess while flying to Lukla.
  5. Extra porter if you require. 
  6. Personal trekking equipments.
  7. Your travel insurance that covers Helicopter evacuation.
  8. Medical expenses and trip cancellation. 
  9. Any other extended trips and accommodation.
  10. Tips of guide, porters and driver as  a token of appreciation. 
  11. Monument entrance fee for sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
  12. Any other expenses or charges that are not mentioned in “cost includes” list. 
  13. Nepal arrival visa.

Best time to travel

March to May, Mid September to Mid December

Physical Condition and requirement

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.

Additional info

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.

Important notes

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.


Print this page | Go to top
Source:www.treksplannernepal.com