The Khumbu region is the area of Nepal where the highest peaks in the world are located. From our high point we will have very close views of Everest, Pumori and Lohtse. The Khumbu is also home to the Sherpa culture. This trek and climb will take you from the village of Lukla to the highest peaks in the world. We will camp and hike in an ancient land where the Sherpas cook on yak dung fires and live a very simple life, Our food and equipment will be carried by porters and yaks to make our trip more enjoyable and cultural. This is an excellent opportunity to achieve a Himalayan Summit (6173m) together with an exhilarating trek to the Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar. Located on top of the Chukung glacier between Ama Dablam and Lhotse Mountains , Island Peak has been attracting over 300 groups each year to attempt its summit. The main reason of its popularity is its technically straightforward ridge, which attracts a lot of novice climbers without having any knowledge of snow and ice climbing. A physically fit & acclimatized person is well qualified to make an ascent over this Peak. A short orientation and demonstration on Ice climbing performed by our Sherpa Guide at the Base Camp is enough for you to head off for a summit bid. The climb being combined with a trek to Everest Base Camp you will have an advantage of experiencing the major highlights of the Everest area including Kala Pattar and Mt. Everest Base Camp, Sherpa villages and Monasteries along with a wonderful experience of a Himalayan Climb and it's fantastic views. This trip can be done during March to May and September to November.

ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel

Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing inside the Kathmandu valley.

Day 03: Flight: Kathmandu (1,310m) - Lukla (2,840m). Trek to Phakding (2,610m). (2-3 hours). Early morning transfer to airport for flight to Lukla. The flight into Lukla is a lifetime experience, in itself.  The airfield is on a slope and the difference between the two ends of the runway is about 60 meters!  Meet with your sardar and the rest of the crew. You need to identify your luggage, which is to be made into loads, and then while you have lunch your crew will load these onto pack animals or get it ready for your team of porters. After lunch, trek for a few hours along the Dudh Kosi River to the village of Phakding 2,610 m & Camp or Lodge overnight. 

Day 04: Trek Phakding to Namche (3,440m) (5-6 hrs). The trail continues north up the Dudh Kosi valley to Jorsale, where the trail officially enters the Sagarmatha National Park . There is an entrance station just beyond the Village where trekking permits are checked and National Park fees collected.  Continue along the trail, crossing the Bhote Kosi River to begin the steep climb up to Namche Bazaar 3,440m the administrative centre of the Sagarmatha National Park and the hub of Sherpa society.  Remember to look out for glimpses of Mt. Everest from the trail on the way to Everest! Overnight the Camp or Lodge.

Day 05: Rest day at Namche for acclimatization. You will explore the surrounding of Namche this day, Namche Bazaar Rest and acclimatization. Namche is the famous picturesque Sherpa village and we have rest in the afternoon to enjoy walking round the village and visiting the Sherpa museum. Overnight Camp or Lodge.

Day 06: Trek Namche to Tengboche (3,860m) (5 hrs). Tengboche Monastery (3,860m) 5hrs walk. We walk with beautiful view under the soaring peaks of Thamserku and steadily descend to the Imja Khola and lunch at Phunki along a very pleasant trail. Here in Phunki, we see series of water driven prayer wheels. After lunch 2 hrs ascent will take us to Tengboche Monastery (3,860m) surely is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Overnight Camp or Lodge.

Day 07: Trek Tengboche to Pheriche (4,312m) (5 hrs). Pheriche (4,260m) 5 hrs walk. We move forward up to Imja Khola valley Pangboche (3,900m) and lunch. After lunch we visit the Monastery and look at the Yeti scalp. We again move to the summer village of Pheriche (4,260m). Superb scenery at all time. Overnight Camp or Lodge.

Day 08: Trek Pheriche to Lobuche (4,920m) (4-5 hrs). Lobuche (4,920m) 4 hrs walk. We move up a small ridge and contour around the base of Khumbu Glacier and lunch at Dhugla (4,600m). After lunch, we take a steep ascent to the terminal moraine of the glacier from where the views are stunning. We continue again along the moraine and camp at the foot off the Lobuche Ice Fall (4,930m). Overnight Camp or Lodge

Day 09: Trek Lobuche  to Gorakshep (5,140m) (4 hrs). The actual distance is not so far for this day but we wake up in the early morning and move forward to Gorek Sherpa where we take a rest.

Day 10: Hike up to Kalapatthar / Everest Base Camp / Retrace your steps to Lobuche (4,920m) (8 hrs). This day, we climb Kala Patthar. From here we have a steep ascent up to the top of the Kala Patthar top. The actual distance is not so far but we take it very slowly to make up for the altitude. This top (5,545m) is a hard pull but the view from the top surpasses anything you can imagine. All around us flows, huge glaciers and the creaking of the mobile glacier ice only disturbs the silence of these altitudes. The mountains of Pumori (7,145m), Lingtren (6,697m) and Khumbutse (6,623m) separate us from Tibet and just over the Lho La pass we see the huge rock of Changtse (7,750m) in Tibet itself. But Sagarmatha, or Mt. Everest the queen of them all towers over everyone. This is the roof of the world. Continue to the Everest Base Camp. We return at Lobuche for the stay overnight.

Day 11: Trek to Chhukung (4730m / 7 hrs) Trek east from Dingboche into the Chhukhung Valley . Chhukhung (4730 m) lies directly under an incredible rock wall that links Nuptse with Lhotse .  From here you will also have magnificent views of Amadablam (6856 m.), probably the most photographed mountain in Nepal .

Day 12: Island Peak Base Camp (4 hrs) Trek along the Imja Khola to Pareshaya Gyab, a pleasant site by a small lake with fine views of the Lhotse Glacier and Nuptse-Lhotse wall. You will reach the Base Camp of Imja Tse today.  Once camp has been set up you will be free to get your climbing gear in order and get organized for your ascent of the peak tomorrow, weather permitting. 

Day 13: Summit Island Peak (6160m) Weather permitting; you will begin your climb today. The day's climb will continue through high camp on a col. at 5,700 meters. You will start early for the summit. The going gets difficult once you reach the bottom of the steep icefall below the summit. Great care and caution must be exercised while scaling the wall to emerge on the ridge leading to the summit. After the summit, descend to the Base Camp. 

Day 14: Extra Day / Summit / Return to Chhukung (4730m). We keep this day extra just in case weather or any condition will change the summit plan early on. Return back to Chhukung 

Day 15: Trek to Namche (3,440m) (4 hrs). The trail descends steeply and another steep climb to Namche Bazaar. Camp or Lodge Overnight

Day 16: Trek Namche to Phakding (2,610m). (3-4 hours). Down along the gorge of the Dudh Kosi to the small village of Phakding . Overnight Camp or Lodge. 

Day 17: Phakding to Lukla (2,840m) (3 hrs). Trek further to the mountain airstrip at Lukla to catch your return flight to Kathmandu . Weather permitting your trekking crew might prepare a farewell treat for you. You would be expected to join in the singing and the dancing! Overnight Camp or Lodge at Lukla.

Day 18: Flight: Lukla (2,840m) - Kathmandu (1,310m). Hotel Overnight. All the itineraries are subject to change to suit your schedule, Please Contact us for Cost:

Services Included:

• All ground transfers by private vehicle as per our itinerary.
• Accomodation in Kathmandu twin sharing on Bed and Breakfast basic.
• One Happy Dinner with Live Nepalese Cultural Program.
• Kathmandu sightseeing (including all entrance fees)
• Airfares: Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu
• Trekking arrangement.

For Camping Trek:
Including all high quality camping equipments and tents such as Two Men Tent, Kitchen Tent, Dinning Tent, Toilet Tent, Tables, Chairs, Mattresses, Hot Water Bags, Pillows, Inner Sheet etc  Everyday three times meals per day while trekking, which will be prepared by our very professional kitchen crew

For Tea House Trek:

• Accommodation and foods as available on the local lodges on the way while trekking.
• National Park Permit Fee.
• Island Peak climbing permit fee.
• Guide, porters and their daily wages, insurance with all necessary lodging - fooding arrangements.

Services Excluded:

• Airport taxes.
• Expenses of personal nature such as bottled drinks, mineral water, laundry and etc.
• Meals while staying on the hotels in Katmandu (only breakfast is included along with accommodation).
• Rescue and evacuation - if needed.
• Personal medical and travel insurance.
• Tips and Gratitude.