Island Peak Climbing with EBC

On arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport, the Himalayan Friendly staff and guide receive you for a short transfer. A drive into the heart of Kathmandu city to your hotel, and then check into the rooms for a refreshing rest. Then join for group briefing, the guide and leader will provide useful information regarding the trek, local lodge, and food. After the briefing enjoy a lovely dinner in a typical Nepalese Restaurant.

Trek Preparation & options for sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.

At Kathmandu free day for optional tour around Kathmandu world heritage sites of few hours. Rest of the day preparation.

Morning gets transferred to Kathmandu domestic airport for a scenic short flight to Lukla. During air-borne, enjoy stunning views of the Himalayan peaks with Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu. After half an hour or a little more, then the small aircraft land at Lukla’s Tenzing & Hillary Airport. Having time for a refreshing stop and to get organized for the first-day trek to Phakding. Start the walk through the town of Lukla then down and up past nice villages to Phakding for an overnight halt.

From Phakding the morning walk leads on the pleasant trail with short down and ups to reach Monjo Village. Then a short walk to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, which is listed as the World Heritage Site. The Sagarmatha is a name for Everest in Nepal, and the native is known as Chomolungma. From the park a short descent to cross a bridge above Dudh Koshi River. Then reaching Jorsalle, a small village for lunch stop. The afternoon walk leads to a dense forest of rhododendrons, and pine trees, a short climb to a ridge. The walk leads to cross a high bridge, as the climb starts on a winding uphill path to Namche Bazaar.

Enjoy an extra day at Namche Bazaar, the hub of Khumbu villagers.
In Namche, a weekly Saturday market is held, hence the name Namche Bazaar, a great place for a rest day. Enjoy a short hike to support acclimatization before reaching the high-altitude region. The best short hike is to the top of Namche Bazaar, for a superb panorama of Everest, Lhotse. Including beautiful Ama Dablam with an array of peaks. Tour of the interesting museum, treasures information about the Khumbu region, local culture, flora, and fauna with mountaineering history. The other best hike is to Everest View Hotel of few hour’s climb above Namche Bazaar. The first luxury hotels around Khumbu and Everest areas are listed in the Guinness World Record as the highest hotels.
From the hotel enjoy the great views of Mt. Everest and Ama Dablam, then walk down to Namche Bazaar. Rest of the afternoon explore Namche Bazaar lined with shops, stores and fancy restaurants, café, bakeries.

After a pleasant rest day at Namche Bazaar, the adventure continues on the scenic trail. Overlooking views of Everest with a range of snow-capped peaks, then the walk heads downhill to Phunki Tenga. A small place, and popular for lunch stops to many trekkers en route to Tengboche and beyond.
After lunch climb for a few hours, then reach Tengboche and the colorful Monastery, and check into a nice lodge. At Tengboche tour of the monastery of cultural and religious interest with beautiful paintings. Tengboche is located on a picturesque spot, enclosed by a series of snowy mountain ranges with views of Mt. Everest.

Enjoy breakfast with the backdrop of the Himalayan Mountain range. The morning walk starts on downhill through lovely woods, then crosses the bridge, on leaves the tree line behind. The walk follows towards sheer mountain wilderness, with a gradual climb to Pangboche, the last permanent village. After Pangboche, a short climb to Somare for lunch, with close views of Ama Dablam. The afternoon walk leads to an exposed area, with a slow climb up to a high ridge and then down to a stream. After crossing a small bridge, a short steep climb to Pheriche Valley, and with moderate size settlement. Pheriche offers several nice lodges for overnight stops with grand views of Ama Dablam North Face. Includes Taboche and Cholatse peaks towards the west.

Enjoy another rest day in Pheriche for acclimatization, with a short hike to the next adjoining settlement of Dingboche. Located on a scenic Imjatse Valley with views of Island Peak towards the east. Climb to a high ridge of Nakarjung top for a spectacular panorama of the surrounding snow peaks. Includes a close look at Ama Dablam and Island Peak with the world’s 5th highest Mt. Makalu in the east direction. After a scenic hike, back to Pheriche afternoon at leisure and explore Pheriche’s nice settlements with shops, lodges, and restaurants.

From Pheriche, adventure slowly heads towards our destination, and the morning walk follows to the end of Pheriche Valley. As climb leads up above the Valley to reach a small place at Thugla. Situated on the mid-way between Pheriche and Dingboche and towards Lobuche an ideal rest stop for lunch in Thugla. Afternoon a steep climb of less than an hour to the top of Thugla Ridge. After the climb have a short rest and continue walking gradually up to Lobuche for an overnight stop.

Morning rising as early as possible and carrying packed lunch for the long day hike to Everest Base Camp. The walk follows a level path with a short climb above the Khumbu glacier. The trail leads with ups and then down to Gorakshep, to enter the mountainous areas. At Gorakshep for short refreshing rest, before the final hike of the day to reach Everest base camp.  Gorakshep, the last settlement, is located on a wide glacial field beneath the towering Mt. Pumori and Kalapathar black rocky hill. After a short rest, the adventure continues heading east towards Everest Base Camp, the trail leads on a gradual winding path. The short climb across a moraine of rocks and glaciers to reach Everest Base Camp. Enjoy the dramatic arctic zone landscapes, beneath the mighty Mt. Everest, amidst, remorseless fields of ice, snow, rocks, and glaciers. As well as close to the massive Khumbu Ice Fall, after an exciting moment at Everest Base Camp. Return to Gorakshep for an overnight stop, after a great and interesting long day to Everest base camp.

An early morning last big climb of the adventure, the hike to the top of Kalapathar high ridge. A famous and most popular for the grand views of Mt. Everest with surrounding towering giant mountains. The steep climb lasts for a few hours, from the highest point of the trek. Enjoy the great close views of Mt. Everest, at a mere distance with Pumori towards the north in front of Kalapathar top.

After the memorable experience amidst the world’s highest peaks, descend to Gorakshep for breakfast. On completing the first major highlights of the Adventure, they head downhill on the same route to Thugla past Lobuche.

From Thugla, the trail diverts towards Imjatse Valley with a short stop for lunch at Dingboche. Afternoon walk on the pleasant trail with views of Island Peak. Then the hike gets closer towards our overnight stop, and with a short climb to reach a small settlement of Chukung. Enjoy the comfort of nice lodges with close looks of Island Peak towards south east.

After overnight at Chukung, having a good breakfast Chukung spent nights in a tented camp. Until the climb is over, the morning walk from Chukung leads towards our major highlight to Island Peak base camp. Located on a scenic spot at Parsya Gyab, where the camp is set by our camping crews. Having lunch, and getting organized in tented camp. Enjoy the afternoon with some practice climbing with the guidance of our expert guide.

Enjoy the rest day amidst a stunning location, heaving time to check the climbing gears, and to sort out the equipment. As well as with short practice climbs, and planning for the next early morning climb to Island Peak summit.

The final day of the adventure starts early morning before the break of dawn to reach the summit. Before the strong sunlight hits the top of Island Peak, along with the cold breeze. The climb follows above the moraine towards an open gully, in between well-defined ridges. Then entering a small hanging glacier, at about

5,280 m high, as the climb leads to a snow-covered glacier. Take care and avoid the serac and crevasses, as the climb heads north over the snow-covered scree. Then with strenuous ups to reach a glacier facing towards the top ridge, the climb continues crossing a gully. Precaution measures from some stone and icefall dangers, as the climb leads to a steep snow and ice ramp. Then finally the last haul leads you above 100 meters (300 feet) higher to reach the summit of Island Peak. Rest to catch your breath, then enjoy the stupendous views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. Includes close views of Mt. Makalu, Chamlang, and Baruntse Himal with an array of peaks that surround you. After a great adventure to the summit of Island Peak, feeling in high spirits with joyous moments. Descend with care on the same route to base camp, our cook will serve you hot meals. Spend the last overnight in the comfort of tents with camping foods to enjoy.

Morning clearing the camp leaving the area spotless, as it were then walk back to Chukung. After a short rest at Chukung, an easy gradual walk on a wide Imjatse valley to Dingboche for lunch stop. Afternoon walk downhill then reach the trail of Pheriche and Dingboche. The walk then follows downhill to Pangboche village for overnight in the comfort of a nice cozy lodge.

From Pangboche, facing grand views of Ama Dablam and having a good breakfast walk leads down to a bridge. After the bridge, enjoy climbing onto the beautiful forested trail to Tengboche. After a good rest enjoy the panorama of Everest and Ama Dablam with a range of snow peaks. From Tengboche downhill to Phunki Tenga, then cross a bridge with an hour’s climb to reach the village of Shanasha. As walk follows on a pleasant gradual winding trail to Namche Bazaar for an overnight stop before ending the trek at Lukla the next day.

The last and long day trek to Lukla, enjoy the final walk of the adventure on leaving Namche Bazaar. Morning walk with a long descent to Dudh Koshi River Valley, then the walk gets pleasant, on a gradual path to Jorsalle. After crossing a bridge with a short steep climb to the national park then reaches Monjo Village.

After Mojo the trail follows to cross a long bridge, towards Phakding for lunch, afternoon an enjoyable walk. Following the winding gentle path with the last final climb of an hour to reach Lukla, by late afternoon. Enjoy the last overnight at Lukla and around Khumbu, Everest region.

Morning is time for the flight to Kathmandu and walk to Lukla’s Tenzing & Hillary Airport. After checking in get on abroad in a small aircraft for a short scenic flight to Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu airport, a short drive takes you to your hotels, the rest of the day at leisure for individual activities.

Last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, as time for your international flight homeward bound, transfer to the airport. After a wonderful adventure on Everest Base Camp Trekking.