This is the combination of two trekking destinations of the Everest region. They are Everest Base Camp Trek and Island Peak Climbing. As a result, the Island Peak Climbing Itinerary becomes longer. The views of Mt. Everest from Kalapatthar are astonishing.
For more information, you can go through our Island Peak Climbing detail itinerary.
Upon arrival in the Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Rising Adventure at the arrival gate and transfer to the hotel.
This is your day for sightseeing. So, you are picked up by your tour guide from your hotel. Basically, Kathmandu Sightseeing involves the four UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu. They are Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayabhunath Stupa, Boudhnath Stupa, and the Pashupatinath Temple. However, we also organize other sightseeing tours nearby Kathmandu in accordances with your desires like Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares those too are enlisted in UNESCO.
In the evening, Rising Adventure will discuss your trip and introduce our trekking guide as well as other members.
In the early morning, you will have almost 35 minutes flight from Kathmandu to Lukla which lies at about 2800 m in the Khumbu region of the Eastern part of Nepal. While in the Aeroplane you can have great views of the mountains and river valleys. After the arrival at Lukla, our guide will introduce with the porter if you want to have or if your package includes. Then, your trek embarks on to Phakding at almost 2652 m.
On this day, you will continue your trek for almost 7 hours until you won’t reach the Namche bazaar which is taken as the Gateway to Everest. While trekking, you will go on through breathtaking views such as blue pine forests, firs, junipers, and other beautiful sceneries.
You will spend a day here in order to have rest as well as acclimatize. You can pass your day by exploring the local culture of Namche. You can also visit the museum which describes the traditional customs of the Sherpa and you have an opportunity to visit the highest hotel in the world names as Everest View Hotel.
Your trek will go ahead from Namche to Tengboche along with the magnificent views of the varieties of mountains. After reaching in Tengboche, you can observe the lifestyle of local Sherpas as well as their monasteries.
Today your trail will take to Pheriche after walking almost 5 hours. At first, you will descend as well as ascend and reach the beautiful village located on the riverbank, known as Pangboche. Then the continuation of your trail will take you to at Pheriche.
You will trek almost 6 hours in order to reach to Lobuche, where is only a few huts at the foot of the Himalayan giants. On the way, you will go up to the Khumbu Glacier and pass the row of the stone monument that was built in the memory of six Sherpas who died in an avalanche at Lobuche.
This is the difficult and the most memorable day of this trek. You will walk along the Khumbu Glacier and up to Everest Base Camp at 5340 meters without using the mountaineering equipment. From the Base Camp, you can have the spectacular scenic views of the Khumbu Icefall. After then you will descend to Gorak Shep for the night.
Your trail will begin early in the morning for going to hike to Kalapathar. So, you will ascend steeply to Kalapathar. After reaching there you will enjoy the incredible views of the towering Himalayas such as the Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse and so on. You will descend to Gorak Shep following the same route. After having breakfast there, you will return to Lobuche again.
Today is the tougher day of your trekking because you are going to pass the Kongma La Pass. So, you will go through the Khumbu Glacier and reach to Kongma La Base Camp. From there, you will go up to Kongma La Pass following the prayer flags, which mark the path. After descending, you will reach to Chhukung and meet the climbing guide. En route, you will walk through the Imja Valley as well.
Today your trail will go up steeply. So, you will ascend to the south at first and turn towards the main valley in the east. Then the trail will go ahead along the stream and make your trek glacial through the Imja and Lhotse glacier. Eventually, you will reach the valley, which offers the gorgeous views of southwestern side of Island Peak. In the valley, you will set up your Base Camp.
The day of today is actually not for rest only, but for acclimatization too. So, today your guide will teach you to use climbing equipment such as ice-axe, harness and so on. Besides, you will spend your remaining day for hiking to the High Camp and back to the Base Camp.
Today you are going to meet your final destination. So, you will have climbing very early in the morning. You will ascend beyond the High Camp. Then you will climb on the rocky steps, crevasses, glacier as well as icy slopes. Finally, you will be succeeded to summit the Island Peak, which offers the exotic sceneries of Lhotse, Lhotse Middle Peak, Lhotse Shar, Nuptse, Makalu, Amadablam and so on. After spending sometimes on top of the Island Peak, you will descend to the Base Camp retracing the route.
Your trail will take you to Chhukung following the previous route. Then you will descend to Dingboche. After almost one and a half an hour of walking from there, you will reach Pangboche amongst the thousands of mani stones.
Today you will walk about to5 hours. First of all, you will reach Tengboche following the previous route through the Imja River. Then you will continue your trek through the forests of rhododendron as well as of juniper. En route, you will have an opportunity to see the grazing mountain goats, colorful Pheasants, and other wild animals. Finally, you will reach Namche Bazaar passing through Chhorten monastery.
You will go to Lukla retracing the route.
You will have a flight early in the morning to Kathmandu following the previous airways. After your arrival in Kathmandu, you will transfer to the hotel.
Today your trip in Nepal comes to an end and A representative from Rising Adventure will take you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight.