Arrival in Kathmandu1400m/4594ft.

Our personnel will greet you and take you to your accommodation. When you arrive, our airport representative will go over the program with you.

Kathmandu: Trip Preparation

Later this afternoon, we make a visit to the Kantipur Holidays office. In the office, get to know other climbers and our climbing guide. Our guide or leader will check our equipment to make sure it is in excellent condition for the next trip. The personnel from Kantipur Holidays will also acquaint us with our days on the mountain by outlining the itinerary during the brief briefing. You can spend the rest of the afternoon lounging about or having fun.

Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding 2652m/8699ft.

After breakfast, in order to get ready for our early morning flight to Lukla, we will be driven to TIA’s domestic terminal. We take off over the stunning green and white mountains and land at Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla. Landing atop a slope surrounded by towering mountains completes one of the planet’s most spectacular flight itineraries. We gather with the other members of our team when we arrive in Lukla, pack, and get ready to start our adventure through the wealthy settlement of Lukla till we reach Phakding. To aid in acclimatization, we are only going on a little hike today. If you’re looking for some more activities, though, we can take a diversion to a nearby monastery. Stay overnight in Phakding.

Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3440m/11283ft.

After breakfast, we continue our journey through beautiful pine trees and along the Dudh Koshi River till we reach Namche Bazaar, the finish of our excursion through nature. We walk for over an hour before coming across the peaceful forests of pine, fir, and juniper along the path, and the glittering Mt. Thamserku (6,608m) to our right. If the weather is clear, we might even be able to see Mt. Everest towering over the Lhotse-Nuptse range. We continue till we reach Namche Bazaar, which serves as both the gateway to Sagarmatha National Park and the main trading hub for this region. Additionally, Namche Bazaar serves as the entrance to Mount Everest. We traverse five suspension bridges today, with the Hillary Bridge—the tallest and final one—being the highest. The walk from Hillary Bridge to Namche Bazaar is an incline.

Acclimatization at the Namche Bazaar

We have set aside today as our acclimatization day. Health experts urge us to get active and go for walks on our days off rather than wasting them lying around. There are a few options accessible as of right now. We can go to the Everest View Hotel for an up-close view of the huge Everest, or we can take a leisurely stroll through the quaint towns of Namche to learn about the rich culture of the Sherpa people. Trekkers can also spend time in Namche village, or after returning from their journey to the Everest View Hotel, at the local museum, which features exhibits detailing the history of the Mount Everest region, as well as the local flora and wildlife.

Trekkers who are up for a little more distance could think about spending five to six hours hiking to get to Khumjung village. In the vicinity, we can see the Edmund Hillary School and Khumjung Monastery, which is renowned for containing the head of a Yeti. At Namche Bazaar, spend the night.

Namche to Tengboche 3860m/12660ft.

After breakfast, we climb towards Tengboche. It’s a quick walk from Namche to Phunki. We proceed uphill from Phunki to Tengboche, a village that is the location of the well-known Tengboche monastery, the largest monastery in the Everest region. This UNESCO World Heritage Site of “outstanding universal value” is located within the Sagarmatha National Park, which includes Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku. It provides a full 360-degree view of the Himalayas. The monastery opens at 3:00 pm, so with luck, we might be able to see a glimpse of a holy ceremony.

Tengboche to Dingboche 4410m/14464ft.

Today you will cross the Imja Khola and travel to Dingboche over several suspension bridges. You will pass through many smaller towns along the way, including Orsho and Pangboche. You’ll pass prayer-carved Mani stone walls and colorful prayer flags waving in the cool Himalayan wind along the way. You may relax and take in the mesmerizing views of the dramatically towering Everest mountain over the village at Dingboche, colloquially known as “the summer valley” in the area.

Acclimatization at the Dingboche

Today we are reserving for our acclimatization. Today you will trek to the top of Nagerjun Hill, which is near Dingboche. Even if the climb is a little strenuous, the magnificent vistas of the Imja valley from the top make the effort worthwhile. We will reach Nagerjun, which provides expansive views of Ama Dablam (6856m), Taboche Peak (6367m), Kangtega (6685m), Lobuche East (6119m), and Lobuche West (6145m), after around five hours of walking. We pause to enjoy the view from the vantage point before making our way back down.

Dingboche to Lobuche 4910m/16105ft.

We left Dingboche today headed toward the small settlement of Lobuche. Reaching Lobuche, a little community at the foot of the Lobuche peaks, requires hiking through lush farms and forests. While traveling, you can also get fantastic views of peaks like the Pumori, the Lingtern, and the Khumbutse Himalayan peak.

Lobuche to Everest Base Camp 5364m/17594ft. and back to Gorakshep 5181m/16994ft.

In our journey to Everest Base Camp, we pass by the formerly huge Gorak Shep Lake. Straight ahead, we come at the Indian Army Mountaineers memorials. We must attentively follow our lead Sherpa as there may be deviations on this trail. This high altitude makes the hike challenging due to the thin air. We reach the Everest Base Camp after crossing rough dunes, streams, and moraines. When we reach the Everest Base Camp, the brightly colored tents of the mountaineers stand out against the dull gray surroundings, especially in the spring. The mountains of Pumori, Khumbuste, and Nuptse are seen from the base camp. We head back to Gorak Shep in hopes of getting a good night’s rest.

Hiking to Kalapatthar (5545m/18187ft), return back to Lobuche

As daylight approaches and the temperature drops to between -10 and -14 degrees Celsius, we prepare to leave early in the morning. There’s also the constant possibility of frigid winds, which occur regularly. Familiar peaks such as Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse tower to the east even as Everest begins to show itself. But we won’t be able to see the amazing 360-degree views of Mount Everest up close until we arrive at Kala Patthar. After taking in the magnificent view of the mountains and taking some pictures, we return to Lobuche for a peaceful evening.

Lobuche to Kongma La to Chhukung 4730m/15519ft.

After breakfast, we go over the Khumbu Glacier to Kongma La Base Camp, which is situated at 5,001 meters (16,404 feet). The ascent to Kongma La Pass is the most difficult portion of today’s walk. A prayer flag-adorned cairn designates the pass in the Kongma La. Subsequently, we descend gently to the Imja Khola valley, and then descend once more to the small summer town of Chhukung. When we get to Chhukung, we’ll also check our equipment in order to get ready for our final climb. Stay overnight at Chhukung.

Note: If we decide not to cross the Kongma La pass, we have another route to Chhukung via Dingboche.

Chhukung to Island Peak base camp 5200m/17061ft.

The trail to Island Peak Base Camp is rather steep. To get to the main line of the valley, we first climb south and then turn east. From there, we follow a short track that runs beneath the southern side of the moraine that supports the Lhotse Glacier. From there, we continue on a pleasant trail along to a stream. The route to the Amphu Labtsa lies to the southeast. A narrow trail that winds through the moraines of the Imja and Lhotse glaciers leads to a wide valley that borders the southwest face of Island Peak.

Pre Climb training at Island Peak Base Camp

We begin our pre-climb training this morning after breakfast. Peak climbing techniques and the use of climbing equipment, such as harnesses, ascenders, ice axes, climbing boots, and crampons, will be covered by our guides. Using ropes for both ascent and descent is another aspect of ropes training. Although pre-existing fitness is not a prerequisite for Island Peak Climbing, we sincerely believe that it will improve your confidence and climbing skills, raising your chances of success and enabling you to fully enjoy the experience. For the rest of the day, we can either head to high camp and back or just kick back and get ready for our ascent the next day.

Island Peak base camp to Island Peak summit ,back to base camp 6189m/20306ft.

We rise early today, eating breakfast between one and two in the morning, and then beginning our climb. We must reach the top before noon, since strong winds from the highlands in the afternoon may make the ascent more challenging. Before dropping steeply into the hill, the trail climbs for a few hundred meters above the base camp. The path is initially sandy, but it soon transitions to grass before being strewn with large rocks. As we climb the hill and the slope narrows, we’ll observe that the track turns into a steep rock channel. We climb the craggy gorge. This is not difficult, although there are a few short rock steps to climb before we emerge on the right side of the gully. Subsequently, the path proceeds along a ridgeline, reaching a thrilling and perilous crossing onto the top glacier’s muzzle. The guides will secure a rope if needed. We climb steeply through the snow to the top ridge. Both a man rope and a fixed rope will be used for safety during the climb. We utilize a fixed rope once we have successfully climbed a rock. The rope is usually 350 meters long. However, the length fluctuates depending on the season and the crevasses. There are two recently formed crevasses that are around three and four meters long. We’re going to utilize ladders to go over them. After admiring the views from the top and taking photos, we make our way all the way down to Island Peak Base Camp, where a few members of our crew are waiting for us. We celebrate our successful summit of Island Peak.

Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche 3985m/13075ft

The hike today will get much easier as we near the lower elevations. We retrace our route across the wide Khumbu Khola valley, passing via the charming Sherpa settlements of Orsho and Shomare. As an alternative, we can travel the standard route to Pangboche and then veer off to see the Upper Pangboche Gompa, which is reputed to be the oldest in the Khumbu region. The lovely village of Pangboche is bounded by the Kongde range to the south, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kangtaiga to the east, Everest to the north, and the Imja Tse river, which flows through a wide, verdant valley, to the west.

Pangboche to Namche Bazaar 3,438m/11,280ft

After leaving Pangboche, we return over the same route, ascending through the forest to Tengboche and down to the Imja Khola. If you would like, we can also see the nuns at Tengboche monastery. After lunch at Tengboche, we continue through the slope dotted with rhododendron and juniper trees. After crossing the Dudh Koshi River bridge, our trail continues down the Dudh Koshi Gorge, quickly descending through the pine forests to Sansa. We search the region as we move through the forest for creatures like mountain goats, snow leopards, and colorful pheasants. We reach the army camp in Namche Bazaar after passing through a chorten.

Fly back to Kathmandu

You will take a quick trip back to Kathmandu from Lukla today.Traveling to Kathmandu takes over thirty minutes. This is your last chance to glimpse the peaks before landing in the busy metropolis. After landing, you will be driven to your hotel.

Final Departure

You will be dropped off at the airport for your flight departure about three hours before to your scheduled departure.