-
Bus, Airlines
-
3 Stars Accommodation in City & Guest House During Trek
-
6,189m (20,306ft) at Island Peak
-
Kathmandu
-
September - November & March - May
-
Expedition
-
All meals during the trek
-
English, Spanish, French, Chinese
-
Easy to Moderate
-
2-15
-
12
-
65
Overview
Experience the thrill of the Island Peak Aggressive Climb in Nepal’s renowned Everest region with Everest Dreams.
This extraordinary adventure takes you through the mesmerizing Khumbu region, where you’ll trek amidst picturesque villages and acclimate at iconic destinations such as Namche Bazaar and the revered Tengboche Monastery. Ascend to Island Peak Base Camp, where comprehensive training prepares you for the exhilarating summit push, involving the use of crampons and ropes.
Marvel at the breathtaking panoramas of the majestic Himalayan range before retracing your route back to Lukla. Fulfill your Himalayan aspirations by joining Everest Dreams on this unforgettable journey.
Highlights
- Conquer Island Peak, reaching an impressive elevation of 6,189 meters.
- Marvel at the panoramic vistas of magnificent peaks that seem to stretch endlessly.
- Trek through the awe-inspiring Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Traverse diverse landscapes, including deep wilderness, high alpine valleys, and rocky terrain.
- Immerse yourself in the rich culture and lifestyle of the mountain people, visit ancient monasteries, and savor the delicious local cuisines.
Itinerary
Welcome to the lively city of Kathmandu, teeming with vibrant markets, bustling streets, and captivating temples. Upon your arrival, a representative from Everest Dreams will greet you at the airport and accompany you to our comfortable accommodation. After a short rest, you'll have the option to explore the city at your leisure or partake in a guided city tour, depending on your arrival time.
Later in the evening, your experienced climbing guide will provide a comprehensive briefing about the upcoming trek. Join your team for a delightful dinner program, fostering camaraderie and anticipation for the adventure ahead.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Welcome Dinner
After enjoying a hearty breakfast at the hotel, we embark on a captivating full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, known as the "city of glory." Our first stop is Durbar (Palace) Square, a historic area brimming with ancient temples and remarkable Newari architecture. Highlights include Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kasthamandap, and Kumari Ghar, the residence of the Living Goddess.
Next, we visit Swayambhunath Stupa, an ancient Buddhist stupa perched atop a hill, offering stunning views of the Kathmandu Valley. We then proceed to Pashupatinath Temple, an imposing Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated along the sacred banks of the Bagmati River. While only Hindus are permitted inside the temple courtyard, tourists can admire its beauty from the eastern side of the river.
Our final destination is Boudhanath, an impressive Buddhist stupa considered one of the largest in the world. The grand structure features four pairs of watchful eyes, symbolizing the vigilant observation of mankind's righteous actions and quest for prosperity.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Embark on an early morning flight with your climbing guide from Kathmandu to Lukla, a scenic journey lasting approximately 35 minutes. Enjoy breathtaking views of majestic mountain ranges and verdant hills as you soar through the sky. Upon landing at Tenzing-Hilary Airport in Lukla, your trek begins. The trail initially meanders through the charming village of Kani before descending towards Kyangma village. Continuing onwards, you'll pass through the picturesque Cheplung village, offering captivating views of the Dudh Koshi River from above. Crossing a suspension bridge, you'll then ascend a ridge to Ghat, passing by a school and adorned with Mani walls, Chortens, and prayer wheels. Finally, you'll arrive at the settlement of Phakding.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, begin your trek by crossing several suspension bridges that span the Dudh Koshi River. Pass through the charming villages of Tok-Tok, Bhenkar, and Monjo before reaching the entrance gate of Sagarmatha National Park. Here, your permits will be checked. Following the riverbank for a few hours, you'll eventually cross the renowned Hillary Suspension Bridge. From this point, the trail ascends to Namche Bazaar. Namche is a bustling town known as the economic hub of the region, offering a wide range of amenities such as restaurants, cybercafés, pubs, post offices, ATMs, and banks.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On this day, you'll focus on acclimatization in Namche Bazaar, which offers several vantage points for acclimatization hikes. Options include a short hike to Everest View Resort, Thame, or Khunde, all of which are ideal locations for acclimatization.
Afterward, take the opportunity to explore Namche Bazaar, the bustling economic center of the Everest-Khumbu region. Additionally, visit the Tourist Visitor Center near the Sagarmatha National Park headquarters, where you can discover artifacts and exhibits showcasing the achievements of the first Everest climbers and learn about Sherpa culture and traditions.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continuing along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River, today's trek treats you to awe-inspiring vistas of majestic peaks, including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Taboche Peak, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Thamserku, and Kwangde. Traverse through dense woodlands and sprawling undergrowth, with the river accompanying your journey. Finally, you'll arrive at the village of Tengboche, situated at an altitude of 3,800 meters.
Tengboche is renowned for housing the oldest Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu region, also known as Tengboche Monastery. It offers a remarkable backdrop of the iconic Ama Dablam mountain, known for its picturesque beauty. Take the time to explore the monastery, adorned with ornate walls featuring Buddha sculptures, ancient musical instruments, and the robes of the Lamas. As you wander, you may even hear the mesmerizing hum and chants of the monks, creating a trance-like ambiance.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Make your way from Tengboche to Dingboche on a relatively short trek of around four to five hours. Enjoy the scenic route as you traverse high pasturelands and follow the Imja Khola. Pass through Pangboche, Somare, and Orsho, and soon you'll come across a point where the trail splits. Choose the path that takes you up to Pheriche, where you'll cross a suspension bridge and encounter a short uphill climb before reaching the delightful settlement of Dingboche.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, your journey takes you to Chukkung, where the trail showcases a rugged alpine environment with sparse vegetation, interspersed with arid landscapes and occasional shrubs and herbs. As you ascend, be prepared to be mesmerized by breathtaking panoramas of iconic peaks, including Island Peak, Lhotse, Chukkung Ri, and Makalu. Upon reaching the settlement, make your way to the tea house for a well-deserved break. Take a moment to relax before venturing out to explore the surrounding area. Don't miss the opportunity to witness the stunning sunset views over the majestic mountains.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From Chhukung, the trail ascends steeply, heading south before turning east to follow the main line of the valley. As you progress, you'll wind along or below the southern edge of the moraine formed by the Lhotse Glacier. Enjoy a pleasant walk alongside a stream that leads you to a significant landmark known as Big Rock. To reach the Amphu Lapcha pass, the route extends southeast. Alternatively, a path crossing the moraines of the Imja and Lhotse glaciers takes you to a wide valley on the southwest side of Island Peak.
Accommodation: Makeshift Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From this day the climbing period starts. After the successful summit of Island Peak head back to Base Camp.
Accommodation: Makeshift Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From this day the climbing period starts. After the successful summit of Island Peak head back to Base Camp.
Accommodation: Makeshift Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After enjoying your breakfast, embark on the path towards Pangboche, a historic Sherpa village nestled in the highlands of the Khumbu region. The trek to Pangboche entails descending through charming villages and lush, green forests. Once you reach Pangboche, take some time to relax and rejuvenate before setting out to explore the oldest Buddhist gompa in the entire Khumbu Region.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, leave Pangboche and head down towards Namche Bazaar. Traversing across hilltop settlements and crossing dense woodlands. Upon reaching Namche head towards your tea house, later explore the area, and celebrate the success of your climb with your team members.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin your trek towards Namche Bazaar, descending along the picturesque Dudh Koshi River route. Traverse multiple suspension bridges, and immerse yourself in the charm of ancient monasteries and settlements along the way. As you reach Lukla, take some well-deserved rest and embrace the joy of your final day in the mountains, celebrating the incredible journey you've embarked upon.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Following a refreshing breakfast, commence your journey back to Kathmandu. Brace yourself for a breathtaking flight from Lukla, treating you to awe-inspiring views of the magnificent mountain ranges and verdant hills. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, make your way to your accommodation. Take some time to unwind before embarking on a leisurely stroll around the city, soaking in the vibrant atmosphere. In the afternoon, come together for a memorable farewell dinner program, commemorating the triumph of your remarkable adventure.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today marks the end of your journey as you prepare to return to your home country. A representative from Everest Dreams will accompany you to the airport, ensuring you arrive three hours prior to your scheduled flight departure. Reflect on the unforgettable experiences and cherished memories as you bid farewell to the enchanting land of the Himalayas.
Cost
Cost Includes
- Arrival and departure transfer services to and from both domestic and international flights as per itinerary.
- 3 Night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast. 3* and Twin Sharing
- Experienced and government licensed high altitude climbing and trekking guides during the trekking and climbing period
- Schedule flight tickets for Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu to all the climbing members and climbing guides.
- 3 meals a day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee available in the tea house/hotel/lodge during the trek.
- Professional porters with proper safety equipment and walking equipment, his salary, food, accommodation, and insurance (one porter for two people).
- Trekking permit (Sagarmatha national park entry fee).
- TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System).
- Climbing permit of Nepal government to climb Island Peak.
- First aid medical kits for the group and the staff.
- Use of sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, and walking poles (if you don’t have your own, to be returned after trip completed).
- Helicopter rescue insurance for high-altitude staff.
- Trekking and climbing map of Island peak.
- Our service charge and government taxes are levied in Nepal.
- Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with a domestic culture show in Kathmandu.
- Everest Dreams T-shirt.
- Oxygen meter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness symptoms which will ensure your health during the trek.
- Ncell Sim Card (Nepalese Sim Card including 20 GB data pack) - Only 1 for a group.
Cost Excludes
- Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except farewell dinner).
- Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, health bars.
- Items of personal nature - laundry expenses, tips.
- Rescues, repatriation, medicines, medical tests, and hospitalization expenses.
- Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
- Travel insurance and helicopter rescue.
- Airfare of international flights.
- Nepal entry visa fee (easy to obtain the visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport – Kathmandu). $30 USD for a 15-day visa.
- Personal climbing gear.
- Tips, gifts, souvenirs.
- Tips for the guide, porter, and driver (tipping is expected)
FAQs
Everest region Trek is one of the most facilitated trekking destinations in the country, providing basic to luxury ones.
In this trail, you’ll be provided with a variety of cuisine to choose from. Nepali, Tibetan, Indian, and western as well as continental meals. As the region has small tea houses to luxury hotels the facilities they provide are basic to grandeur according to your budget. Try various traditional cuisine and popular snacks and delicacies renowned in the region.
Similarly, drinking water is accessible with natural water supplies which are untreated, so direct use of the water is not recommended, you may refill boiling water or cold filter water from any of the teahouses. However, if you buy a water purification tablet, chlorine drops or utilize SODIS (sunlight assisted) filtration procedures for further assurance, saving money and reducing plastic pollution.
All clients participating in any activity must have travel insurance. Personal injury, death, hospital expenditures, repatriation fees, and helicopter rescue. Any other disease covered by the insurance plan will be given. We highly advise you to acquire a comprehensive insurance plan from a trustworthy insurance company.
Accommodations are available in trekking lodges, teahouses as well as a number of hotels all along the trail, providing basic well-maintained, and reasonably luxury 5-star ones with additional needs according to your budget. Tea houses on the trail vary in quality and price, depending on the amenities they feature.
The tea house’s room has shared beds and some basic furniture like a small table or a chair. Normally, beds contain pillows and sheets and almost all tea houses provide extra blankets as it will be freezing at night. Usually, hot showers are available throughout the trek.
For trekkers who want to Camp, various campsites are available along the. On Base Camp, you will be accommodated in makeshift camps.
Every client must have a valid passport from the return date with a 6-month prior validity by the Nepalese consulate in your country or the immigration office at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
General Equipment required:
• Find the guidelines regarding essential trekking gears.
• Daypack above 40 liters. (Must be waterproof)
• Down jacket (rental available)
• Warm sleeping bag (rental available)
• Sun head, gulf cap, sunglasses, headlamp, and torchlight.
• Ear-muffs, wooly Hat, Fleece Balaclava
• Sun Lotions/sun cream.
• One pair of liner gloves is thin wool and synthetic.
• Cotton t-shirts, Synthetic t-shirts.
• Thermal Top, Fleece Sallopettes, Thin Fleece
• Body Warmer – Thick Fleece -Schoeller Trousers
• Long sleeve polyester or synthetic lightweight for sunny days.
• One Soft-shell jacket (water & wind resist)
• Inner clothes as your requirement.
• Liner socks, woolen socks.
• Proper trekking shoes, Sandals
• Imodium or Pepto Bismo capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
• Diamox for altitude sickness. The guide will help you to take it.
• One small personal-sized first-aid kit with blister treatments such as moleskin, bands,
• anti-infection ointments, and muscle relief ointments
• Wet wipes
• Vitamin Tablets
Technical Equipment required:
• Ice Axe, Ice Hammer
• Harness, Crampons, Ice Screws
• Belay Plate, Jumar and Ropeman, Prussicks
• Rack – Tat + Maillons – Abalokov Threader
• Head Torch x 2 – Spare Batteries + bulb – Rope
• Helmet – Radio + Batteries – Spare Pick
• Repair Kit (tape, superglue, string, cable ties, strap, needle, thread, leatherman with pliers)
