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Island Peak, standing at 6189M, offers a stunning glaciated climb and serves as an excellent introduction to Himalayan mountaineering. Its terrain and required techniques closely mirror those found on nearby giants, such as Everest and Lhotse. The trek through the Khumbu Valley to Everest Base Camp is a transformative journey for many, blending awe-inspiring mountain landscapes with the rich traditions of Sherpa culture and Tibetan Buddhism. Following the same path as Everest climbers, we make our way to Base Camp, sharing stories of legendary ascents with fellow trekkers in the lodges along the trail.
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our representative and driver will meet you at the Tribhuvan International Airport and escort you to your designated hotel. The representative will help you to check into your hotel. In the hotel, you will be briefed about your daily activities during the trek.
Kathmandu valley is the historical and cultural heart of Nepal and has been a popular destination for tourists ever since Nepal opened its doors to visitors. The valley offers you a wonderful mix of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influence. In the morning, after breakfast, you will be guided to visit renowned and one of the largest Hindu temple of Kathmandu city; Bouddhanath Stupa and Swoyambhunath Stupa. After lunch, you will be visiting Kathmandu Durbar Square.
In the early morning, with packed breakfast, you will drive 5 hours towards Manthali/Ramechhap and board a flight to Lukla and a landing on a steep mountain runway brings you to the start of your trek at the village of Lukla (2850m). Even during the entire flight, you can enjoy panoramic sights of great Himalayas of Nepal including Mt. Everest (8,848.86m), Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8153m), Mt. Lhotse (8,501m), Mt. Lhotse Shar (8,393m), Kanchenjunga, Gaurishankar, Ganesh, Langtang etc. From Lukla, you will head up the DudhKoshi Valley on a well-marked trail and will be accommodated in a local lodge.
Leaving Phakding, you will be crossing the river twice through high suspension bridges and arrive at Monjo – the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park which was set-up in order to protect and preserve the fragile mountain environment. From here, you will follow the path to reach Namche, which is the major trading village in entire Khumbu region. If the weather is clear, you will get the first glimpse of Mt Everest from this point.
Today you will spend your entire day in Namche by taking complete rest in order to acclimatize to gain altitude, plan for forthcoming trips and get habituated to your trekking destinations. To acclimatize, you will also visit Khunde Hospital which was set up by Sir Edmund Hillary and Everest View Hotel for sunset view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and AmaDablam.
This day, you will walk along the trail that follows the path to the side of the valley, high above the DudhKoshi River. You will get to see some great views of great peaks of the Khumbu region including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and AmaDablam. As you move downwards, you will pass through several Sherpa villages and teashops and continue the hike to reach Thyangboche by following a zigzag path. The path offers awesome sights of Rhododendron bushes with beautiful birds and superb mountain scenery. Finally, you will reach Thyangboche, which is famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in the Khumbu region.
Today, you will be descending downhill from Thyangboche through the forests and by crossing the ImjaKhola. The trail then follows the uphill path to the village of Pangboche which faces Mt. AmaDablam (6,856m). Joy of the trek will be further escalated by the views of mountains, forests, gompas, rivers etc. Further three hours of walk will take you to your last destination for today.
After the continuous walk for seven days, you will be taking a complete rest today. You will spend your entire day in Dingbuche resting in order to acclimatize to gain altitude, plan for forthcoming trips and get habituated to your trekking destinations. However, if you want, you can climb up onto the ridge overlooking Mt. Lhotse and Imja Valley.
Leaving Dingbuche, you will trek uphill to Lobuche and have to pass through a wide valley, Khumbu glacier and several teahouses in between. Besides, the trail also offers magnificent views of Cholatse and Tawache.
Your last destination for today will be Everest Base Camp (EBC). To reach Everest base camp you will have to pass Gorakshep where you will stay our night over there for the day, before that we will proceed towards Everest Base camp, we can reach after few hours of Hike. Once reach the Everest Base Camp. It takes several hours as the trail weaves its way through ice pinnacles and crevasses of the Khumbu Glacier. After spending few times we will proceed hike back to Gorakhsep for a warm comfortable stay.
A very early start is required to reach the Kalapatthar (5555 M). It takes few hours to reach the highest point of your trek part where we will watch a stunning sunrise view at the top of world Mt. Everest. And after spending few hours we will hike back to Gorekshep & Follow towards Lobuche for warm overnight stay.
Today you will move downwards through Duglha, to the summer village of Dingboche, where the houses look like they are dotted in the fields.
This day, you will have pretty easy walk for about two hours gradually climbing up to the small settlement of Chukhung. En-route, you can already get great views of Island Peak and the challenge that awaits us.
Another easy day of the trek as the trail crosses the river and follows the valley for approximately three hours passing the magnificent south face of Lhotse underneath. Base camp exists at the side of Imja glacier, below steep grassy slopes, which mark the start of the climb on Island Peak. Once Reached climbing guide will provide the climbing training.
Today is the day. Crossing the gully above the camp, the trail makes a climb for another hour to a narrow ridge further leading to a glacier and areas at high altitudes. Here, the time arrives to rope-up and put on our crampons, as the most interesting part of the climb will begin with crossing the glacier. The steep snow slope that leads onto the summit ridge follows this. The ridge is wonderfully airy and upon reaching the summit, we will have stunning close-up views of the southern face of Lhotse looming over us whilst in the other direction, there are more dramatic mountain views.
After descending along the trail to Chukhung on our route back to Lukla, we will stop for a while at Dingboche for lunch. Another couple of hours of walk, and the expedition will take you to the lovely village of Pangboche where we will camp for the night.
From Pangboche, your journey will continue towards Namche. The trail will take you across rivers and rhododendron forests amidst the views of Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, AmaDablam, Kantega and Thamserku mountains.
This will be the final day of the trek and the ultimate destination is Lukla. The path goes along side the DudhKoshi to reach Lukla. Upon reaching Lukla in the evening, you will have time to enjoy local drinks with a company of Sherpa guides and porters.
After having breakfast, you will check in to the airport to fly back to Manthali/ Ramechhap. Upon reaching you will proceed drive back to Kathmandu; your guide will transfer you to the designated hotel. In the evening, you have free time for refreshments and shopping.
After checking out of the hotel, our representative will take you to the international airport for your flight home. If you want to continue your stay in Nepal for short tours i.e. National parks, rafting, mountain biking, hiking, etc., please do let us know. We will be proudly serving your needs.
The maximum altitude reached during the trip is 6,189 meters (20,305 feet).
If you are looking forward to securing an unforgettable experience you should definitely do this expedition during one of the high seasons. Autumn (September to November) and spring (March to May) are considered to be the best time to climb Island Peak.
During these high seasons, the weather is favorable and stable, making your high-altitude mountain expedition a comfortable journey. You don’t have to deal with weather-related complications in these periods, which makes your journey a comfortable experience in overall.
On top of that, each of these seasons has remarkable charms about them. The autumn season is popular as the number one season for Himalayan explorations in the country due to the perfect climate and comfortable temperatures.
Similarly, the trails are ideal, and the clear atmosphere will unveil the epic Himalayan vistas that you can enjoy from the trekking trails. Spring is also a top contender for the best time to climb Island Peak. This season is famous as a natural paradise due to the incredible blooming highlights.
During the spring season, the Himalayan landscape is covered with lush greenery and colorful flowers. The temperatures of spring are generally warmer, which will keep you warm at the higher altitudes. Days are generally sunny and clear during this season, and the views of mountains over the stunning landscapes are simply magical.
If you want to experience the wildlife and birdlife prospects of the Sagarmatha National Park, spring is an ideal choice as it is the peak period of nature.
If you are looking forward to securing an unforgettable experience you should definitely do this expedition during one of the high seasons. Autumn (September to November) and spring (March to May) are considered to be the best time to climb.
During these high seasons, the weather is favorable and stable, making your high-altitude mountain expedition a comfortable journey. You don’t have to deal with weather-related complications in these periods, which makes your journey a comfortable experience in overall.
On top of that, each of these seasons has remarkable charms about them. The autumn season is popular as the number one season for Himalayan explorations in the country due to the perfect climate and comfortable temperatures.
Similarly, the trails are ideal, and the clear atmosphere will unveil the epic Himalayan vistas that you can enjoy from the trekking trails. Spring is also a top contender for the best time to climb Island Peak. This season is famous as a natural paradise due to the incredible blooming highlights.
During the spring season, the Himalayan landscape is covered with lush greenery and colorful flowers. The temperatures of spring are generally warmer, which will keep you warm at the higher altitudes. Days are generally sunny and clear during this season, and the views of mountains over the stunning landscapes are simply magical.
If you want to experience the wildlife and birdlife prospects of the Sagarmatha National Park, spring is an ideal choice as it is the peak period of nature.
