Destination
Nepal
EBC Trek with Island Peak Climb
The Everest Base Camp with Island Peak experience combines the breathtaking aspects of Everest Base Camp Trek with the ascent of the Island Peak. This journey is best suited for trekkers seeking a more thrilling adventure than regular trekking adventures. The Island Peak expedition‘s first nine days are identical to the Everest base camp trek. This trek offers the ultimate Himalayan trekking and climbing experience. For most climbers, this is the initial step before attempting to summit huge Himalayan peaks. You’ll travel across a beautiful rhododendron-covered mountain landscape. Views of notable mountain peaks such as Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Mount Everest, among others, are available. You will also explore the Himalayas’ 8,000-meter peaks while learning about the local people’s traditions and way of life.
The journey begins with an exhilarating flight to Lukla, from where the trek passes through ethnic Sherpa settlements such as Phakding, Namche Bazaar, and Tengboche. We climb the less-traveled trail to Everest base camp and Kalapathar along the way to provide adequate acclimatization well before the summit attempt. Hikers can relax, take in the vista, and prepare for the Everest Base Camp trek in Namche, which is a significant acclimatization spot. The notable visit to the Everest View Hotel provides a scrumptious breakfast right in the Himalayan foothills. Then we start our ascend to the summit of Island Peak after reaching the base camp. The peak looks like an island because it is surrounded by glaciers, and the views of the neighboring Mountains from the peak are breathtaking! As you make your way to the summit of the peak, following our best expert guides and Sherpas, take in the enormous snowy slopes and farmland of ice. Then, using the proper climbing equipment, slowly ascend the mountain. The EBC with Island Peak blends the cultural and ecological splendor of the Khumbu with the thrills of fast-paced climbing.
Climbing Island Peak is a challenging task that requires no technical climbing. Because you’re trudging over rough terrain above 5000m, the first half of the journey is physically demanding. The rise is exceedingly steep as you reach the bottom of the headwall. making the climb much more difficult. This necessitates a high level of stamina and endurance. Before embarking on this voyage, you must adequately prepare. Include cardio exercises like Pilates, acrobatics, and jump ropes in your workout. This will ensure that you receive the essential training to ensure a smooth voyage. In this area, acute mountain sickness is common. As a result, in the event of an emergency, the guide will provide you with an oxygen supplement. You can even descend lower to allow your body to adjust to the constant altitude fluctuations.
The best times to visit EBC trek with Island peak climbing and see its unique appeal are in the spring (April to May) and fall (September to November) when the climate is warm and sunny. The scenery is covered in magnificent rhododendrons, making the journey even more delightful. Rainfall is frequent throughout the monsoon season (June to August), making the track wet and slick. Though the winter season (December to February) offers spectacular clear views, the weather makes hiking challenging. Winter may not be the best season to go on this journey due to the intense cold and continual snowfall.
Trekkers must also obtain the permits indicated below before beginning their adventure.
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS).
- Fee for the Khumbu Pasang Lamu Rural Municipality.
- Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
Everything is included in a full package, including mode of transportation, and lodging. You can also make changes to the bundle to match your individual needs. This site offers several different lodging options, all of which have all the necessary conveniences. It becomes more difficult to find suitable lodging as you climb higher. In the upper regions, the amount of fresh food available diminishes, and the cost of food rises. When visiting a remote section of the country, travel insurance is required. It is strongly recommended that you obtain insurance to cover any type of evacuation service that may be required in the case of an emergency.
Trip Highlights
- Stunning mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla.
- Trek to EBC and climb up Island Peak, the most popular trekking peak in Nepal
- Exhilarating trek through the Imja, Khumbu, and Lhotse glaciers, as well as the Kongma La high pass.
- Discovering traditional Sherpa settlements, which are rich in Buddhist values and tradition.
- Explore 8,000-meter peaks in the Himalayas while learning about Sherpa culture.
- Trek to the base of the world’s highest peak Mt. Everest.
- Explore the Island Peak (6189m).
- Tour around intriguing monasteries and historical sites.
- Discover a stunning mountain covered in rhododendron forests.
Trip Details
Outline Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
- Day 2: Explore Kathmandu & briefing before trekking
- Day 3: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla & trek to Phakding, 4-5 hours
- Day 4: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar, 5-6 hours
- Day 5: Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar
- Day 6: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche, 5-6 hours
- Day 7: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche, 4-5 hours
- Day 8: Acclimatization at Dingboche & trek to Nangkartshang Peak
- Day 9: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche, 5-6 hours
- Day 10: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep, & trek to EBC & return to Gorakshep
- Day 11: Trek from Gorakshep to Kalapathar at sunrise & back to Lobuche, 6-7 hours
- Day 12: Trek from Dingboche to Island Peak base camp, 4-5 hours
- Day 14: Pre-climb training at Island Peak Base Camp
- Day 15: Trek to Island Peak Base Camp and Island Peak summit and return to Base Camp, 8-9 hours
- Day 16: Trek from Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche, 5-6 hours
- Day 17: Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar, 5-6 hours
- Day 18: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla, 6-7 hours
- Day 19: Fly from Lukla back to Kathmandu
- Day 20: Departure Day from Tribhuvan International Airport
Itinerary
Arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Nepal. Our representative will meet you at the airport and transport you to our hotel.
Enjoy the day by sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley. Visit all the iconic landmarks of Kathmandu, including Pashupatinath, Swoyambhu, and Durbar Square.
The trip from Kathmandu to Lukla takes about 30 minutes, giving you plenty of time to admire the Alpine scenery. You will be trekking from Lukla to Phakding, passing through a community forest with views of the Dudh Koshi River. Stay the night at the Phakding guesthouse.
Crossing the Dudh Koshi River, we’ll ascend through Alpine forests to Namche Bazaar, a well-known Himalayan settlement. You will acclimate for two days in Namche, tour around local markets.
Namche has a diverse range of dining options, as well as a cybercafé, bars, ATM, and banks. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included in the price.
The uniform and easy trail leads us towards the view of Mount Everest, and after it ascends the right flank of the Dudh Koshi valley to the Tengboche Monastery (3860m). You eventually reach an altitude of 3,800 meters at Tengboche. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Tengboche.
The trail follows the Dudh Koshi valley to the Tengboche Monastery. Tengboche is the highest point of the trail, at 3,800 meters. We will spend the night at Tengboche’s guesthouse.
Following breakfast, we will climb to Nagarjuna (5100m), a hill directly above Dingboche on the sides of the Chhukung valley. To accomplish this, we will hike for three to four hours to Nangkartshang Peak, which is located just above Dingboche and offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.
Trekking along a broad valley floor to Dughla, we will be passing the Trekkers Aid Post at Pheriche (4240 m). This post is staffed by western volunteer doctors and supported by the Himalayan Rescue Association, which offers treatment and consultation to trekkers. Continuing up the valley, we will be gaining altitude. We will come out of the valley to descend to the yak pastures of Lobuche.
Pass through the Trekkers Aid Post at Pheriche on our way to Dughla, then trekking through a broad valley floor. We’ll emerge from the valley and descend to Lobuche’s yak farms.
The day begins with a climb up to Kalapatthar (5545m), a good vantage point for views of Mount Everest and the surrounding mountains. Following that, we’ll hike back to Gorekshep for a hearty breakfast before heading back to Dingboche.
We’ll leave Dingboche at a leisurely pace, heading for Pareshaya Gyab’s desert flats. The hard hike to Island Peak Base Camp takes three to four hours and entails crossing the moraine beneath Lhotse Glacier and then following a tiny river.
Our guides will instruct you on peak climbing techniques and how to use climbing equipment such as an ice blade, and climbing equipment such as crampons, harnesses, and ropes to ascend and descend.
We’ll initiate our ascent early in the morning by ascending the granite pathway. The trail then climbs a ridgeline to a thrilling and revealed path onto the beak of the top glacier. Because the glacier has numerous crevasses, we’ll need to rope up.
When we reach the top, we can sit back and enjoy some of the most breathtaking views you’ll ever see. This is a truly thrilling moment and an excellent opportunity for photography. We’ll then return to Island Peak Base Camp to rest.
We’ll follow the same path down the Khumbu Khola (river) valley, passing through various Sherpa settlements along the way. We’ll descend to Dingboche and spend the night there.
After lunch at Tengboche, we continue our journey across the hillside ornamented by bright. Following the mountains behind, we follow an easier trail to Namche, passing through the towns of Pangboche, Tengboche, and Kyangjuma.
The walk continues down the Dudh Koshi River to Lukla, a small alpine airfield from which you will fly back to Kathmandu the next day. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the overnight stay at the hotel in Lukla.
On your 30-minute flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, you will be enchanted by the mountain views. You will be taken to your hotel after the trip.
You will be transported to Kathmandu International Airport which will be the end of this beautiful and thrilling trip.
