Island Peak Climbing with EBC

A representative from our team will wait for you at the arrival terminal of Kathmandu International Airport. Make sure that you look after a person with your nameplate!

The representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu. As you check into the hotel, the representative will give you a short synopsis of our plans ahead.

Tonight, spend your time at a hotel in Kathmandu.

We pick you up in the early morning and escort you to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu airport. Here, we catch a flight that will take us to the Lukla airport in the Khumbu region of Nepal.

The area is probably one of the most loved and frequented trekking regions in Nepal. It has the pride of having the world’s highest mountain, i.e., Mount Everest. The flight to Lukla is full of magnificent mountain views.

As you land in Phakding, meet our remaining crew in Lukla for your journey ahead. From Lukla, we follow a trail that drops down to the Dudhkoshi River and goes up gradually along a well-marked path to Phakding.

Tonight, spend your time at a guesthouse in Phakding.

The days are going to get more interesting ahead. As we leave Phakding, we follow a trail that traverses through Sagarmatha National Park.

We march forward through a forested area enriched with various species of flora and fauna. We pass attractive Sherpa villages like Monjo and Jorsale on the way to Namche.

The trail from Phakding to Namche undulates up and down many times. It can be quite tiring, but the pristine air, incredible views, and the quest of reaching the top of the world will keep you going.

Tonight, spend your time at a guesthouse in Namche.

Today, you are at Namche, which means you are already at a height of around 3440 meters. Therefore, we stop and take our time to acclimatize in Namche.

Namche Bazaar is a vibrant town in the Khumbu region. It is the only gateway to Everest and is crowded with hotels, lodges, cyber cafes, shops, and many more. After breakfast in the guesthouse, we hike up to the Everest View Hotel.

From here, one can get some close-up views of mountains in the Everest region. You will be blessed with some fascinating pictures of mountains like Mt. Everest, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Cho-Oyu, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Tawache, and many more.

After exploring the place for a while, we return to Namche for the night. On the way, we visit a photo gallery, a museum, and a few Sherpa villages.

Tonight, we will stay at a guesthouse in Namche.

Leaving Namche, we follow a trail that climbs up to Tengboche at an elevation of 3860 meters. It’s an easy way up to Tengboche, and the route offers some incredible views of Mt. Everest along with other mountains like Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Lobuche, and many other adjacent peaks. At first, we descend to Dudhkoshi Valley at Pungi Thanka and slowly ascend to Tengboche.

At Tengboche, we visit a famous monastery known as the Tengboche monastery. It is an old Buddhist monastery on the way to Everest. It is not just known for its spiritual significance but also for its fantastic location. One can see the magnificent Mt. Ama Dablam rising just above the monastery. Likewise, the views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Lobuche, and many other mountains in the region look magnificent from here.

Tonight, we stay at a guesthouse in Tengboche.

Moving ahead from Tengboche, we follow a trail that descends to the Imja River.

From the river, we follow a scenic path full of mountain views and picturesque landscapes to Pangboche village. The village, at an elevation of 3900 meters, is in a dramatic location with appealing pictures of mountains in the background.

Enjoying the majestic views of mountains like Mt. Everest, Mt. Amadablam, and Mt. Lhotse, we ascend to the pastures of Dingboche. We pass various fields and summer settlements of yak herders until we open to the vast area of Dingboche.

Dingboche is also referred to as a "summer valley." In winter, it is fully covered by snow, but in summer, it looks beautiful with grassland and yak herding in it.

Tonight, we will stay at a guesthouse in Dingboche.

Over time, we are getting closer to Everest Base Camp.

Today, we leave Dingboche and make our way to Lobuche, at an elevation of 4910 meters. From Dingboche, we follow the trail that takes us to the wide valley until we reach Dughla.

From here, we move ahead to the Trekkers' Aid Post at Pheriche, at an elevation of 4240 meters. In this post, we can see a few western doctors treating the trekkers voluntarily.

Further, we walk along the valley, passing some yak pastures on the way before reaching Lobuche.

Tonight, we spend our time at a guesthouse in Lobuche.

Finally, the wait is over. We are into one of the most anticipated days of our entire trekking journey.

After breakfast in Gorakshep, we walk towards the Everest Base Camp, the base camp of the world’s highest mountain. It is a moment of pride for anyone. We explore the area and witness the glory of the peaks that rise just before us.

Though Mt. Everest hides between Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Nuptse, the views of other mountains are simply incredible.

As we explore the base camp and capture the moment in photos, we return to Gorakshep for an overnight stay.

Tonight, we spend our time at a guesthouse in Gorakshep.

It is another most-awaited day of our trekking journey. In the early morning, we wake up and hike to Kala Patthar.

Kala Patthar is one of the renowned viewpoints in the Everest region of Nepal. It is famous for sunrise views and panoramic views of mountains in the Everest region, including the mighty Mt. Everest.

From Kala Patthar, we catch the golden rays of the sun falling over the glittering snow of Mt. Everest along with other towering peaks in the range. After some quality time at Kalapatthar, we descend to Chhukung.

Tonight, spend your time at a guesthouse in Chhukung.

Today, we rest and acclamatize in Chhukung.

From Chhukung, we follow a trail that leads us to the beautiful Imja valley. We slowly and steadily head towards Island Peak Base Camp, enjoying some magnificent views of mountains all along the trail.

The close-up views of Ama Dablam and Lhotse will keep you engaged throughout the day. In the middle of the day, we reach the base camp. Your guide and the support crew members will set up a tent in the base camp.

Meanwhile, you can practice the climbing techniques and use of the climbing gear for your day ahead.

Tonight, spend your time at a tent camp in the Island Peak base camp.

It’s a big day on our trek.

Today, we ascend to the summit of the Island Peak at an elevation of 6189 meters. We start very early in the morning, at around 1:00 a.m.

We climb over a rocky path along a ridgeline to cross a pass to the summit of Island Peak. We take the help of ropes, ice axes, and other gear to climb up the mountain. From the summit, we will be rewarded with some striking views of Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Makalu, and Mt. Everest, along with other mountains, glaciers, and icefalls in the Everest region.

After spending some time at the peak and capturing the moments with the camera, we descend to Chhukung.

Tonight, spend your time at a guesthouse in Chhukung.

This extra day is reserved as a contingency for the Island Peak summit, providing flexibility in case of unfavorable weather, acclimatization needs, or unexpected delays to ensure a safe and successful ascent.

Wrapping up our peak climbing journey, we head back to the village of Namche.

Appreciating the stunning views of mountains in the backdrop, we descend slowly and gradually via communities like Orsho, Somare, Pangboche, and Tengboche to Namche.

Tonight, spend your night at a guesthouse in Namche.

After enjoying some impressive views of mountains in the Everest region of Nepal from Namche, we initiate our journey back to Lukla.

We descend via the same well-paved path along Jorsale, Monjo, and Phakding to Lukla. The lush forests and amazing mountainous terrain will keep us engaged throughout the trek.

Tonight, spend your night at a guesthouse in Lukla.

In the morning, we take an early flight to Kathmandu. Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, check into your hotel in Kathmandu.

You have two options for the day: explore the streets and malls for shopping or visit some places that you want to explore but are not included on the trek.

Tonight, spend your time at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Today, fly home from Kathmandu or continue your travel to some other destinations around the globe. We will drop you at the airport three hours before your scheduled flight.

We hope you had a great time with us. Thank You. Have a safe journey home.