EBC and Island Peak Climbing

Detail Itinerary

Day 01 : Kathmandu Arrival (1400m). Overnight in Hotel

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu airport, a representative from Sherpa Land Adventure will pick you up from the airport and take you to hotel. In the afternoon, we may take a rest or visit near places.

Day 02 : Kathmandu sightseeing. Overnight in Hotel

Our professional native speaker guide will take you for sightseeing around historic Kathmandu and their tradition and culture. In our sightseeing tour we go to Monkey temple Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Kathmandu Durbar square.

Day 03 : fly to Lukla (2800m/9200ft) and trek to Phakdingma(2600m./8500ft).

We depart Kathmandu on an early morning mountain flight to the Hillary built airstrip at Lukla. you will be transported from Kathmandu to a bright and colorful scene in clear mountain air. Today is pretty easy day and It will feel good to stretch your legs, stiff from days of travel, as we walk downhill to the village of Phakdingma. Times have been good in the area recently and the trail is full of new Buddhist art, prayer flags and small monasteries. We sleep tonight with sounds of the roaring glacial water of the Dudh Kosi in the background.

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazar.(3,450m./11,400ft)

Today we enter Sagarmartha National Park, arriving just before lunch. A stunning seven-hour trek along the valley and up the famous Namche Hill, With some luck our first view of Everest will be on the way up the hill to the Sherpa capital at 3,440m.  Namche is small, scenic beyond belief, and surprisingly cosmopolitan. We stay at Hotel Sherpaland Lodge the most modern and comfortable lodge in Namche.

Day 05: Namche Bazar.(3,450m./11,400ft) acclimatization day

A rest day in and around Namche. We include a walk to the National Park Headquarters, where we are treated to our first view of Mt Everest and other great mountains of the high Himalaya. We also have time to spend in the Namche markets.

Day 06: Trek to Khunde.(3,840m./12,672ft)

A walk above Namche to the airstrip at Shyangboche and on to climb the  magnificent Sir Edmund Hillary memorial View Point (4200m./13,860ft). this is one of the best view point in khumbu with the stunning 360 degree panoramic  views of surrounding giant Mountain including Mt Chomo-Longmo(Everest), Lhotse, Amadablam, Thamserku, Kusum-khang-karu, Kongde and many more peaks. We drop down to khunde for lunch and visit khunde Hillary hospital and Khunde monastery on afternoon. Overnight at Khunde.

Day 07: Trek to Deboche(3,850m./12,705ft)

Drop down to cross the Dhudh Koshi river then ascend to Thyangboche – home of the famous monastery and down to Rivendell Lodge at Deboche.

Day 08: Trek to Dingboche.(4,200m./13,860ft)

Today we venture into the upper reaches of the Khumbu Valley, and ascend above the tree line at approximately 4,000m.Whilst we are gaining altitude our pace on the trail is appropriately slow, giving us time to take in the stunning Himalayan vista that is opening before our eyes. We pass through the village of Pangboche, and detour off the main trail to our peaceful lodge in Dingboche.

Day 09: Dingboche(4,200m./113,860ft). Acclimatization day.

A rest day in and around Dingboche. A peaceful day of acclimatisation, reading and relaxing in the warmth of the midday sun, but we also have chance to climb Nangajang Ri (5000m.) for a magnificent views it offer. Overnight at Dingboche.

Day 10: Trek to Lobuche(4,900m./16,170ft)

We set off early and make our way across the highest yak grazing pastures in the Valley to our lunch stop at Dugla, at the foot of the Khumbu Glacier. The scenery is simply stunning. We are surrounded by some of the most impressive summits in the world, including Cho-you, Cholotse, Taboche Peak and the twin Lobuche Peaks, Pumori and Nuptse. We walk on to Lobuche itself, and sleep at the most luxury Oxygen Inn Lodge.

Day 11: Trek to Gorok-Shep(5,120m./16,896ft)

We set off early to give ourselves the option of an ascent of Kala Pathar or walk to Everest base camp after a light lunch. Our initial target as we follow the route of the Khumbu Glacier is to reach Gorak Shep, last village before Everest Base Camp. Gorak Shep is unique in its claim to being the highest populated settlement on earth. This old yersa, or seasonal yak grazing area, has become the last outpost before Everest Base Camp.
After a quick carbo load we set off to walk to the summit of Kala Pathar, or walk to EBC depending on weather, the literal high point of our trek. Sitting at 5,550m, it is impossible not to be moved by the beauty of what surrounds us, and the emotion of achieving this significant physical feat. Mt Everest is directly in view and is simply awe-inspiring; it seems like we can touch it. We overnight in Gorak Shep.

Day 12: Trek to EBC (5,365m./17,705ft)

We continue to sidle the Khumbu Glacier for 3 hours until a descent onto the Glacier itself and directly to the site of Mt Everest Base Camp. The satisfaction of achieving this goal is indescribable; the Khumbu lcefall is clearly in view, as is the climbers’ route to the high camps beyond. We return to Gorakshep for lunch and trek continue down to Lobuche. Overnight at Lobuche.

Day 13: Lobuche to Kongma La (5,535m/18,159ft) to Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft):

After breakfast, we cross the Khumbu Glacier to Kongma La Base Camp (5,000m/16,404ft). The ascent to Kongma La pass is the most difficult part of our trek today but once you reach the Kongma La, all your hard work will pay off and you be surrounded by Himalayan giants: the South Face of Lhotse and Nuptse, Amadablam, Tabuche and Cholatse, and magnificent Pumori. Then we descend gradually to Imja Khola valley, followed by another descent to Chhukung, a small summer settlement.

Day 14: Chhukhung ( rest day and Pre-climb training)

We begin our pre-climb training today after breakfast. Our guides will provide training on peak climbing techniques and the proper ways of using climbing gears such as the ice axe, climbing boots and crampons, harness, ascender, etc.

Day 15: Chhukung to Island Peak base camp (5,200m/17,060ft):

The trek to Island Peak Base Camp  will take around 4 hours.  First, we climb south then turn east to the main line of the valley. We then walk on a winding path below the southern flank of the moraine from the Lhotse Glacier. Next, we continue walking on a pleasant trail along a streamside. The route to the Amphu Labtsa lies to the southeast. A crisscross route through the Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines leads to a wide valley flanking the SW side of Island Peak. Today we will sleep in tents.

Day 16: Island Peak base camp to Island Peak summit (6,189m/20,305ft), back to base camp:

Today we will leave in the early morning and begin ascending low angle rock to the glacier above. After crossing short section of flat glacier we ascend a steep 100 meter section of snow. This leads to the spectacular summit ridge. Easy, but exposed climbing leads us over several high points or false summits before we finally climb a steep face directly onto the summit of Island Peak at 20,305ft/6,190m.After enjoying the summit views and taking pictures, we descend all the way to Island Peak Base Camp.

Day 17: Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche (3,985m/13,074ft)

Today is an easy day as we descend down on an easy flat surface and lower altitude. We will overnight at Pangboche.

Day 18: Pangboche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft)

Another easy downhill to Namche.

Day 19:  Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft)

Our penultimate day in the Everest Valley sees us back where we started. A time to relax in the extremely comfortable La-Villa Sherpani Resort, and after a hot shower we allow ourselves a cold beer or wine, a steak or chicken sizzler with our whole staff, and the satisfaction that comes from the achievement of a major challenge.

Day 20: fly back to Kathmandu.

Early in the morning we catch a  flights out of Lukla and have our last close up views of the Himalayas. We land in Kathmandu and go straight to the hotel. Rest and relaxation normally dominates the afternoon.

 Day 21: Kathmandu

We take our choice from a shopping day in Thamel, visiting Kathmandu, or a relax day sun bathing. Final reflections on a great trip.

Day 22: Final Departure from Kathmandu

Our journey in Nepal comes to an end today! we will drop you off at the airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is adventure travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions and health of team members can all contribute to changes. Our Sherpa guides will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.