How much money do I need to bring with me?

Your personal budget obviously depends on your spending habits and what is included in your trip cost. If accommodation is included, but meals are not, we would suggest that you bring around 30 USD per day per person for meals. Having a hot shower or charging your device sometimes costs extra. There are also sometimes small crafts/souvenirs to buy along the trekking route which you may want to bring extra money for. Also, consider whether you would be staying in Kathmandu or Pokhara before or after your trek.

Is quarantine in Nepal in effect for arriving visitors?

There are no quarantine requirements in Nepal for arriving visitors at the moment.

How much should my backpack weigh?

A properly packed backpack (not including your day pack) should ideally not weigh more than 13 kg. It is also important to note that if you are taking a flight to the start of your trek, many smaller aircraft have weight restrictions. For example, if you are flying from Kathmandu to Lukla, you are only allowed 10kg of checked luggage, and 5 kg of hand baggage. Thus, in case of a small flight, you should ideally pack a 10 kg backpack for checked luggage, and then add 5 kg in your hand baggage. You can then re-shuffel the weigt once you start your trek at the trailhead.

The decision to hire a porter is up to you and usually based on your fitness level and/or budget. One porter can be shared between two people and can carry up to 25 kg. Many trekkers hire a porter to have a more comfortable trek.

Do I require a porter for carrying water?

On most popular treks you can expect plenty of places where you can refill your water bottle, meaning you don’t need to carry a huge water supply with you. Bring an extra bottle of water if you are concerned. If you already have a porter, you can ask him/her to carry water as long as it is within the weight limit. Another option is to carry water purification tablets or LifeStraw, both of which can be found in Kathmandu.

Island Peak Climb With Three Passes Trek

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Island Peak Climb With Three Passes Trek

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 24 days
tour type Private and Group
age requirement 16-79 yrs
max group size 35
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-23058
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Kathmandu, Nepal
Ends Kathmandu, Nepal

HIGHLIGHTS

Climb Island Peak, one of Nepal's most popular trekking peaks
Reach the base camp of Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain
See the beautiful Gokyo Lakes
Cross three mountain passes, including Renjo La and Cho La

Combine all the attractions of the Everest region into an adventure of a lifetime. Join us on this ultimate, guided experience that will take you from the top of Island Peak to the base camp of Mount Everest via three challenging mountain passes as well as the serene Gokyo Lakes located at the foot of the Himalayas.

Your journey starts on the second day of this trip with a 30-minute flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Follow the route used by those travelling to Everest Base Camp all the way to Namche Bazaar. Then continue to Thame, the famous birthplace of mountaineering legend Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, and cross the Renjo La Pass on Day 8 of this trek. Enjoy the serene beauty of the Gokyo Lakes and climb Gokyo Ri, from where you can see numerous mountains over 8,000 metres.

Hit the trail for Gorakhshep. Cross the Cho La Pass, located 5,420 metres above sea level. Your next destination is Everest Base Camp, the starting point of those heading for the top of the world, where you will reach on Day 13. Enjoy majestic views of Mount Everest and other peaks in the Himalayas from Kala Patthar.

Strap on your boots and head for the final highlight of the itinerary, Island Peak. First a downhill journey from Gorakhshep brings you to Lobuche. From there the route ascends to Chhukung via the Kongma La Pass. Spend a night in Island Peak Base Camp before summiting the peak known as Imja Tse among the locals.

Jutting up from the fringe of the Chhukung Valley, the peak's base camp is conveniently located to allow climbers to summit the peak and return to the camp in one day. In addition to being an excellent mountain for novice climbers and thrill seekers alike, the peak also offers wonderful panoramic views of the mighty Himalayas.

It is time to return after having summited Island Peak. Continue your journey downhill through Chhukung, Pangboche and Namche Bazaar to reach Lukla, from where a flight whisks you back to Kathmandu.

Please note that there are two reserve days in the itinerary just in case there is any delay during the trip.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Kathmandu arrival
Day 2: Fly to Lukla & trek to Phakding
Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 4: Stay in Namche Bazaar for acclimatisation
Day 5: Trek to Thame
Day 6: From Thame to Lungden
Day 7: Acclimatisation day in Lugden
Day 8: Renjo La Pass & Gokyo Lakes
Day 9: Day hike to the fifth lake and back
Day 10: Climb Gokyo Ri and continue to Thangnak
Day 11: Cross Cho La Pass
Day 12: Trek to Gorakhshep (5,164m)
Day 13: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,365m) and back to Gorakhshep
Day 14: Trek to Kala Patthar and continue to Lobuche
Day 15: Cross Kongma La Pass & trek to Chhukung
Day 16: Trek to Island Peak Base Camp
Day 17: Island Peak summit and back to Chhukung
Day 18: Reserve day
Day 19: Trek to Pangboche
Day 20: Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 21: Trek to Lukla
Day 22: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 23: Reserve day
Day 24: Kathmandu departure

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Airport pickup and drop off. Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu flight tickets
3 night's tourist-standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast. Guesthouse and tented camp accommodation during the trek
Meals as per the above itinerary
Island Peak climbing permits. Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park entrance fees & Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fee
One high-altitude climbing leader (a Sherpa guide) licensed by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) for the summit attempt
Group climbing equipment such as ropes, ice axe, ice screws, snow bars, and carbine. A satellite phone (for emergency contact)
A first aid medical kit & an oxymeter. We will help you with rescue and evacuation arrangements in case of an emergency
A sleeping bag, down jacket & a duffel bag (to be returned after the trek is over)
All taxes

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Nepal visa fees (USD30 for 15 days and USD50 for 30 days at the time of preparing this itinerary)
International flight tickets
Travel/medical insurance that covers high-altitude climbing as well as accidents, emergencies and chopper evacuation
Personal climbing gear (crampons, climbing boots & mountaineering outfits)
Expenses that are personal in nature such as laundry, telephone, internet/e-mail, etc
Bar and beverage bills
Porter for carrying luggage (you can add on when booking)
Additional nights in hotels in Kathmandu (early arrival, late departure as well as early return from the trek)
Meals except those mentioned on the itinerary
Tips to your guide and porter

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

5 - Excellent

Based on 1 review

Lubomir Zednicek
From Slovakia
On Nov 01 2023

5 - Excellent

Amazing Himalayan trek

Trek takes around 3 weeks if you want to do some short side hikes, recommend to do it this way enjoy it properly.

A Bookmundi Travel Expert "Krishna B" responded to this review: Taking around three weeks for the trek sounds like a great way to fully immerse yourself in the experience and explore the surrounding areas through short side hikes. It allows you to appreciate the beauty of the Himalayas at a more relaxed pace and take in all the breathtaking views along the way. Thanks for sharing your recommendation!

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