Island Peak Climbing + Everest 3 High Passes Trek

Early in the morning flight to Lukla from where all Everest Treks start. We meet the rest of our team in Lukla and start trekking. We walk on a trail that gradually descends to Cheplung village from where we get a glimpse of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain which has never been climbed. from here, we gradually descend until Phakding.

After breakfast at the guest house; we continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River, crossing this majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering Sagamartha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views. Namche Bazaar known as the Gateway to Everest, is home to many quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, money exchanges, internet cafes and a bakeries. Namche is one of the biggest villages along the whole Everest Trail.

This is essential day. You must have to Acclimatize yourself for such elevation. In this day you will have the opportunity to hike to Khumjung village (3,786m) and explore monasteries and local Sherpa villages. Namche itself is a famous town with some modern facilities. Enjoy your visit around, you’ll then stay overnight.

After having a good breakfast in Namche trek starts; trails follows colorful prayer flags, with several shorten and mani stones from Namche Gompa. Thame is a small monastery village, situated at the altitude of 3820m and the birth place of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa first man to reach Everest summit with Edmund Hillary.

After morning breakfast trail leads you to Lung den village, the village of Lung den is only one settlement before cross Renjola pass. Keep continue your journey up to Lung den village, the trail with Tibetan Yak caravans because it is trading route to Namche to Tibet.

This is a rest day which helps to break the stress of trek. Placing rest day in an itinerary is also essential from the acclimatization point of view. We can explore around Lungden on this day. Nakpa Valley exists in the ancient trade route used by locals to trade with neighbouring Tibetans. We can also take short trip to Darkyachhulung peak. Holy site of Warfield exists in Marlung. Lake Cho Relmo is also place of interest in Lungden.

This is going to be a long day of trekking. Almost 4 hours of trek will take us to the top of Renjo La Pass. We need to move slowly while climbing Renjo La for acclimatization purpose. The top of Renjo La pass rewards us with spectacular views of Everest range. Then lower down to Gokyo along the First Lake in Gokyo named as Dudh Kunda (The Milky Lake). Enjoy the mountain views that are above 8,000m height.

After the breakfast the trail climb steep ups directly above the Gokyo lake. 2h and half hour hard climb to Gokyo-ri at 5340m. From the top great Himalayan views of world highest mountain with Makalu range better than Kala Pattar above the Gorkhashep. After taking picture all the way downhill to Gokyo Lake. If you’re feeling good and active you can hike to the oldest and longest glaciers of Khumbu valley.

Early in the morning after having a good break fast your trek starts Initially walk downhill to reach Thangna village and have tea or coffee. The trail from here goes directly to Cho La Pass at (5414m). Cross Cho La and walk down hill to Dzongla village. Today might be the difficult day in trekking.

This is a short trek and the path is not so difficult. We will leave Dzonglaand move through series of ups and downs to Lobuche. Enjoy the panoramic views of AmaDablam Mountain, Nuptse Mountain, Lhotse Mountain, Everest Mountain, Pumori Peak, LobuchePeak and other peaks and mountains. Lobuche is a pretty tiny village that offers amazing sunset view over Nuptse Mountain. Stay overnight at Lobuche.

Following the rocky moraine path and watching icy glacial pond and icebergs below the Khumbu glacier a short downhill walk after the last rocky moraine dunes bring us to Gorkasep. After reaching Grokasep you will be headed up to explore the Everest Base Camp and back to Gorkasep. Goraksep is located below the famous view point Kalapathhar (5545m) and Mt Pumori.

Early in the morning we will heading up to climb Kalapathhar, Best view point of Mount Everest and other magnificent mountain surroundings with 360 degree view. After exploring Kalapathhar we will back to down hill walk to Dingboche (4900m).

From Lobuche we follow the glacial river and cross Kongma La Pass; open arid valley to the Island peak Base camp and pass on the way the last settlement Chhukung village. Overnight in Lodge.

After breakfast in Lodge, Trek to base camp with slow and steady pace alongside of glacier and finally reach Base camp near south slopes of the Island Peak. Tent would be fixed by the time you reach there and guide escort you to the tent. Our company chef prepares food for staff and members as long you stay at base camp in Camp.

Today we take breakfast leisurely and prepare for climbing clinic. Climbing guide displays all the required climbing equipment and brief you about technical aspects and demonstrate it properly. All the climbing members should obtain basic knowledge of climbing gears to cope with difficult situation on submit day. Climbing guide always eager to assist you unless and until you are confident on uses of climbing gears.

Early morning start walking with the help of flashlight; the track leads rugged flat path few hundred meters northeast beyond the base camp before steep climb of hillside. As we climb up hill through rocky slopes entering steep narrow gully with difficult rock steps until emerge on the right side of ridge. We follow the ridge line and come into the exposed area next to the summit glacier. We rope up all members to traverse icy glacier and cross several crevasse. Ultimately we reach bottom of south summit ridge and use fixed rope and Jummer (ascender) onward climbing 45 degree ice slope and sharp submit ridge to the top. Without delaying on summit we descend down to base camp for night stay.

We will enjoy the views of Lhotse, Imja and Amadablam mountains and walk along river which takes us through the less vegetation area. Following the sloped path uphill, we will reach Dingboche. We can see fields enclosed by stone walls at Dingboche. Dingboche offers spectacular views of Amadablam, Lhotse and Nuptse peaks. Following the Imjatse Valley, we will reach Pangboche village. Passing along Mani walls, we will reach Pangboche Village from where we will descend to Deboche.

Easy walk downhill to a lower elevation. After the bridge, our route follows the stream towards Pangboche village and further down the valley to Tengboche where the famous Tengboche Monastery is located. Overnight stay at a teahouse situated beneath the tall, magnificent peak, Ama Dablam.

Leaving Tengboche after an early morning tea, we will proceed towards Tengboche Monastery where we can see Buddhist Lamas performing rituals. Tengboche Monastery is one of the famous monasteries in Khumbu region. From Monastery, our trail continues along DudhKoshi Valley to the small village of PhukiTenga. We will follow the ascending path to Namche. The path is scenic with views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and other mountains.

After breakfast we will lower down to rhododendron forest and walk along Dudhkoshi River to Phakding. Walking past the walled road of Ghat, we will reach Lukla.

Early in the morning we take flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. This is rest day. Spend the day as you like. You can go for shopping in Thamel where you can buy souvenir items. We can also arrange for guided sightseeing tour.