Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp and Gokyo

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23 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

12 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Starts

Kathmandu, Nepal

Ends

Kathmandu, Nepal

Highlights

The ideal peak for your first Himalayan climbing experience!

Summit a real Himalayan peak +6100 m.

Scenic Gokyo Ri, Kala Patthar, Cho La Pass - also improving your acclimatization

Outstanding views of Himalayan giants: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and more

Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp and Gokyo

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Airport – hotel – airport transferAccommodation (4 nights) in standard Hotel in Kathmandu on B. B. planFlight ticket Kathmandu – Lukla – KathmanduAccommodation in basic teahouse (18 nights) and tent (1 night) during trekking and climbingMeals during trekking and climbing: breakfast, lunch, dinner with tea/coffeeProfessional English speaking trekking and climbing guideTrekking porter/s: 1 porter for 2 trekkersCamping equipment in Base Camp: two men tents, dining tents, kitchen tents, etc.Support staff in Island Peak Base CampAll necessary kitchen equipments in Island Peak Base CampClimbing equipment for group: fixed ropes, normal ropes, ice screws, snow bar, rock piton etc.Island Peak Climbing Permit, TIMS, Entry Permit for Sagarmatha National ParkPersonal insurance for Nepalese staffs (Guide and Porters)

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For seasoned adventurers and mountaineers, Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp and Gokyo is a Himalayan epic that combines classic trekking with a true climbing challenge. Starting in Kathmandu, fly to Lukla and trek through Namche Bazaar, the breathtaking Gokyo Valley, and cross the dramatic Cho La Pass. Before your climb, acclimatize with hikes to Gokyo Ri and Kala Patthar, both providing some of the finest panoramic views in the region.

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day 1 - Arrival at Kathmandu

Arrival at Kathmandu, where our representative will meet you at the airport entrance. You will be transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu. Free time. Overnight at Hotel

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel

day 2 - Kathmandu - Free day.

Free day in Kathmandu for rest and reserved as preparation if you need to buy anything prior to embarking on your adventure the following morning.

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel

Meals:Breakfast

day 3 - Kathmandu - Lukla by flight & trek to Phakding 2652 m.

Our guide receives you at Hotel after very early morning breakfast at hotel and transfer you to Kathmandu airport for an exciting flight to Lukla, the gateway of the homeland of sherpas and the Everest region. After short trekking from Lukla, you arrive to Phakding, a pleasant village on the bank of river, where you stay overnight.

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

day 4 - Phakding - Namche Bazaar 3440 m.

The trail from Phakding continues north up the Dudh Kosi valley to Jorsale, where the trail officially enters the Sagarmatha National Park. Continue along the trail, cross the Bhote Kosi River and climb steeply to Namche Bazaar at +3400 m. Remember to look out for the first glimpses of Mt. Everest from the trekking trail, before arriving at Namche Bazaar, the commercial hub of the Khumbu and Everest region.

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 5 - Namche Bazaar - Free day

A rest day in Namche Bazaar for acclimatization. This town, the hub of the Sherpa society, is the administrative centre of the Khumbu region and has a police checkpost (we must all register there), the headquarters of the Sagarmatha National Park, a bank, several shops selling items of every description and a proliferation of Sherpa inns. Optional hiking toward Thame or day hike toward Syangboche and return to Namche Bazaar.

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 6 - Namche Bazaar - Dole 3960 m.

From Namche Bazaar the trail follows the main route to Everest Base Camp for the first hour and then leaving the main trail to Mt. Everest, climbing high on a ridge to 4000 m past a large chorten at the village of Mong, said to be the birthplace of the saint Lama Sange Dorje, the reincarnation lama from the Rongbuk Monastery in Tibet who introduced Buddhism to the Khumbu. From there descend to the village of Phortse Tenga by the Dudh Kosi (river). From Phortse the trail climbs steeply through forests of rhododendrons and then stands of juniper and large conifers as the altitude increases. You will pass through Sherpa kharkas (high pasture) and the villages of Tongba 3950 m and Gyele 3960m to Dole. You have great views of Khumbila and Tawachee peaks throughout the day.

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 7 - Dole - Machhermo 4410 m.

The trail between Dole and Machhermo is short and fairly leisurely allowing for good acclimatization to the altitude. In the morning there is a steep but beautiful climb through conifer and rhododendron forests and stands of juniper to Lhabarma 4220 m and Luza 4360 m. There are kharkas wherever there is a flat spot and the slightest hint of water. Continue to climb along the side of the valley, high above the river to Machhermo at 4410 m.

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 8 - Machhermo - Gokyo 4750 m.

Considered as first real day at high altitude, this section of trekking route may be described as moderate to difficult. Climb a ridge from where the valley opens wide as the trail passes through Pangkha. Mt. Cho Oyu at 8153 m dominates the skyline to the north as we climb the moraine on the left flank of the Ngozumpa Glacier. The climb is steep to the first of the four lakes that lie in the Gokyo area but the trail levels off towards the second lake, Longponga at 4690m. Finally ascend the largest of the lakes Dudh Pokhari to Gokyo at 4750m. Gokyo village is a typical kharka with stone houses and stone walled pastures - it's a cosy place.

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 9 - Gokyo - Gokyo Ri 5483 m. day hike.

This option of Gokyo Ri hiking is good way to acclimatization for crossing a high pass in the next few days. There is plenty to do here for this day though. For enthusiasts a rigorous hike up Gokyo Ri 5360m, and the really fit can climb to the top of a nameless peak at 5800m overlooking the two lakes. There are spectacular views of the Everest trinity, Nuptse 7879 m, Lhotse 8511 m, and Everest 8848m, as well as Makalu 8463m looming to the east, Cho Oyu 8153 m to the north and the smaller but closer peaks of Cholatse and Tawachee to the south. There is wonderful view of Gokyo and Dudh Pokhari spread out below. Return to Gokyo.

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 10 - Gokyo - Dragnag 4900 m.

Today we cross over the southern end of the Ngozumpa Glacier then pass some stone huts at Thagna Kharka. The trail climbs steadily up a narrow and steep valley which opens up to a wide shallow valley leading to the Kharka Chhyugima 5170 m known as Dragnag, where we will stay the night, prepping for next day's ascend of the Cho La Pass.

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 11 - Dragnag - Cho La Pass 5420 m. - Dzonglha 4830 m.

The trail crosses over steep and challenging but, non-technical climb over rock, snow and perhaps ice to Cho La 5420 m which links the glacial valleys of Cho Oyu and Everest and from where you have superb views. Descend from the pass, cross a small glacier, negotiate the ice fall at the end of it and descend via Leisyasa to Dzonglha Kharka 4730 m, a high altitude summer pasture directly beneath the north wall of Cholatse Peak 6440 m.

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 12 - Dzonglha - Lobuche 4930 m.

The journey follows the trail above Tsholo Lake and joins the main trail to Mt. Everest Base Camp at Dughla on the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. From Dughla the trail ascents up the moraine past a row of stone monuments in memory of Sherpas who died on expeditions to Everest. We then continue on to Lobuche at 4930m.

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 13 - Lobuche - Gorapshep 5160 m.

After trekking along the Khumbu Glacier you will eventually cross it to reach the lodges at Gorak Shep. You will enjoy your time with beautiful view of Himalayas. Afternoon hike to Everest Base Camp and return to Gorap Shep.

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 14 - Gorapshep - Kala Patthar hike - Dingboche 4410 m.

From Gorapshep the route takes you to the top of Kala Patthar (weather permitting!) a spectacular mountain panorama crowned by Mount Everest including other neighboring High Himalayas. Return to Gorapshep and trekking to Dingboche. The journey to Dingboche from Gorapshep returns same journey till Dughla and continue the journey till Dingboche following just above Pheriche. Dingboche is in the midst of the Himalaya here, with spectacular views of the Himalayas all round.

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 15 - Dingboche - Chhukung 4730 m.

From Dingboche the trail leads east towards the very head of the Imja Khola valley to bring you to the few scattered stone huts (some operating as tea-houses in the high season) at Chukhung. To the south is a superb close view of Ama Dablam and to the north the massive walls of the Nuptse ridge and the south face of Lhotse.

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 16 - Chhukung - Island Peak Base Camp 5070 m.

Another easy day, the trail crosses the river and follows the valley for approx 3 hours, passing beneath the magnificent south face of Lhotse. Base camp is by the side of the Imja glacier, below steep grassy slopes which mark the start of the climb on Island Peak.

Accommodation: Camping

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 17 - Base Camp - Island Peak Summit 6189 m. - Chhukung

Crossing the gully above the camp the trail makes a climb for another hour to a narrow ridge, leading on to the glacier. Here it is time to rope-up and put on our crampons as the most interesting part of the climb begins with the glacier crossing. This is followed by the steep snow slope that leads onto the summit ridge. This ridge is wonderfully airy and on reaching the summit we have stunning close-up views of the south face of Lhotse looming over us whilst in the other direction, there are more dramatic mountain views. We descend along the same route, down to base camp and continue to Chhukung.

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 18 - Chhukung - Tengboche 3860 m.

The trail from Chhukung to Dingboche returns via the same trail. After Dingboche trail descends to Pangboche, an interesting Gompa site above the main village. This is the oldest monastery in the region and apparently dates from the first introduction of Buddhism in the Khumbu. You are in the midst of the Himalayas here, with spectacular views all round. Then ascend gradually via a small forest to Tengboche. There is main monastery of the Khumbu area. The views from here are unforgettable. Tengboche lies at the base of Kangtaiga and the spur of this ridge affords panoramic views of the main peaks of Khumbu including Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 19 - Tengboche - Namche Bazaar 3440 m.

The trail from Tyangboche descends through rhododendron forest till the riverbank of Dudh Koshi at Phungithanga and ascends through moss-covered rhododendron forest, blood pheasant and the Impayan pheasant are available in the trail. The trail offers spectacular view of Ama Dablam, and Kangtaiga, flanked by the towering heights of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse. Finally trail will bring back to Namche Bazaar.

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 20 - Namche Bazaar - Lukla 2800 m.

This section of journey is totally return journey. Most people head towards Lukla with a heavy heart. There is something very special about the setting, the villages and the people of the high Khumbu hills and valleys and these memories will helps up the deceptively long, final climb into Lukla

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 21 - Lukla - Kathmandu by flight

Once again chances to enjoy this great flight, offers spectacular view of Himalayas in clear day. Arrival at Kathmandu after 35 minutes flight. Receipt by our representative and transfer to Hotel

Duration:30 minutes

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel

Meals:Breakfast

day 22 - Kathmandu - Free day

Free day in Kathmandu parked for emergency, in case the flight Lukla - Kathmandu does not fly due to bad weather.

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel

Meals:Breakfast

day 23 - Departure from Kathmandu

Breakfast at Hotel and free time. Transfer to Airport for departure as per your departure time.

Meals:Breakfast

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AnonymousVerified Traveler

Oct 31, 2017

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4.0 out of 5

Great trip although some days seemed to be very short.

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AnonymousVerified Traveler

May 17, 2017

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3.0 out of 5

Island Peak with Buddha Trekking and The expedition

I was satisfied with Buddha Trekking and Expedition prompt email correspondence, meet / greet at airport, transfers to and from hotel and the trekking guide. I was very disappointed with the chosen climbing guide that took over at Island Peak Base camp. He was arrogant and dismissive when I needed to take a break to drink some; while crossing the glacier and being short ropped together he tugged on the rope as to say that I was walking too slow which caused me to stumble and fall several times which is particularly dangerous when walking on glaciers riddled with crevasses. I would rate this high if better care was taken in which mountain guides are used.

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Monica LealVerified Traveler

Mar 7, 2017

5.0

5.0 out of 5

EXCELLENT - AMAZING

Both trips that my familia and I took with this company were Incredibly Wonderful! The attention recieved from the Kathmandu staff and mountain staff were excellent all time. Thank you for making that dream come true, for the patience, for the kindness and for the great experience. We'll be back very soon! Thanks Dil! Thanks Prem!

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ManuelVerified Traveler

Jan 8, 2017

5.0

5.0 out of 5

Excellent Island Peak and Everest Base Camp trek!

A inicios de Septiembre, con la fantstica compaa de Ram y Vivek tuvimos un maravilloso Trekking por el valle del Khumbu. Sin duda, una experiencia enriquecedora que todo el mundo debera disfrutar alguna vez en su vida. Aunque el tiempo no acompa del todo, pudimos disfrutar tanto de las hermosas vistas de la cordillera como de la hospitalidad y de la simpata de sus gentes.

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SergioVerified Traveler

Dec 26, 2016

5.0

5.0 out of 5

Todo salio de acuerdo a lo planeado, quede muy conforme

Todo el equipo de buddha treks se porto fantastico, siempre muy atentos y cada integrante cumpliendo su funcion de forma excelente. Totalmente recomendado