Island Peak Climbing with EBC Trek

Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel

Arrival in Kathmandu Nepal, you will be met and assisted by Earthbound Expeditions representative and transferred to 3 star hotel which is located close to the tourist district of Thamel and offers comfortable accommodation.

Meal

Dinner

Accomodation

Hotel

Altitude

1350 m

Kathmandu sightseeing

Today will include a pre-trek briefing, as well as an introduction to the guide. This will also provide you with an excellent opportunity to ask any last-minute questions you may have. A half-day sightseeing tour of World Heritage sites will be organized as well. Overnight stay in a hotel.

Meal

B, D

Accomodation

Hotel

Altitude

1350

Kathmandu - Lukla (2880m) - Phakding (2740m)

Our early morning flight by Twin Otter aircraft whisks us away to Lukla, the world\'s most famous alpine airfield. On the trip, we observe the rough foothills give way to the Himalayan snowline; several of the world\'s highest mountains, including Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu (the world\'s third, fourth, and fifth highest, respectively), may occasionally be seen from the plane\'s window. When we arrive in Lukla, Surprisingly, this high-altitude walk begins with a descent to the Phakding River. We will remain there.

Meal

B, L, D

Accomodation

Hotel Sherpa

Altitude

2880

Time

4 Hrs.

Distance

7 KM

Phakding - Namche (3445m).

The first day may have seemed unusually long to some, but staying in Phakding permits us to start our trek to Namche Bazaar first thing in the morning. A opening in the trees approximately halfway up the slope allows us to see Everest for the first time. The peak of the South-West Face will be just visible behind the long Lhotse-Nuptse ridge if the weather is clear. A plume may frequently be observed reaching away from the peak. Namche is the most rich and populous town in the Khumbu region. Every Saturday, a bazaar is conducted here.

Meat, grains, and vegetables, tennis shoes and souvenirs, and hand woven aprons and Tibetan boots are among the items on show. The Sherpas welcome traders from the foothills as well as Tibetans from over the border. Thamserku (6648m), Kwangde Ri (6187m), and Khumbila (5707m) encircle Namche\'s natural basin.

Meal

B, L, D

Altitude

3445 m

Time

8 Hrs.

Distance

13 KM

Namche Bazzar - Thame - (3,800m) - Namche Bazzar

A day for acclimatization. We trek to Sangbuche for spectacular views of Teng Kangpoche (6,500m) and Kwangde (6,187m).

Meal

B, L, D

Accomodation

Guest house

Altitude

3880 m

Time

8 Hrs.

Distance

13 KM

Trek to Tyangboche (3,800m)

We travel from Namche to Khumjung, at the base of the holy Khumbila peak (5,761m). Khumjung Gompa is supposed to be home to a yeti\'s skull! Continue to Phunki and Tyangboche monastery for one of the world\'s most breathtaking views: Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kategna, and Thamserku.

Meal

B, L, D

Accomodation

Guest House

Altitude

3800 m

Time

7 Hrs.

Distance

12 KM

Trek to Dingboche (4300 m)

Cross the Imja Khola and proceed to Pangboche across terraced farms and grassy meadows where yaks graze (3,860m).

Meal

B, L, D

Accomodation

Guest House

Altitude

4300 m

Time

5-7 Hrs.

Distance

11 KM

Dingboche (4,300m): Rest day

We advise you to try one of two walks rather than just lazing about in the tents or tea house. The shorter route ascends the slope directly behind Dingboche before descending sharply to Periche.

On most afternoons, the Himalayan Rescue Association runs a medical station here, and western physicians provide excellent courses on Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS). A longer walk up the Imja Tse valley towards Island Peak is also an option.

The views of Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam and Cho Oyu are spectacular from here. Chukung is reached after a few hours, and after a respite, return down the valley.

Meal

B, L, D

Accomodation

Guest House

Altitude

4300 m

Trek to Lobuche (4900 m)

The path ascends across a grassy valley to Khumbu Glacier and Dughla - Lobuche.

Meal

B, L, D

Altitude

4900 m

Time

6 Hrs.

Distance

8 KM

Lobuche - Kala Pattar (5545m) - Gorekshep

It\'s been a long day with an early start. We go down the rocky road that runs alongside the Khumbu glacier to the tea shacks at Gorakshep. The lovely 7000m mountain of Pumori looms behind us, dwarfing our trek\'s top of Kala Pattar. The ascent is simple and takes most people between 90 minutes and 2 hours. From this fantastic vantage point, you can see Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Changtse, Ama Dablam, and a slew of other lower peaks.

Meal

B, L, D

Altitude

5545 m

Time

10 Hrs.

Distance

11 KM

Trek to Everest Base Camp (5300 m), back to Lobuche

It is a day hike to the Everest Base Camp from the barren sandy region of Gorakshep. Return to Lobuche via Gorakshep later.

Meal

B, L, D

Accomodation

Guest House

Altitude

5300 m

Time

9 Hrs.

Distance

10 KM

Trek from Lobuche to Chhukung (4730m)

The Chhukhung Valley, which is located immediately beneath an impressive granite wall that connects Nuptse and Lhotse. From here, you can also see the spectacular Mt. Amadablam (6856 m.), which is undoubtedly Nepal\'s most photographed mountain.

Meal

B, L, D

Altitude

4730 m

Time

6 Hrs.

Distance

12 KM

Island Peak Base Camp (4 hrs)

Today, we go up the Imja Khola to Pareshaya Gyab, a lovely spot beside a tiny lake with great views of the Lhotse Glacier and the Nuptse-Lhotse wall. Today you will arrive in Imja Tse\'s (Island Peak) Base Camp. Once camp has been set up you will be free to get your climbing gear in order and get organized for your ascent of the peak tomorrow.

Meal

B, L, D

Accomodation

Tent

Altitude

5100 m

Time

4 hrs.

Distance

5 KM

Summit Island Peak (6160m). Return to Chhukung

You\'ll have an early start for the top. Once you reach the foot of the steep icefall below the top, the going becomes arduous. Scaling the wall to emerge on the ridge leading to the top requires extreme caution and attention. After reaching the summit, you will return to the Base Camp and Chhukhung.

Meal

B, L, D

Accomodation

Tent

Altitude

6160 m

Extra day

We keep this extra day for incase we can\'t climb on particular day.

Meal

B, L, D

Accomodation

Tent

Altitude

6160 m

Trek to Tyangboche(3800m)

We walk back to Tyangboche.

Meal

B, L, D

Altitude

3800 m

Time

6 Hrs.

Trek to Monjo (2500m)

We continue our descent via Namche Bazzar to Monjo.

Meal

B, L, D

Accomodation

Hotel

Altitude

2500 m

Time

7-9 Hrs.

Distance

17 KM

Trek to Lukla (2800 m)

Return to Lukla where we spend the night.

Meal

B, L, D

Accomodation

Hotel

Altitude

2800 m

Time

7 Hrs.

Distance

15 KM

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel, evening cultural show and dinner.

Meal

B, L D

Accomodation

Hotel

Altitude

1350 m

Final Departure, transfer to airport

Our Earthbound Expedition team will drop you to the airport for your Departure.

Meal

Breakfast

Altitude

1350 m