Island Peak Climbing With Kalapatthar / Everest Base CampThe majority of the summits lie in the heart in Sherpa World. We follow the classic Everest approach through the Solu Khumbu. Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar is veering off the trail to Everest base came. We will enter the magnificent Gokyo valleys, a land of high altitude lakes and icy glaciers. After crossing Chhukuma La at 6183m. (Except going to Gokyo valley and Chhukuma La Pass we proceed towards Everest base camp as well) we go towards the Khumbu glacier en route to Everest base camp 17,575ft and you can enjoy spectacular panorama from Kala Patthar at 18,192ft (5,545m.). Our route descends to Dignboche and goes to Chhukung valley and Island (Imja Tse) Base camp.We attempt the summit 20,305ft after one night at the high camp perched on the South West Ridge. Magnificent vistas of the Khumbu can be seen. On the way of it while descending to base came, you can take the picture of Chhukung valleys' landscape Island Peak is very easy and common so most of visitor from the world are willing to go there. We can vistas of Himalayas of Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu Mt. Lhote (over 8,000m) and many other mountains. The journey came to end at Lukla airstrip then we fly back to KathmanduHighlights of the Trekking PeakPanoramic views of Mt. Amadablam , Mt. Everest , Mt. Nuptse , Mt. Lhotse , Thamserku, old Tyangboche monastery, exploring Namche Bazaar, Khumjung village and Pangboche village.Fact of The Lobouche peakDestination : Imsa Tse / Island Peak (6189m.)Grade Size : Min - 1Minimum altitude : 2834m.Maximum altitude : 6189m.Season : Spring & AutumnTransportation : AirplaneDuration : 18 DaysEntry : LuklaExit : Lukla
Day 03: Flight: Kathmandu (1,310m) - Lukla (2,840m). Trek to Phakding (2,610m). (2-3 hours).Early morning transfer to airport for flight to Lukla. The flight into Lukla is a lifetime experience, in itself. The airfield is on a slope and the difference between the two ends of the runway is about 60 meters! Meet with your sirdar and the rest of the crew. You will need to identify your luggage, which is to be made into loads, and then while you have lunch your crew will load these onto pack animals or get it ready for your team of porters. After lunch, trek for a few hours along the Dudh Kosi River to the village of Phakding 2,610 m & Camp or Lodge overnight. Day 04: Trek Phakding to Namche (3,440m) (5-6 hrs).The trail continues north up the Dudh Kosi valley to Jorsale, where the trail officially enters the Sagarmatha National Park . There is an entrance station just beyond the village where trekking permits are checked and National Park fees collected. Continue along the trail, crossing the Bhote Kosi River to begin the steep climb up to Namche Bazaar 3,440m the administrative centre of the Sagarmatha National Park and the hub of Sherpa society. Remember to look out for glimpses of Mt. Everest from the trail on the way to Everest! Overnight the Camp or Lodge. Day 05: Rest day at Namche for acclimatization.You will explore the surrounding of Namche this day, Namche Bazar Rest and acclimatization. Namche is the famous picturesque Sherpa village and we have rest in the afternoon to enjoy walking round the village and visiting the Sherpa museum. Overnight Camp or Lodge. Day 06: Trek Namche to Tengboche (3,860m) (5 hrs).Tengboche Monastery (3,860m) 5hrs walk. We walk with beautiful view under the soaring peaks of Thamserku and steadily descend to the Imja Khola and lunch at Phunki along a very pleasant trail. Here in Phunki, we see series of water driven prayer wheels. After lunch 2 hrs ascent will take us to Tengboche Monastery (3,860m) surely is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Overnight Camp or Lodge. Day 07: Trek Tengboche to Pheriche (4,312m) (5 hrs).Pheriche (4,260m) 5 hrs walk. We move forward up to Imja Khola valley Pangboche (3,900m) and lunch. After lunch we visit the Monastery and look at the Yeti scalp. We again move to the summer village of Pheriche (4,260m). Superb scenery at all time. Overnight Camp or Lodge.Day 08: Trek Pheriche to Lobuche (4,920m) (4-5 hrs).Lobuche (4,920m) 4 hrs walk. We move up a small ridge and contour around the base of Khumbu Glacier and lunch at Dhugla (4,600m). After lunch, we take a steep ascent to the terminal moraine of the glacier from where the views are stunning. We continue again along the moraine and camp at the foot off the Lobuche Ice Fall (4,930m). Overnight Camp or Lodge. Day 09: Trek Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,140m) (4 hrs).The actual distance is not so far for this day but we wake up in the early morning and move forward to Gorek Sherpa where we take a rest. Day 10: Hike up to Kalapatthar / Everest Base Camp / Retrace your steps to Lobuche (4,920m) (8 hrs).This day, we climb Kala Patthar. From here we have a steep ascent up to the top of the Kala Patthar top. The actual distance is not so far but we take it very slowly to make up for the altitude. This top (5,545m) is a hard pull but the view from the top surpasses anything you can imagine. All around us flows, huge glaciers and the creaking of the mobile glacier ice only disturbs the silence of these altitudes. The mountains of Pumori (7,145m), Lingtren (6,697m) and Khumbutse (6,623m) separate us from Tibet and just over the Lho La pass we see the huge rock of Changtse (7,750m) in Tibet itself. But Sagarmatha, or Mt. Everest the queen of them all towers over everyone. This is the roof of the world. Continue to the Everest Base Camp. We return at Lobuche for the stay overnight. Day 11: Trek to Chhukung (4730m / 7 hrs)Trek east from Dingboche into the Chhukhung Valley . Chhukhung (4730 m) lies directly under an incredible rock wall that links Nuptse with Lhotse . From here you will also have magnificent views of Amadablam (6856 m.), probably the most photographed mountain in Nepal . Day 12: Island Peak Base Camp (4 hrs)Trek along the Imja Khola to Pareshaya Gyab, a pleasant site by a small lake with fine views of the Lhotse Glacier and Nuptse-Lhotse wall. You will reach the Base Camp of Imja Tse today. Once camp has been set up you will be free to get your climbing gear in order and get organised for your ascent of the peak tomorrow, weather permitting. Day 13: Summit Island Peak (6160m)Weather permitting; you will begin your climb today. The day's climb will continue through high camp on a col. at 5,700 meters. You will start early for the summit. The going gets difficult once you reach the bottom of the steep icefall below the summit. Great care and caution must be exercised while scaling the wall to emerge on the ridge leading to the summit. After the summit, descend to the Base Camp. Day 14: Extra Day / Summit / Return to Chhukung (4730m).We keep this day extra just in case weather or any condition will change the summit plan early on. Return back to Chhukung Day 15: Trek to Namche (3,440m) (4 hrs).The trail descends steeply and another steep climb to Namche Bazaar. Camp or Lodge OvernightDay 16: Trek Namche to Phakding (2,610m). (3-4 hours).Down along the gorge of the Dudh Kosi to the small village of Phakding . Overnight Camp or Lodge. Day 17: Phakding to Lukla (2,840m) (3 hrs).Trek further to the mountain airstrip at Lukla to catch your return flight to Kathmandu . Weather permitting your trekking crew might prepare a farewell treat for you. You would be expected to join in the singing and the dancing! Overnight Camp or Lodge at Lukla. Day 18: Flight: Lukla (2,840m) - Kathmandu (1,310m). Hotel Overnight.All trips can be customized and extended as per requirements
