Gokyo Lake, Everest Base Camp Trek and Island Peak Climb
Everest Base Camp Trek with Island peak climbing fulfils the dream of every climber who seek for adventure and thrill along with the trekking journey to the apex touching mountains. Talking about Island peak climbing, it is mostly not so technical and can be performed by anyone with basic snow climbing skill and high altitude endurance capacity. Island peak is highly glaciated in its west face and its summit offers the best views of mountains in Everest region like Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Nuptse and many more. The magnificence of wild and cold mountains that unfolds right before our eyes is a reward to all the struggles that we went through climbing up the ropes.
Tour Highlight- Explore the rich cultural heritage of Kathmandu Valley.
- Discover the divinely gifted majestic and splendid Mountains, lose yourself to the magic of mountains.
- Challenge yourself to reach the famous Gokyo Ri Vantage Point.
- Experience spirituality, serenity and divine solitude at its zenith.
- Scale the beautiful Island Peak.
Additional information
| Hotel | 1 Star, 2 Star, 3 Star, 4 Star, 5 Star |
|---|---|
| Available Options | Mountain Flights, Cable Car |
Kathmandu Airport Arrival (1345 meters).
Sightseeing in Kathmandu
After breakfast, your tour around Kathmandu will commence where you will be accompanied by a guide of your lingual preference. The tour will include a visit to the following places:
- Boudhhanath: A major Buddhist stupa located at the north eastern outskirts of Kathmandu.
- Pashupatinath: The most revered temple by Hindus in Nepal, the temple carries a significance of mystical proportions and is a site to many important life events of Hindus.
- Kathmandu Durbar Square: Durbar Square or the Palace Square is ancient courtyard the then Malla Kings of Kathmandu Valley which is abundant is breathtaking architecture.
Overnight at Kathmandu.
Kathmandu-Lukla Flight(2,795m) and Trek to Phakding(2,610m)
Phakding - Namche Bazaar Trek(3,440m)
This day, you will first walk across the river and to the village called Monjo. This is the actual entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park. After taking care of all the formalities and ensuring your permits, you will start your trek which will be an upward trek. In this upward trek you will climb altitude of 1600 m to reach our destination for the day Namche Bazar. You can take the pace of this trek slow and immerse yourself in the scenery and beauty of mountain summits as you move deeper into the national Park.
Overnight at a Namche Bazaar.
Rest day at Namche Bazar
Namche Bazar- Khumjung (3,780m) - Dole Trek(4038m)
Overnight at Dole.
Dole-Machhermo Trek(4465m)
Overnight at Machhermo.
Machhermo-Gokyo Trek(5357 m)
Overnight at Gokyo.
Explore Gokyo Ri
Overnight at Gokyo.
Gokyo Ri Vantage Point-Thangna Trek(4500m)
An adventurous day ahead as we initially head to scale the vantage point of Gokyo Ri which provides majestic views of the Gokyo Lakes and other paraphernalia of mountains. Then on we descend towards Thangana also known as the base camp of Cho La Pass.
Overnight at Thangna.
Note: If the route gets blocked by snow fall, we will move down to Phortse village by walking 5-6 hours and stay overnight at Phortse. The next day, we will trek to Lobuche from Phortse for 6-7 hours. Overnight at Lobuche.
Dzonglha-Lobuche Trek
Overnight stay at Lobuche.
Lobuche-Gorakshep-Everest Base Camp Trek
Your trail will take you along the western edge of the Khumbu Glacier initially to the small settlement of Gorakshep. The walk continues northward along the edge of the glacier before arriving at the shattered jumble of ice and snow that is the main camp site for expedition parties attempting to summit Mount Everest. Then on we will return to our accommodation for the night at Gorakshep.
Overnight stay at Gorakshep.
Gorakshep-Kalapatthar-Lobuche Trek
We will make an early morning trek to Kalapatthar from where you will be able to behold the best possible view of the Mt Everest, Mt Lhotse, Mt Pumori, Mt Nuptse and other towering peaks. From Kalapatthar we will head towards Lobuche.
Overnight stay at Lobuche.
Lobuche-Chukkung Trek
Overnight stay at Chukkung.
Note: If one cannot cross the Kongma La Trek, then one can move to Dingboche and have lunch. We can stay overnight at Dingboche and early in the morning, one can trek to Chukkung.
Chukkung-Island Peak Base Camp Trek
Overnight stay at Peak Base Camp.
Island Peak Base Camp- Island Peak High Camp Trek
Overnight Stay at Island Peak High Camp.
Scale Island Peak and Trek to Chukkung
Chukkung-Tengboche Trek
Overnight stay at Tengboche.
Tengboche- Namche Bazar Trek
Overnight stay at Namche Bazar.
Namche Bazar- Lukla Trek
Overnight stay at Lukla.
Note: If one’s age is above 60, then from Namche Bazar, we will trek to Phakding and stay overnight therein. Early in the morning, from Phakding we will trek to Lukla for 6-7 hours.
Flight from Lukla to back Kathmandu
You will be on an early flight back this morning, on arrival in Kathmandu you will be taken to your hotel.
Overnight stay at Kathmandu .
Free Day in Kathmandu.
You will have the day to yourself to indulge in activities of your preference; perhaps collecting some souvenirs to take a small part of Nepal back home might tempt you.
Overnight stay at Kathmandu .
Final Departure
Cost Includes
- Airport pick-up & drop-off transportation by private vehicle
- Twin / Double sharing deluxe accommodation in 2-3 star hotel with breakfast
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu. Escorted with English speaking guide. Private transportation. Entrance fees
- Kathmandu / Lukla / Kathmandu flight for clients and guide
- Accommodation in normal tea house during trek
- Meals – Breakfast with 2 cups of tea/coffee, lunch, dinner – during trek
- Everest trekking map for group
- All necessary paper work & permits
- National Park entrance fee
- A First – Aid and Eco trained & government licensed English speaking guide
- One porter between each two members during trek
- Accommodation, meals, salary, equipment, transportation & Insurance of trekking staff
- First – Aid kits
- Travel & rescue arrangement
- Rope , carabineers , ice crew
- Tent , Mattress and rope Kitchen equipment during climbing
- Climbing guide equipments
- TIMS
- Island Climbing fee
- All government taxes
- Farewell dinner
- Porter food and allowances
Cost Excludes
- International airfare
- Nepal Entry Visa fee (US$ 40 per person for 30 days)
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch / Dinner in Kathmandu
- Drinking Water, Electricity bills & hot shower during trek
- Personal gear & clothing – these may be available for hire
- Tips, any expenses of personal nature, clients’ insurance
- Soft / hard drinks
- Climbing guide fee
- Expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. In such case extra will be charged as per actual
- Sleeping Bag
- Gear List (Gear list will be provided as per Altitude and need of a trekker)
- Own personal First- Aid Kit and medicines(prescribed if any)
- Anything not specified in the Cost Include section
