Nepal
16 Days
$1,800
This trip includes
Hotels & tea-house accommodation
All meals except in Kathmandu
Local flights cost covered in itinerary
Overview Everest, the world’s peak, is a revered treasure of Nepal. This peak has made Nepal a hub for mountain climbing and trekking destinations. A combined excursion of the Everest Base Camp trek with Island Peak Climbing is one of them. This trip is quite popular among beginner climbers.
The trek to Everest Base Camp with Island Peak climbing is a popular combo. It takes you to the base of Everest and also allows you a little mountaineering adventure. A lot of people familiar with the Khumbu trails are aware of this adventure. However, do not worry if you are not; we’re here to fill you in.
The Everest Base Camp is on the foothills of Everest at an altitude of 5464 meters. The trek to the base camp also comprises a trek to the Kala Patthar viewpoint at 5545 meters. The Island Peak climbing, on the other hand, is a comparatively smaller trekking peak lying at a height of 5600 meters. The natives call it Imja Tse Mountain. However, the name Island Peak is popular among tourists as the peak appears like a snow-covered island from Digboche.
This adventure to Everest Base Camp and Island Peak climbing is quite exciting yet very accessible. Despite the journey consisting of a mountain climb, you need not be a professional climber. Novice climbers and trekkers with less experience can definitely complete this trip.
The Everest Base Camp trek with Island Peak climbing will begin in Kathmandu and end back in Kathmandu. We will kick off our trip by flying to Lukla from Kathmandu. Then, we will walk toward Phakding, kicking off our trek. From Phadking, we head to Namche Bazaar, the beautiful Sherpa town.
We will stay in this town for a day to explore and acclimatize and then continue our trek. We will head toward Tengboche, another Sherpa Hamlet. Then, the walk leads us toward Dingboche. We will again stay in Dingboche for acclimatization and hike the Nagarjun hills. Then, we will continue our journey and head to Lobuche, passing Periche.
We will head near one of the major destinations of the trip, the Everest Base Camp. The road from Lobuche reads us to Gorak Shep, the last place for accommodation before base camp. We will start walking to the Everest base camp from Gorakshep. After that, we will return to Gorakshep and head to the Kala Patthar viewpoint next. Then, our journey will take us to the Island Peak base camp. We will climb the Island peak and then return to base camp. Then, we will head back to Lukla after our climb.
The road takes us to Lukla via Chukkung – Dingboche – Namche Bazaar – Phakding – Lukla. From Lukla, we will return to Kathmandu on a flight. This will be the end of our adventurous Everest Base Camp trek with Island Peak climbing.
The packaged trip comes with many amenities covered, including the itinerary. Make sure you stick with us and learn everything about it!
Day 01
Flight to Lukla(2,804m) and trek to Phakding(2,610m)
Day 02
Trek to Namche Bazaar(3,440m)
Day 03
Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar(3,440m)
Day 04
Trek to Tengboche(3,790m)
Day 05
Trek to Dingboche (4,410m)
Day 06
Acclimatization day in Dingboche and hike to Nagarjuna(5,000m)
Day 07
Trek to Lobuche(4,950m)
Day 08
Trek to Gorak Shep(5,160m) and hike to Everest Base Camp(5,545m)
Day 09
Morning visit of Kalapatthar and Trek to Dingboche
Day 10
Trek to Chukkung(4,760m)
Day 11
Trek to Island Peak Base Camp(5,100m)
Day 12
Climb Island Peak and return to Chhukung
Day 13
Trek back to Tengboche(3,860m)
Day 14
Trek to Namche Bazaar(3,440m)
Day 15
Trek to Lukla
Day 16
Morning flight to Kathmandu
The trek to Everest Base Camp and Island Peak climbing usually takes anywhere from 15 to 20 days. As per our itinerary, we make this trip a 16-day long adventure.
At a staggering height of 6189 meters, the Island Peak, also known as Imja Tse, is located.
The trek’s highest point is at the summit of Island Peak at 6,189 meters. Other than that, the Kalapatthar viewpoint at 5,644 meters is another of the highest points we will travel to.
The journey will start with a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, and then there will be different paths taken by foot to reach the two places. After the trip is over, there will be a flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu.
Yes, hiring porters is one of the necessities for the trip. You cannot travel the remote trails of Khumbu without a licensed guide in your company. The government restricts solo travel in remote Himalayan trails of Nepal.
You need to carry generic gear needed for a long-duration high-altitude trek. In addition to that, you can also add crampons. But you need not fret about it. Mountain climbing equipment will be covered for you if needed.
All of these fees will come to approximately USD # in total. The package will include all of the things you need, like travel, hiking equipment, accommodation, food, permits, etc.
Solo trekking is forbidden in Nepal’s remote trails. However, if you are traveling to Nepal alone and want to travel without a group, hiring a guide will be enough. Also, if you are alone and want to travel in a group, we can manage that for you, too.
This vacation is a wonderful deal that allows you to see the stunning Khumbu region. Rare and varied scenery can be found in the Everest region, which borders Nepal to the northeast. During the journey, you have the opportunity to see a variety of natural features from high-altitude vistas.
You must walk through woods, cross suspension bridges, and pass waterfalls, rivers, glaciers, etc. Walking through such natural landscapes will be an awesome experience on the Everest Base Camp trek with Island peak climbing. The endangered species living in the Khumbu region may be visible to you. The hike offers the chance to see Himalayan Tahrs, Danfes, snow leopards, and other species.
Trekking in the Everest region offers cultural treasures in addition to environmental joys. A variety of Sherpa communities can be found along the Khumbu region’s pathways. Along with the Sherpas, you will also come across Bhotias, Tamangs, and other ethnic communities. Each of them practices a different set of languages and cultures. Another big draw of this expedition is learning about the cultures of the isolated areas close to the top of the globe.
This trip also allows you to gain some experience in mountain climbing. You will not need high skills like mountaineers, yet you have to be fit to complete this trek. It will be both challenging and fulfilling.
There are two parts to assess the difficulty of this trek. The first is the part about hiking across the Khumbu region. The other is the Island peak climbing. The trekking portion of the trip is easy and appropriate for beginners. Any mountain trail trek requires a lot of energy, yet it is still possible to complete the journey.
There are various assessments for trekking difficulty. Among them, some consider the EBC trek as grade three difficult on a scale of one to four. Meaning it is among the challenging treks offered in Nepal. However, it does not fall on the list of the most challenging ones. This is highly due to the high altitude of the places you travel in the trek. Such difficulty can be overcome by making prior plans and choosing an appropriate trekking time.
But one needs to have a different angle when looking at the ascent of the Island summit. According to the French climbing difficulty scale, the Island peak climb is rated as PD+. In simple terms, it presents certain challenges with minor problems. To finish the adventure, climbers must take the usual southeast climbing path. Your strength determines your capability to climb the peak after a strenuous journey from Lukla to base camp.
Evaluating the Island peak trip’s difficulty is critical by considering the actual climbing and pre-trekking. Don’t worry about it; it’s only moderately difficult. You will be mostly determined by your mental attitude, level of physical fitness, level of material preparation, and meticulous planning when climbing.
The best time to travel to the Everest Base Camp and Island Peak is during spring and autumn. The spring season in Nepal occurs in April, March, and May. The autumn season, on the other hand, occurs during September, October, and November. These months bring in very stable weather.
The sky becomes clear, and the views of mountains and other landscapes of the trip are very clear. There is no chance of clouds hiding the horizon and causing snowfall or rain to interfere with your travel plans. The chances of accidents and injuries also lessen due to a comparatively dry trail.
It’s also a beautiful and temperate time of year for weather. Furthermore, the autumn season brings the celebrations of the Dashain and Tihar festivals in Nepal. A new year begins in the spring in the Nepali calendar. So, the overall vibes in Nepal will be quite vibrant and fun. It makes Nepal the best place to travel due to the festive environment. Booking your seats for a trek to Everest Base Camp with Island peak climbing now is highly recommended.
*Note – The monsoon withdrawal in the past couple of years lasted till September, too. So make prior checks in the weather forecast beforehand before making plans.*
Access to Nepal’s remote Himalayan trails is nearly always restricted for foreign trekkers. You cannot travel unless you obtain certain permits. Three specific permits for our trek to Everest Base Camp and Island Peak climbing are necessary.
Two of these permits are the Sagarmatha National Park permits and the Pasang Lhamu Rural Area. These permits are required to support the growth of the area. The Pasang Lhamu township and the national park’s protected area can thrive thanks to the money obtained through permits.
The Pasang Lhamu rural area permit is mandated for the municipality’s financial prosperity. The permit for this costs roughly USD 20 per person for a week. The price per person each week increases to USD 25 after the first four weeks of travel inside the region.
A Sagarmatha National Park entry permit is the only requirement to visit the conserved Sagarmatha National Park area. It costs roughly USD 30 per participant.
The other permit is for the Island Peak climbing. You need to obtain warrant rom the Nepal Mountaineering Association to Climb the Island Peak. The permit cost varied based on the season:
MyEverestTrip is a Nepalese Travel and Trekking Agency based in Kathmandu. We have been operating in different trekking regions for over a decade, traveling with hundreds of travelers worldwide.
With the pure intention to bring trekkers to Nepal’s safety and comfort, we have an entire team of travel planners, guides, and porters. We also have connections to hotels and restaurant lines all over Nepal to ensure that our trekkers get the best possible facilities.
So, here is the reason why you should travel with MyEverestTrip.
We have designed a well-planned Itinerary for all travel destinations around Nepal. However, this Itinerary is customizable as per the needs and requests of our trekkers. Just let us know when and how long you are staying so we can arrange the rest.
Although all travel agencies claim to have a good guide, many are not informed about the place you are traveling to. However, MyEverestTrip has its licensed guide in Nepal. They have been working in this field for over three decades, collecting all the information about the place/ culture and learning to keep the travelers safe. Also, our guide is good at the English language. We can even hire a guide who can speak Chinese and other European languages for trekking in Nepal upon special request.
MyEverestTrip has been known for its very economic trek packages in Nepal. You can compare the price we offer with any other travel agency in Nepal and only book with us if you are satisfied with our cost. We try to include all needed expenses during the tour so that you will not be overwhelmed with hidden expenses after the packages are booked.
Obviously, the safety of our trekkers and team is the utmost priority of MyEverestTrip. Our guide and porters who shall accompany you for the trip will have their insurance. We also encourage Travel insurance for our trekkers. Our treks and trips have been so designed that you only walk an appropriate distance. In any case of emergency, you will always have our back.
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