Island Peak Climbing

On arrival at Kathmandu International Airport via respective airlines, where you will be received by our staff or your guide with warm welcome greeting and then transfer you to hotel in the hub of the city.

It’s your preparation day where your guide will help you to recheck your gears and help you to buy or rent your personal gears or anything that needs during your trip.

Early morning 30-35 minutes via flight, enjoying Himalayas mountain range to Lukla (Tenzing Hillary Airport) then begin the 3 hours trek will take you beautiful small village along the Dudh Koshi river called Phakding.

Trekking through the Sagarmatha national park passing many small Sherpa’s villages like Monjo, Jorsalle, Benkar. Crossing suspension bridge including highest and longest bridge of Khumbu region and few hours of ascend will take you to the gateway of Namche Bazar in front of Mt. Kongde Ri 6187m.

First key acclimatization point for trekker’s is today which is very important for acclimating heading towards higher elevation by hiking 3-4 hour’s around Everest view point (3880m) or Khumjung village (3780m) by enjoying view of Mt. Thamserku 6608m, Mt. Kongde Ri 6187m, iconic Ama Dablam 6812m, Mt. lhotse 8516m, Mt.Everest 8848.86m so on and good rest after hiking done.

Tengboche is renowned for its monastery and breathtaking view of Mt.Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. Having trek an hours on flat way then descend further to the Dudh
Koshi River, crossing a Suspension bridge and ascend towards Tengboche.

Trek between Tengboche to Pheriche offer stunning Mountain View such as Thamserku, Kangtega, Taboche, Lobuche as well stunning Ama Dablam and gradual increase in altitude. Having moderate in difficulties this trek also offer Beautiful landscape.

Lobuche is a small settlement with tea house and lodges catering to trekkers which provide cozy atmosphere. Trek through beautiful landscape, slowly ascending to Thukla (lunch spots) And after few minutes of rest in Thukla slowly steeping ascend toward Lobuche, passing through memorial of climbers who have lost their life on Mt.Everest. This trail offers stunning views of peaks such as Pumori, Ama Dablam, Lobuche .

Bringing Trekkers closer to the iconic Everest base camp. Trekking approximately 3 hours you will reach Gorakshep, facing rocky terrain. Gorakshep is known as world highest lodge which is at an 5264m elevation. Once’s you reach after having lunch you will start your trek again towards Everest base camp 5364m enjoying Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Pumori, Nuptse,are spectacular as well beauty of Khumbu Glacier and over night back to Gorakshep .

Early morning hiking up to Kalapathar for beautiful sunrise, enjoying one of the best 360 degree panoramic mountain view then descend back to Gorakshep. After having good breakfast slowly returning to Lobuche village following same trail and having good rest.

Kongma la pass is one of the pass of Everest base camp three passes trek .
This pass will be very helpful for acclimatize too. The trails is best especially for those who looking to explore the less-traveled areas of the region.
Having steeply towards Kongma la pass ,then through rocky terrain as well encountering snow and ice provide you breathtaking view.
After reaching Kongma la pass the trail descend towards the Chhukung valley .

As we are getting very close towards island peak after good acclimatization and physically prepared one day rest will be needed to relax and recover your body before attempting summit. This day simply you can ready books, write in your journal, enjoy the tranquility of the Mountain. Preparation and organizing your gear and ensure everything is in order one more time.

Trail to island peak base camp involves a mix of rocky and glacier terrain offering stunning view of Mt. Ama Dablam. Today instead of lodge it will be camping day once you reach in Base camp . Your guide, Sherpa will train you necessary skill like use of crampons, Belay device , Ascender, technical climbing skills whatever needed you during climbing.

The summit push usually begins early in the morning, passing through glacier ascend and rocky ridge .the route includes a steep snow and ice slope leading to a narrow ridge. The final section includes negotiations a rocky ridge and a snow head wall now. Finally the time come where all your dedication and effort pay you back by getting chance to standing on the top of island peak 6189m. The view from the top of summit is breathtaking with panoramic of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and other surroundings peaks. After reach the summit point spending time there ,climber’s descend back to the high camp and slowly towards Chhukung.

After successfully reached your destination now slowly heading back to Deboche along the way you will enjoy view of iconic Himalayan peak, trail passes through beautiful landscape includes alpine meadows, forest and Sherpa village .

Today you will start your trek slowly towards Namche bazar through same trail. Once you reach Namche bazar it has lot’s to offer you after really adventurous and memorable trek and climbing such as good Cafe, Restaurants, Bakery, Massage Therapy, Bar so on.

Today we will cover one more camp to reach Lukla passing through same trails crossing suspension bridge, chortens, prayers flags so on.

Early morning flight back to Kathmandu, drive to hotel (BB plan) and rest day in Kathmandu,

Well it’s going to be your last night as per itinerary so one of our staff will help you for sightseeing according to your interest and help you to find out gift to your close one during shopping and finally a traditional cuisine farewell dinner from Top Trek Spirit family side together with your summit certificate of island peak from Nepal Tourism Board

After spending adventurous holiday in Nepal will drop you to Airport from hotel with lots of unforgettable memories and love from behalf of Top Trek spirit family.
Tashi Delek!