Island Peak Climbing

We prepare for our journey as our guides will give a detailed explanation of the requirement and gears. The rest of the day we explore the various tourist attractions in the valley. We visit Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square for a tour around the valley. After a fulfilling day touring beautiful places in Kathmandu, we head back to our hotel and rest. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Today is the day you'll be flying to Lukla from where our trekking begins. We take a scenic flight to Lukla from Kathmandu of around 40-45 min. Frok Lukla we begin our trek to Phakding. We walk along the banks of Dudhkoshi river & cross a village called Chauri Kharka before we reach Phakding. It takes us around 4 hours to reach Phakding. Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Phakding.

Moving forward today, we trek to Namche Bazaar from Phakding. We start our trek from Phakding passing through a beautiful pine forest. As we walk forward, we'll soon pass the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park & reach Jorsalle. We pass through several small gumbas & mani walls on our way to Namche Bazaar. Now, a few more hours of walking will lead us to Namche Bazaar which is one of the biggest & popular settlement areas in Namche Bazaar. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Namche bazaar. 

This is the day scheduled as a rest day or acclimatization day to let your body adjust to the higher elevation. It is optional but if you want then you can go for a short hike to the Everest viewpoint from where you can get mesmerizing views of the Himalayas. As Namche bazaar is a famous & popular tourist hub, there are lots of cafes, restaurants, ATMs, internet café & shops where you can spend your rest day. You can also interact with the local sherpas there & learn about their culture & traditions. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Namche bazaar. 

We head towards Tengboche from Namche Bazaar today. Tengboche is a beautiful small village famous for the view of Mt. Amadablam & also the Tengboche Monastery which is the largest monastery in the Everest region. We might be able to witness the religious ceremony if we reach there in time. We pass through a small forest as we follow our trail with some steep slopes. After trekking for around 5-6 hours we will be at Tengboche. Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Tengboche. 

Early in the morning after having breakfast, we move towards Dingboche. We walk through the dense Rhododendron Forest & the thought of the journey ahead will fill our hearts with excitement. Moving forward we cross the Imja River through a wooden bridge and a few more hours of walking will take us to Pangboche Village which is home to Pangboche monastery. Here we can see & experience the Buddhist culture & lifestyle more than anywhere else. Overnight stay at Dingboche.

Today is the second acclimatization day off during our trek. Today we can explore the nearby valley of Chhukung & Imja. We can experience some amazing views of the mountains from there. If you don't want to go a short hike around the valley then, you can just take a rest today as we'll have to continue our trek from tomorrow. Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Dingboche.

We start our trek today early in the morning after having breakfast as we move toward Chhukung. We can get some panoramic views of the mountains today on our way to Chhukang which will surely melt our hearts. After trekking for around 6-7 hours today, we will finally reach our destination i.e. Chhukung which is a beautiful small settlement. Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Chhukang.

You will have your breakfast in the morning and start the trek to the Island Peak Base Camp. Island Peak Base Camp (6189 m) is a gigantic Peak and is not intended for all the Peak Climbers as it is very challenging to climb particularly due to its high altitude. Many trekkers may also suffer from high-altitude sickness. You can get to see Glacier Lake from the Island Peak Base Camp day as you aim to grasp the Island Peak Base. Overnight stay in a tented camp 

We start our climb before dawn walking up the rocky trail. As we move ahead, the climb becomes steeper and tougher. Passing through the icy glacier and crossing many crevasses, we climb to the summit of the Island Peak. The picturesque panoramic view of the mountains and the small beautiful villages below will be an experience of a lifetime. The Everest Mountains like Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8414m), Nuptse (7861m), Amphu Lapcha (5663m), and many more. After spending some amazing moments at the summit, we descend towards the base camp. Overnight stay at Island Peak Base Camp.

We head back from the Island Base Camp towards Chhukung. Walking the rocky trail with beautiful views of the mountains and small villages we reach Dingboche. The trail is rocky as we head towards Pangboche from Dingboche. We reach the small Sherpa village of Pangboche and spend the rest of the day interacting with the local people and enjoying their display of unique culture. Overnight stay at Pangboche.

On this day, from Pangboche, we trek along the Rhododendron forest and head towards Tengboche. Experiencing the great hospitality of the local residents at Tengboche again we descend towards Namche Bazaar. We stay and explore Namche Bazaar and you can also buy some locally made things as souvenirs from here. We enjoy delicious Nepali food at Namche. Overnight stay at Namche Bazaar. 

The trek continues further downhill as we reach Lukla after almost seven hours of trek. You will be continuing in Lukla for the rest of the day and preparing yourself to board a flight back to Kathmandu the next day. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.

On the 15th day of the tour package, you will take a flight back to Kathmandu, enjoining the 35-minute of roller-coaster mountain flight. From the airport, you will be transferred to a hotel to have some rest. Then, you are free today as you are willing to do in Kathmandu. Overnight. Overnight stay at a hotel.

This is the last day when you will be transferred from a hotel to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. You will return to your country or can go onwards to your next destination.