Day 02: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla – 30 minute flight and trek to Phakding (2,610m) – 3 – 4 hour trek

After breakfast, our airport representative will transfer you to domestic terminal of TIA for an early morning flight to Lukla. On a flight way, you will be able to catch outstanding green and white mountains.

And as we land at Tenzing Hilary Airport in Lukla, we will be soon welcomed by a fresh mountain environment. Here we meet our rest crew members and after some packing and arrangements, we begin our trek through prosperous village of Lukla to Phakding.

Overnight in Phakding

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 03: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,440m) – 5 – 6 hours

After breakfast, we walk through magical pine forest and then along DudhKoshi River to Namche Bazaar.

 After walking for an hour, we will see the glistening Mt. Thaserku (6,680m) on our right and observe the real serenity of pine, fir and juniper forest. In clear weather, we may even admire the distant view of Mt. Everest with its companion Lhotse and Nuptse ridge.

We cross Dudh River twice via high suspension bridges before reaching the small village of Mojo, the entrance point of Sagarmatha National Park. A little climb will take us to Jhorsaleand we walk through waterfalls, cultural villages and dense rhododendron, Magnolia and Fir forest.

A steep 2 hours climb takes us to Namche Bazaar (3,400m), the commercial hub of entire Khumbu region.

Overnight in Namche Bazaar

Included Meals: Breakfasft, Lunch & Dinner 

Day 04: Rest and acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar

Today is set aside for acclimatization. Mountain expert suggests to stay active throughout the day: climb high and sleep low for proper adjustment of your body at thin atmosphere.

Today we have few exploration options. We can either walk around the Namche’s ancient villages or hike up to the Everest view hotel to admire the up-close view of Everest. At Namche, we can visit local museum showcasing the area’s native flora and fauna.

For more adventure, we can hike up to Khumjung village where we can explore Edmund Hillary School and Khumjung Monastery which houses the scalp of Yeti.

Overnight in Namche Bazaar

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Today is set aside for acclimatization. Mountain expert suggests to stay active throughout the day: climb high and sleep low for proper adjustment of your body at thin atmosphere.

Today we have few exploration options. We can either walk around the Namche’s ancient villages or hike up to the Everest view hotel to admire the up-close view of Everest. At Namche, we can visit local museum showcasing the area’s native flora and fauna.

For more adventure, we can hike up to Khumjung village where we can explore Edmund Hillary School and Khumjung Monastery which houses the scalp of Yeti.

Overnight in Namche Bazaar

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day 05: Namche Bazaar – Tengboche (3,800m) – 5 – 6 hours

After breakfast, we continue towards Tengboche Monastery. The initial walk up to Phunki is easy and upon reaching at Phunki, we make a steep climb towards Tengboche, a village that houses the famous Tengboche Monastery which is the largest monastery in the region.

Tengboche Monastery is located amidst of Sagarmatha National Park (a UNESCO world heritage site of great natural value). The entire village is back-dropped with the outstanding 360 degree view of the Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, AmaDablam and Thamserku.

Overnight in Tengboche

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 06: Tengboche – Pheriche (4,200m) – 6 hours

We walk downhill through a lush forest, cross the ImjaKhola and climb steeply to the village of Pangboche. The village is nestled right next to imposing AmaDablam (6,856m) and offers remarkable views of the mountains and alpine landscapes dotted with gompa, mani walls and scattered pine trees. Further two hours walk takes us to Pheriche.

Overnight in Pheriche

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 07: Rest and acclimatization

This day is 2^nd scheduled acclimatization for Island Peak Trek and Peak Climbing. However, we don’t remain idle; we walk up to the valley ridge to admire the view of Lake, the TsholaTsho and the perpendicular walls of Cholatse and Tawache. The view from here will leave you awestruck.

Overnight in Pheriche

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 08: Pheriche – Chhukung (4,730m) – 4 hours

Pheriche – Chhukung (4,730m) – 4 hours

Day 09: : Chhukung – Island Peak Base Camp

We walk on a fairly easy trail for an hour on our way to Island Peak Base Camp. Then we have to walk on the glacier and then on a zigzag and rocky trail for 3 and half hour to the base camp. Base Camp is little windy so we have to choose the place in a safe side to set the camp in the base camp. In October, there are plenty of water in the base camp.

Overnight in Island Peak Base Camp

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Pre-climb training on Island Peak Base Camp

Today we engage in pre-climb training to collect some climbing experience. Our trekking guide will provide the training on peak climbing techniques and the best way of using climber equipments like Ice axe, harness, ropes, ascender, descender and moderate.

However, you don’t need a pre-climb training for Island peak climbing but we strongly believe that such training will enhance your skills and confidence which as result helps on successful completion of your climbing journey.

Overnight in Island Peak Base Camp

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11: Summit to Island Peak (6,189m) and back to the base camp

Today is the most significant part of our journey, as we are way up to Island Peak. We walk up early at around 12 to 1 Am and have enjoy the breakfast before starting our climb. It is very important to summit the peak before noon because in the afternoon, the peak receive strong and chilly winds.

We walk beyond the base camp for several hundred meters before negotiating steep section. In initial phase, the trail is sandy; which shortly changes into grassy and soon becomes rock strewn. As we climb up the hill, we ascend on a narrow.

slope and a steep rock channel. We then climb the rock gully and further rise through short rock steps to emerge on the right side of gully. We follow the ridgeline that leads us to the exhilarating snout of summit glacier. We use the rope whenever needed. A steep climb through snowy trail leads us to the Island summit ridge.

We use 350m long rope but the length of rope depends on the season and the crevasses. There are two newly formed crevasses which is about 3 – 4 meter long. We use ladder to cross them.

After some moments at peak, we descend down to the Base Camp and celebrate our success.

Overnight in Island Peak Base Camp

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12: Base Camp – Dingboche (4,410m) – 5 – 6 hours

Today we trek down the moraines and gradually loose altitude to reach Chukkung and walk along the river on an easy trail to get to the prosperous village of Dingboche. Dingboche is a small village dotted with walled terraced fields. Walls are built to protect barley, bucket wheat and potatoes from icy winds and marauding animals during short growing season.

Overnight in Dingboche

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 13: Dingboche – Tengboche (3,900m) – 5 – 6 hours

After breakfast, we walk for a while and follow the river to its confluence with LobucheKhola. We gradually make our way to Pangboche with the superb view of AmaDablam (6,856m). From here, we descend down to cross the ImjaKhola and further drop down to Debuche. A short walk from here will take us to Tengboche.

Overnight in Tengboche

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 14: Tengboche – Namche (3,440m) – 5 hours

A steep two hour descend takes us to the confluence of DhudhKoshi and ImjaKhola River. Next we pass PhukiThenga (3,210m, lowest point on the north of Namche) and walk across the water driven prayer wheels to join a forest trail. On a forest trail, look out for exotic Himalayan wildlife – Himalayan Thar, shy spotted deer and birds including Pheasant (the national bird of Nepal).

As we reach Sansa, we walk around the hill to reach Namche Bazaar.

Overnight in Namche Bazaar

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 15: Namche – Lukla (2,800m) – 7 hours

The Namche to Lukla trail drops steeply downward so we need to be cautious of scattered rocks on a trail. As we cross the suspension bridge over the torrent DudhKoshi River and its tributaries, the trail becomes level and natural. Once we arrive Likla, we stretch those tired legs and celebrate with our porter as they will not be joining us back to Kathmandu.

Overnight in Lukla

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 16: : Fly back to Kathmandu

Today we catch early morning flight back to Kathmandu. Our representative will transfer us back to the hotel where we take a well-deserved rest. After lunch, we can do some souvenir shopping or explore the revered landmarks of Kathmandu city.

In the evening, attend farewell dinner in cultural Nepali restaurant to celebrate the successful completion of the trip.

Overnight in Kathmandu

Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 17: Free day at Kathmandu or fly back to home

Enjoy free day at Kathmandu; visiting the sights and sounds of city or fly back to your home country.

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