Everest Base Camp Trekking and Island Peak Climbing
Trip Overview
Trip at a Glance
- Country: Nepal
- Trip grade: Difficult
- Destination: Nepal
- Activities: Nepal Trekking
- Accommodation: Hotel and Tea House
- Meals: Breakfast in City and 3 meals in Trekking
- Maximum altitude: 6160 m
- Group size: 1-12
- Best Season: March-May & Sept-Nov
Have you ever think of attempting two peaks in one trip? Here is the bonanza offer to reach the Island peak and the Everest (highest peak in the world) at one challenge. The Everest Base Camp Trekking and Island Peak Climbing in a single expedition itself are challenging and strenuous. The add-on package of Island Peak Climbing to Everest Base Camp trekking is an incredible trip to the Himalayas. The trek will follow the same route that of Classic Everest Base Camp Trek or 14-days EBC Trek for the first 10-11 days then followed by the path leading to Island Peak. En route, the settlements of local Sherpa people can be seen in Phakding village, Namche Bazaar, Dingboche, Tengboche, Gorak Shep. The incomparable views of the cyan or turquoise or emerald glaciers, the beautiful waterfalls and the stunning landscapes on the lap of the snow-capped Himalayas are heart-touching.
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Everest Base Camp Trek is categorized as Moderate, Adventurous, and Challenging/Strenuous.
There are different types of packages for Everest Base Camp Trekking. Depending upon the trekking you choose, the duration varies from 12 days to 22 days.
It totally depends upon your fitness level. If you are able to walk 5 to 6 hours daily, you can attempt the Everest Base Camp trekking. The duration of the trekking also matters.
The temperature varies as per the season of the year. It also depends upon the alterations in the elevations. It is from 5° C to 20° C normally in the morning during the months of April to September. While from the month of October to March, the temperature might fall below a minimum of - 10° C to a maximum of 15° C during the day time. It is usually cold in the night time.
The higher you go, the more change in the climate. There are abrupt changes in the weather at the Base Camp on Everest.
The best season to trek to Everest Base Camp is Spring during the months of March to May. The post-monsoon fall (September to November) is also considered to be the better season while Winter(December, January, February) is colder and rain might halt the trek during Summer or Monsoon (June to August) season.
The shortest and most convenient route is via Lukla. But there are various routes to reach Everest Base Camp. The route via Jiri is the oldest one. Another route is from Arun valley in Eastern Nepal, from the Makalu area passing through 2 high passes, from Rolwaling crossing the Tashi Labtsa high pass, etc.
The cost depends on what type of selected package. There are various types of packages to Everest Base Camp like 14 days-Everest Base Camp Trek, Everest Luxury Trek, Short Everest Trek, Everest Base Camp Budget Trek, Everest Three High Passes Trek, etc. For example, all the facilities are arranged in the five-star level to a possible extent in Everest Luxury Trek while there are some limitations in Everest Base Camp Budget Trek. In Budget Trek, you have to hire a porter with an additional cost, arrange the accommodation and meals in Kathmandu by yourself, etc.
No, there isn’t any age bar or limit for trekking to Everest Base Camp. But it is always essential that the trekker be in good shape of fitness and possess an optimistic attitude.
A trekker has to walk a minimum of 5 to 8 hours daily.
As a Himalayan trekking adventure, you will trek through mountainous landscape. Walking up and down the hill during the trek is quite common characteristic of trekking in Nepal.
Yes, definitely. Elevation change is an important part of the trek. As there is a lot of walking up and down the hill, there is an elevation change every day. However, the range of change differs from day to day. It is mostly an uphill trek up to the destination and downhill on the way back. However, the trail winds up and down the mountains throughout the trek regardless of the elevation difference for the day.
Nepal offers trekking adventures throughout the year. However, the autumn and springs seasons are the best seasons to go trekking in Nepal. The months of September-November and March to May offer the best weather and atmosphere for trekking. Althgouh high altitude trekking is quite difficult and impossible in winter season, low altitude trekking can be done throughout the year.
Many people confuse trekking with climbing while these are completely different activities. Trekking is a walking activity in the mountains below snowline while climbing goes way above snowline to the top of a mountain. Trekking is much easier than climbing because you need to learn technical skills to climb a mountains.
We highly recommend taking a guide with you when you go on the trekking adventure. Even if the trail is well-trodden and has many trekkers trekking, you need to have a guide for many reasons. First of all, a guide is not only the person to show you the trail. A trekking guide has a huge responsibilty of completing the adventure ensuring the safety of trekkers in the strange mountains. Moreover, the guide will also make your trip more than an adventure. It becomes a lifetime experience.
The mountains now have basic teahouse and lodge accommodations for trekkers. You can spend overnight in the warmth of guesthouses called teahouses during the trek unlike tented camps in the past.
The most common food during the trek is Dal Bhat. However, you can choose other food items from the menu. The food items differ from region to region.
You need to prepare your stuff wisely for the trek. The backpack you get ready for the trek should have all essentials and avoid any unnecessary stuff in there. Check this equipment list for a better understanding of what to pack for the trek.
As a high altitude trekking adventure, the trek always has a risk of getting altitude sickness. While it is not predictable who, where, and how they will get it, we all need to be well-aware and prepared for the unwanted. As we gain altitude during the trek, we should be more careful on our pace of walk, food, water, rest, and recovery. Being careful and taking it easy in the mountains can reduce the chance of getting altitude sickness.
Yes, permits are necessary for the trek. Since, you are going on our package, we take care of everything. You do not need to worry about arranging the permit for yourself.
When you are on our trek package, we provide porters to carry your backpack in the mountains. A porter carries the backpacks of two trekkers.You suggest you to keep your backpack around 10 kg.
Yes, you will need some cash in the mountain. Although your major meals are included in our package, you may need money for drinks, shower, souvenir shopping, wifi, device charging, and tips to guide and porters at the end of the trip.
We will brief you on how much to take on the first day of the trip when we meet in Kathmandu.
We focus on small group adventures to ensure that every one is well-taken care of and they enjoy the trek. We keep our group to the maximum limit of 16 people.
In that unfortunate case, we will make sure that you are well taken care of. If you cannot continue your journey further towards the destination and want to rest or return back, we will arrange a porter to be with you and take care of you while rest of the group members continue the trek.
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
Day 02: Trip Preparation in Kathmandu
Day 03: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,800m/9,184ft) then trek to Phakding village (2,652m/8,700ft): 40 min flight, 3-4 hours walk
Day 04: Trek from Phakding village to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft): 5-6 hours
Day 05: Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft)
Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche village (3,870m/12,694ft): 5- 6 hours
Day 07: Trek from Tengboche village to Pheriche village (4,200m/13,776ft): 4-5 hours
Day 08: Trek from Pheriche village to Lobuche village (4,930m/16,170ft): 5-6 hours
Day 09: Trek from Lobuche village to Gorak Shep village (5170 m/16,961ft), hike to Everest Base Camp (5364m/17,594ft): 6-7 hours
Day 10: Trek from Gorak Shep village to Kala Patthar (5545m/18,192ft) and back to Lobuche village (4940m/16,207ft): 7-8 hours
Day 11: Trek from Lobuche to Kongma La (5,535m/18,159ft) to Chhukung village (4,730m/15,518ft): 6-7 hours
Day 12: Trek from Chhukung village to Island Peak base camp (5,200m/17,060ft): 3-4 hours
Day 13: Pre-climb training on Island Peak Base Camp and Acclimatization Day
Day 14: Climb to Island Peak base camp to Island Peak summit (6,189m/20,305ft), back to base camp: 10-12 hours
Day 15: Trek from Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche village (3,985m/13,074ft) 5-6 hours
Day 16: Trek from Pangboche village to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft): 4-5 hours
Day 17: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft): 6-7 hours
Day 18: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)
Day 19: Final Departure
Cost Details
What is included?
- Airport arrival and departure Transfers in a private vehicle
- All the basic ground transportation
- Accommodation in Twin sharing basis hotels or lodges according to the location and in tented accommodation at the Island Peak Base Camp
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Tour leader with Climbing guides and assisting staffs (1 staff: 4 trekkers)
- Porters to carry the luggage, gears and equipment.
- All the necessary climbing and trekking permits, national park fees
- All the local and government taxes
- Salary, insurance and expenses of the Tour leader, Climbing guides and other staffs.
What is not included?
- International Air Tickets
- Entry Visa Fee to Nepal
- Medical and Travel Insurance
- Rescue Services
- Sleeping bag, Down jacket, etc. to be hired prior the trip
- Personal Expenses
- Tips and Gratuities