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.
Detail Itinerary
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