Everest Base Camp trek with Island
Peak

Overview:

Combine 2 of the best experiences in the Everest region of Nepal with Narba Treks’ Everest Base camp trek with Island Peak. This incredible 17 days adventure in the Nepalese Himalayas is a true challenge. Test your limits as you head up to the famous Everest Base Camp trek and summit the legendary Island Peak at 6,189m/20,305ft! See some of the best mountain views during this stunning trek and peak climb in Nepal!

Your arrival in Nepal and meet up with our team:

As any other adventure in Nepal your Everest Base Camp trek with Island peak package starts in Kathmandu, the capital and the most cultural city of Nepal. Our Narba Treks team will be awaiting you at the airport for a quick meet & greet as well as transferring you to your booked hotel. For your first day in Nepal we suggest to take a walking tour around Thamel. This area is filled with trekking gear shops, boutique and souvenir outlets, and restaurants that serve traditional and international dishes. Before we start your trek to Everest Base Camp and climb Island Peak, we’ll need a day to get all your permits in order. Don’t worry we won’t make you queue in lines, instead while our team does all the paperwork we send you on a cultural journey through Kathmandu.

You’ll be able to visit and sightsee at some of the most famous places of Kathmandu. Visit the Kathmandu Durbar Square, once a pristine palace square filled with temples and palace buildings, this square is now packed with local markets and ancient monuments. Next up is a visit to the Swayambunath Stupa also known as the Monkey Temple thanks to the hundreds of monkey families that reside in the jungle surrounding the stupa. In the afternoon we plan a visit to the legendary Boudhanath Stupa one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Kathmandu! And for our last stop we visit the most sacred Hindu Temple in Kathmandu, the Pashupatinath Temple. Also used as a burial site, this temple is said to be home of Shiva’s trident!

After your exciting sightseeing tour we meet back at your hotel and go over the itinerary of the Everest Base Camp trek with Island Peak as well as safety rules.

Start of the trek:

In the morning of day 3 we leave Kathmandu behind and make for the Himalayas! A short flight to Lukla will bring us there. As the 38 th highest airport in the world the flight itself is quite scenic with an adventures landing as well. Arriving at Lukla gives such a surreal feeling, you are now officially at the lower Himalayas home to some of the highest mountains in the world including the highest, Mt Everest! After meeting up with our porter team it’s time to start your Everest Base Camp trek with Island Peak.

First up is making our way to Everest Base Camp. We follow the classical Everest trail for this part of the trek. From Lukla we head to Phakding. Still in the lower elevation this first part of the trek is quite easy going and mostly downhill, following the Dudh Khosi River. The next day we make way to reach Namche Bazaar, the last big village we’ll encounter during our trek to Everest Base Camp and Island Peak. To reach Namche Bazaar we’ll pass by Monjo and the gateway into the Everest or Sagarmatha National Park.

Trekking more and more upwards the jungle starts to disappear, a more barren landscape with thundra starts to appear instead. And with it Namche Bazaar.

Acute Mountain Sickness is something we at Narba Treks take very seriously. AMS which is a condition that can ruin your trek occurs if one raises in elevation to fast. To prevent this and making sure you’ll be able to complete this incredible Everest Base Camp trek with Island Peak we’ll be holding acclimatization days during the trek. And as you might have guest our first acclimatization day will take place at Namche Bazaar. While Namche is a great place with some museums to visit we’ll make a hike up to Syangboche’s Everest View Hotel. Not only will this hike help you acclimatize better, but also at the Everest View Hotel you’ll get to see your first glimpses of Mt Everest!

The trek to Everest Base Camp and Island Peak continues and we make way for Tengboche and the Tengboche Monastery. Known as the biggest Buddhist monastery in the Everest region, the views from Tengboche are just incredible. Mt Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku and Ama Dablam are just some of them! Build in 1916 the monastery itself was rebuild two times and still stands strong today. The next stop is Dingboche in the Imja Khola Valley. At the Dingboche we hold a second acclimatization day as we are reaching at an elevation of 4,358m/14,295ft now. During this acclimatization day we take a hike up the Nagarsyang Peak where the first good views of Island Peak come in sight.

We are now on day nine of the Everest Base Cmap trek with Island Peak itinerary, and we make way for Lobuche village. From here it’s just a short trek the next day along a part of the Khumbu Glacier towards Gorakshep, the last village before Everest Base Camp! After checking in to the guesthouse in Gorakshep we make way for Base Camp. The trail goes along the mighty Khumbu Glacier and reaches up a rising with Everest Base Camp just laying below in a clearing at the foot of Mt Everest. Congrats you have made it through the first part of the Everest Base Camp trek with Island Peak! After enjoying the moment and taking in the sight we make our way back to Gorakshep.

The second part of the trek:

We have an early morning wake-up call to hike up Kala Pattar Hill for a special sunrise view over the Himalayas as well as some of the best views of Mt Everest. It’s quite scenic seeing the sun warm up the snowcapped peaks as well as the valley below. Besides Mt Everest, you also be able to see excellent views of Mt Nuptse, Pumori and Lhotse. We make our way back to Gorakshep for breakfast and check out. Now we start the second part of the Everest Base Camp trek with Island Peak.

First we’ll have to head back to Lobuche. From there we take the path of the Everest 3 Pass trekking trail in reverse and head up to Kongma La Pass. Be warned the pass has an elevation of 5,545m/18,192ft and this part of the Everest Base Camp trek with Island Peak is considered the most challenging! The views from atop the pass are just amazing and we reach closer to Island Peak. Descending the Pass brings us to Chukung. Once a yak herder’s village, due to the popularity of climbing Island Peak this village now is equipped with guesthouses to take care of those attempting to summit Island Peak and those on the Everest 3 Pass trek.

Leaving Chukung behind the next morning we head for the Island Peak Base Camp. It’s a steep uphill climb over the Imja and Lhotse moraines. Our porter team well experienced in the trail will head up ahead to set up our tented camp. Once at Base Camp we hold a detailed climbing gear and safety training. Considered as one of the best training peaks in Nepal, the Island Peak climb is not so technical and the entire route is prefixed with ropes allowing for a safe and successful summit. Once at the top of 6,189m/20,305ft at the summit of Island Peak you’ll feel like king/queen of the world. The views are incredible. See the Baruntse, Makalu, Ama Dablam, Peak 38, and Mera Peak up-close! After enjoying the sights we descend back to Base Camp and make our way back to Chukung.

From Chukung we begin the trek back to Lukla via Dingboche retracing the first part of the Everest Base Camp trek with Island Peak back. Along the way we’ll stop back at Tengboche and Namche Bazaar s well as enjoying some of the last views of the Himalayas. Once back in Lukla we hold a small celebratory party with our team and prepare to fly back to Kathmandu the next morning. At Kathmandu Narba Treks invites you to a special farewell and thank you dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant to congratulate you on the success of your 17 days Everest Base Camp trek with Island Peak.

Short itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 02: Trip preparation + sightseeing

Day 03: Kathmandu fly to Lukla trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft)

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft)

Day 05: Namche Bazaar – the 1 st day of acclimatization

Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3,867m/12,684ft)

Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4,358m/14,295ft)

Day 08: Dingboche – the 2 nd day of acclimatization

Day 09: Trek to Lobuche (4,928m/16,164ft)

Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep (5,160m/16,929ft) + visit Everest Base Camp (5,320m/17,450ft)

Day 11: Hike up to Kala Pattar (5,550m/18,204ft) and and trek back to Lobuche (4,928m/16,164ft)

Day 12: Trek to Chukung (4,730m/15,518ft) via the Kongma La Pass (5,545m/18,192ft)

Day 13: Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5,100m/16,728ft) + climbing training

Day 14: Summit Island Peak (6,189m/20,305ft) + trek back to Chukung (4,730m/15,518ft)

Day 15: Trek back to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft)

Day 16: Trek back to Lukla (2,652m/8,700ft)

Day 17: Fly back to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Detailed itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

• Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in the Kathmandu
• Our representative will pick-up you from the airport and transfer you to your hotel
• Hotel check-in and take a few minutes rest
• Stroll around the Thamel Bazaar
• Overnight stay at your hotel in Kathmandu

Day 02: Trip preparation + sightseeing

• Hotel breakfast
• Meet up with your trekking guide for your trip preparation
• Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu:
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square
  • Swayambunath Monkey Temple
  • Boudhanath Buddhist Temple
  • Pashupatinath Hindu Temple
• Head back to your hotel
• Overnight stay at your hotel in Kathmandu

Day 03: Kathmandu fly to Lukla trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft)

• Hotel breakfast and check out
• Transfer to the domestic airport
• Scenic short flight to Lukla from Kathmandu
• Trek about ¾ hours to reach to Phakding
• Dinner and stay overnight in the guesthouse of Phakding

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft)

• Morning breakfast and departure
• Trek through Rhododendron and pine forests with views of the riverside
• Stop at Monjo for permits check
• Cross several suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi Rivers
• Pass by Jorsalle village
• Head further on until Namche Bazaar
• Dinner and stay overnight at the guesthouse in Namche Bazaar

Day 05: Namche Bazaar – the 1st day of acclimatization

• Morning breakfast
• Explore the busy market place of Namche Bazaar
• Visit the Hillary Statue
• Hike towards Syangboche and the Everest View Hotel
• Enjoy your first views of the mighty Mt Everest
• Hike back to Namche Bazaar
• Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse in Namche Bazaar

Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3,867m/12,684ft)

• Morning breakfast and departure
• Today we take about 5 to 6 hours of trekking to reach Tengboche
• Enjoy remarkable views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Cholatse, Kantaiga, Ama Dablam and Thamserku
• Explore Tibet Buddhist monasteries
• Enjoy wonderful sunset views from the altitude of 3,900m/12,795ft
• Dinner and stay overnight at the guesthouse in Tengboche

Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4,358m/14,295ft)

• Morning breakfast and departure
• Trek towards the Imja Khola Valley
• Meet lots of yaks on the
• Descend down to Debuche by crossing the Imja River
• Continue on towards Dingboche
• Dinner and stay overnight at the guesthouse in Dingboche

Day 08: Dingboche – the 2nd day of acclimatization

• Morning breakfast and departure
• Rest and acclimatization day at Dingboche
• Around 2 to 3 hours you can hike to reach Nagarsyang Peak or explore the Chhukung Valley
• Enjoy special views of Island Peak and Mt. Ama Dablam
• Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse of Dingboche

Day 09: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,928m/16,164ft)

• Morning breakfast and departure
• Continue to ascend with a steep climb up the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier
• Enjoy mountain views of the Cholatse, Lobuche and Pumari
• Continue on to Lobuche village
• Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse of Lobuche

Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep (5,160m/16,929ft) + visit Everest Base Camp (5,320m/17,450ft)

• Morning breakfast and departure
• Continue to trek almost 2 hours to reach Gorakshep
• Pass through the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier
• Enjoy beautiful views of Mt. Everest, Pumori, and so many other Himalayan ranges
• At Gorakshep, take lunch and continue the trek to Everest Base Camp
• Trek around 4 hours to reach Everest Base Camp
• Enjoy the views of the Khumbu Icefall from the world-renowned Mt. Everest Base Camp
• Trek back to Gorakshep
• Dinner and stay overnight at the guesthouse in Gorakshep

Day 11: Hike up to Kala Pattar (5,550m/18,204ft) and trek back to Lobuche (4,928m/16,164ft)

•  Early morning wake-up call
• Hike up to Kala Pattar Hill
• Enjoy an incredible sunrise over the Himalayas and some of the closest views of Mt Everest
• Hike back down to the guesthouse for breakfast
• Retrace your steps back to Lobuche
• Dinner and stay overnight at the guesthouse in Lobuche

Day 12: Trek to Chukung (4,730m/15,518ft) via the Kongma La Pass (5,545m/18,192ft))

• Early morning breakfast and departure
• Cross a part of the Khumbu Glacier
• Make a steep and slow ascend up the Kongma La Pass
• Enjoy the views from atop the Pass
• Descend down to Chukung village
• Dinner and stay overnight at the guesthouse in Chukung

Day 13: Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5,100m/16,728ft) + climbing training

• Morning breakfast and departure
• Take the trail leading steep uphill
• Cross the Lhotse and Imja glacial moraines
• Continue on to Island Peak Base Camp
• Our climbing team will already have set up our tents
• After a short brake we hold a detailed climbing and safety training
• Dinner and overnight stay at our tented camp

Day 14: Summit Island Peak (6,189m/20,305ft) + trek back to Chukung (4,730m/15,518ft)

• Early breakfast
• Make your way with our expert climbing guides to the summit of Island Peak
• See incredible 360 views of the highest Himalayas in the world
• After enjoying this incredible accomplishment hike back down to Base Camp
• Retrace your steps back to Chukung village
• Dinner and stay overnight at the guesthouse in Chukung

Day 15: Trek back to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft)

• Morning breakfast and departure
• Follow the trail leading to Dingboche
• Continue on to Shomare and back to Tengboche
• Trek back through the Kumjung Valley to Namche Bazaar
• Dinner and stay overnight at the guesthouse in Namche Bazaar

Day 16: Trek back to Lukla (2,652m/8,700ft)

• Morning breakfast and departure
• Retrace your steps from the second day of trekking
• Pass by Monjo
• Trek downhill alongside the Dudh Koshi River
• Cross several beautiful suspension bridges
• Pass by Phakding village
• Head further up and reach back at Lukla
• Enjoy the best Himalayan drinks and local wine with wonderful local foods to celebrate a successful trek
• Dinner and overnight stay back at the guesthouse of Lukla

Day 17: Fly back to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

• Morning breakfast and departure
• Take a morning flight to Kathmandu
• Enjoy splendid views of white and green mountains during the flight
• As you reach to Kathmandu, transfer to and hotel check-in
• Evening farewell dinner to celebrate your successful trek to Everest Base Camp with Island Peak
• Stay overnight in your hotel at Kathmandu
• End of the trip

Trip highlights:

• Guided sightseeing of Kathmandu’s most known landmarks
• Enjoy a spectacular two-way flight Kathmandu-Lukla
• Trek through the amazing Everest region
• Visit and stay overnight at traditional Sherpa villages
• See uncountable mountains and peaks, including the highest Mt Everest
• Reach and visit Everest Base Camp
• Witness a stunning sunrise view from atop Kala Pattar Hill
• Climb and summit Island Peak 6,189m/20,305ft

Package Inclusion

• Three times meal while trekking (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
• Guide and Porters salaries, their insurance, food, and accommodation.
• Basic share accommodation during the trek.
• Ground transport (pick up and drop airport).
• Trekking Information Management System (TIMS) Permit.
• Both-way flight ticket Kathmandu-Lukla- Kathmandu.

Package Exclusion

• International flight and Nepali visas charge.
• Food and hotel while in Kathmandu.
•  Personal insurance for members (you should do your insurance from your own country up to 5000m to cover heli recue).
• Personal sleeping bags and jackets.
• Rescue operation or emergency evacuation.
• Personal expenditure.
• Alcohol and soft drinks (coke, mineral water, boiled water, etc).
•  Tips to the trekking crew.

What type of trekking gear do I need for the EBC trek with Island Peak?

Since this trek combines trekking and peak climbing you’ll need different type of trekking gear. The Everest Base Camp trek with Island Peak is divided in to two parts, the trekking part and the climbing part. For the trek you’ll just require standard trekking gear, but for the climb of Island Peak you’ll need climbing gear. Here is a short list of climbing equipment you’ll need for Island Peak:

• Ice axe
• Climbing harness with 2 locking carabiners
• Accessory cord of 30ft or 9m
• Waist leash
• Trekking poles
• Belay device
• Crampons
• Standard carabiners

Having these equipment you’ll have no trouble summiting Island Peak! Most equipment is available to buy or rent in Kathmandu’s Thamel district. Of course Narba Treks can assist you in finding what you need.

How hard is the Everest Base Camp trek with Island Peak?

This trek is considered moderate to hard. It’s a total of 14 days in the Himalayas, a crossing of a high altitude mountain pass and a max elevation of 6,189m/20,305ft. We do recommend doing pre training before attempting this trek and peak climb, especially if it’s your first time in the Himalayas.

Do I need any prior peak climbing experience?

No, you’ll be happy to know that you do not need any prior climbing experience to climb and summit Island Peak. This Peak along with Mera Peak are considered training peaks and do not have those technical climbing parts that other peaks offer, thus making it perfect for novice climbers to get familiar with Himalayan peak climbing in Nepal.

Is it safe to do the Everest Base Camp with Island Peak?

As any trek and peak climb in Nepal there are risks. The biggest risk to safety is acute mountain sickness. This ailment appears when you rise to much elevation in a short period of time. Narba Treks has designated special acclimatization.

What type of accommodation can I expect during this trek and peak climb?

For the most part of the Everest Base Camp trek with island Peak you’ll have traditional tea-or guesthouses as your accommodation. While simple and lacking luxury these guesthouses provide safe haven for weary trekkers, tired from tackling the Himalayan trails whole day. These offer rooms with two to three beds per, a communal bathroom and an open and heated place to eat. During the climbing part our Narba Treks team will set up tents at Island Peak Base Camp. These include a common tent, as well as a toilet tent.