Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

   • On this day, you arrive in Kathmandu, and we transfer you to your accommodation and rest. You can also explore the surroundings and learn a little about the country and culture. If you arrive early on this day, we will join you for dinner in the evening. In case you arrive late on this day, dinner will be arranged on day 2.

2. Day 2: Trek preparation and Last minute shopping

   • You will meet your trek leader on this day, and he will brief you about trekking to Everest Base Camp with Island Peak. The back office staff will prepare all required permits for your trekking, and you will do the last-minute shopping for your trekking along with your guide. While our back office staff get ready to prepare permits from the government offices, our guides help you get acquainted with the country by taking you to the most happening market in Kathmandu.

   Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu twin sharing room ( 1 Night )

   Meals Included: Breakfast only

3. Day 3: Kathmandu - Lukla - Trek to Phakding

   • Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,184ft), then trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 40 min flight, 3-4 hours trek
   • The day starts early and as early as 4 in the morning to catch an early flight to Lukla. The flight is completely dependent on the weather conditions of Lukla, and at times, the flights get rescheduled as well. Relatively, today’s trek is easy, and it is the first day on the trails of Everest base camp. We trek for 3-4 hours until we arrive in Phakding

   Accommodation: Local Teahouse  twin sharing (1 Night)

   Meals Included: 3 times meals during the trek (staple meal of Daal Bhat for lunch and dinner or  any one item from the menu.)

4. Day 4: Phakding (2610 m / 8563 ft) - Namche Bazaar (3440m / 11286 ft)

   • We start strolling on the same undulating trail we had left the earlier day. On this day, we walk on the trail carved on the hills on the bank of the Dudh Koshi River. Several times we cross rustic suspension bridges to walk on the left and the right banks. The beautiful river-side Buddhist settlement intermingled with a sparse forest of Rhododendron, pine and fir is the main attraction of this day. On a clear day, Namche offers a distant yet nice view of Mt. Everest

   Accommodation: Local Teahouse  twin sharing ( 1 Night )

   Meals Included: 3 times meals during the trek (staple meal of Daal Bhat for lunch and dinner or  any one item from the menu.)

5. Day 5: Namche Acclimatize

   • We also take the opportunity to visit Khunde and Khumjung where we see the school built by Sir. Edmund Hillary. This village is famous for the monastery, which claims to hold the Yeti skull. Furthermore, it is also the hometown of renowned Sherpa’s Appa Sherpa and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa. We get back to Namche we relax and enjoy the view, meanwhile we get ready for the next day’s trek.

   Accommodation: Local Teahouse  twin sharing ( 1 Night )

   Meals Included: 3 times meals during the trek (staple meal of Daal Bhat for lunch and dinner or any one item from the menu.)

6. Day 6: Namche (3440m / 11286 ft) - Dingboche (4410 m / 14649 ft)

   • As we make our way on the trails through the forest of Rhododendron, we have to keep our eyes open for Himalayan Tahr and Musk Deer. We arrive at Tengboche which is a wide open grassy flat land where resides Tengboche monastery; famous and one of the largest in the Everest region.
   • On this day, we leisurely walk downhill at first and slowly start scaling the trail beside the Khumbu stream for almost 3 hours until we reach Dingboche.

   Accommodation: Local Teahouse  twin sharing ( 1 Night )

   Meals Included: 3 times meals during the trek (staple meal of Daal Bhat for lunch and dinner or  any one item from the menu.)

7. Day 7: Acclimatize In Dingboche

   • We trek around 400m to Nangkartshang Gompa, a viewpoint which offers slightly different angled views of mountains in the Everest region and even East Makalu (8463 m). After climbing up to see the mountains, we head back to have our lunch and further do photography, play card games, or invent our own games to spend the day.

   Accommodation: Local Teahouse  twin sharing ( 1 Night )

   Meals Included: 3 times meals during the trek (staple meal of Daal Bhat for lunch and dinner or  any one item from the menu.)

8. Day 8: Dingboche (4410 m / 14649 ft) - Lobuche (4940 m / 16207 ft)

   • We take a utter nerve wrecking uphill to a memorial that commemorates mountaineer who lost their lives in 1996, this is the most difficult ascend of the day. Further, we ascent with the view of soaring Thamserku in front. We reach Lobuche and spend a night here.

   Accommodation: Local Teahouse ( 1 Night)

   Meals Included: 3 times meals during the trek (staple meal of Daal Bhat for lunch and dinner or  any one item from the menu.)

9. Day 9: Lobuche - Gorakshep - Ebc - Gorakshep

   • We make a very small but difficult climb to a more technically difficult moraine with the first sighting to Gorakshep. Gorakshep 5180 m, which is at the base of Kalapatthar 5545m, is a flat land and a sand basin where we have our lunch. It is recommended to visit Kala Patthar on this day to view the Himalayas of the Everest region. 

   Accommodation: Local Teahouse  twin sharing ( 1 Night )

   Meals Included: 3 times meals during the trek (staple meal of Daal Bhat for lunch and dinner or  any one item from the menu.)

10. Day 10: Gorak Shep To Kala Patthar And Back To Dingboche

    • If we made it to Kala Patthar on the previous day, we would hike to Everest base camp on this day before we descended to Pheriche. We make a very nominal ascent of 200m this day, but it is very technical and takes almost 3 hours. We start our trek early, at around 6 am, to our destination, which is a semi-permanent village made out of bright dome tents and boulders covered by prayer flags.

    Accommodation: Local Teahouse  twin sharing ( 1 Night )

    Meals Included: 3 times meals during the trek (staple meal of Daal Bhat for lunch and dinner or  any one item from the menu.)

11. Day 11: Dingboche Acclimatization Day

    • The average time to reach Chukkung Valley is around 3 hours, with a couple of rests in between. This is a long day trip, and there are other substitutes as well, but this is one of the most demanding side trips.

    Accommodation: Local Teahouse  twin sharing ( 1 Night )

    Meals Included: 3 times meals during the trek (staple meal of Daal Bhat for lunch and dinner or  any one item from the menu.)

12. Day 12: Dingboche - Island Peak Base Camp

    • From Dingboche, we leave early in the morning to reach the Imja Valley. Be careful as the land is very rocky, the gusts of wind are heavy, and there is a lot of dust in the air. Once in Island Peak, you will call it a day. You will make ready all the gear and also learn a few things from your climbing sherpa. Overnight in Island peak base camp.

    Accommodation: Local Teahouse  twin sharing ( 1 Night )

    Meals Included: 3 times meals during the trek (staple meal of Daal Bhat for lunch and dinner or  any one item from the menu.)

13. Day 13: Island Peak Base Camp - Summit And Back

    • You do not need any prior peak climbing experience to reach the peak of the Island peak, and it is an absolutely perfect peak to embark on your journey as a climber. We will begin early, as early as 1:00 a.m., and begin towards the summit. Once on the top, you will be mesmerized by the views of towering mountains in the surroundings. We will spend brief moments at the summit, enjoy the victory, and head down towards the base camp of Island Peak. We will have packed and canned food for the day.

    Accommodation: Local Teahouse  twin sharing ( 1 Night )

    Meals Included: 3 times meals during the trek (staple meal of Daal Bhat for lunch and dinner or  any one item from the menu.)

14. Day 14: Island Peak Base Camp - Pangboche

    • On your way, you will come across some beautiful sherpa villages of Shomare and Orsho. We will follow the regular trail back to Pangboche. Pangboche is a beautiful village with views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Kongde range and many others. Overnight in Pangboche.

    Accommodation: Local Teahouse  twin sharing ( 1 Night )

    Meals Included: 3 times meals during the trek (staple meal of Daal Bhat for lunch and dinner or  any one item from the menu.)

15. Day 15: Pangboche - Namche Bazaar

    • From Pangboche, we will head towards the Gompa and head down towards Phortse Thanga before again ascending back to Namche Bazaar. You will mostly follow the Dudh Koshi and walk through a much warmer climate. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

    Accommodation: Local Teahouse  twin sharing ( 1 Night )

    Meals Included: 3 times meals during the trek (staple meal of Daal Bhat for lunch and dinner or  any one item from the menu.)

16. Day 16: Namche Bazaar - Lukla: 6-7 hours flight

    • Buckle up for another long descent from Namche to Lukla. The route is the same as that taken at the beginning of the trip. Once in Lukla, we will call it a day, and your guide will check in at the airport to confirm your flights for the next morning. Overnight in Lukla in a twin-sharing hotel.

    Meals Included: Breakfast

17. Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu

    • You will take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu. Once in Kathmandu, we will transfer you to your hotel. Once we check you in the hotel, your Everest base camp and Island Peak trek will come to an end officially.

    Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu twin sharing ( 1 Night)

    Meals Included: Breakfast Only

18. Day 18: Final Departure

    • You will have an early morning breakfast, and we will transfer you to the airport check-in time. Once we check your flight details, you can visit your next destination.

    Meals Included: Breakfast Only