Everest Base Camp with Island Peak Climbing - 20 days

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Trip Overview

Duration: 20 days	Country: Nepal
Max. Altitude: 20 Days.	Walking Per Day: 5-6 hrs
Accommodation: N/A	Grade: Fair Strenuous
Best Season: Autumn and Spring	Group Size: 1-10
Mode: Tea-House/Tent-Camp	Culture: Sherpa Culture, Tibetan Influenced Culture, Mixed Culture

Combining an Everest Base camp trek with the aspirational experience of exploring Island Peak makes infinite sense. This is a truly epic partnering for those who love mountaineering and trekking, and for anyone who has ever dreamed of reaching the top of the world.

Nepal Mountain Trekkers make this challenging double act a reality. We provide the support and equipment to journey from Everest Base Camp, up Kala Patar to the next valley and Island Peak. We allow time to adapt to the environment and enjoy the full island Peak experience which for many is the “pinnacle” of mountaineering. It’s possible to adapt the expedition to those climbing in the Himalayas for the first time.

What’s so special about Island Peak?

Everest needs no introduction, but what makes expeditions around Island Peak such a magnet?

Officially called Imja Tse, this 6,189 m (20,305 ft) mountain is in the beautiful Sagarmatha National Park, in eastern Nepal. It earned its popular name when members of the 1953 British Mount Everest expedition likened it to a beguiling island in a sea of ice.

Trekking in the Himalayas to Everest Base Camp is now a much-sought-after experience. For those seeking an even greater challenge, the technical requirements of Island Peak are ideal. Whereas many trekking expeditions in Nepal are possible without specialist equipment or intensive preparation, Island Peak requires more planning.

For this reason, Island Peak has a difficulty rating of Alpine Grade PD+. It generally requires 20-day expeditions, beginning from Kathmandu.

The view from the top is of course, unrivalled. The summit ridge reveals the splendour of Ama Dablam, the south face of Lhotse and Baruntse and Makalu in the distance.

Island Peak nature, culture and adventure

The geographical magnificence to be found on a combined Everest Base Camp and Island Peak Climbing trip is matched by other unspoiled wonders.

Sagarmatha National Park is a Natural World Heritage Site. Expect to see mountain wildlife, flora and fauna at its most abundant; beginning with lush forests on lower slopes and giving way to hardy alpine plants as you ascend. BirdLife International endowed the park with the status of Important Bird Area.

Trekking and climbing in this region also offer wonderful glimpses of village life, Nelapese culture and fascinating Buddhist monasteries. The welcome is always warm.

Fitness for Trekking and Climbing

As this combination is demanding, though it doesn’t require vast climbing experience it does demand a good level of fitness. The basic level would be experience and confidence trekking with crampons and an ice pick.

Nepal Mountain Trekkers will go through detailed preparations and Health & Safety requirements for Island Peak with you when you contact us for more information. However, we make sure all relevant equipment and climbing gears are available and thoroughly safety checked.

Our excellent working relationship with local Sherpas means you can enjoy the climb without carrying heavy equipment and you have unique insights into any risks offered by major crevasses and the likelihood of an avalanche.

Best time for Everest Base Camp and Island Peak expeditions?

One of the reasons this combination is so wonderfully inviting is that it is possible for us to apply for climbing permits year round, and provide unforgettable experiences to suit your itinerary. After saying that, the optimum time to explore Everest Base Camp and Island Peak is September-December and March-May when the weather tends to be most favourable.

For more details of the best mountaineering expeditions "double act", call us today.

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Everest Base Camp with Island Peak Climbing Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu (1,300m /4,264 ft)
- Meals :Lunch / Dinner
- Transportation :Private Vehicle
- Accommodation :Hotel
- Location :
  
  » Kathmandu
  
  » Tribhuvan International Airport
  
  » Thamel
- Highlights :
  
  » Tribhuvan International Airport
  
  » Welcoming with Marigold Flower Garland
  
  » Group Photo
  
  » Introduction with group members and trekking crew
  
  » Evening Walk at Thamel
Day 2 Trek Preparation and Kathmandu Sightseeing
- Duration :Whole day
- Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
- Transportation :Private Vehicle
- Accommodation :Hotel
- Location :
  
  » Kathmandu Durbar Square
  
  » Boudhanath Stupa
  
  » Pashupatinath Temple
  
  » Thamel
- Highlights :
  
  » Kathmandu Sightseeing
  
  » Equipment Checking
  
  » Briefing about the trek
  
  » Introduction with Guide
Day 3 Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft)
- Duration :35mins Flight and 4hrs walk (9 Km)
- Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
- Transportation :Flight
- Accommodation :Lodge / Hotel
- Ascend :148m/485ft
- Location :
  
  » Thamel
  
  » Tribhuwan International Airport
  
  » Ghat
  
  » Lukla
  
  » Phakding
- Highlights :
  
  » Lukla Airport
  
  » Mountain View from Flight
  
  » Adventure and Excitement
  
  » Suspension Bridges
  
  » Prayer Flags
  
  » Tibetan Script on Stones
  
  » Sceneries
  
  » Atmosphere
  
  » Buddhist Culture
Day 4 Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280 ft)
- Duration :7-8hrs walk (11-13 Km)
- Meals :Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
- Accommodation :Hotel
- Ascend :640m/2,100ft
- Location :
  
  » Phakding
  
  » Monjo
  
  » Jorsale
  
  » Namche Bazar
- Highlights :
  
  » UNESCO World Heritage
  
  » Sagarmatha National Park
  
  » High Suspension Bridges
  
  » Himalayas View
  
  » Sherpa Culture
Day 5 Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization Day
- Duration :3-4hrs (5Km)
- Meals :Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation :Hotel
- Ascend :430m/1,410ft
- Descend :430m/1,410ft
- Location :
  
  » Namche Bazar
  
  » Syanbuchhe
- Highlights :
  
  » Best Viewpoint for Everest
  
  » Sherpa Museum
  
  » Hatt Bazar
  
  » Shopping
  
  » Day Hike to Everest View Hotel
Day 6 Namche Bazzar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft)
- Duration :5-6hrs walk (10Km)
- Meals :Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
- Descend :190m/623ft
- Ascend :620m/2,034ft
- Location :
  
  » Namche Bazar
  
  » Sanasa
  
  » Phunki Tenga
  
  » Tengboche
- Highlights :
  
  » Rhododendron Forest
  
  » View of Ama Dablam
  
  » Beautiful Landscape
  
  » Pine Forest
  
  » Tengboche Monastery
  
  » Meditation
  
  » Peace Prayer
  
  » Everest View
Day 7 Tengboche to Pheriche (4,240m/13,911ft)
- Duration :5-6hrs walk (10-11Km)
- Meals :Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
- Descend :220m/721ft
- Ascend :640m/2,099ft
- Location :
  
  » Tengboche
  
  » Debohe
  
  » Pangboche
  
  » Syomari
  
  » Orsho
  
  » Pheriche
- Highlights :
  
  » High altitude walk
  
  » Mt. Ama Dablam View
  
  » Sherpa Culture and Lifestyle of Local
  
  » Mountain Sceneries
  
  » Walk above tree level
Day 8 Pheriche - Lobuche (4,940 m/16,207 ft)
- Duration :6-7hrs walk (11-12Km)
- Meals :Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
- Ascend :640m/2,099ft
- Location :
  
  » Pheriche
  
  » Thokla
  
  » Thokla Pass
  
  » Lobuche
- Highlights :
  
  » High altitude walk
  
  » Glacier Walk
  
  » Mountain Sceneries
  
  » Panoramic View of Mountains
  
  » Mt. Pumari View
  
  » Chola Tse
  
  » Yaks
  
  » Prayer Flags
  
  » Memorials and Tombstones of Climbers who sacrificed their life
Day 9 Lobuche - Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft) - Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,594ft) - Gorak Shep
- Duration :8-9hrs walk (15-16Km)
- Meals :Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
- Ascend :440m/1,443ft
- Location :
  
  » Lobuche
  
  » Gorak Shep
  
  » Everest Base Camp
- Highlights :
  
  » High altitude walk
  
  » World’s highest lodge
  
  » Glacier Walk
  
  » Mt. Pumari View
  
  » Lhotse View, Nuptse View and many other peaks
  
  » Everest Base Camp
  
  » Top of the World
  
  » Yaks
Day 10 Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft)- Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300ft)
- Duration :7-8hrs walk (13Km)
- Meals :Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation :Hotel
- Ascend :365m/1,197ft
- Descend :1,265m/4,150ft
- Location :
  
  » Gorak Shep
  
  » Kala Patthar
  
  » Lobuche
  
  » Dughla(Thokla)
  
  » Dingboche
- Highlights :
  
  » One of the nearest viewpoint of Everest, Kala Patthar
  
  » Sunrise View
  
  » Glacier View
  
  » Massive mountain view
  
  » Yaks
  
  » Adventure
Day 11 Dingboche to Chhukung (4,750m/15,580 ft)
- Duration :3-4hrs walk (6-7Km)
- Meals :Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation :Lodge/Hotel
- Ascend :320m/1,049ft
- Location :
  
  » Dingboche
  
  » Bibre
  
  » Chhukung
- Highlights :
  
  » Ama Dablam Pyramid View
  
  » Snow Bowl View
  
  » Lhotse and Lhotse Shar View
  
  » Yaks
  
  » Rest and Relax
  
  » Prepare for next day hike
Day 12 Chhukung to Island Peak Base camp (5,200m/17,060ft)
- Duration :3hrs walk (5Km)
- Meals :Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation :Tent Camp
- Ascend :450m/1,476ft
- Location :
  
  » Chhukung
  
  » Imja Tsho Glacier
  
  » Island Peak Base Camp
- Highlights :
  
  » Equipment Usage Training
  
  » Ice Climbing Training
  
  » Tent-Camp
  
  » Beautiful Landscape
  
  » Prayer Flags
Day 13 Island Peak Base Camp to Summit (6,180m/20,305ft) and back to Base Camp
- Duration :10-12hrs walk(5Km)
- Meals :Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation :Tent Camp
- Ascend :989m/3,244ft
- Descend :989m/3,244m
- Location :
  
  » Island Peak Base Camp
  
  » Island Peak Summit
  
  » Island Peak Base Camp
- Highlights :
  
  » Start Climbing from Midnight (1 Pm)
  
  » Astonishing Sunrise View
  
  » Achievement of a lifetime
  
  » Massive Mountain View
  
  » Adventure and Excitement
  
  » Prayer Flags
  
  » Climbing Equipment
  
  » Crevasse
Day 14 Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche (3,985m/13,074ft)
- Duration :6hrs walk (8-9Km)
- Meals :Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation :Tent Camp
- Descend :1,215m/3,986ft
- Location :
  
  » Island Peak Base Camp
  
  » Chhukung
  
  » Dingboche
  
  » Syomari
  
  » Pangboche
- Highlights :
  
  » Mountain Sceneries
  
  » Beautiful Landscapes
  
  » Sherpa Culture
  
  » Chorten
Day 15 Buffer Day (Optional – in case of weather)
Day 16 Pangboche to Namche Bazaar
- Duration :5-6hrs walk (10Km)
- Meals :Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation :Tent Camp
- Descend :735m/2,411ft
- Ascend :400m/1,312ft
- Location :
  
  » Pangboche
  
  » Deboche(Deuche)
  
  » Tengboche
  
  » Phunki Thanka
  
  » Namche Bazaar
- Highlights :
  
  » Mountain Sceneries
  
  » Rhododendron Forest
  
  » Pine Forest
  
  » Beautiful Landscapes
  
  » Monasteries
Day 17 Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,652m/8,700ft)
- Duration :7-8hrs walk (16-18Km)
- Meals :Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation :Hotel
- Descend :600m/1,968ft
- Ascend :210m/688ft
- Location :
  
  » Namche Bazar
  
  » Jorsale
  
  » Monjo
  
  » Phakding
  
  » Lukla
- Highlights :
  
  » Rhododendron Forest
  
  » Various High Suspension Bridges
  
  » Tashi Lapcha Mountain View
  
  » Kawande Mountain View
  
  » Beautiful Landscape
  
  » Pine Forest
  
  » Last Everest View
  
  » Prayer Flags
Day 18 Lukla - Kathmandu
- Duration :35mins flight , 30mins Drive(5Km)
- Meals :Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
- Transportation :Domestic Flight , Private Vehicles
- Accommodation :Hotel
- Note :It is recommended to have a buffer day of one day in here since the weather is unconditional in here
- Location :
  
  » Lukla
  
  » Kathmandu Domestic Airport
  
  » Thamel
- Highlights :
  
  » Stunning View of Mountains from Flight
  
  » Geography
  
  » Landscapes
  
  » Adventure and Excitement
  
  » Kathmandu Valley View
Day 19 Relax shopping and whatever you wish to do along with the farewell dinner in the evening (excluding alcoholic and soft drinks)
Day 20 Final Departure
- Meals :Breakfast
- Transportation :Private Vehicle
- Location :
  
  » Thamel
  
  » Tribhuvan International Airport
- Highlights :
  
  » Souvenir Shopping
  
  » Airport Drop with Khata/Khatag as a Symbol of Wishing Safe Journey
  
  » Group Photo

Everest Base Camp with Island Peak Climbing Photos / Videos

Cost Includes

Airport Pick up and drop
Hotel in Kathmandu
All accommodation and meals during the trek (Full Board)
Domestic Flight
All require camping equipment
An experienced and professional English-speaking trekking guide, porters to carry luggage ( required porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food, and lodging
Well experienced ice climbing guide (Climbing service charge, insurance, food, personal equipment)
Group Climbing gear fixed rope, main rope, ice axe, zoomer, harness, a figure of eight, carabineer
Four seasonal sleeping bags, down jacket, Nepal Mountain Trekkers duffer bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (Note: down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
Peak Permit Royalty, Sagarmatha National Parks fee
A comprehensive medical kit
13% VAT and 10% service charges
Farewell Dinner

Airport Pick up and drop
Hotel in Kathmandu
All accommodation and breakfast during the trek
Domestic Flight
All require camping equipment
An experienced and professional English-speaking trekking guide, porters to carry luggage ( required porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food, and lodging
Well experienced ice climbing guide (Climbing service charge, insurance, food, personal equipment)
Group Climbing gear fixed rope, main rope, ice axe, zoomer, harness, a figure of eight, carabineer
Four seasonal sleeping bags, down jacket, Nepal Mountain Trekkers duffer bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (Note: down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
Peak Permit Royalty, Sagarmatha National Parks fee
A comprehensive medical kit
13% VAT and 10% service charges

Cost Excludes

Nepalese VISA fee (Visa Information)
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Excess baggage charges
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
Extra night accommodation(s)
Travel Insurance and Rescue Cost
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Personal trekking and climbing gears
Tips for guides and porters

Nepalese VISA fee (Visa Information)
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Excess baggage charges
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
Lunch and evening meals during the trek
Extra night accommodation(s)
Travel Insurance and Rescue Cost
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Personal trekking and climbing gears
Tips for guides and porters

Everest Base Camp with Island Peak Climbing Map

map of Everest Base Camp with Island Peak Climbing

Equipment Checklist

Equipment lists for 20 days Everest Base Camp with Island Peak Climbing

HEAD

Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses
Head Torch
Suncreams(40+) and Lip Balms

UPPER BODY

Cotton t-shirts and thermals
Fleece jacket
Waterproof jacket
Down jacket

LOWER BODY

Lightweight cotton pants (long)
Waterproof pants
Inner thermals

FEET

Thin inner socks (3 pairs)
Thick, warm wool hiking socks
Comfortable hiking boots
Shower sandals

HANDS

Gloves (Cotton and Waterproof)
Creams
Sanitizer

ACCESSORIES

Sleeping bag rated to (-20F/-30C recommended)
Trekking bag (Rucksack)
Duffel bag
Large plastic bags (for keeping items dry inside trek bag)
Trekking poles (optional, recommended)
Water bottle or camel bag
Toiletries and Tissue Papers

First Aid Kits

Personal Regular Medicines
Knee Caps
Bandages
Ointments
Blister Tape

MISCELLANEOUS

Medicines: We recommend you to bring your regular medicines; we will provide first aid kit from our side.
Light-weighted Towel
Swiss Knife
Passport and extra passport photos
Water Purifying Iodine Tablets, Drop or Sterilizer
Day Pack (35-45 L)
Crocs (evenings & washing)
Gloves (lighter & heavier for passes)
Camp Towel
Trekking Poles (optional, recommended)
Down Booties (optional, recommended)
Bladder (optional, recommended)
Extra Batteries
Battery Chargers
Yak Trax (for treks with icy passes)
Camp Washing Bowl (optional, collapsible for clothes)
Laundry Detergent (Kathmandu) or Bio-degradable Clothes Soap
Small Solar Panel (optional, recommended for iPods, iPhones, camera batteries, Kindles)
Zip-Lock | Plastic Bags
Rehydration | Electrolytes
Snacks!
Personal Medical Supplies
Micro Spikes
Medical Supplies

We strongly suggest bringing Western meds with you as there are a lot of Indian fakes on the market!

Suggested: Diamox, Azithromycin, Ciprofloxacin, Tinidazole or Flagyl & Augmentin. Bring COMPEED for covering blisters & good tasting electrolytes &/or rehydration salts (Emergen-C is a good American brand). The local versions aren’t very appealing.

We also recommend bringing strong knee & ankle supports & braces, ACE bandages for sprains & strains, Tegaderm &/or other would coverings. Duct tape is always useful. We’re happy to take excess medical supplies off your hands when you leave if you won’t need them and pass them on to others. We use lots of the large amount we have with us to treat locals we meet when trekking.

Everest Base Camp with Island Peak Climbing Review

Holidays? Only in Nepal! Everest BC + Island Peak

Magdalena

Source:Trip Advisor

That was an absolutely wonderful adventure!!! The trek to Everest BC is one of the most picturesque I think! The views of the highest mountains are just breathtaking! And if you love mountains, you should try your holidays in the Himalayas! If you want something more than just a trek, maybe you should try to climb Imja Tse? That was the adventure of my life! Quite difficult, but not killing. And safe, because we were guided by professionals: guides from the Nepal Mountain Trekkers headed by Ramesh, who had organised everything really well. I must admit, that our guides were not only very nice, but also very careful and helpful. Unfortunately some of us have finished this adventure in the hospital due to acute mountain sickness and acute pneumonia, but even such an incident was not too difficult thanks to enormous help from Ramesh and our guides. They organised a helicopter transfer to the hospital in Kathmandu and Ramesh helped in all formalities. He is a very careful, responisble and trustworthy person. And a lover of mountains! I look forward to the next Himalayan expedition with the Nepal Mountain Trekkers!