Trekking in nepal, Everest Base Camp and Island Peak climbing

Everest Base Camp and Island Peak climbing

The Mount Everest National Park has been a popular destination for trekkers and climbers alike, since the very first expeditions to the Nepalese side of Everest in the 1950’s. To see as much as possible of this stunning part of Nepal, we have put together a superb trekking holiday in Nepal’s high Khumbu district which explores the two principal valleys of the area, and includes the ascents of two of the most breath-taking vantage points for Everest, namely Kala Patar and Gokyo Ri.

This itinerary also offers the option to trek up to the Base camp area of Everest. This circuit trek provides a taste of the Khumbu that is second to none, and offers an excellent challenge to the ambitious trekker on his or her first Himalayan trip. This great itinerary begins with a trek from the airstrip at Lukla to Namche Bazaar and onwards to the holy lakes at Gokyo, before crossing the quite challenging and spectacular Cho La to enter the main Khumbu Valley, close to the base camp for the south side of Everest. The return journey to the Khumbu capital of Namche Bazaar is on the main Everest Trail, leading through many small Sherpa villages and including visits to the famous monasteries at Pangboche and Thyangboche. Highlights of this excellent trek are the accessible summits of Gokyo Ri and Kala Patar which each provide magnificent views of the Southwest Face of Everest. We also take the opportunity to visit Everest Base camp for a closer look at the spectacular “Khumbu Icefall” The climbing route to the South Col, the route taken on the first ascent.

Fact Box
Duration of the trek:	24 Days	Total days	27 Days
Maximum elevation	5416 meter	Trek grade	Strenuous
Destination	Everest Base Camp / Kalapatthar/ Island Peak	Accommodations	Lodge / Camping
Geography	Countryside / Small town, Forest and cold place
Transportation	Car / Van / plane
Minimum Group Size:	1
Itinerary type	Fixed / Customized
Best Season	February, March, April, May, October, November
Per day Walking:	5 to 7 hours
People & Culture	Sherpa, Gurung, Magar, Thakali
Himalayan sights:	Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse
Most Attraction of the trek:	Close Mountain View, Villages

Day to Day Itinerary

Day -01:	Arrive International airport meet (NEAT) airport reprentative and transfer to selected hotel in Kathmandu.
Day-02:	Personal Activites (Option:) Kathmandu sightseeing We will be visiting three of the famous heritage sites in Kathmandu. You will visit first the Swayambunath Stupa (Monkey Temple). It is said that Swayambunath Stupa is more than 2,000 years old, and it symbolizes knowledge. The painted eyes on all four sides symbolize the all-seeing power of Buddha. It is an important Buddhist place where pilgrims from all over the world come. It is situated to the west of the city on a hill some 77 meters above the valley. It is a 30 minutes drive to Boudhanath Stupa, another important Buddhist pilgrims site. This ancient Stupa is considered one of the biggest in the World. Every morning and evening, many Buddhist devotees come here to pray and circumambulate enabling the visitors to observe local religious practices. The sacred Hindu temple Pashupatinath is considered the holiest cremation ground, and people bathe in the Bagmati River with a faith of cleansing themselves spiritually. Many Sadhus or Hindu Ascetics live here. During religious festivals, Hindus come to make offerings, and it is sometimes very crowded. Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
Day-03 :	Fly to Lukla early in the morning (2827 mtr. 40 minutes flight) and then trek to Phakding (3 hours walking). Over night at lodge.
Day-04 :	Trek to Namche Bazaar (3443 mtr. 5/6 hours walking). Over night at lodge.
Day-05 :	Rest Day
Day-06 :	Trek to Khumjung (3860 miters. 4 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day-07 :	Trek to Dhole (4190 miters. 6/7 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day-08 :	Trek down to Machhermo (4410 miters. 5/6 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day-09 :	Trek to Gokyo lake (4750 mtr. 6 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day-10 :	Early morning visit to Gokyo Ri (5483 miters. 4/5 hours walking) back to the lodge take a lunch trek to Nah (4470 miters. 3 hours) over night at lodge.
Day-11 :	Trek to Zhongla after crossing the Chola Pass (5420 mtr. 7/8 hours walking) over night at Yak shalter.
Day-12 :	Trek to Lobuche (4350 mtr. 4 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day-13:	Trek to Kalapathar (4 hours 5545 mtr.) Back to Gorekshep over night in the lodge.
Day-14 :	Trek to Everest Base Camp (5357 miters 6 hours walking) and over night at Gorakshep at the lodge.
Day-15 :	VISIT to KALAPATHAR (2 hour walking 5545 mtr.) AND BACK to Lubuche (3/4 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day-16 :	Trek to Dingboche (5 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day-17 :	Treks to Chhukung village (3 hours walking)
Day-18 :	Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5 hours 5550 mtrs.) over night at tent.
Day-19 :	Island Attack Camp (6/7 hours 5980 mtrs.) over night at tent.
Day-20 :	Early morning summit Island (Imsatse) 6189 mtrs. Back to Base Camp.
Day-21 :	Trek to Pangboche (8 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day-22:	Trek to Tengboche (5 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day-23 :	Trek back to Namche Bazar (5 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day-24 :	Trek to Phakding (6 hours) over night at lodge.
Day-25 :	Trek back to Lukla (3/4 hours walking) over night at lodge.
Day-26 :	Fly back to Kathmandu (40 minutes flight). Over night at accommodation in Kathmandu.
Day- 27:	Shopping or personal activities in Kathmandu
Day- 28:	Depart Kathmandu or personal activities by self.

Our most competative cost for above service and itinerary:

Group Size	01	2 - 3	4 - 5	6 - 7	8 - 9	10 - 11	12 + Above
Price in US$	2494.00	2018.00	1754.00	1644.00	1531.00	1458.00	1362.00

The above price include:

International Airport pick up & drop off service by private vehicle
Kathmandu valley sightseeing with transfer and all monuments by private vehicle
4 nights accommodation with breakfast at deluxe hotel in Kathmandu. ( 3/4 Star)
Flight Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu (domestic airport tax, transfer to and from airport)on during the trek.
Climbing permit and climbing Sherpa
Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee during the trek.
The best lodge accommodation along the trek
Trek Permit & National Park Fee
Trek leader for entire tour (above 12 pax)
One English speaking goverment registered guide and support scalledfull Sherpa's crews
All expenses for staffs.
Equipment like down jacket, sleeping bag with extra linner, water boddle
Iodine purify drinking water
All the transportation by tourist / local bus

The above price doesn't include:

Meals whilst in Kathmandu - allow apppr US$ 10 - US$ 15 per day.
Travel insurance for personal
Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24.
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
Tips for trekking staffs, driver etc..