Everest Base Camp Trek with Gokyo Lakes & Island Peak Climbing Holidays

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Trip Code: ATH076

Country : Nepal

Activities : Tour, Trekking & Climbing.

Start/End: Kathmandu

Destination : Cho la Pass, Everest Base Camp & Island Peak Summit

Trip Price : US$ 2850

Single supplementary: US$350

Trip Duration : 25 days

Max. Altitude : 6187meters.

Group Size : Min. 1 / Max.15.

Best Season : March, April, May, June, September, October, November.

Trip Grade :

Daily walking Hour: Approximately 4-7.

Highlights

- Exploring the temples, shrines, bazaars and restaurants of Kathmandu

-Scenic flight to and from Lukla.

-Step inside and experience life as the “mountain people” live, in the heart of Himalaya.

-Visiting Gokyo Lake, valley, Climbing Gokyo Ri.

-Crossing over the Chola Pass at 5300 meters.

-Impressive views of Khumbu Ice fall.

-Everest Base Camp, walking on the Khumbu glacier, Climbing Kalapattar.

-Crossing Kongma La pass.

-Attempting Island Peak.

-Visiting Tengboche Monastery.

What our Client says?

Nepal is a country full of exciting, adventurous and wonderful people. I have been fortunate enough to share these experiences whilst on my Island Peak Adventure. With the help of Ace the Himalaya, my guide Dawa and the always cheerful and helpful Rajandra. Thanks again to the team and best wishes to the success of Ace the Himalaya. I look forward to another adventure in Nepal with the Ace the Himalaya Team.

Mathew Beckner
USA.

Everest Base Camp Trek with Gokyo Lakes & Island Peak Climbing Holidays

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Everest High Passes and Island Peak - 25 days

Trip Overview

Island Island Peak (6187 meters), also locally known as Imja Tse, lies to the south of Mount Everest and is one of the most popular of the trekking peaks. After exploring the temples, shrines, bazaars and restaurants of Kathmandu we take an exciting mountain flight to Lukla and trek up the Dudh Kosi Valley, surrounded by the soaring peaks of Thamserku and Kusum Kanguru. It’s a steep ascent to Namche Bazaar, capital of the Kumbu Sherpas, where we are again greeted by spectacular mountain vistas. A rest day here aids acclimatization and there are great optional walks to enjoy the area. We then trek into Gokyo Valley and ascend gradually, to ensure proper acclimatization, walking beside the moraines of Ngozumpa Glacier and turquoise lakes to reach Gokyo. From here we can climb Gokyo Ri to view of all of the region’s 8000-metre peaks including Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu – a breathtaking panorama. Our trek then heads via Cho La Pass (5300 meters) to Lobuche, where we follow Khumbu Glacier to Gorak Shep. From here we ascend Kala Patar (5555 meters) where we experience another breathtaking panorama of Everest and her surrounding peaks. We also visit the historical site of Everest Base Camp. Now well acclimatized, we cross Kongma La (5535meters) to Chukkung, to make our attempt on Island Peak. Though technically harder than Mera Peak, this expedition is also well within the reach of anyone seeking their first Himalayan summit.

If you are looking for shorter trip to Island Peak then our 21 days Everest Base Camp and Island Peak or only 17 days Island Peak Adventure is option for you.

After summiting Island Peak, we return at our leisurely pace back to Namche and Lukla for our return flight to Kathmandu.

Itinerary

Day 01- Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters). Overnight at hotel.

Day 02- Pre-trip Meeting and Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03- Fly to Lukla (2804 meters) trek to Phakding (2610 meters) 3 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 04- Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters) 6 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 05- Namche Bazaar Acclimatization day. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 06- Trek to Phorste Thanga (3680 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 07- Trek to Machherma (4470 meters). 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 08- Trek to Gokyo (4790 meters) 6 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 09- Trek to Gokyo Ri (5483 meters) and then Back to Gokyo. 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 10- Trek to Thangna (4500 meters) 4 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 11- Cross Cho La pass (5300 meters) trek to Dzongla (4710 meters) 7 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 12- Trek to Lobuche (4910 meters). 4 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 13- Trek to Gorak Shep (5180 meters) then hike up to Kalapattar (5555 meters) back to Gorak Shep. 7 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 14- Trek to Everest Base Camp (5365 meters) then back to Lobuche (4910 meters). 7 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 15- Cross Kongma La pass (5535meters) and trek to Chukkung (4710 meters), 8 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 16- Trek to Island peak base camp (5240 meters) 4 hours. Overnight at Tented Camp.

Day 17- Rest and Acclimatization day Overnight at Tented Camp.

Day 18 & 19- Summit to Island peak (6187meters) and return to Chhukung (4750meters) Overnight at guesthouse.

Day 20- Trek to Tengboche (3860meters). 6 hours. Overnight at guesthouse.

Day 21- Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441meters) via Khumjung (2780 metres) . 5 hours Overnight at guesthouse.

Day 22- Trek to Lukla (2804meters)5 hours. Overnight at guesthouse.

Day 23- Morning flight to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.

Day 24- Leisure day in Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.

Day 25- Transfer to international airport for your final departure.

The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. Our Island peak adventure can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.

NOTE: On adventure trips of this type, weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.

What Makes this Trip Responsible?

"Sambhav Nepal Foundation"
Ace the Himalaya works closely with the Sambhav Nepal Foundation and is one of the main supporters of the foundation; we contribute support in a number of ways. Firstly we donate a percentage of business profits to the foundation on a yearly basis which support the ongoing maintenance cost required for the Bhairabi Primary school.

We conduct a number of charity treks throughout the year to visit and support school projects. Our charity trek itinerary combines adventure and kindness, providing the participant with lasting memories of the Himalayas while allowing them to contribute to a remote community within Arupokhari villages of Nepal. For more information about our Charity Trek click here.

We also supply a number of travelers that are including a volunteer stay within the village. Volunteers have been offering their personal skills for teaching to the school students of Dharapani School. Please contact us if you wish to teach in the schools and work in farms with local people.

For more details visit Sambhav Nepal website

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