Island Peak Climbing with EBC Trek

After such a long travel, you’ll want to get some sleep and then freshen up before heading out for a fun night in Kathmandu. In the evening, head to Thamel, the heart of Kathmandu’s tourism district. Before leaving Kathmandu, you’ll do some last-minute shopping and meet your trekking guide.

We will get ready for the trip today. You and your climber will have a discussion and inspect your gear. If you don’t already have the necessary tools, acquiring or renting them is simple. Connect with your tour leader and your fellow travelers. In the evening, you may explore Thamel and have a wonderful time.

Today is the day we fly out of Kathmandu to reach our destination of Lukla. It will take roughly 45 minutes to fly there. We will continue our trip by foot from Lukla to Phakding after arriving there. We’ll pass via Cheplung, a little town, on the road to Phakding. Mt. Khumbila, a peak no one has yet conquered, will be seen in the distance. After reaching Cheplung village, we’ll make our way back down and continue on to Phakding for the night.

We will leave first thing in the morning and head towards the well-known settlement of Namche Bazaar. We’ll be ascending through verdant pine trees to reach the northern side of Benkar Valley. Next, we’ll make our way to the Sagarmatha National Park entrance by crossing the Dudh Koshi River and traveling via the picturesque towns of Chumoa and Monjo. We’ll get back on the road and cross a suspension bridge to get to Jorsale, where we may stop for a while. Once we reach the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi, we’ll set out on foot. After a long day of travel, we will spend the night at Namche Bazaar.

Today we will sort of pause the trek in Namche Bazaar. This day will be spent acclimatizing to the fluctuating weather and increasing altitude. You can explore Namche Bazaar and visit its restaurants and souvenir stores. You can also choose to rise early and trek up the Sagarmatha National Park to view the sunrise and the majesty of the surrounding mountains, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kongde. If you are interested in a day trek, you can opt for an excursion and visit the Hillary School and a monastery that houses the Yeti’s skull in Khumjung village.

Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Khangtaiga, among others, will captivate us from the moment we begin our journey. In addition, we will have the uncommon opportunity to see musk deer and pheasants. The path will then descend to the Dudh Koshi River, where we will find a few lodges where we can take a break.

Our path will then take us across a suspension bridge spanning the Dudh Koshi River. Then, we will ascend the trail and traverse pine and juniper forests. After the completion of this ascent, we will eventually reach Tengboche. Here, we can visit the renowned Tengboche monastery and take in a breathtaking panorama of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Mount Everest, and other peaks. If you visit this location in October, you can observe the renowned Mani Rimdu festival.

We commence our day by arising early and proceeding toward the Tengboche Monastery to offer our devotion. The vista from the monastery is breathtaking. Be sure that you carry your camera. Subsequently, we shall consume our morning meal and proceed toward Pheriche. Subsequently, we will head downwards to a forested path and move through a suspension bridge. Subsequently, we shall ascend to higher altitudes and observe a higher number of alpine grasslands in comparison to woodland vegetation. Subsequently, Pangboche will be attained and our expedition will persist until the destination of Pheriche is reached.

Our initial destination for the day is Dugla. Upon continuing our ascent, we subsequently came across the moraine of Khumbu Glacier. After ascending to a greater altitude, we take a break at Chupki Lhara. Upon hiking for a duration of several hours, we will ultimately arrive at Lobuche. The path leading to Lobuche presents a breathtaking panorama of the Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and Mahalangur mountain ranges.

The journey commences with a trek leading to Gorak Shep. Next, to reach Gorak Shep, we proceed towards the Everest base camp. The trek presents a moderate level of difficulty due to the presence of rocky dunes and moraine, which are composed of loose glacial debris. During our journey, we will have the opportunity to observe the renowned Khumbu Glacier and icefall situated at the foot of Mount Everest. In the spring season, it is common to encounter climbers who are awaiting their ascent. Capture the awe-inspiring vistas of the mountains by utilizing your cameras to take numerous photographs. Upon relishing this particular moment, we shall proceed towards Gorak Shep. It is imperative that we retire to bed early on the present day, in order to awaken in time to witness the sunrise on the subsequent day.

Today, we shall arise early and proceed towards Kala Patthar. Upon ascending for a duration of 2-3 hours, the destination of Kala Patthar will be attained. Prepare to be captivated by the breathtaking aesthetics when the initial beams of sunlight make contact with the backdrop of mountains. Kala Patthar is renowned for providing an exceptional viewpoint from which to observe Mount Everest, which stands at an elevation of 8,848 meters. Additionally, other notable peaks such as Pumori (7,145m/23,443ft), Lingtren (6,697m/21, 973ft), Khumbutse (6,623m/21,730ft), Changtse (7,550m/24,772ft), Lhotse (8,516m/27,941ft), and Nuptse (7,861m/25,792ft) can also be observed from this location. In addition, Cho Oyo with an elevation of 8,201 meters (26,907 feet) will be observable towards the west, while Ama Dablam will be situated towards the southern direction. Subsequently, we shall return to Gorak Shep to partake in our morning meal. Subsequently, we shall proceed towards Lobuche, where we shall spend the night in repose.

Today is the occasion on which we will ascend Kongma La, a mountain pass with an elevation of 5535 meters. Observe the breathtaking scenery of the mountains and behold the splendor of the pass, which is adorned with prayer flags. Subsequently, our itinerary entails a descent to Chukkung; however, prior to that, we shall arrive at the Imja Khola valley, which is situated at an elevation of 4730 meters.

The trip away from Chukkung is scheduled for early morning. The ascent is expected to be a thrilling experience, as we explore through narrowed pathways and rugged landscapes. Our intended route involves proceeding in the southern direction, followed by a subsequent turn towards the east, whereby we shall traverse a meandering trail that leads to the Base Camp of Island Peak. It is recommended that adequate rest be taken today in preparation for an upcoming lengthy day.

We will start arrangements for the ultimate ascending. The instructors will impart basic climbing skills to you. The course will cover instruction on the proper utilization of climbing equipment, including but not limited to ice axes, climbing boots, crampons, harnesses, and ascenders. The method of training is supposed to be beneficial for our upcoming ascent, which is expected to be an amazing accomplishment, despite not being overly challenging. Following the completion of the training, we advise you to rest and make necessary preparations for the upcoming climb.

Today is the day that will define our entire trip because we will finally reach the summit of the Island Peak. By 2:00 AM, we must have departed from Base Camp. We’ll use our flashlights to make our way up the trail. We have to scale a rocky hillside that is pretty steep. Then, we’ll squeeze through a gap into a rocky gorge. We have to traverse a ridgeline before we can get to the glacier at the peak. In some spots, we’ll need to use ropes as a means of ascent. To go across crevasses, we’ll employ fixed rope, main rope, and ladders. Reaching the peak of Island Peak will reward you with a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding mountains. We’ll hang out at the peak for a while, then travel down to base camp for a victory party.

As we make our way back down from that successful ascent, we will begin our descent. On our way to the Khumbu Valley, we pass through a number of little towns. Pangboche will be within 5-6 hours’ travel time. The views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kangtaiga are spectacular.

We will use the same trail to return to Namche Bazaar. We will first reach Tengboche village and visit the famous Tengboce monastery. After some rest and lunch, we will trek back to Sansa and then to Namche Bazaar.

Today we will head back towards the friendly villagers of Jorsale and exit Sagarmantha National Park. After that, we will pass through some Sherpa communities in Monjo and Phakding and then cross the suspension bridge at Thado Koshi before ascending to Ghat and then Lukla.

Finally, our adventurous peak climbing comes to an end after we take a flight to return to Kathmandu. As the aircraft takes off and reaches its height, feast your eyes with the magnificent scenery of green hills, mountains, and rivers. After 45 minutes of a thrilling experience, we will reach Kathmandu. We will then take you to your accommodation in Kathmandu.