Island Peak with EBC

This itinerary is a combination of Everest Base Camp, Kala Pattar, Kongma La and the stunning Island Peak. Island Peak climbing with EBC trek offers the combination of natural scenery, cultural experience and the excellent view of the mountains. From the Kala Pattar you can observe the unrivaled view of the Mt. Everest (8848m.), the highest mountain of the world. From the Island peak you can observe and enjoy the amazing view of gigantic mountains like Nuptse, Lhotse, Lhotse Middle, Lhotse Shar, Makalu, Ama Dablam etc. Island Peak was the name given to the mountain in 1952 by Eric Shipton’s who thought it to be reminiscent of an island in a sea of ice. It is also known as “Imja Tse” in Sherpa Name.

The amazing journey of Island peak and Kala Pattar starts with the scenic flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Then you start your trek and traverses through the river valleys, forest of rhododendron, world heritage Sagarmatha national park, and different Sherpa settlements enjoying the views of waterfalls, snow clad peaks and natural beauty to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar for proper acclimatization before scaling the  Island Peak.

We continue descend to Chhukung to prepare the ascent of the peak. The climb to the summit is physically demanding but not technically challenging. At the summit, Island Peak may appear dwarfed by the seven and eight thousanders surrounding it, still it provides a magnificent vantage point to all the peaks. After some exhilarating moments on the summit we descend by the same route to the base.
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Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.

• Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation.
• Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla. Trek to Phakding.
• Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar.
• Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar.
• Day 06: Trek to Tengboche.
• Day 07: Trek to Pheriche.
• Day 08: Trek to Lobuche.
• Day 09: Trek to Gorak Shep and Kala Patthar and back to Gorak Shep.
• Day 10: Trek to EBC and back to Gorak Shep.
• Day 11: Trek to Chhukung.
• Day 12: Trek to Base Camp.
• Day 13: Acclimatization day.
• Day 14: Base Camp to High Camp
• Day 16: High Camp to Summit and back to Base Camp.
• Day 17:  Trek to Chhukung.
• Day 18:  Trek to Namche Bazaar.
• Day 19: Trek to Lukla.
• Day 20: Fly to Kathmandu.
• Day 21: Final departure. Transfer to the airport.