Island Peak/Imjatse Climbing - 6189m.. (22 days)

We trek from Lukla to Kalapatthar having its great scenery and spectacular panoramic views of the Himalayas including Mt. Everest. Imja Tse involves one steep and exposed 100m Ice or snow climb, otherwise a non techinical snow climb. It's an isolated peak in the Sagarmatha region, khumbu valley, easily recognisable if you recall its original Name, is land peak (6189m.). And then we return back experience with highlander Buddhist culture and the legends Yeti to Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu.

Your trekking and climbing preparation:
This trek is considered as a non-technical trek and suitable for average people. If you are moderately fit and have a sense of adventure will enjoy this trek. The program is designed to acclimatize you gradually and not expected high altitude sickness. However you are requested to check your altitude fitness and the itinerary.

We suggest you to strengthen your knee muscles and prepare for several days of steep descents. Some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, biking or aerobics is recommended, but mostly hiking on steep hills or running up and down steps are preferable.

Please note that the following program is prepared in the fact basis however can be change in some circumstances but adjustments will have to made during the trekking. We request you to be flexible with the situation to enjoy yourself.

As the trek is designed for camping arrangement, everything is handled by our team of porters, sherpas and cooks who carry the equipment, assemble and dissemble the camp and have hot meals waiting for you at every food break.

Everest Base Camp Trek
Round trip - Base Camp- Kalapatthar (5545m)

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu Valley with professional guide
Day 03: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakdingma [2600m]- (approximate 4 hours)
Day 04: Trek from Pakding to Namche Bazaar [3440m]- (approximate 6-7 hours)
Day 05: Acclimatization day in Namche Day hikking in Khumjung and Everest view hotel for mounatin views back to Namche
Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche [3867m] (approximate 5 hours)
Day 07: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche [4200m] (approximate 5 hours)
Day 08: A rest day in DIngboche for acclimatization and hike to Chikhung ri and back to Dingboche.
Day 09: Trek from DIngboche to Lobuche [4930m] ( approximate 6 hours)
Day 10: Trek from Lobuche to EBC and back to Gorakshep [5160m] (approximate 6-7 hours)
Day 11: Trek to Kalapattar [5545m] and trek back to Lobuche [4930m] (approximate 6-7 hours)
Day 12: Trek from Lobuche to Chikhung [4970m] (approximate 6-7 Hours) In Camp
Day 13: Trek from Chukhung to Base Camp. (Approximate 4 hours)
Day 14: Ascent of island Peak High camp Island Peak [5600m] (approximate 4 hours)
Day 15: Submit day of Island peak-(6189m.) and back to base camp (Approximate 7-8 hours)
Day 16: Trek from Base camp to Dingboche [4310m] (Approximate 4-5 Hours)
Day 17: Trek from Dingboche to Phortse vellage [3985m] (approximate 6-7 hours)
Day 18: Trek from Phortse to Khumjung [3790m] (approximate 4-5 hours)
Day 19: Trek from Khumjung to Pakding [2600m] (approximate 6 hours)
Day 20: Trek from Pakdingma to Lukla [2800m] (approximate 5 hours)
Day 21: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 22: FLy back to home

The cost includes the following services:

• Kathmandu airport transfers
• Meals prepared by our cook- 3 times a day during the trek
• Foam mattresses, Sleeping tents, dining tent & toilet tent
• All Sherpa staff, guide and porters or pack animals
• Guide, Sherpa, Porter fees and insurance
• Air fare Kyahmandu-Lukla-Kathamndu
• Clibing Sardar fee and allowances
• Sagarmatha Conservation area entrance permit 
• TIMS fee

Cost does not include:

• Meals and accommodation while in Kathmandu 
• The cost of your Nepal visa
• The cost of your international air travel between your home and Kathmandu and other stops in route
• Airport tax
• Personal equipment 
• Insurance of any kind and rescue helicopter
• Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, mineral water, tips and gratuities etc.

* If you are with less than the minimum number of participants please contact us We can bring you into contact with other people who would be interested to do the same type of trek.

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