This trek is relatively different from the usual Everest circuit offering you the sound environment free from noise & crowd, besides, you get an ample opportunity to reach the summits of two trekking peaks including Gokyo Ri & Island Peak (6160m). These gives you a chance to observe a clearer & awe inspiring view of Mt. Everest than ever & its perspective of the surrounding Himalayan giants are astounding.

This region offers a fine settlements of Sherpa located in eastern Nepal. During trekking, we travel through the several small yak-grazing settlements, will definitely offer you a unique lifestyle & their rich cultural tradition.

The trail makes ascent to Island Peak where we will do a little technical climbing. There you are rewarded with the absolutely breath taking scenery that includes Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, & Ama Dablam.

Island Peak Itinerary

Day 01 : Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by our Airport Representative, and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. B.B.

Day 02 : Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley (Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, and Kathmandu durbar square). Overnight at hotel. B.B.

Day 03 : Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2804m), then trail begins with an easy walk to Phakding (2610m.). Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 04 : Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m.). Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 05 : Day for acclimatization at Namche Bazar for acclimatization & fine walk around the places. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 06 : Trek to Phortse Tenga (3250m). Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 07 : Trek to Machherma (4470m). Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 08 : Trek to Gokyo (4790m). Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 09 : Hiking to Gokyo Ri, and back to Gokyo Lake.
Early in the morning with steep climb up to the top of Gokyo Ri (5483m), begins a day, providing you an ample chance to reward with natural beauty, is one attempt this trip. You see the stunning views of the supper Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier and an incredible panoramic view of the whole Khumbu Himalayas, such as giants as Everest, Lhotse, Nutse, Makalu (8481m), Cho-Oyu (8153m) & Gychung Kang (7922m) can see very closely. This trek gives an ample opportunity to explore the glacier & Gokyo peak for those who are interested. This day is for acclimatization, so we return back to the camp in after noon. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 10 : Trek to Thangna (foot of the Cho-La pass). Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 11 : Cross Cho-La pass (5330m), and trek down to Dzongla (4830m.). Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 12 : Trek to Labuje (4910m). We have a fine walk to Labuje. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 13 : Trek to Ghorakshep (5140m). Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 14 : Climbing to Kalapathar (5545m). Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 15 : Trek to Everest base camp, & back to Ghorakshep for sleep. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 16 : Trek to Dingbuche (4410m). Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 17 : Trek to Chhukung (4730m) - Today, the trail offers an easy walking for the Chhukung valley. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 18 : Hiking to Chhukung Ri (5546m). Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 19 : This day 4 hours walking for Island base camp. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 20 : This day set up the high camp for to attempt on the top for next day. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 21 : This day submit on the top (6160m.), & stay overnight at Chhukung. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 22 : Trek to Tyangboche monastery. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 23 : Trek to Namche Bazar. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 24 : Trek to Lukla. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D.

Day 25 : Morning flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla. Overnight at hotel. B.B.

Day 26 : Leisure day in Kathmandu (it's also spare day incase of bad weather in Lukla). Overnight at hotel. B.B.

Day 27 : Transfer to Airport for your home departure. Farewell !!

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