Fact of this trip
Trip Duration    Â	17 days peak climbing
Max. Altitude:	6,189m/20,305ft
Minimum Altitude:	2650m./8745 ft.
Grade:	StrenuousÂ
Activities:	Trekking /tour/ climbing
Accommodation:	Lodge/ tent
Meals:	Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner with tea/coffee
Transportation:	Car/ Van/ Taxi / Plane
Trek Departure:	Every day throughout the week
Group Size:	2 persons (minimum) to 12 persons (maximum)
Best season:	Feb, March, April, May, Sep, Oct & Nov.
Available Time:	All months
Per day hiking:	5 to 8 hours

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,295 m/4,273 ft.)
Arriving in Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by a Nepal Alternative Treks airport representative. Transfer by Private car/ Van (depends on size of group) to the selected hotel ( Hotel Marshyangdi) at thamel in Kathmandu. Stay overnight on B/B basis.

Day 2:  Visit world heritage sites in Kathmandu
Full day Kathmandu sight seeing (world heritages sites) -  Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Boudhanath stupa and Pashupatinath temple by private car/van (depends on group size) and tour guide. Stay at same hotel on B/B basis.      

Day 3 : Kathamandu-Lukla- Ghat- Phakding
A magnificent 35 minute flight to Lukla (2800m./9240ft.)  and an exciting landing  on a steep mountain runway brings us to the start of our trek. We head up the Dudh Koshi Valley on a well-marked trail for 3 hours to our first stay at a lodge in Phakding (2650m./8745 ft.) on FB basis.

Day 4 : Phakding-Manju-Joresalle-Namche Bazzar
We continue north following the Dudh Kosi river and on to Jorsale where we enter the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park. From here it is a short walk to the confluence of two rivers, the lmja Drangpa (Imja Khola) and the Nangpo Tsangpo (Bhote Kosi) followed by a steep climb (for about 2hrs.) to Namche Bazaar, the main town in the Khumbu region. Namche is a prosperous Sherpa town and an important trading centre with a weekly Saturday market. After 5/6 hours walking to Namche Bazaar ( 3440m./11352 ft.) stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 5 :  Rest day for Acclimatization in Namche Bazzar.
Rest day and overnight. Namche Bazaar is tucked away between two ridges amongst the giant peaks of the Khumbu. Once named the 'Trekkers Mecca of Nepal’, Namche now boasts plenty of lodges and souvenir shops. It is an ideal place to spend a rest day, acclimatizing to the new altitude before heading off towards Everest Base Camp. Options for acclimatization walks include a visit to Khumjung Village and Khumjung gompa which has a Yeti skull, and also the one hour walk up to the Everest Hotel (3850m./12705ft.) above Namche for the sunset view of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and Everest. Stay at same Lodge on FB basis.

Day 6: Namche Bazzar-Phunki Tenga -Tengboche
The trail contours around the side of the valley, high above the Dudh Kosi. Now we get our first really good views of the great peaks - Khumbu, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam, including Everest. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, we descend steeply to a bridge over the river at Phunki Tenga. The village is an excellent lunch spot, and here we can rest before making the steep climb to Tengboche. Although tiring, the hike up the zigzag path has numerous distractions, with rhododendron bushes, beautiful birds and superb mountain scenery. Tengboche (3850m./12705ft.) is famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in the Khumbu. We stay near the monastery with Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam framed in the doorway of our lodge. It takes 5 hours walking from Namche to Tengboche then stay overnight there at lodge on FB basis.

Day 7 : Tengboche- Pangboche- Somare- Dingboche-Chukung
It is a 5/6 hour trek from Tengboche to Dingboche. The trail leads past the tiny village of Devuche, crosses the Imja Khola  and, after passing beautifully carved mani stones and a few chortens, we reach Pangboche. Ama Dablam dominates the skyline as we make our way to the village of Chhukung where we stay for two nights at a lodge on FB basis.

Day 8 : Rest day  - Acclimatization
Rest day at Chukung (4,730m/15,518 ft) and final preparation for climbing Island Peak.
This is a day to check and set up all the climbing gears and do final preparation for the climbing. You can have a little surrounding walk around of the valley for some hours. And have a rest for whole afternoon. Stay over night  there at lodge on FB basis.

Day 9: Chhukung - Island Peak Base Camp
the path from Chhukung leads fairly steep way climbing south then turning east to the main line of the valley. It then winds along or below the southern flank of the moraine from the Lhotse Glacier. Continue short pleasant walking along a streamside leads to what we call Big -rock. The route to the Amphu Lapcha lies to the southeast. A crisis cross route through the Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines leads to a wide valley flanking the SW side of Island peak. We reach Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m/17,060ft) 3/4 hours walking then stay there overnight at tent on FB basis.

Day 10: Island Peak Base Came - Island peak high Camp
you will move to Island Peak high camp, from where you will climb the Mt. Island peak. The path leads up beyond base camp for several hundred meters before striking off left up the steep hillside. Initially sandy, the path soon turns to grass before becoming boulder strewn. As you climb the hill, you will see that the slope narrows and the path enter a steep rock channel. We reach Island Peak High Camp (5,600m/18,372ft) after 2/3 hours walking then stay there overnight at tent on FB basis.

Day 11: Summit Island Peak and trek back to Chhukung
We Ascent  Island peak (6,189m/20,305ft), from early in the morning will have to climb the rock gully. This is not difficult but there are several short rock steps to climb before you emerge on the right side of the gully. The route then follows a ridgeline, which leads to an exhilarating and exposed traverse onto the snout of the summit glacier. You will need to rope up for the glacier as it contains several crevasses but it leads without difficulty, to a 100m(330ft) snow and ice slope (40-45º) on which the guides will fix a rope. From the top of this slope, 3 rope lengths along a sharp summit ridge lead to the top. After enjoying the summit views 3 hours, you will descend all the way to Chhukung(4,730m/15,518 ft) 5 hours then stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 12: Chhukung -Phortse
It is a 5/6 hour trek from Chukung to Phortse. The trail leads down the tiny village of Dingboche, crosses the Imja Khola  and, after passing beautifully carved mani stones and a few chortens, we reach Pangboche. After lunch, the trail to Phortse gradually rises above the Imja Khola and the views to the west are spectacular. As you gain elevation, you see in the distance the Tangboche monastery sitting high on hill. Keep an eye open for sightings of musk deer along the way. We arrive at Phortse(3750m./12375ft.) and stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis

Day 13: Phortse -Namche
Our trek takes us downhill from Phortse to the Dudh Kosi river. We cross the river and make our way through Phortse Thanga and from there, after many steep switchbacks uphill, to Mong. Again, the views from this elevation are outstanding as you look down the valleys to the west and admire the surrounding peaks. We descend and pass through Kenjoma on our way to Namche Bazzar(3440m./11352 ft.)5/6 hours walking  then stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 14: Namche to Lukla
Today the trail steeply descends to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then continues on an easy natural walk to phakding. After a lunch, trail will lead you back to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) 6/7 hours walking. On arrival in Lukla you will have time to relax, stretch those sore legs and celebrate the completion of your trek. Stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 15: Lukla-  Kathmandu
In the morning, we rise early for breakfast, then walk to the airport. Before boarding the flight to Katmandu, you say goodbye to the porters and also goodbye to the mountains. The plane rolls down the short runway, then soars across the Dudh Kosi River and makes its way back to Katmandu. In the evening, you are cordially invited to a farewell dinner where you will experience typical Nepali food and cultural entertainment, courtesy of Nepal Alternative Treks. Stay overnight at the selected hotel ( Hotel Marshyangdi ) on b/b basis.

Day 16: Leisure day in Kathmandu
This pleasant day you may have full day at leisure and either relaxes at hotel because you may have tired body and sore legs from the trip. This one extra day we use as a reserve day just in case if you need one extra day on trip or some time flight to/from Lukla can be cancelled or delay so always good to have this one reserve day after your trip. Stay overnight  at same hotel on b/b plan.

Day 17: Departure to your home
Nepal alternative treks provide you free transportation to Trivuwan international airport and departure to your home or other destination.

FootNote:

B/B = Bed and Breakfast, B = breakfast. L = Lunch, D = Dinner,
FB = Full board.( accommodation, breakfast, lunch, Dinner with tea/coffee).
M .= meter. f .= Feet, km =kilometre

Cost Includes:

• Free pick up and drop by car/van/ from/to international airport.
• 4 nights d hotel (Hotel Marshyangdi) at thamel in Kathmandu on b/b plan.
• One full day sightseeing in Kathmandu with professional tour guide by private car/Van.
• All meals during the trekking (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with tea/coffee).
• Lodge and tent accommodation during the trekking.
• One experienced educated, well trained, fluent English speaking, friendly, government authorized and specialized in Everest region trekking guide, climbing Sherpa, cook and required porters (one porter for two clients).
• Guide's food, accommodation, salary, flight, insurance, transportation and equipments.
• Porter's and other staff food, accommodation, salary, insurance and equipments.
• Both way flight tickets Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu.
• Domestic airport tax.
• Everest national park fee and TIMS (Trekker's information management system) card.
• Transfer from/to domestic airport..
• First aid medical box.
• All necessary camping equipments for climbing spot.
• Island peak permit.
• Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
• Complementary Trekking Certificate of Completion.

Cost Excludes:

• Hard and soft table drinks such as coke, fanta, mineral water, beer.
• Personal climbing gears.
• Personal Travel insurance.
• Rescue operation.
• Garbage deposit.
• International airfare.
• Nepal tourist visa fee ( $ 25 for 15 days and $ 40 for 30 days multiple entry visa).
• Tips for guide and porter.( Highly suggested  but not compulsory).

If you would like to extend your holiday then below the options are highly suggested.

1. One day Trishuli river rafting.
2. Full day world heritage sites city tour as Bhaktapur, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Monkey temple.
3. One night two days Nagarkot sunrise and mountain view and 3 hours hiking trip.
4. One  night Two days Dhulikhel tour.
5. Two  nights Three  days Trishuli river rafting + Chitwan Jungle safari.
6. 1/2/3 hours Trekking thai massage.
7.Mountain flight.

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