Everest Three Passes Trek with Island Peak - 23 Days
Everest Three Passes Trek with Island Peak
Everest Three Passes Trek with Island Peak
Everest Three Passes Trek with Island Peak
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Trip Code HTA-141
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Duration: 23 Days
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Trip Grade Moderate
Trip Highlights
Everest Three Passes Trek with Island Peak Highlights:-
- Closest view of the mighty Himalayas including the highest peak, Mount Everest and it’s neighboring mountains
- Grand walk to the fresh mesmerizing lakes of Gokyo Valley showing the reflection of Himalayas
- Experiencing Sherpa culture, friendly Sherpa people, and their gratitude
- View the Buddhist monasteries in the foothills of high mountains
- Climbing the most popular peak of the region with upfront close view of Mighty Everest.
- Making it to the three highest Passes in the Everest region: Renjo La pass (5,388m/17,513 ft.), Chola pass (5,367m/17,604 ft.) and Kongma La pass (5535m/18,159 ft.).
- A short visit to the world heritage sites in Kathmandu as well
About Trip:
"Less Travelled different road to Greatest Altitude on the existence(Pass, one of the settlements, mountain) to the most respectable mountain region"
Everest Three Passes Trek with Island Peak:-
Embark on a wonderful adventure with Island Peak trekking and climbing that takes you into the heartland of the Khumbu Valley and Everest Base Camp (5,357m/17,575ft). Island Peak (6,189m/20,305ft) is one of the main climbing peaks in the Everest Region with an impressive and highly glaciated West Face that rises from the Lhotse Glacier. The Island peak climbing itinerary has been designed very professionally by taking care of proper and gradual acclimatization at suitable intervals. Before scaling the peak, we also take you to possibly the most popular trekking destination in the world - Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar - for the close-up views of Mt. Everest and other high mountains. The journey begins from and comes to conclusion at one of the most famous airstrips in the world, the Lukla Airport in the Everest Region.
Island Peak Climbing with Everest Base Camp Trek is designed for those adventurer seekers who are energetic and physically fit and wish for both trekking and climbing experience at one go.
Surely a trip which simply dedicates to altitude within the Himalayas of Nepal by Everest(highest) in Khumbu region. Crossing highest Pass being Gokyo(Highest) -
1) Kongma La Pass (5,535/18,159ft) - Highest
2) Cho La Pass (5420m/17,782ft)
3)Renjo La Pass (5,340m/17,520ft)
then to the foot of almighty Everest base camp, ascend Kala Patthar. Out of Pollution and noise to remote & unexplored Nangpa La Valley, the Sherpa village of Marlung & thereby the monastery village. This is simply a respectable benchmark ensured by the most respectable mountain region ever in existence.
Outline Itinerary
| S.N.:- | Outline Itinerary:- |
| Day-01:(1,350m.) | Step on Kathmandu |
| Day-02:(1,350m.) |
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (SIGHTSEEING) |
| Day-03:(2,860m.) | Lukla Flight & Phakding Trek,3-4 hrs. |
| Day-04:(3,438m.) | Namche Bazaar,5-6 hrs. |
| Day-05:(3,870m.) | Namche Acclimatization |
| Day-06:(3,800m.) | Thame,4-5 hrs. |
| Day-07:(4,600m.) | Lungden,5-6 hrs. |
| Day-08:(4,600m.) | Lungden Acclimatization |
| Day-09:(4,800m.) | Gokyo, Via Renjo La Pass,5-6 hrs. |
| Day-10:(5,357m.) | Gokyo Valley Acclimatization |
| Day-11:(4,750m.) | Thagnak, 4-5 hrs. |
| Day-12:(5,367m.) | Dzongla via Chola Pass,3-4 hrs. |
| Day-13:(5,160m.) | Gorakshep,5-6 hrs. |
| Day-14:(5,545m.) | KalaPatthar, Then to Lobuche |
| Day-15:(4,750m.) | Chukung Via Kongma la Pass |
| Day-16:(5,200m.) | Trek to Island Peak Base camp |
| Day-17 | Reserve Day(Contingency Day) |
| Day-18:(6,189m.) | Summit Day of Island Peak |
| Day-19:(3,985m.) | Dingboche, 4-5 hrs. |
| Day-20:(3,440m.) | Namche Bazaar,6-7 hrs. |
| Day-21:(2,800m.) | Lukla,6-7 hrs. |
| Day-22:(1,350m.) | Kathmandu flight,45 mins |
| Day-23:(1,350m.) | Final Departure |
Cost Includes:
- Domestic flight services between Kathmandu and Lukla
- International & domestic airport transfers from and to Hotel
- All ground transportations in tourist vehicles as per itinerary
- Accommodation in star level hotel with bed and breakfast facility in Kathmandu as per itinerary
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) while trekking as indicated by the itinerary.
- Accommodation in twin sharing basis tents or local lodges/guesthouses while trekking
- All necessary paperwork and trekking related permits and fees like National Park Permit, TIMS, etc.
- Professional, government licensed, helpful, and English speaking guides with necessary porters (1 porter per two members)
- First Aid Medical Kit box during the trip
- All costs of Nepalese staff including their wages, insurance, food and accommodation, domestic flights, transportation, and other related costs.
- Himalayan Traverse Adventure duffel bags
- Tents of good quality.
- All necessary paperwork and trekking and climbing related permits and fees like National Park Permit, TIMS, Island Peak climbing permit, etc.
- Some necessary group equipment like ropes, ice-screw, snow bar for climbing.
- Necessary Very Experienced, government licensed, (Done multiple 8000m+ mountain summits like Everest and others) Professional High altitude Well-English-Speaking climbing Sherpa
- Base camp Tent on sharing basis
- Government and local taxes as per itinerary
Cost Excludes:
- International airfares to and from Nepal.
- Lunch and Dinner while in Kathmandu
- Nepal Visa fees
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to any reason than scheduled itinerary
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Entrance fees.
- Personal Extra expenses by member like Laundry fees, drinks, phone calls, shower, etc.
- All foods and beverages other than on the itinerary.
- Personal climbing gears and equipment.
- Tips for guides, porters and drivers
- Summit Bonus ($500)
- Excess Baggage charges
- Optional tours and sightseeing
- Credit Facility (The Amount should be accurate.)
- Services more than included in “Trip Includes” section.
Trip Map
Day-01: Step on Kathmandu(1,350M./4,429FT.)
From 1st step off to the land of Nepal, Completing our mandatory custom Formalities -Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. Himalayan Traverse representative excited full of joy for you at the gate who will lead us to Hotel. Rest of the day taking rest to get recharged after the tiredness of the long flight.
✈1,350m.
☾Hotel Vaishali
〄No Meal
Day-02: UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SIGHTSEEING(1,350M./4,429FT.)
4-landmarks, 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Visit with a Professional Licensed Person helping you know Kathmandu even deep historically. (Swayambhunath, Bauddhanath)- Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. With the knowledge gained we make you actually feel welcomed the Night as a part of a family with a warm Nepalese cuisine at a welcome dinner hosted by Himalayan Traverse after knowing the team and getting to know our guides in person.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
INCLUDED MEALS: WELCOME DINNER
✈1,350m.
☾Hotel Vaishali
〄Breakfast, Welcome Dinner
Day-03: Lukla (2,860 m/9,383 ft.) Flight: 45 min & Phakding Trek (2,651m/8,700ft): 3-4 hrs walk
A short scenic mountain-flight one of the best takes us to Lukla. Everest Base Camp journey starts with landing at Tenzing Hillary Airport gateway of Mountains. We start our hiking to Phakding, passing by Cheplung Village for the view of yet not ascended Khumbila(5760m). Overnight at Phakding.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈2,860m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day-04: Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft.)Trek: 5-6 hrs walk
Start our hike With Dudhkoshi river by, entrance to Sagarmatha National park. Reach Namche Bazaar being through pine forest north up the valley of Benkar which is also known as the “Gateway to Mount Everest”. View of Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈3,438m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day-05: Namche Bazaar Acclimatization
An acclimatization day. We can do activities as per your wish as it's the rest day at the main center of the region with markets & services to the possible extent. A short hike to Khumjung or Everest View Hotel and enjoying the view of the mighty Himalayas should do for the day. Experience the Sherpa culture and learn about mountaineering history by making a short visit to Sherpa Museum and Khumjung School nearby. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈3,870m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 06: Thame (3,800m/12,464 ft.): 4-5 hrs walk
After a day of acclimatization, today we head for Thame through a classical Everest Base Camp trail. After a straight walk of 4 or 5 hours the trail will lead us to Thame, an old and small Sherpa village with traditional people and culture. The interactions with Sherpa people there can be a lovely thing to do. Overnight at Thame.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈3,800m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 07: Lungden (4,600m/15,092 ft.): 5-6 hrs walk
Our next stop is Lungden. Today we pick our trail through dry lands. This will be an interesting walk for the trip as you can see the snow-caped peaks by you sides but no Sherpa villages as Thame was the last village in the valley. You will need to walk a bit uphill to reach our today’s destination. Overnight at Lungden.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈4,600m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 08: Lungdeng Acclimatization
Today we make a acclimatization to a 5,5400 meters hill for acclimatization near the Tibet border also known as Nangpa La. This will help us for the further walk tomorrow for Renjo La pass. Overnight at Lungdeng.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈4,600m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 09: Gokyo (4800m/15,580 ft.) via Renjo La pass (5,388m/17,513 ft.): 5-6 hrs walk
Today we start our day with a grand walk to the Land of Gokyo Lakes via Renjo La pass, our first pass in the trek. We also cross over the bridge over the river as we get into Gokyo Land. As we reach our destination, first of all we can see the amazing first lake of Gokyo. Walking a bit further ahead we can see the second lake and again comes the third lake. Today we spend our time enjoying the view of the magnificent lakes Gokyo and overnight later in Gokyo itself.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈5,388m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Gokyo Valley Acclimatization
Today is the second acclimatization day of our trek which we will be doing in Gokyo as it is a wonderful and perfect place to acclimatize for our further trip too. As for today, we can hike to the fourth and fifth lake in Gokyo valley. The fifth lake is more popular among trekkers as it provides wonderful views of the slopes of Mount Everest too. After the hike of nearly 5 hours we overnight later in Gokyo Valley again.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈5,357m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Thagnak (4750 m/15,580 ft.): 4-5 hrs walk
Early in the morning today we start our hike to Gokyo Ri, as it provides a magnificent view of the sunrise above the Himalayas. The highest mountain, Everest with all other neighboring mountains can be seen perfectly from Gokyo Ri. After spending some time in Gokyo Ri, we then head for Thagnak, our next stop for today. Overnight at Thagnak.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈4,750m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Trek to to Dzongla (15, 939 ft.) via Cho La pass (5,367m/17,604 ft.): 7-8 hrs walk
So, today will be a little tough day for us as we need to get to Chola pass through vertical and steep glacier traverse, which will be our second pass in the trek. As the route may be a little -Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner slipper we must be cautious and alert. As we reach Chola pass we can again have the amaziong view of Himalayas from there and from Chola pass is comfortable way to Dzongla, our next stop. Overnight at Dzongla.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈5,367m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13: Gorakshep (5,160m/16,929 ft.): 5-6 hrs walk
Our hike to Goraksherp is going to be an interesting one as well, as we can have the amazing views of the high mountain Mount Nuptse and Pumori by our side. We can also see Kala Patthar which is going to be our next destination for tomorrow. Overnight at Gorakshep.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈5,160m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14: Trek to Kalapatthar (5,545 m/18,192 ft.) to Lobuche (5545 m/18,192 ft): 8-9 hrs walk
Today we make our way to Lobuche via Kalapatthar. As Kalapatthar provides an amazing view of sunrise with the panoramic view of the Himalayan Range, we head out early in the morning. We will then be spending some of our time on the top of the Kalapatthar for photography and enjoying the amazing view. After that we head for Lobuche, our next stop. Overnight at Lobuche.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈5,545m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 15: Chukkung (4750m/15,580 ft.) via Kongma La pass (5535m/18,159ft): 6-7 hrs walk
.Today is going be an interesting and important day as well, as we are going to cross the highest pass for the trek, Kongma La pass. So, our today’s hike will be a bit challenging too. We make our way through the Khumbu Glacier and climb uphill to cross the Kongma La pass. After the successful pass we descend to our next stop, Chukkung where we will be spending our night.
(Note:- In Chukkung, we can also rent the Gears & climbing equipment on this day here.)
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈5,535m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 16: Chhukung to Island Peak Base camp (5,200m/17,060ft): 3-4 hours
The trek to Island Peak Base Camp is on a fairly steep trail. First, we climb south then turn east to the main line of the valley. We then walk on a winding path below the southern flank of the moraine from the Lhotse Glacier. Next, we continue walking on a pleasant trail along a streamside. The route to the Amphu Labtsa lies to the southeast. A crisscross route through the Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines leads to a wide valley flanking the SW side of Island Peak. Members can have the training here on the same day.
Overnight at Island Peak Base Camp.
-Included meals: BLD
Day 17: Reserve day (Contingency Day)
This day will be used in case needed due to weather condition, flight delays or any other reasons occurred in the program.
Day 18: Island Peak base camp to Island Peak summit (6,189m/20206ft), back to base camp: 10-11 hours
We move after breakfast slowly after all the preparation to high camp being through steppe way and ascending with the challenge of altitude and with the view of aphu labtsa view, island peak glacier etc finally we reach to high camp.
Overnight at Base Camp. (Tent)
-Included meals: BLD
Day 19: Island Peak Base Camp to Dingboche (3,985m/13,074ft) 5-6 hours
We move after early morning breakfast all preparation we descend to chukung and we drop all the hired things and we lunch at Chukung and then we make our way to Dingboche being through the beautiful scenarios. Overnight in Dingboche.
-Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈3,985m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 20: Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280 ft.): 6-7 hrs walk
Descend Namche Bazaar crossing the rhododendron forests. With the natural beauty of the place and watching the smiley faces of Sherpa locals, we make our way down to Namche Bazaar. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈3,440m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 21: Lukla (2,800m/9,186 ft.): 6-7 hrs walk
Lukla today, making our way through the Sherpa villages. Rest at places like Phakding and after 1-2 hours, if needy, we reach Lukla for the flight back to Kathmandu early in the morning tomorrow. Overnight at Lukla.
INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
✈2,800m.
☾Hotel/Tea-House
〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY-22: KATHMANDU FLIGHT(1,350M./4,429FT.)
Flyback Kathmandu.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast
✈1,350m.
☾Hotel Vaishali
〄Breakfast
DAY-23: FINAL DEPARTURE
Today we will be biding your farewell. Hoping we get to see you back in Nepal again as a family for another adventurous trip. We will take you to the International airport 3 hours before the scheduled flight and finally, you will depart back for your homeland!
Overnight in Kathmandu.
INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast
✈1,350m.
☾Homeland
〄Breakfast
(Note: Booking must be confirmed 6 months before in advance)
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