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Duration
17 Nights / 18 Days
Country
Nepal
Activity Type
Trekking / Climbing
Max. Altitude
6165 M
Group Size
1-12
Accommodation
Hotel / Tea House
Difficulty
Challenging
Meals
Included
Transportation
Private Vehicle / Flight
Start / End Point
Kathmandu
In this program from Trek Me Nepal, you will go on an epic 18-day journey in the heart of The Himalayas. The journey is a combination of the popular Everest Base Camp trek and the challenging summit of Island Peak. A perfect blend of trekking and mountaineering, you will immerse in the rich Sherpa culture while testing your limits in one of the world's most breathtaking landscapes.
From Kathmandu, you will begin with a scenic flight to Lukla, the gateway to Everest. As you trek through picturesque villages and lush forests, the trail gradually ascends, offering tantalising glimpses of snow-capped peaks. The itinerary includes the important days of acclimatisation in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche, where you will allow your body to adjust to the high altitude.
During acclimatisation, you can explore local markets, visit monasteries, and stay among the unique Sherpa people who call this harsh mountain environment their home.
As you go higher, the landscape transforms dramatically where forests will give way to rocky terrain, and glacial valleys will loom ever closer starting down from the mighty Himalayan giants. The trek takes you through iconic locations like Tengboche, home to a famous Buddhist monastery, and Dingboche, Syangboche, and Lobuche.
The important section of this trek is reaching Everest Base Camp, where you will stand at the foot of the world's highest mountain and witness the hustle-bustle of global teams preparing for their ascents. You will feel the raw energy of this legendary location at the height of the world.
You will even hike to the vantage point of Kalapatthar, where you will be rewarded with panoramic views of Everest and surrounding peaks. This view is sure to be etched in your memory, and remain with you for the rest of your life — and in the least it will be a story you will tell your grandchildren one day with pride!
However, the adventure does not end here. As you trek further away from the main Everest trail, you will head towards Island Peak. At 6,165 metres, this peak is a perfect introduction to climbing in the Himalayas. The appearance of this peak is unmistakable because it's a prominently protruding island in a sea of ice when viewed from several places.
The climb to the summit is challenging for even the fittest trekkers, but you can accomplish it with the help of basic mountaineering skills involving the use of crampons, ice-axes, ice-picks, and fixed ropes — and of course, focus and determination!
The summit will reward you with stunning views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Nuptse; and before you know it, you will begin the descent and head on the journey back to Kathmandu. First you will return to Namche Bazaar and on to Lukla where you will reflect on the incredible achievements you gained in the past two weeks.
During the journey, you will stay in teahouses and tented camps, and experience the warmth of Sherpa hospitality. You will even taste the local meals to fuel your "local" adventure day in and day out. This itinerary from Trek Me Nepal is designed for your safety and success in introductory peak climbing, with experienced guides leading the way.
This journey is more than just a physical challenge — it's a journey of personal growth! You will push your physical and mental limits, create friendships, and gain a true appreciation for the majesty of the Himalayas.
Meals
Not Included
Once you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, you'll be received by our staff and transported to your hotel.
After some rest and refreshments:
At night, you will enjoy a welcome dinner of Nepali cuisine, heading on your epic mountain adventure the following day.
Max. Altitude
2,610 M
Hike Duration
3-4 hrs
Accommodation
Tea House
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
You will begin after dawn to catch an early flight to Lukla. The flight is scenic and thrilling, as you traverse above towering peaks. After about 30 minutes, you will land at the narrow airstrip of the mountainous airport, renowned for its challenging descent. At Lukla, you will first have breakfast in the presence of mighty mountains and then begin the long-awaited trek.
Trail highlights:
Max. Altitude
3,440 M
Hike Duration
6-7 hrs
Accommodation
Tea House
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
As you begin the trek from Phakding, you will be facing a long day of trek to Namche Bazaar, the destination for today. The actual trekking duration is about seven hours with ample amount of stopovers. The trail is scenic, and at this altitude, you will even pass through lush rhododendron forests.
The excitement will push you further today where you'll cross high-altitude suspension bridges over the Dudhkoshi River, including the famous Hillary Bridge. After crossing Monjo, your trail enters Sagarmatha National Park with breathtaking views of valleys and mountains.
Key Highlights | Details |
Permits Checkpoint | At Monjo |
Famous Bridge | Hillary Bridge |
Park Entry | Sagarmatha National Park |
Final Altitude | 3,440 meters |
Upon reaching Namche:
Max. Altitude
3,40 M
Hike Duration
4 hrs
Accommodation
Tea House
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Sleeping this close to the mountains has its own benefits like having a breakfast with sumptuous views of the giant peaks. As your excitement builds up for the day, you will realise that it's no more walking for the day.
All you have to do is relax and enjoy the day in this mountain village with very short hikes for some acclimatization. Today is also your chance to catch some breath and let your body adjust to the thinner air at this altitude.
During the day you can:
Just make sure you do not miss the golden sun setting against the peaks – bringing you a feeling of inspiration and awe!
Max. Altitude
3,860 M
Hike Duration
5-6 hrs
Accommodation
Tea House
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
As you begin your ascent towards the famous Tengboche village, the anticipation keeps building further. While the air gets thinner and the winding trails might appear less inviting, you should keep your head up and look towards the sky to witness majestic towering peaks.
You will see:
Approaching closer to Tengboche, you will feel the air swirling with energy. And the views – your heart will be racing, your eyes will be gazing, and the regal icy peaks will be looming right above you!
This once-in-a-lifetime moment will be more satisfying with views of pine and rhododendron forests gracefully stretching as far as the eyes can see!
And at dusk, when you step into Tengboche at 3,867 metres, you’ll feel the:
Arrival Altitude | Highlights |
3,867 metres | -Ancient walls -Monks in maroon robes -Deep-echoing chants -Fluttering colorful prayer flags |
As night falls in this isolated village with mighty mountains in its backyard, you'll truly feel the spirit of the Himalayas.
Max. Altitude
4,410 M
Accommodation
Tea House
Meals
5-6 hrs
The trail to Dingboche is a mix of difficult trekking and breathtaking vistas. Although not overly strenuous, each step appears heavier as the thin air becomes thinner. Sheer willpower will keep your spirits soaring but stopovers will help you catch a breath before you move on.
The trek to Dingboche reveals more than rocks and barren trails; it reveals your inner resilience. Respite comes in the views of rhododendron and nival forests, in the shadow of white mountains looming over with their icy crests. This could easily become the hardest walk of your life, or the best one.
Dingboche Arrival Highlights:
Arriving at the tranquil Dingboche you will see that it is nestled at the vicinity of several Himalayan peaks – Ama Dablam, Everest, Lhotse, and Thamsherku among others. The humbling majesty of these peaks cannot be felt immediately but only much later as the night grows darker and your muscles begin to gather rest.
Feature | Description |
Altitude | 4,410 meters |
Surroundings | Ama Dablam, Everest, Lhotse, Thamsherku |
Experience | Isolation and majestic silence of the Himalayas |
In the silence of the night you will understand the isolation of the Himalayas and you will be left to wonder about the amazing people who call this region their home.
Max. Altitude
4,410 M
Accommodation
Tea House
This is a day to capture the awe and wonder of the Himalayas from inside the heart of Khumbu region. Today is the day of acclimatisation, with very short treks but not a long trek ahead.
You will acclimatise your body to adapt to thinner air, preparing for the journey tomorrow. You will begin with a light breakfast and mentally prepare for the push to Lobuche, your next stop en route to Everest Base Camp.
Today you'll be traversing easy slopes lined with prayer flags and scattered houses. As you trudge along in the breeze, you will see the majestic peaks looking down to you from the heavens.
Newer mountains will become visible today as you rest and rejuvenate, preparing for tomorrow with expectations of more beautiful sceneries and stepping one step closer to your destination of Everest Base Camp.
Max. Altitude
4,940 M
Hike Duration
5-6 hrs
Accommodation
Tea House
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Venturing towards Everest Base Camp, with each step you will feel like you're getting closer to your destination. The rugged charm of Dingboche will be long gone once you arrive at Khumbu River Valley, and before mid-day, you will find yourself trekking along Khumbu Glacier itself!
Along the way, you will have mesmerising panoramas of peaks like Ama Dablam and Pumori.
And as you trek further with heavy steps along the barren rocky lands and icy glaciers, you will wonder why a trip to Base Camp has to be so trying.
Some grand views of the eternal peaks will be there to solace you as you will hear helicopters flying over the landscape.
Max. Altitude
5,140 M
Hike Duration
7 hrs
Accommodation
Tea House
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today is the day of a life-time experience as you reach Everest Base Camp. You begin immediately after breakfast, going through rugged and rocky trails. As you trek uphill along the Khumbu Glacier, you head towards Gorakshep, barely a hamlet near Everest Base Camp.
Sometime late in the morning you will reach Gorakshep, and after a brief rest here, you will hike to Base Camp. This last leg is filled with excitement and too much anticipation because you will certainly be reaching the base of the planet's tallest peak.
This is THE iconic peak not just geographically, but in every sense of the world.
At the Base Camp:
And as you leave behind the overwhelming awe of the journey, you will forget the hardships of the way. You will be recharged for life.
Max. Altitude
4,410 M
Hike Duration
7 hrs
Accommodation
Tea House
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Kalapatthar is a peak lying close to Gorakshep. It's the de facto vantage point in the area offering iconic views of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse. It is with this notion in mind that trekkers begin at dawn to catch the first rays falling on the mountain peaks.
As you gain altitude through this steep climb, you will have surreal views of landscapes nearby, especially the gigantic glaciers. And after a really challenging climb, you'll reach the top where you will be rewarded with views of breathtaking panoramas, and a rare sight of Mount Everest itself with a golden peak.
It's quite a magical scene in itself, and inspiring for your soul too!
Later as you descend to Gorakshep for breakfast, you'll hurriedly move through your photo album to relive the moment you just experienced two hours earlier. With the regained feeling of beauty still stirring in your heart, you begin your next descent towards Dingboche.
Views of majestic mountain peaks are still visible around you, while you move downhill towards serene valleys and terraced landscapes of Dingboche with a heart full of memories. As you descend further, you will begin to appreciate this untamed beauty at probably the most remote wilderness in Nepal.
Max. Altitude
5,100 M
Hike Duration
6-7 hrs
Accommodation
Tent Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today, we’ll leave the main Everest trail and trek towards Island Peak, a popular trekking peak. After breakfast, we will embark on a trek that takes about seven hours. Outside the village, you will cross mani walls before entering high-altitude terrains.
Views of icy and rocky landscapes are what comprise most of the day's trek. As you follow a rocky path to Chhukung, you will come face-to-face with ever-gazing peaks. At places, you will take brief rests.
Later in the day, you will climb steeply to a moraine east of a glacial valley, crossing streams and following the upper trail to arrive at a wider glacial base.
Island Peak Base Camp Highlights
Features | Details |
Altitude | 5,100 meters |
Terrain | Rocky, glacial, high-altitude |
Activities | Trekking, gear practice |
Preparation | Climbing gear orientation by guides |
This is the Island Peak Base Camp, where we’ll set up camp for the night. Here, guides will help you practice with climbing gear before we prepare for the ascent to Island Peak.
Max. Altitude
4,730 M
Hike Duration
8-10 hrs
Accommodation
Tea House
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
We’ll start early and trek to Island Peak High Camp, which lies about 400 feet above Island Peak Base Camp. Starting near a moraine, we ascend a grassy slope lined with rocks before reaching the High Camp.
From there, the path ascends along a steep hillside, narrowing as it enters a rocky channel. After climbing several short rock steps, we will come to a ridge near a glacier.
Key Highlights | Details |
Start Point | Island Peak Base Camp |
High Camp Altitude | 400 feet above Base Camp |
Terrain | Grassy slope, rocky channel, glacier ridge |
Summit Height | 6,165m |
Destination | Chhukung (4,730m) |
Duration | 8 to 10 hours |
Max. Altitude
5,100 M
Accommodation
Tent Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
We have reserved a day today for the sake of emergencies. In case that your summit has to be postponed due to bad weather or delays because of health, physical weakness, or injury, it is customary to set aside a day of contingency.
If things go as planned, you will shorten a day in our itinerary. The weather at this altitude cannot be predicted as at one moment it might snow and at the other it might rain. If there are no unexpected reasons, the trip will go smoothly as planned.
Max. Altitude
3,440 M
Hike Duration
7 hrs
Accommodation
Tea House
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Leaving Chhukung behind, you descend early with a newly discovered inspiration. Trekking down through the rugged paths, you begin to long for the comforts of Namche Bazaar, where you can:
This anticipation will keep you on the trail filled with:
As you keep trekking down:
A sense of relief overpowers you in the evening as you:
Max. Altitude
2,860 M
Hike Duration
6-7 hrs
Accommodation
Tea House
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today is the day you bid farewell to Namche. Lacing up your boots with a mixed feeling of joy and humility, you will take the first step towards ending your epic journey.
Highlights of the descent to Lukla:
Trekking on from Phakding:
The people moving here and there going about their own business will make for a happy sight as you eagerly look forward to your flight back to Kathmandu.
Meals
Breakfast
Flight Duration
30 Min
The flight from Lukla is a scenic one, with views of the peaks you just went to, and some more. A stream of memories will fill you as you land in Kathmandu. The bustling city will be quite a sight in itself as you drive in the traffic jam towards your hotel.
In the afternoon you can take a soothing massage or simply wander the market hunting for souvenirs and those “hashish-rickshaw” t-shirts that everyone returning from Nepal buys.
And in the evening, you will visit a diner, sharing stories and once again, being grateful for the soul-enriching journey you just took to Everest.
Accommodation
Hotel
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner
A day sightseeing tour is a good thing to have, after returning from an arduous journey in the mountains. There are plenty of places to go in this capital city full of heritage.
Although it does not seem like it at first, mainly due to the chaotic traffic and the hullabaloo, there are gems of places hidden inside the valley.
Options for the day:
You can also customise a day trip with us.
Meals
Breakfast
After breakfast or depending upon your flight schedule we will transfer you to the airport.
As your plane takes off from the runway in Kathmandu, your journey to Nepal comes to an end for this time — until you decide to visit again for some memorable and soul-searching trip in the Himalayas.
Whats Included:
Whats Excluded:
Number of PAX | Price per PAX |
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1 pax | 2,780 |
2 - 6 pax | 2,640 |
7 - 10 pax | 2,580 |
11 - 15 pax | 2,530 |
16+ | 2,490 |
$ 2750 per person
(Price Varies by Group Size)
PAX | Price per PAX |
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1 pax | 2,780 |
2 - 6 pax | 2,640 |
7 - 10 pax | 2,580 |
11 - 15 pax | 2,530 |
16+ | 2,490 |
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