Day 01:

Arrival Kathmandu -1,350m/4,428ft
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, Expedition to himalaya will officially greet and meet you at Airport & transfer you to Hotel Vaishali in thamel. You will have leisure time, followed by an evening welcome dinner at a typical Nepalese Restaurant in Banchhagar. Overnight in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)

Day  02:

Complementary sightseeing.
This morning after breakfast you can have a free day on your own or you can join for complementary sightseeing in Kathmandu. If sightseeing we take to visit the highlights of Kathmandu valley as Kathmandu Durbar square, Swoyambhunath, Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath. After day sightseeing evening prepare and check the equipments for the expedition and introduce with fellows members, Guide and chances to ask remaining question you may have and briefing about the trip and overnight at hotel.

Day 03:

 Kathmandu to Lukla (40 min flight) and Trek to Phakding (3-4 hours)-2,652m/8,700ft.

Early morning flight by small twin otter to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft). After final preparations, the trekking starts passing Chaurikharka village, and makes a descent towards the Dudhkosi Ghat (2,530m/8,300ft). The trail follows the precise bank of the Dudhkosi River until camp at Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft) is reached. This first day is short for acclimatization reasons. Over night at lodge.

Day 04:

Trek to Namche Bazaar ( 5-6hrs.) -3,440m/11,286ft
The trail cross Dudhkoshi River through a long suspension bridge then trail leads you crossing side by side along the river to Hilary's Suspension Bridge. The trail further climbs from here to Namche Bazaar which is the gate way to Mt. Everest. Overnight in Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft).

Day 05:

Rest day in Namche for Acclimatization- 3,440m/11,286ft

This is the day for scheduled 'acclimatization' days. You can spend it taking a day hike to Thame, or take a one and half hours walk up to reach Syangboche or visiting Khunde or relaxing and exploring Namche Bazaar itself. It's the main centre of the Khumbu region and has shops, restaurants, a bakery and a colorful market each Saturday. Over night stay at lo dge in Namche.

Day 06:

Trek to Tengboche ( 5-6hrs)-3,870m/12,693ft

After having a nice acclimatization day in Namche, we start our trekking towards Tengboche. We will have a nice walking till to riverside where we take a breathe with lunch. And we start walking up gradually through pine forest for 2 more hours to reach Tenboche. Tengboche is a very great place to view close views of Ama-Dablam. And it has a biggest bouddhist Monastery all over in Khumbu region. Over night stay at lodge.

 Day 07:

Trek to Pheriche (4 -5 hours)-4,200m/13,776ft
We descend for half an hour to river side through nice forest,, cross the river and start trekking up towards opposite hill and landscapes starts more dry and desert afterwards. We will cross a traditional and cultural sherpa village Panboche where we can see a close up daily activities of sherpa people. After this, we make a gradual up towards a small hill afterwards trail goes to wide mountain valley called pheriche. This is a nice wide village located on the riverside. A small helipad is available here for helicopter rescue and daily High altitude Mountain sickness class available here with Mt. Specialist. Over night stay at lodge.

Day 08:

Trek to Lobuche(5 hours)-4,930m/16,170ft
After breakfast, we start easy and straight walking towards left corner of the river and make a gradual walk up to reach Dungla. After lunch, the trail goes from Duglha directly up to the Khumbu Glacier for an hour, then left into the memorial area before reaching the village of Lubuche (4,930m/16,170ft). By this stage the effects of the altitude will be kicking in and you can expect colder nights.

 Day 09:

Trek to Gorekshep( 3-3:30 hours)-5,160m/16,925ft

The trail continues climb up to Gorekshep. It takes a couple of hours walking up to Kala Pattar (Black Rock) 5,545m/18,192ft; this small peak offers the best views of Mt. Everest, Pumori and Ama Dablam without climbing. Overnight in Gorak Shep (5,160m/16,929ft).

Day 10:

Visit Everest Base Camp & Trek back to Lobuche (6-7hours)-4,930m/16,170ft
This day leads you to the Base Camp of Mt. Everest (5,357m/17,575ft) walking through rocky and glacial trails where climbers gather for summiting Everest. After all, we Continue trek return to Lobuche (4,930m/16,170ft), for overnight.

Day 11:

Trek to Chhukung (5-6 hours)-4,730m/15,518ft

After breakfast trekking via Khumbu Glacier to Kongma La Base Camp (5,000m/16,404ft) continues ascending to Kongma pass (5,535m/18,159ft) then descending a gradual walks up the Imja Khola valley to Chhukung a small summer settlement. Overnight in Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft) where you make final preparation for climbing. Over night at lodge.

Day 12:

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Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp (3 -4 hours)-5,200m/17,060ft

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. Over night in Island Peak Base Camp

Rest day in Island peak base camp (5200m/17,060ft)
You will be taken to  natural rock climbing spot for your climbing course before departure to Ascent  Island peak  summit,  a day course will provide excellent opportunities to learn how to use rope, harness, Ice axe, crampons although there is no snow. Overnight in camp.

Day 14:

Island Peak Base Camp to High Camp (2-3 hours)-5,600m/18,372ft
You will have 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. Overnight in Island Peak High Camp (5,600m/18,372ft).

 Day 15:

 High Camp to Summit Island Peak & back to Chhukung (8-10 hours)-6,189m/20,305ft

Island Peak Ascent (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 you will descend all the way to Chhukung for overnight.

 Day 16:

 Trek to Tengboche (4-5 hours)-3,870m/12,693ft
The trek comes down from chukkung following towards panboche. After this, we take same trails back which are used to trek up. The trail comes all the way down to river. We cross the river and take an hour walk up through the forest to reach Tengboche. And over night at lodge.

Day 17:

Trek to Namche (5-6 hours)-3,440m/11,286ft
We take a nice descend walk through forest till to the riverside, across the river and take a walk up towards a big hill for two hours and will have a nice pleasant walk till to Namche. This is same way as we used before. Over night at Namche.

Day 18:

Trek back to Lukla (5-6 hours)-2,800m/9,186ft
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). On arrival in Lukla you will have time to relax, stretch those sore legs and celebrate the completion of your trek. Reconfirm your flight ticket and over night at lodge.

Day 19:

Fly out lukla to kathmandu-1,350m/4,428ft
After an early morning flight to Kathmandu, you'll head to your hotel. Today is a well-earned day to put up your weary feet and gratefully rediscover all of civilization's perks. You could catch up on some last minute shopping or explore any sights missed during your first day in Kathmandu. Finally there'll be an evening celebration dinner together.

Day :
20:

Extend your holiday or back to home
After this amazing trekking & climbing, if you are more interest for other activities like safari, rafting, cycling or more trekking in other areas; Expedition to Himalaya can organize as your desire. If you decide to leave Nepal we will transfer to airport for your onward destination.

Cost: Camping Trek
1 Person : USD 2200.00
2 Person : Per Person USD 2000.00
3-4 Person : Per Person USD 1800.00
5 or more : Per Person USD 1600.00
Cost: Lodge Trek
1 Person : USD 2000.00
2 Person : Per Person USD 1800.00
3,4 Person : Per Person USD 1600.00
5 Person or more : Per Person USD 1400.00