Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu [1,300m/4,428ft]
Upon your arrival at TIA-Tribhuvan International Airport of Kathmandu, our representative and some staff of Redrose Travel will be at the terminal gate waiting for you and while finishing all your custom formalities of airport you can directly head to the terminal gate where our staff will welcome and pick you up from the airport and transferred you to the hotel. After checking in into the hotel you can take rest and relax for awhile and later you can visit our Redrose Travel office and do some preparation of the trip and then we will be introducing you to other fellow participants who will be joining along with you. Later in evening the Redrose Travel will be hosting a welcome dinner in one of the best Nepali restaurants which serve the most typical Nepali cuisine which will be the intro of Nepali food culture. We will spend our night in Kathmandu.
Dinner is included.
Day 02: Fly towards Lukla [2,800m/9,184ft] then trek towards Phakding [2,652m/8,700ft]: 40 min flight, 3-4 hours trek
Today after breakfast we will take a flight towards Lukla. It is one of the scenic flights where one will get to capture the picturesque view of Himalayas including with other several snowcapped peaks. Within 40 minutes flight we will reach at Tenzing Hillary airport and then we will be meeting our other crew members. After that we will begin our trek via flourishing village of Lukla towards Phakding. Today we set on different altitude so, we will be hiking only few hours to adapt the attitude. If you are interested for any further activities, we can do a short hiking towards monastery close by. We will spend our night in Phakding.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 03: Phakding towrds Namche Bazaar [3,440m/11,283ft]: 5-6 hrs.
Today after breakfast we will be trekking via attractive pine forests alongside the huge flowing Dudh Koshi River and head on the trail that leads to Namche Bazaar. Continuing trekking for an hour we will welcome by the view of mount Thamserku [6608m] and all the way trekking through fir, juniper and pine forests. If the weather is good we will slightly get to view the mighty highest mountain Everest along with Nuptse and Lhotse ridge. We will continue our trek unless we don’t reach at Sagarmatha National Park which is the entrance towards Namche Bazaar. Today we will be crossing approximately five bridges and the last one is called as Hillary suspension bridge which is the highest bridge of Everest region. We will spend our night in Namche Bazaar.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 04: Namche Bazaar [3,440 m/11,283 ft]: Acclimatization Day
Today is the day for acclimatization but most health expert advices that instead of spending whole day by taking rest, one will not be well adapted to the altitude so, instead of taking rest we will be doing a short hiking where there are some option like we can either wander around the Namche Bazaar. We can even hike to Everest view hotel where one get an opportunity to view the Mt. Everest in close and on the way one can visit the local museum which showcases diverse flora and fauna of the Everest region and also you will get to explore the history of the Everest region.
Those who want to attempt a longer hour hike; we can hike towards Khumjung village which approx take 5-6 hours. In this village we will be visiting Edmund Hillary School which was built by the first climber to Mount Everest named Sir Edmund Hillary. We will be also visiting the Khumjung monastery which is the famous monastery where Yeti scalp are kept. We will spend our night in Namche Bazaar.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 05: Namche Bazaar toward Tengboche [3,870m/12,694ft] 5- 6 hrs.
Today after breakfast we will trek to Tengboche, it is an easy hike from Namche towards Phunki. After reaching Phunki we will climb to Tengboche village and this village is known for the popular monastery called Tengboche monastery- the biggest monastery of Everest / Khumbu region which is situated amid the Sagarmatha National park. From the monastery one will get the fascinating view of Himalayas as well as even other peaks like Everest, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Thamserku and Lhotse can be seen from the Tengboche monastery. We will even visit this monastery at 3p.m to explore the religious ceremony. We will spend our night in Tengboche.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 06: Tengboche toward Dingboche [4,360 m/14,300 ft]: 5 to 6 hrs.
The view from the Tengboche monastery is the most splendid spot to view the diverse mountain and before heading to Dingboche we will spend some time relishing the view. After that we will start our trekking via lush rhododendron, conifers and birch forests on an easy trail. From here we will descend down towards the Debuche and cross the Imja River and ascend up towards Pangboche- there are two tails one is upper and the other one is lower trail but we will be trekking towards the upper trails of Pangboche which offers picturesque view of Himalayas. We will be also visiting the Pangboche monastery. Continuing trekking by entering the Imja valley and then we will descend down to the river and ascend up towards Dingboche, on the way we will be welcomed by lovely fields which are surrounded by stone walls to protect the fields of potato, barley and buckwheat from grazing animals and strong cold winds. We will spend our night in Dingboche.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 07: Dingboche towards Chhukung [4,730m/15,518ft]: 3-4 hrs.
Dingboche is the summer settlements where we will be surrounded by spectacular peaks such as the Ama Dablam, Tawache, Nuptse, Cholatse and Lhotse and enjoying the view we will begin our trek towards Chhukhang by trekking via stone wall fields and Imja valley. On the way our path trekking we will be bounded by Ama Dablam and Lhotse peaks. After that we will reach at Bibre village where we will get to view the Island peak. From here we will be walking on the icy streams trials and within half an hour we will reach at small settlements of Chhukhang. From here we will get extraordinary view of Amphu Labsa and Ama Dablam peaks. We will spend our night in Chhukhang.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 08: Acclimatization: Climb Chhukung Ri [5,546m] and trek back toward Chhukung: 3 – 4 hrs.
Today we will be acclimatizing the altitude where we will be ascending towards Chhukhang Ri which will be perfect for acclimatizing the altitude properly. Chukhang Ri- peak is situated above the Chhukhang village. The ascend towards Chhukhang Ri is not so challenging and from the top we will relish the incredible view of Amphu Labsa and Ama Dablam peaks. After spending some time in Chhukhang Ri we will descend back towards Chhukhang. We will spend our night in Chhukhang.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 09: Chhukung toward Island Peak Base camp [5,200m/17,060ft]: 3-4 hrs.
Today we will be trekking to Island peak base camp on steep trail where we will first ascend towards south and from here we will turn to the east towards the main line of valley. After that we will be trekking on the windy trail beneath the southern flank of moraine from Lhotse glacier. Then we will be trekking on enjoyable path alongside the streams. The way to Amphu Lapcha lies towards the south east direction. A zigzag way via Imja and Lhotse glacier moraine leads us to broad valley adjoining to south west side of Island peak. we will spend our night in Island peak base camp.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 10: Pre-Climbing training on Island Peak Base Camp
Today after breakfast our climbing expert will be giving you a training such as climbing techniques and how to use the climbing gears in proper way, the equipments includes ice axe , harness, ascender, climbing boots etc. the expert will be also teaching you how to use the ropes while moving upwards and downwards. To summit the Island peak climbing it is not compulsory that one must have experience; even the novice climber can also attempt this summit. The training will be helpful as it will boost up your confidence and you will get some skills of climbing so, one can easily summit the peak with the help of our climbing expert and some training. Typically we will be ascending on rock surface upwards at the approx at 5,770 meter. We will ascend on icy trails and use the rope when it is required. We will spend our night at base camp.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 11: Island Peak Base Camp toward Island Peak Summit [6,189m/20,305ft], back to base camp: 10-12 hrs.
Today in the mid- night at 12 or 1 we will wake up and have a light breakfast and begin our actual journey where we will summit the Island peak and we must reach at the summit before noon time because in afternoon time the winds blow very strongly so, it will be difficult to summit the peak. The path heads up further above the base camp and then we will be heading on steep hillside and our sandy trail turns into a grassy trail. After ascending the hill we will perceive that the slope narrow and the path enter a sheer rock channel. After that we will be climbing rock channel as it is not so tough however there are abundant sort rock sheer and then we will ascend on right side of gully. The way then trails a ridgeline which leads us to exciting over the muzzle of summit Glacier. Our climbing guide will be fixing a rope when it is needed. With step snow slope we will reach at the summit ridge. We will be using both the man rope and fixed rope for the extra safety. After successfully summiting the peak we will be using the fix ropes, the maximum length of the rope will be 350 meter though the length of the rope depends on crevasses and seasonal period.
There are two crevasses which are around 3 to 4m long and to cross that crevasses we will be using the ladder. Spending some time at the top of the summit and relishing the view of mountains and then we will descend down to Island peak base camp and then we will celebrate for successfully summiting the Island peak.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 12: Island Peak Base Camp toward Pangboche [3,985m/13,074ft] 5-6 hrs.
Today our trail will be relatively easy as we will be heading down to low altitudes. We will be following the same way via wide valley of Khumbu Khola and then we will be passing via exquisite Sherpa village Shomare and Orsho. There is also other trail to upper Pangboche where one can visit the Pangboche Gomba which is said to be the ancient Gomba of the Khumbu region our one can also take a usual trail where we came from that leads to Pangboche village where one can enjoy the spectacular view of mountain such as the Everest, Kangtaiga, Thamserku, Kongde, Ama Dablam and the huge flowing river known Imja Tse.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 13: Pangboche toward Namche Bazaar: 4-5 hrs.
Today we will retrace back to Namche Bazaar where we will head down to Imja Khola and head up via the dense forests towards Tengboche. If you want to visit the nuns of Tengboche we can do it that today and then we will have our lunch at Tengboche. After that we will continue our trek via lush pine forests and then we will arrive at Sansa. On the way we might get to spot several animals like snow leopards, mountain goats and Himalayan Pheasants and others. Then we will pass the chorten and arrive at army camp at Namche Bazaar. We will spend our night in Namche Bazaar.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Day 14: Namche Bazaar toward Lukla: 6-7 hrs.
Today we will descend down steeply so, we must be careful as our wobbly legs constantly battle the rocky path. After that we will be crossing the Dudh Koshi River through suspension bridge and from here our path becomes more natural and level. We will then reach at Lukla where you can relax and stretch up your sore legs. We will spend our night in Lukla.
Breakfast is included.
Day 15: Fly towards Kathmandu
Today early morning we will take a flight towards Kathmandu and reaching at the Kathmandu our guide will drop you at the hotel where you can freshen up and relax for awhile and then you can stroll around the souvenir shop nearby. If you want to explore any other area of Kathmandu city we can do that today where our tour guide will be helping you. The Redrose Travel will host a farewell dinner in evening for successfully completing the Island peak climbing. We will spend our night in Kathmandu.
Breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 16: Final departure
Today your adventurous journey to Island peak climbing finally comes to an end and it is time to say goodbye. Our representative from the Redrose Travel will be dropping you at the airport three hours earlier than your flight schedule. We hope to look further for your next adventure.