Lobuche East and Island peak

From the domestic airport of Kathmandu, you take a 45 minute spectacular flight that takes you to the airstrip at Lukla. It is a gateway for most of the trekking in the Everest region. Then you meet the crew and head through the beautiful trail. Trek above the Dudh Koshi River evokes us to head further, which flows down the trekking trail. The potato and buckwheat fields are dominated throughout the trail today. We take a rest at Phakding. O/N at lodge.

From Phakding, we head through the uphill trail, passing few suspension bridges. Passing Manju, you enter into the Sagarmatha National Park. We need to show our permit here. Then the trek goes through the straightforward ascending to the Sherpa highland- Namche Bazaar. It is in the horseshoe shape, which is a bustling market centre. It is a wonderful place to stay and also for the exploration day. O/N at lodge.

Today is a rest day and acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar. We need to acclimatize to be adapted at the high altitude that prevents acute mountain sickness. After the breakfast, visit around the Namche Bazaar, Khunde and Khumjung. The fabulous views of Mt. Everest (8848m), Tawoche (6542m), Thamserku (6808m), Kantega, Ama Dablam (6856m), Nuptse (7896m) and Lhotse (8511m) are the amazingly seen during the trip. Then back to Namche. O/N at lodge.

We begin to trek after the breakfast at Namche. First we climb up to the top of the Namche and walk through the gentle trail that leads us through the forest and we eventually descend to the stream. The glittering views of the Himalayas entice to head further through the bank of the glacial River. Tengboche is our destination today, which is famous for its Tenbuche monastery, which is the highest located monastery in the Khumbu region. O/N at lodge.

The early morning sunrise over the Ama Dablam peak is just eye catching. With a spiritual environment, we have our breakfast and begin to walk further. First, we cross the Imja Khola and reach to Pangboche village. Pangboche Gompa, which is located on this village, is more than 300 years old, which is also the oldest monastery in the Everest region. Crossing the Imja Khola, we reach to Dingboche. O/N at lodge.

As we head from Dingbuche, the pace becomes slower and we gradually trek upwards in the high altitude. Now, we are leaving the tree line and clutching towards the barren landscape. Several rocky cairns can be seen on the trail that are made in the memory of the people, who have passed away in the Himalayas. Passing the Khumbu glacier dominated landscape, we reach to Lobuche. O/N at lodge in Lobuche.

After the breakfast, we walk up along the rocky moraine, the trail leads us to the highest settlement in this way at Gorakshep. After lunch and check in at the lodge, we begin to hike further to the Everest base camp. This is an amazing experience to see around the Everest base camp and enjoy the surroundings. Then we descend to our campsite at the Gorakshep. O/N at lodge.

Early in the morning, we climb to the Kala Patthar and enjoy the golden sunrise views over the 8000 meter peaks. Kalapatthar is also a good viewpoint of the snowy peaks in the Everest region and its surroundings soak in. Then, we trek down to Gorakshep, have breakfast and trek down further towards Lobuche Base camp . Enjoy the success of Everest base camp and Kalapatthar. O/N at lodge.

From the lobuche peak base camp, we begin to climb in the early morning. It is the time to use climbing skill to go higher some hundred meters through the steep ridge. Lobuche peak summit is of summit at 6119 metres. We can have a close gaze of Mt. Everest, Amadablum ,Tawoche peak, Thamserku, Lhotse, Nuptse and the surrounding peaks. After taking photographs and wonderful time there, we climb down to the base camp and enjoy the successful climbing. Overnight at tented camp.

It’s time to return back with the beautiful memory. Through the same trail, we back to Dingbuche and going to Chuukung , a small Sherpa settlement. Enjoy the hot meal at dinner. Overnight at lodge.

After breakfast, we move towards the main ridge of the valley. The first destination is
Island peak Base camp . It is the last village located on the way to Island peak base camp. Walking through the moraine of the Lhotse Glacier, we take a pleasant walk to the Imja Khola. We reach to a wide and open area, which is known as Island Peak base camp. Overnight at tented camp.

From the Island peak base camp, we begin to climb in the early morning. It is the time to use climbing skill to go higher some hundred meters through the steep ridge. The high camp is located at 5600 meters. Island peak summit is of summit at 6189 metres. We can have a close gaze of Mt. Everest, Thamserku, Lhotse, Nuptse and the surrounding peaks. After taking photographs and wonderful time there, we climb down to the base camp or Chhukung and enjoy the successful climbing. Overnight at tented camp.

It’s time to return back with the beautiful memory. Through the same trail, we back to Pangbouche , a small Sherpa settlement. Enjoy the hot meal at dinner. Overnight at lodge.

From Dingbuche, we trek down to Tengbuche. It’s a place where famOUS Tengbuche
monastery lies. Trekking further through the bank of the glacial River, we reach to Namche Bazaar, a bustling sherpa town. Overnight at lodge.

Today, we begin to trek down from Namche all the way downhill to Phakding via Manju.
Crossing the suspension bridges, we walk through the gentle trail. This is also a last trekking day in the Everest region. After we arrive in Lukla, we have some wonderful moments in the evening. We enjoy the beautiful evening on the mountain. O/N at lodge.

The last moment in the mountain, we fly back to Kathmandu with the fascinating views of the Himalayan peaks. From the airport, we transfer you to the hotel. You have free time for shopping and refreshing the whole day. Or we can enjoy the dinner in the evening. O/N at hotel.

Concluding the Everest base camp trekking, our company representative drops you at the airport for the final departure. See you again.