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Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing
The Everest Base Camp Trek blended with the Island Peak climb offers a thrilling and awe-inspiring adventure experience. Starting in Lukla, the gateway to the Sagarmatha National Park, immerse yourself in the rich culture of locals, passing through the vibrant town of Phakding, Manjo, Namche Bazar, Tengboche, Pheriche, and Dingboche. While Trekking, you will be surrounded by awe-inspiring Himalayas. The EBC trail goes through lush valleys, Sherpa villages, and breathtaking landscapes along the Everest Base Camp Trek.
After reaching Everest Base Camp and soaking in the mesmerizing views of the world's highest mountain, and Khumbu ice fall, hike to Kala Patthar for a close-up view of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pomari, and several others that offer the immense pleasure of your trekking. Choose the exhilarating yet challenging route of Kongma-la (5,435 m/17,826 ft) instead of descending the same path to Pheriche/Dingboche. This route is ideal for your Imje Tse (6,189 m/20,306 ft) climb and a part of Everest Three Pass Trek route. It will help you combat altitude sickness and enhance your cardio and strength endurance. Chhukung is the last and closest village to Island Peak. A beautiful peak standing in the sea of ice awaits!
Hike to Island Peak Base Camp, which will take about 4 hours. Upon arrival, we will serve you with a tea cookie in our camp. After lunch, enjoy a hike to high camp and back. This is a warm up hiking with your climbing guide and share the knowledge you have gained for mountaineering. You climbing Guide will brief about the climbing, using the gear, technical part and starting time. A journey to Island Peak will start typically around 2 am to escape from winds and approximately taken time is 6 hours to reach Island Peak summit. From the summit, you'll enjoy panoramic views of the Mt. Everest massif and surrounding peaks at a closest proximity, adding a thrilling, high-altitude adventure to your trek. This unforgettable journey offers not just the achievement of reaching Everest Base Camp but the opportunity to push your limits and experience the majestic Himalayas in a way few others ever do.
Everest Base Camp and Island Peak Highlights
- Embark on the ultimate Himalayan Adventure to Everest Base Camp, Kongma-la Pass, and Island Peak Summit.
- Reach a new height by Exploring unknown places
- Enjoy the breathtakingly scenic flight to Lukla and back
- Experience the Sherpa culture, Mani Wall, Monastery, and Stone carving while EBC and Island Peak Summiting trip.
- Encounter with the warm welcoming of the local, Musk Deer, Himalayan Thar, and Pheasant along the trails.
- Rise above ordinary experiences by scaling Everest Base Camp, Kongma-La Top, and Island Peak.
- Catch the outstanding views of Rivers, Valleys, and Mountains-Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Pumari, Nuptse, Island Peak, Peak 38, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and many more.
- Eagle eye views from the Kala Patthar, Kongma-la top and Island Peak top.
EBC Trek with Island Peak Climbing Route
Typically follow the classical EBC route until Kalapathar and Mount Everest base camp. From Lobuche, leave the busy trails and follow the adventure yet rewarding eco trails to Kongma-la Top. Once you have completed the Kongma-la pass, you will know how fit you are! The top of Kongma-la offers a 360-degree panorama. Follow the long descending trails to Dingboche/Chhukung, where you will spend a night. The next day, you will hike to Island Peak Base Camp Base Camp (5100m) to Summit on the same day because at high camp, there is not water resource.
Training for Trekking and Climbing
The Everest Base Camp Trek combined with Island Peak Climbing is a challenging high-altitude journey that requires both physical and mental preparation. To succeed in this demanding adventure, it's crucial to focus on building cardio endurance and strength. Key activities like cycling, swimming, and running are excellent for boosting cardiovascular fitness. Additionally, hiking with a 5-8 kg backpack twice a week will help build endurance for the rugged terrain. Start your training at least 3 months before the trip to ensure you are adequately prepared. Mental, physical, and emotional readiness are equally important for tackling the challenges of the trek and climb.
What to Expect on the Everest Base Camp Trek with Island Peak Climbing
While we aim to stick to the scheduled itinerary for the Everest Base Camp Trek and Island Peak Climbing, it's important to understand that changes may occur due to factors beyond our control, such as adverse weather conditions, the fitness levels of trekkers, unexpected incidents, or staff illness. These factors could lead to adjustments in the plan.
The Everest Base Camp with Island Peak Climbing adventure is physically demanding, you should accept the challenges that may encounter along the way. Each village on the trek is unique, with its own cultural and historical significance. Along the route, you'll experience breathtaking sights like Tengboche Monastery, Pangboche Monastery and the majestic Khumbu Glacier, stunning sunrise and sunset views from Kala Patthar, and the rugged trails that lead to base camp. You’ll also encounter traditional Chortens and mani walls, which hold spiritual significance.
Expect long days of walking, including crossing the easternmost pass, Kongma-la, which can be particularly difficult due to harsh weather conditions and high altitude terrain. A highlight of the journey will be staying at a tented camp, offering a truly immersive experience, along with spectacular summit views of Imja Tse Peak.
We take great care to ensure that your Everest Base Camp and Island Peak Climbing experience is as enjoyable and seamless as possible. Our staff are highly experienced, friendly, and proactive, always ready to handle any emergencies that may arise during the trek. Your safety and comfort are our top priority.
Food and Accommodation
While Everest Base Camp (EBC) Trek, There are different verities of food available along the trekking toure. Continental, Indian, Nepalese typical food and Chinese type of food are serve in every guest house. While Island Peak climbing the food will be prepared by our camp staff. The accommodation is simple but clean and comfortable with bed, metress, bed-sheet, pillow, At the Island Peak Base Camp, we provide two-men tented camp with metress, sleeping bags. We also provide dining tend with chait and table. The Toilet tent is fixed in the corner of the camp site.
Is EBC with Island Peak Trip Suitable for You?
Everest Base Camp with Island Peak Climbing is never-ending challenging activities in the Himalayas of Nepal. Despite hard walking, the Everest Base Camp trek is something that you must visit once in a lifetime. The stunning mountain view, photography opportunities at every step, and cultural and history enhance your experience. Definately, It is worth doing! The route planned for ascending the Everest Base Camp and Island Peak Expedition includes appropriate, gradual acclimatization at the right intervals. The 16-day expedition starts and ends at the Lukla Airport in the Everest Region.
Finally, having proper gear, physical fit with dedication, and experience with high altitude is not sufficient for the Everest Base Camp and Island Peak expidition. Furthermore, You need a government-registered trekking company that deploys a professional guide with insurance and necessary gear. Global Eco Trails offers full package and hald package at the affordable price. As soon as you confirmed the trip then we will send you the list of gear and trip confirmation voucher. We ssure your happiness and safety of your Everest Base Camp with Island Peak Climbing. For more information contact our expert now.
