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Duration
23 Days
Difficulty Level
Strenuous
Max. Altitude
6, 189 M
Best Season
Sept-Dec / March-May
Starts From
Kathmandu
Ends At
Kathmandu
The Everest High Passes and Peaks trek is an excellent opportunity for those interested in peak climbing in the Himalayas. This trip offers an ascent of Island Peak, in addition to two high passes in the Everest region. It spans four valleys, crosses two high passes, and includes three peaks, including Island Peak. This strenuous and picturesque trek is a dream come true for amateur climbers and serious trekkers seeking to experience the thrill of peak climbing beyond trekking. No prior climbing experience is necessary; however, good physical fitness, stamina, and prior trekking experience are highly recommended.
In the spring of 2017, a rare 100% success summit rate was achieved on Island Peak climbing. In 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, and 2023, the summit success rate was above 80%. The trek offers an exploration of Bhote Koshi, Gokyo, Khumbu, and Imjatse valleys in the Everest region, making it a remarkable and exceptional adventure experience of a lifetime.
Before departure, we check all gear to ensure a hassle-free adventure. We hike along the Dudh Koshi River to Namchhe Bazaar and proceed to follow the less-trodden Bhote Koshi valley of Thame and Lungden. On the way to the Gokyo Valley, we cross the Rinjo la Pass, which offers breathtaking views. The pristine Gokyo lakes and Mt. Everest with parades of peaks can be seen from the best vantage point on the entire journey. We hike to Gokyo Ri and cross the Chola on our way to EBC and Kalapathar. EBC is the ultimate destination for many trekkers worldwide.
At the base camp of Island Peak, we organize a climbing training program before the summit push. Our expert climbing Sherpa provides training on various aspects of climbing techniques, ensuring that you have the necessary skills to summit the peak safely. The Island peak climb will be rewarded with one of the best panoramic summit views. You will feel so close to Lhotse, Nuptse, Baruntse, Ama Dablam, and Makalu that you can almost touch them, making it a truly magical experience! After celebrating the summit’s thriving experience, we descend to Namche via Pangboche and Thyangboche.
To ensure a hassle-free adventure, we provide all personal and group climbing gear, including La Sportiva climbing boots. We also offer some warm gear like a sleeping bag and a down jacket. While climbing, we stay in tented camping and at a tea house while trekking, thus providing the experience of camping and a tea house in one trip.
Highlights of this trek include popular trekking peak climbing with high passes in Everest, a stunning Himalayan summit thrill experience of a lifetime, and climbing with the most experienced climbing guide (more than 200 times). Travel with the Top 10 adventure companies in Nepal, proper safety backup with Oxygen Cylinders and medical kits, and all full board meals on the trek ( Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner). Our responsible travel policy of 1 Trekker:1 Porter ensures that we minimize our impact on the environment and support the local economy.
In conclusion, the Everest High Passes and Peaks trek is a remarkable adventure experience that provides an excellent opportunity for those interested in peak climbing in the Himalayas. The trip offers a combination of camping and tea house experiences, takes you through four valleys, crosses two high passes, and includes three peaks, including Island Peak. We provide all personal and group climbing gear, including La Sportiva climbing boots, to ensure a hassle-free adventure. Our responsible travel policy of 1 Trekker Porter minimizes our impact on the environment and supports the local economy.
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Outline Itinerary
Upon your arrival at the airport:our representative will greet you and take you to the hotel. You’ll receive pre-trip information, after which you can enjoy a traditional Nepali dinner with a cultural show in the evening. You’ll be staying at a hotel and will receive a welcome dinner. The altitude is 1340 M.
After breakfast, you’ll go on a half-day guided city tour:Bhaudhnath and Pashupatinath, followed by a trek briefing and gear distribution in the late afternoon. We will sort out all the permits and gear for the climbing. You’ll be staying at a hotel and will receive breakfast. The altitude is 1340 m.
On the day 3, we will fly to Lukla to avoid the air traffic in Kathmandu. We’ll meet the trek crew at Lukla and then start the trekking trip. We’ll trek for approximately 3 hours to Phakding for the first night in the mountain. You’ll be staying at a tea house and will receive breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The altitude is 2650 m.
On the day 4-5, we will enter the Sagarmatha National Park World Heritage site with spectacular high mountain views, including the majestic Mt. Everest. The following morning, after breakfast, we’ll take you on an acclimatization hike to the Everest View Hotel. The afternoon is free to explore the local market or relax. We’ll trek for about 6 hours to Namche. You’ll be staying at a tea house and will receive breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The altitude is 3440 m.
On the day 6, we’ll trek clockwise to Mt Everest and a parade of peaks in front of us. It’s a 4/5 hour easy walk to Thame village, which is home to legendary Late Tenzing Norgay. You’ll be staying at a tea house and will receive breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The altitude is 43800 m.
On the day 7-8, we’ll trek for half a day from Thame to Lungden, which is closer to the Tibet border. We’ll rest for an acclimatization hike above the tea house at Lungden, which takes about 4 hours in the direction of the Nangpa-La glaciated pass. You’ll be receiving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the altitude is 4360 M.
Our representative welcomes you at the Airport and transfers you to the hotel.
Please check the Mountain Monarch clipboard on arrival.
Arrival pre-trip information.
Traditional Nepali dinner with a cultural show in the evening.
Accommodation
Hotel
Meals
Welcome Dinner
Altitude
1340 M
On the day 9, we willtrek for approximately 8 hours to reach Gokyo via Rinjo Pass. We will begin our journey before sunrise to reach Rinjo Pass on time. There will be steep climbing involved in the initial and final parts of the pass. However, the views from the past will be breathtaking. You will be able to see spectacular peaks such as Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho-Oyu, and many more above the lakes nearby. Finally, we will descend 600 meters to Gokyo Lake situated at an altitude of 4,790 meters. We will be staying in a Tea house and will be served breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
On the day 10, we’ll trek to Gokyo Ri and Thangnak, which will take around 4 hours and 4 hours, respectively. We will begin the ascent of Gokyo Ri early in the morning, which will take around 4 hours, but it is worth it as it offers one of the best panoramic viewpoints. We will cross the Ngozumpa glacier while going towards Thangnak, where we will be spending the night. We will be staying in a Tea house and will be served breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
On the day 11-12, we’ll trek to Chola Pass and enjoy the superb beauty. We will begin hiking early in the morning to avoid any unforeseen situations during the mid-day walk. However, after crossing the pass, there will be no hazardous sections to come across. The next day, we will hike to Lubuche and see more trekkers on this Khumbu EBC section. We will be staying in a Tea house and will be served breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
On the day 13, we’ll trek to Gorak Shep and trek to EBC, which will take approximately 7-8 hours. Kalapathar is the best and closest vantage point on Earth to see Mt Everest. We will walk west of Khumbu Glacier and pass the moraine to Gorak Shep. After having a light lunch, we will continue our hike to the Base Camp. Today’s walk would be strenuous due to the EBC excursion and high altitude. We will be staying in a Tea house and will be served breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
On the day 14, we’ll trek to Kalapathar (5,545 m) and descend to Dingbuche, which will take around 8-9 hours. Kala Pathar is the best vantage point to see Everest on Earth. We will have a morning excursion to Kalapathar with the help of a flashlight. The trail is challenging to follow in the dark, although it catches rewarding views from the summit of Kalapathar. After capturing good shots of dramatic mountains, we will have breakfast at the lodge before continuing to Dingboche. We will be staying in a Tea house and will be served breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
On the day 15-16, we’ll trek to Island Peak base camp and rest and attend a climbing clinic. We will follow the glacial river and open arid valley to reach Island Peak Base camp from Dingboche. We will have lunch at Chhuking on our way to the base camp. We will have a fixed tent at the base camp, and our company chef will prepare food for as long as you stay there. A climbing clinic will be conducted on the base camp of Island Peak. We will have a leisurely breakfast and prepare for the clinic. The climbing guide will display all the required climbing equipment, brief you about technical aspects, and demonstrate it properly. All the climbing members should learn basic climbing gear to cope with difficult situations on summit day. The climbing guide is always eager to assist you until you are confident using climbing gear. We will be staying in a Tented Camp and will be served breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
During the Island’s peak climbing period, we will be able to witness sensational Himalayan vistas from the top. To begin with, we will start walking early in the morning with the help of a flashlight. The track will take us through a rugged flat path a few hundred meters northeast beyond the base camp before a steep climb of the hillside. Next, we will climb uphill through rocky slopes and enter a steep, narrow gully with complex rock steps, until we emerge on the right side of the ridge. Following the ridge, we will come into the exposed area next to the summit glacier. All members will be roped to traverse the icy glacier and cross several crevasses. Ultimately, we will reach the bottom of the south summit ridge, and then use fixed rope and Jumer (ascender) onwards, climbing a 45-degree ice slope and sharp summit ridge to reach the top. After spending a little time at the summit, we will descend to base camp for a night stay.
CLIMBING SPARE DAY – It is important to keep a spare day in case of bad weather or any problem that occurs before the summit day.
Accommodation: Tented Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 4970 m
On the day 19-21, we’ll trek down to Lukla via Namche and Pangboche. After the thrilling experience of summiting. This journey will take us through a huge circle covering the less-trodden section of Everest, and there will be a lot more to see, including the Pangboche and Thyangboche monasteries en route.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Altitude: 2860 m
On the day 22, we’ll fly back to Kathmandu and stay at a hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 1340
This day marks the end of the trip and we will customize the airport transfer for your onward flight.
Everest High Passes and Peaks itinerary:
This is a guideline itinerary of Everest high passes and peaks, which includes the Island Peak, Rinjo, and Chola Pass with Gokyo Ri, Kalapathar, and EBC. You can expect a complete adventure journey in the entire Everest region.
We provide the following services:
- Transportation from the airport or domestic/international flights
- Accommodation in Kathmandu (with breakfast), shared with a companion
- A welcome dinner featuring local cuisine
- A guided cultural tour in Kathmandu (half-day)
- Accommodation in tea houses and tents during the trip
- All meals included (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Flights to and from Kathmandu and Lukla (Ramechhap)
- One porter for every trekker to reduce environmental impact
- A trek guide and support crew with the necessary gear and medical training
- An experienced climbing guide and cook during the climb
- Oxygen cylinder and medical kit as a safety backup
- Island Peak permit worth US$250 per person
- A special climbing clinic course at the base camp
- All personal and group climbing gear, including climbing boots
- All camping equipment, including tents for members, crew, and kitchen during the climb
- Sleeping bags, down jackets, and trek maps provided by the company
- VDC or trekking permit and Everest National Park entry permit included
Cost not Excluded
- Nepal visa fees, travel insurance, international airfare, and airport tax.
- Main meals and drinks in cities, beverage drinks during the trek, tips for the crew.
- Personal expenses such as hot shower, battery charge, and Wi-Fi.
Our Everest High Passes and Peaks trip is available during the spring and autumn seasons of 2024.25,26,27,28 This trekking and peak climbing adventure in the Everest region of Nepal is offered at an affordable price, with no hassle. Join us for an unforgettable experience of a lifetime.