Introduction of Island Peak climb with Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Valley
Island Peak Climb with Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Valley trekking, is an exceptional
adventure to enjoy. This great adventure takes you to the heart of the giant Majestic
Mountain, truly nature’s masterpiece.
Trekkers can feel the refreshing clean air with serene sunrises and sunsets along with an array of snow peaks. Capture the essence of the natural beauty of the Himalayan wonders, the mountain offers a peaceful serenity. Where air is crisp the essence of nature with beautiful wild landscapes of rocky jagged peaks and picturesque valleys. Island Peak Climb with Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Valley trekking, rewards with unique charm on this ultimate adventure.
The adventure is for all interested trekkers as well from beginners in mountaineering to veteran climbers. Makes challenging endeavors and exercises for major mountaineering expeditions.
The trek starts with moderate walks following the main scenic and interesting trail from one lovely village to another. Where trekkers can enjoy the delights of impressive Buddhist cultures that the native Sherpa practice in their daily lives. As the walk progresses enter Sagarmatha National Park enriched with exotic flora and fauna. The park is also listed in the World Heritage Sites with its famous tallest peaks. From Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Cho-Oyu to popular lesser mountains, the Island peak, Lobuche, Pumori, and magnificent looking Ama Dablam. The moderate walks end on reaching Namche Bazaar the major hub
town-village of the Khumbu Sherpa and for trekkers.
Every week on Saturday a Market is held, hence the name tagged as Namche Bazaar, an exciting place. As well as a perfect altitude for an extra day in Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and to explore its scenic viewpoints. From Namche Bazaar the true adventure begins as the walk follows a higher elevation at the famous Tengboche. A beautiful location with a majestic
monastery, amidst forest surroundings encircled by the snow peaks. The adventure continues heading to higher ground to enter sheer mountain wilderness, reaching the scenic Imja Tse Valley. Where the lovely settlement of Dingboche and Chukung is located en route to the Island Peak base camp. After spending time at Dingboche and Chukung, the great adventure begins heading at the base of Island Peak. After a good preparation getting well acclimatized, enjoy the exciting climb to the top of Island Peak. Island Peak is one of the most popular trekking peaks in all Himalayan regions, due to its approachability. Located close to the main trail to Everest base camp and various adventure destinations. It is a tough mountain with a straightforward route to the summit, but with few technical sections to negotiate. Climbing on rocks, snow ice ledge, and slopes to reach the summit, but for every hard effort. Rewards you with a spectacular panorama of the surrounding giant peaks with views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam.
The view extends as far as Mt. Makalu and Baruntse Himal, after a great thrill on top of Island Peak. The adventure continues heading towards the main trail to Everest base camp the most revered adventure destination. At Everest Base Camp stand beneath the staggering South Face of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse. Includes a close look at massif Khumbu Icefall and glaciers, after catching the closest views of Everest from on top of Kalapathar. The next final journey of the adventure takes you to the picturesque Gokyo Valley of emerald lakes. On completing the major highlights climb of Island Peak and visit to famous Kalapathar with Everest Base Camp.
The route to Gokyo Valley leads you to a steep haul to traverse the high Cho-La Pass to enter Gokyo Valley. Enjoy the leisurely day amidst beautiful surroundings at Gokyo with a climb to the scenic viewpoint of Gokyo-Ri. Overlooking the grand scenery of the 4 world’s highest peaks Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho-Oyu with grand views of Gokyo Valley. After a marvelous and exciting time around the high Khumbu regions, return journey to Lukla. The next morning a swift panoramic flight brings you back to the hustle and bustle city of Kathmandu. To conclude our overwhelming adventure Island Peak with Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Valley.
Trip Highlights
Enjoy the sweeping panoramic flight to Lukla’s Tenzing & Hillary airport. Explore the quaint traditional villages adorned with heritage monuments. Adventure from serene and green forested hills to sheer mountain wilderness. An ever-exciting climb to the summit of Island Peak of great dramatic thrills. The picturesque scenery is seen on walks and from the famous Kalapathar. Following the rugged and scenic route to the world’s number Everest Base Camp. Traverse high Cho-La from east of Khumbu to the magnificent valley of Gokyo. Overwhelming adventures in the comfort of a nice and cozy mountain lodge
ADVENTURE AT A GLANCE:
- Mode of trek and climb: Lodge and tented camp on Island Peak climb. Trekking Grade: Moderate, Adventurous, Demanding on snow condition.
- Climbing Grade: PD + (Per Difficult as per French/Swiss Alpine Climbing Classification Systems).
- Areas of Trek and Climb: Nepal North Mid-East around Solu-Khumbu district.
- Trek and Climb Duration: 17 Nights and 18 Days with flight both ways.
- Total Duration: 20 Nights and 21 Days from arrival to final departures.
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Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
On arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport, received by team
of staff and guide. Synchronize the NST (Nepal Standard Time) which is 5 hours
and 45 minutes ahead of GMT. A short drive takes you to the hub of Kathmandu city around Thamel area to your hotels. Have time to get refreshed in your nice rooms, after the long flight. Then join with other members for Island Peak and Everest Base Camp Trek, at the meeting room for briefing. Provided by the expert guide and Group Leader, information on treks, climbs, local lodges, and foods. Includes a wide range of information to make your holiday meaningful and enjoyable. Evening a lovely welcome group dinner in a nice authentic Nepali Restaurant with a cultural program. An introduction to Nepali Cuisines and Cultures to experience.
Activity
Arrival day
Distance
2 km
Max Altitude
1400m
Overnight Stay
Kathmandu
Meals
Welcome Dinner
Accommodation
HotelDay 2 Fly to Lukla 2,830 m & trek to Phakding 2,640 m - 04 hrs.
Morning with early breakfast, the guide, and staff transfers you to Kathmandu domestic airport. After checking in with the airlines, get on board a small aircraft, Twin Otter, Dornier, or similar STOL aircraft. This airplane can fly and land around the short runways. During the flight enjoy the panorama of the Himalayan range of peaks with Mt. Everest towards North-East. The plane makes landing at Lukla’s short
runways towards the parking area at Tenzing and Hillary Airport.
After getting organized with the baggage, with time for a refreshing break. Then follow the guide through the streets of Lukla town lined with shops, stores, and restaurants. An enjoyable walk downhill for a short while with views of farm villages, as the walk leads through several nice villages. Then reaching Phakding for the first overnight around the Khumbu area of Everest. A lodge with lovely rooms with friendly hospitality to enjoy the night in Phakding close to Dudh Koshi River.
Activity
Schedule Flight
Max Altitude
2830m
Overnight Stay
Lukla
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Tea House / LodgeDay 3 Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m - 05 hrs.
The morning after breakfast, follow the guide with a pleasant start on gradual ups and downs to cross a long bridge. Leaving the Dudh Koshi River, a short climb to Monjo village to enter the Sagarmatha National Park. A name for Everest in Nepal, the Sherpa calls Chomolungma of Tibetan origin language.
The National Park is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. From the park cross over a bridge to Jorsalle the last settlement before Namche Bazaar, possible stop for lunch. Afternoon walk on the river bed amidst dense forest of oaks, pines, and rhododendron trees. Then a short climb to cross a high bridge, the walk follows a long undulating uphill trail for a few hours. Slowly the day ends on reaching Namche Bazaar, it is the size of a moderate town with colorful, well-built houses that serve as lodges, and hotels. Enjoy the nice comfort in one of its best lodge-facing views of Kwangde Himal and Tharmasarku peaks.
Activity
Hike
Max Altitude
3440m
Overnight Stay
Namche Bazar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Tea House / LodgeDay 3 Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and excursion.
At Namche rest day for acclimatization, before heading towards Island Peak and other destinations. Possible short acclimatization hike climbs to a high ridge close to the museum. Enjoy the grand vista of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse with beautiful Mt. Ama Dablam, Kangtenga, Tharmasarku. Includes Kwangde visit the museum offers information on the Sherpa cultures and history. As well as flora/fauna and the mountaineering expedition history around Khumbu.
The other interesting hike is climbing above Namche Bazaar to a small old airstrip at Syangboche. Then on slow gradual ups to Everest View Hotel, the first luxury hotel of Khumbu and Everest region. Designated in the Guinness Book of World Record, as the highest hotel in the world at 3,962 m/ 13,000 feet. Located in a serene surrounding amidst pines and rhododendrons small forest. Enjoy the glorious views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse with Ama Dablam while having refreshing hot drinks. After a morning hike downhill to Namche Bazaar for lunch. Rest of the day at leisure browsing the street of the interesting Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is also famous for its weekly Saturday Market, hence the name tagged as Namche Bazaar due to the colorful busy bazaar/ market held every Saturday.
Activity
Rest Day
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Tea House / LodgeDay 5 Trek to Tengboche 3,867 m- 05 hrs.
Enjoying a pleasant stop at Namche Bazaar, the adventure continues with pleasant walks on a gradual trail. Along the walk, superb views of towering snow peaks, then down to Imjatse River at Phunki Tenga. A small place and quite popular for lunch stops. Before the climb to Tengboche, after lunch a steady uphill for a few hours through dense woods. Then, reach Tengboche, located in beautiful surroundings with snowy mountain ranges amidst a lovely forest with a majestic monastery. After checking into a nice room and having time in the afternoon refreshment, visit the monastery enriched with ancient artifacts. As well as colorful decorations of vivid religious art and paintings inside the monastery interiors. Tengboche Monastery is famous for a religious festival called Mani Rimdu. The event is celebrated for three days during the late October or first week of November, as per the Buddhist Lunar calendar.
Please note: Sometimes the guide might take you further down to Deboche for an overnight
stop. After the tour of the monastery, to another serene environment with good
lodge accommodation.
Activity
Hike
Max Altitude
3867m
Overnight Stay
Tengboche
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Tea House / LodgeDay 6 Trek to Dingboche 4,410 m -05 hrs.
Morning from Tengboche or Deboche, enjoying the views, start the walk heading down to Imjatse River. After the bridge, the tree lines drop for short alpine shrubs and bushes, and the walk follows with gradual ups. Then reaching Pangboche, the last permanent village en route to Island Peak and Everest basecamp. The other places are temporary settlements to cater to the trekkers. From Pangboche village short climb to Somare, a popular lunch spot before Dingboche, offers close views of Ama Dablam. After lunch enjoy the walk with gradual ups, with a short down to a stream. From the bridge climb for an hour to Dingboche, a beautiful location surrounded by towering peaks.includes views of Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Island Peak towards the east. On arrival check into the best lodges for pleasant overnight stops.
Activity
Hike
Max Altitude
4410m
Overnight Stay
Dingboche
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Tea House / LodgeDay 7 Trek to Chukung 4,735 m-04 hrs.
From Dingboche, a short hour’s walk to Chukung for lunch and an overnight stop. The walk heads east to the end of Imjatse Valley, and close to Island Peak. The trail follows an easy path with a few ups to Chukung, and enjoy the dramatic views of the peaks that surround it. At Chukung for overnight in a nice simple lodge, before heading towards Island Peak Base Camp. Interested people can climb up to Chukung-Ri 5,546 m/18,196 feet for the best views of the towering snow-capped peaks. Rest of the day at leisure and preparation for the next adventure to Island Peak.
Activity
Hike
Max Altitude
4735m
Overnight Stay
Chukung
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Tea House / LodgeDay 8 Trek to Island Peak Base Camp 4,971 m - 04 hrs.
Morning from Chukung, head south to Island Peak Base Camp, on leaving Chukung, overnights in tented camping. For overnight till the climb is complete,
leaving Chukung to walk towards Island Peak base camp. Located on a scenic spot at Parsya Gyab, where camps are set with afternoons free to practice climbing with our expert guide.
Activity
Hike
Max Altitude
4971m
Overnight Stay
Island Base Cap
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Tea House / LodgeDay 9 Summit Island Peak 6,165m/20,226 feet, and descent to base camp, walk back to Chukung-Approx. 10 hrs.
Island Peak towers at 6,165m/20,226 feet high, above Imjatse Valley, the peaks also called Imjatse Himal. Start the adventure early morning before dawn, climb leads across a moraine of rocks and glaciers. As the climb progresses towards an open gully, in between well-defined ridges. The climb leads to a small hanging glacier at 5, 280 m high, with a wide open gully. Avoiding serac and crevasses climbing northwards over snow-covered scree in the margin between glaciers facing a top ridge. The climb continues crossing a gully with some stone and icefall dangers, a steep snow and ice ramp takes you above 100 meters (300 feet) to the main summit. Finally reach the top, after a short rest to catch your breath, then enjoy the views of Mt. Everest. Includes Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Mt. Makalu with Chamlang and Baruntse Himal. After a great climb feeling in high spirits descend on the same route to base camp. Have a refreshing hot meal, then walk back to Chukung in the comfort of a nice cozy lodge.
Activity
Hike
Max Altitude
6165m
Overnight Stay
Summit Island Peak
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Tea House / LodgeDay 10 Trek to Lobuche 4,930 m-06 hrs.
After overnight at Chukung, morning walks follows above Imjatse Valley with a short climb to a ridge. Where the trail from Dingboche joins, the top adorned with Buddhist prayer monuments. From here a pleasant walk with slow winding ups to Thugla. A small place with Tea-House another popular refreshing stop for lunch en route Lobuche. Thugla, the junctions en route Pheriche and Dingboche.
After lunch a steep climb of less than an hour to the top ridge of Thugla. From here follow the gradual path for an hour to Lobuche for overnight in one of the best lodges. Check into a nice room with views of Nuptse and Lobuche Peak, Lobuche a nice spot well hidden from gusty cold wind.
Activity
Hike
Max Altitude
4930m
Overnight Stay
Lobuche
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Tea House / LodgeDay 11 Trek to Gorak Shep 5,170 m and climb to Kalapathar 5545 m-04 hrs.
Morning from Lobuche, start the walk to Gorak Shep en route to Everest Base Camp. The walk follows with a short climb across a rocky section above the Khumbu glacier to reach Gorakshep. A nice small settlement with few lodges, situated at the bottom of Mt. Pumori and Kalapathar hill.
At Gorak Shep check into a nice room, after lunch relax with options for climbing to Kalapathar rocky ridge. One of the most popular viewpoints for the
closest look at Everest, Pumori, and surrounding giant peaks. It is also the highest point of the trekking besides the climb of Island Peak. Takes about two hours to climb and an hour’s descent to Gorak Shep.
Activity
Hike
Max Altitude
5545m
Overnight Stay
Kala Pattar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Tea House / LodgeDay 12 Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,364 m, walk to Dzongla 4,750 m-07 hrs.
Start as early as possible to cover long-distance walks to Everest Base Camp and
to reach Dzongla in a day. The trail follows east, on a gradual winding path, after some hours of steady walks, then reaching Everest Base Camp. Stand on the foot of Mount Everest, it is also the base camp of Mt. Lhotse the world’s 4 th highest peak. Enjoy the stupendous scenery similar to Arctic landscapes, covered in the moraine of rocks, snow, ice, and glaciers. In the mountaineering seasons of April and May, base camp is flooded with tents for various wide-world expeditions. After an exciting morning hike back to Gorakshep for lunch. Afternoon head downhill beyond Lobuche to reach the near Thugla ridge, as our route diverts heading west to Dzongla. A small place with few good lodges for overnight halt, with views of Cholatse.
Activity
Hike
Max Altitude
5364m
Overnight Stay
Everest Base Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Tea House / LodgeDay 13 Trek to Thagnak 4,760 m via Cho-La Pass 5,420 m-08 hrs.
Start the morning by having an early breakfast, and follow the guide on the
winding path for a short while. Reaching the base of Cho-La pass, the climb begins for a few hours, taking care of slippery icy sections. After a strenuous and steep haul of more than two hours reaches the top of Cho-La Pass. The top is festooned with Buddhist prayer flags and rock cairns enjoy the views of Cholatse, Lobuche East/ West peaks. Includes views of Nirekha peak and as far as Mt. Cho-Oyu, after a good rest a long descent to Thagnak. Located on the eastern rim of Gokyo Valley beneath the moraine of rocky rubbles of Nepal’s longest Ngozumpa Glacier.
Overnight in the comfort of a nice simple lodge accommodation, after a long day of trekking.
Activity
Hike
Max Altitude
5420m
Overnight Stay
Cho la Pass
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Tea House / LodgeDay 14 Trek to Gokyo 4,800 m / 15, 748 feet -04 hrs.
From Thagnak a short and pleasant hike to Gokyo, located near the third lakes, where all good lodges are situated. The walk follows to Na, a yak herder’s shelter, then reaches towards the first and second lakes. Finally, the walk ends reaching the third and main lakes of Gokyo Valley. On arrival check into a nice and fine lodge for lunch and overnight halt. Afternoon at leisure to marvel at the stunning views of surrounding peaks with Mt. Cho-Oyu towards the North.
Activity
Hike
Max Altitude
4800m
Overnight Stay
Gokyo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Tea House / LodgeDay 15 Free day for hike to Gokyo-Ri 5,357 m or visit the 5th lake
A free day in Gokyo, options for climbing to the Gokyo-Ri viewpoint or hiking to 5th lake. The best option is Gokyo-Ri, an early morning starts before breakfast walk past Gokyo the third lake. Then climb for a few hours to the top of Gokyo-Ri, and enjoy the spectacular panorama of the world’s four tallest peaks.
Includes Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho-Oyu, with views of the whole Gokyo
Valley and its emerald lakes. After a great moment at Gokyo-Ri, downhill to the
lodge for breakfast and lunch. Rest of the day enjoy relaxing in the harmony of
beautiful scenery.
Activity
Rest day
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Tea House / LodgeDay 16 Trek to Dole 4,110 m-08 hrs
After a long hard and challenging adventure covering all the best highlights, leaving Gokyo. It is all downhill and losing altitude, an enjoyable walk following the high ridges. Then reach Machermo for a lunch stop, from here an hour climb and then on the pleasant downhill trail to Dole for an overnight halt.
Activity
Hike
Max Altitude
4110m
Overnight Stay
Dole
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Tea House / LodgeDay 17 Trek to Monjo 2,880 m via Namche Bazaar-06 hrs.
Morning from Dole, located on a gorge, from here back into green vegetation and tree lines. The walk leads down to Phortse Tenga close to Dudh Koshi River with a short hour climb to Mong. Enjoy the grand vista of snow-capped peaks and then down to reach the main trail to Namche Bazaar for lunch.
From Namche Bazaar with a long descent to Dudh Koshi River bed reaching Jorsalle and across a bridge. A short steep climb brings you to the exit and entrance of Sagarmatha National Park and then to Monjo for an overnight stop
Activity
Hike
Max Altitude
2880m
Overnight Stay
Monjo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Tea House / LodgeDay 18 Trek to Lukla 2,830 m-04 hrs.
Last day of the adventure, enjoy the pleasant morning walk to Phakding for a short rest. From here few hours of good walks with the last hour’s climb to Lukla.
Arriving by mid-afternoon for lunch and overnight stops, afternoon with time to explore Lukla. As well as to enjoy the last dinner celebration with fellow members and trekking staff.
Activity
Hike
Max Altitude
2830m
Overnight Stay
Lukla
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Tea House / LodgeDay 19 Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotels.
Morning with time for the flight to Kathmandu, a short walk to Lukla’s Tenzing & Hillary airport. After checking in, then get on board for the smooth short flight to Kathmandu. On arrival walk to the car park, for the short drive to the hustle and bustle of city life of Kathmandu. Then check into your lovely rooms, and rest of the day at leisure for individual activities.
Activity
Schedule FlightDay 20 In Kathmandu a contingency day for individual activities.
A free day in Kathmandu to enjoy relaxing moments and for individual activities and shopping spree. Where one can shop for souvenirs of Nepal from handicrafts to jewelers etc. Interested people can opt for an exciting tour of Patan and Bhaktapur cities worth a visit.
Day 21 International departure for homeward bound.
Last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, after an overwhelming adventure and experience around the high Khumbu and Everest regions.
As the time for your international flight, our lady guide and staff will transfer you to the airport. Then bid farewell to Nepal, guide and staff; and enter the air terminal for homeward bound or to the next port of call.
If you are not happy with our itinerary, you can request for the modification as per your need
Trip Information of Island Peak climb with Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Valley
Spring and autumn/ fall are the best seasons for Island Peak, and adventure around high Khumbu with Everest Base Camp. The spring begins in March and ends in May, a lively time for this adventure and scenic views. Most days are fine and clear with enough sunshine hours till late afternoon from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. It can get overcast in the afternoon sometimes, with chances of snowfall. Days are much longer with sunlight hours, but cold mornings and late afternoons till nighttime. It depends upon the altitude and overnight stops around the high Khumbu/ Everest regions.
Spring is the best time for nature lovers when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendrons of various species. The next best season is autumn/fall when days are bright with sunshine for clear views. Autumn/fall starts from September to November, one of the high seasons in Nepal for trekking. Days are fine with crystal clear blue sky, and gets dark soon due to limited sunshine hours. Morning and late afternoon until the night is cold, and chances of light snowfall are above 3,000 m.Adventurous trekkers and climbers can dare this trek and climb during winter times despite the freezing temperatures. However, most days in winter with crystal clear blue skies but with short sunshine hours. Morning, late afternoon, and nights will be freezing cold, late sunrise and sunset early by 5:30 p.m.
This is the best short adventure to experience, Vertex Holiday has designed for strong, willing adventurers and trekkers. Where days are longer most days on the climb of Island Peak. Rest of the walking distance of average time from 5-6 hours,
Trekkers can request for tailor or customized itinerary also for group of friends and families. This adventure leads to quite strenuous for some days, where all trekkers should be in good health and physically fit.
It is an adventure of a lifetime experience, after enjoying this marvelous and overwhelming trip around the high Himalayas. Trekkers will feel more energetic
and can plan for another exciting adventure as well for the big mountaineering expeditions. The Island Peak Climb with Everest base camp and Gokyo. Allows trekkers to enjoy and experience all the best scenic spot of the high Khumbu and Everest regions with unforgettable memories. Truly a classic adventure around the highest place on this planet. But all needs to well prepared for the long hours walks and climb and encountering the rough high altitude terrains.
Trekking and Climbing Insurance is important, best to purchase from your home countries. So it will be easier to claim some of the money back if someone is sick and with unfortunate accidents. Can happen in any other countries, especially on this high altitude adventure around the remote corners and away from medical facilities. Two types of Insurance Travel and Medical Insurance, the travel insurance comes handy. If the trip is cancelled and delayed due unfavorable weather condition or broken trail en route trekking. Including the flight to and from Kathmandu and Lukla can be delayed or lead to cancellation.
In this situation the option of using the service of a helicopter at extra cost, which should be claimed from your travel insurance. As well the medical Insurance in case of emergency evacuation as ill health wise.
Trekkers will be surprised to find great food varieties nearly in all lodges from simple to standard lodges. The start to the end of trekking at Lukla, where all lodges and restaurants serves the best nourishing foods.
Trekkers can enjoy staying from one traditional Sherpa village to another, not missing delightful places for lunch and dinner.
All lodges, inns, and guest houses have fancy, cozy restaurants serving comprehensive food menu. The most common food available and most fulfilling is the traditional and famous, popular Nepal Dal Bhat.
Most trekkers and visitors to Nepal must have known or heard of this national meal. All restaurants en-route Dal Bhat are served with various seasonal vegetables mild curry and light spices.
Trekkers will be enjoy visiting various café, eateries, and international standard restaurants in Lukla and Namche Bazaar like in Kathmandu.
Food list from continental, oriental to local foods with Indian, Chinese, and Tibetan flavors including excellent bakery products.
The best food en route Island Peak and Everest base camp, are available in Lukla, Phakding, and Namche Bazaar as well in Tengboche and Dingboche.
From Namche Bazaar and Tengboche onwards are just temporary settlements with several good lodges and restaurants. After Tengboche and Pangboche due to the high altitude and harsh cold weather, the food menu is limited.
However, trekkers can take delight, in whatever is listed on the menu, some lodge restaurants do have bakery items as well. All meals are served hygienically and well-cooked to consume as per one’s choice and options.
The guest houses and lodges has mushroomed over the past thirty years at designated villages for overnight stops. Provides the best accommodation and food available for trekkers’ comfort, providing a simple local food menu.
Over the years the simplest and basic lodges were replaced by posh guest houses and resorts in major places. Offering travelers, the most luxurious and comfortable accommodation with a compressive food menu and other best facilities. Trekkers can find various types of lodges, accommodation, and food, from budget, standard to luxury class.
Vertex Adventure welcomes all wide-world visitors to taste and experience the local and international cuisines en route to Island Peak and Everest base camp.
After Chukung to Island Base Camp spending in tented camp during the climb,
the tents will be spacious. The food simple but good prepared by the camping cook.
Equipment List for Island Peak climb with Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Valley
Before leaving for this trip request for trekking and climbing list with equipment required for the climb. Apart from normal casual wear, down jackets, sleeping bags, and thermal mattresses (inflatable) for camping.
Get a good trekking boots, the rest of the climbing gear either buy in your home country or in Kathmandu. Most climbing equipment, including down jacket and sleeping bags, can be bought or hired in Kathmandu. Around the Thamel area, there are many trekking and mountaineering shops and stores.
Where one can buy or rent the necessary equipment and clothing in Kathmandu also at a reasonable price. If it’s too much to carry from home due airline’s baggage allowance, you can get it in Kathmandu’s big stores. Offers genuine branded items from trekking, and climbing to normal items.
Some climbing gear can be hired in Chukung; it saves the burden of heavy weight to carry all along the trek.
- Plastic Boots a pair
- Crampons a pair
- Ice Axe (one)
- Harness (one)
- Carbineer or Karabiner two each
- Snow Gaiters a pair
- Snow / Sun Glass one each
- Warm Gloves a pair
- Windproof Jacket & Trousers a set each
- Down Jacket one each
- Down sleeping bags one each with an inner liner
- Main Ropes 200 m (50 m per person) as per the peak chosen
- Snow Bar 2 / 4 pieces depending upon group size.
- Ski Pole (optional) one each
