The 7 Best Mount Everest Treks

The 7 Best Mount Everest Treks

Surrounded by the most iconic mountains of the world including the greatest Mount Everest, Sagarmatha National Park in the Everest region offers the marvelous treks of all time. All three Valleys of this region give the opportunity to explore equally impressive sceneries, Giant snow-capped mountain peaks and the beautiful villages. Experiencing the challenges of the routes, a mix of deeply cultural and spiritual beliefs and the beauty of the wilderness far from the crowded city area would definitely be a life-changing trek to be relieved forever.

“When everything feels like an uphill struggle, think about the view from the top.” To experience a majestic and awe-inspiring view of the tallest mountains is surely the bucket list wish of most trekkers. The list below is such seven best trek routes in the Everest region which is worth experiencing once in a lifetime.

Top highlights of Everest Region Treks:

  • Surround with the tallest mountain in the world.
  • Stunning view of Mt. Everest from Base Camp to the top and other four 8000 meter mountain peaks.
  • World highest elevated UNESCO listed National Park. (Sagarmatha National Park) Experience the authentic villages, religious significant and mountain climbing culture.
  • The great 5000m+ three passes hiking experience and stunning scenery of Natural wonders.
  • Stay in Tengboche Monastery, the closest view of Mt. Everest and Panoramic View.
  • Best view point (Kala patthar and Gokyo Ri ) for sunrise-Sunset for Photography.

Best Time to go Everest Base Camp Trek

The best time to go Mt. Everest base camp and around very depend in your desire. If you are a climber, April and May is best time to climb Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse and Tso Oyu Mountain. For trekking and exploring around Everest from March to May and October to December is the best time. If you like to ride Helicopter to Everest base camp, much better in low season from February until June and September until November. Generally, those months, mountain weather is clearer and less chance to get heavy rain. The temperature is pretty cool and not much cold.

#1:Everest Base Camp Trek

Image Everest Base Camp Hike View of Mt. Everest Range and Khumbu Glacier

Exceptional breathtaking views of the world’s tallest mountain along with plenty of such mesmerizing sights on its way what Everest Base Trek offers. This trek is all about crossing majestic rivers hike through green hills and right to the heart of mountains and its majestic beauty. The trekkers can also visit Sherpa Village and Buddhist monasteries living the experience of rich and authentic culture.

ECB Trek Fact

Trek Duration: 12-17 days
Max Elevation: 5545 m
Difficulty: Moderate to Arduous
Start/End: Lukla
Accommodation: Trekking Lodges
Preferred time: September-May

Being one of the most popular treks all over Nepal, it is always crowded with a lot of people exploring the beauty of this route. Though Everest cannot be seen from the base camp but with its masses of semi-permanent expedition tents the area resembles a festival-like ambience. The real reward of this trek is the Kala Pattar viewpoint which at dawn , before the clouds tumble in, offers a magical view of Lhotse,Nuptse,The Khumbu Icefall and standing tall behind them all ,Everest.

#2:Gokyo Lake Trek

Gokyo Lake from Gokyo Ri Gokyo Lake and Valley from Gokyo Ri

Gokyo Lake Trek is a perfect trek for those who wish to explore a variety of views and fewer nights at very high altitude. This trek provides a lifetime experience to visit the eye-captivating sight of the sparkling, pristine blue and green waters of the Gokyo Lakes, Nepal’s most beautiful mountain scenery. The trek offers a wide range of spectacular scenery and sights of mountains along with the cultural and traditional ride.

Gokyo Lake Trek Fact

Trek Duration: 10-15 days
Max Elevation: 5357 m
Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Start/End: Lukla
Accommodation: Tea house
Preferred time: Spring/May

Avoiding the heavy Everest crowds, the trekkers can enjoy the hike along Ngozumpa Glacier, climb Gokyo Ri for the best view of Mt. Everest and Khumbu Mountain range and trek through the Sherpa town of Khumjung which is also the home to ‘real’ yeti skulls. The major attraction of the trek is standing at the shores of a chain of six turquoise, glacial-fed lakes in the 5000 meter altitude, Stunning view of Tallest mountain peaks and live hood of Sherpa people.

#3:Gokyo Chola Pass Trek

Gokyo Chola Pass Trek Mt. Ama Dablam view from Chola Pass Trek

Chola Pass Trek is an adventurous trek into the Khumbu region which combines the Everest Base Camp with Gokyo Valley and high Chola pass. This trek is a limitless experience of mind-blowing views including Mount Everest, Mount Pumori , Mount Amadablam , Mount Cho Oyu and many such high mountains.

Chola Pass Trek Fact

Trek Duration: 12-16 days
Max Elevation: 5545 m
Difficulty: Challenging
Start/End: Lukla
Accommodation: Tea house
Preferred time: Spring/May

The main attraction of this trek is a different view of Mount Everest and other tall mountains of the Khumbu region and Gokyo Ri from two or more view points at the same time. The off-the-beaten trails, sacred lakes of Gokyo valley, glaciers and such stunning routes make this trek worth for a trekker.

#4:Everest Three Passes Trek

Everest Three Passes Trek Everest High Passes trek near Everest Base Camp

The three passes trek is one of the most surreal and challenging trek experiences which offer a complete circuit around the entire Everest region. As suggested by the name, the trek crosses three top passes over the 5000 meters, the Kongma La, Cho La and the Renjo La each having amazing scenery and view.

Everest Three Pass Trek Fact

Trek Duration: 15-22 days
Max Elevation: 5545 m
Difficulty: Very Challenging
Start/End: Lukla
Accommodation: Tea house
Preferred time: Spring/May

Leaving behind all the crowds of Everest base camp, this trek highlights both the majestic mountain views and the rich local Sherpa culture and combines the complete journey into a beautiful lifelong memory.

#5:Island Peak Climb

Island Peak Summit View Arial View from the top of Island Peak Climb

Island Peak Expedition is a complete package of a challenging but not too technical climb to a spectacular Island Peak. Probably Imja peak is Nepals most beautiful snowy summit for climb. The trek can be an ideal option for the trekkers who want to explore the ultimate Himalayan trekking and mountaineering expedition. It combines the classic expedition of the Everest Base Camp trek with the glorious view of the Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Makalu and such majestic giant peaks and Imja Valley glacier.

Island Peak Climb Fact

Trek Duration: 15-20 days
Max Elevation: 6158 m
Difficulty: Demanding to Challenging
Start/End: Lukla
Climbing curating: Days summit climb
Accommodation: Tea house
Preferred time: Spring

Locally known by the name Imja Tse,Island Peak Trek is a perfect first climb for experienced as well as novice mountain climber as it requires minimum climbing skills. The trek passes through wilder trails of Khumbu Valley to the traditional high-Himalayan Sherpa culture in the towns of Khumbu region.

#6:Everest View Trek

Everest Panorama Trek Namche Bazaar from Syangboche Airport and Mt. Kangde View

Everest View Trek is an exceptional mini trek which features a wide range of remarkable Himalayan beauty fused with unique cultural encounters of the local inhabitants of the region. Enduring through the rich vegetation of Sagarmatha National Park pine forests and majestic wildlife to a lively market junction of Namche Bazaar, trekkers can experience a lifetime experience.

Everest View Trek Fact

Trek Duration: 7-10 days
Max Elevation: 3860 m
Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Start/End: Lukla
Accommodation: Tea house
Preferred time: Spring/Autumn

This trek can be mostly preferred by those who are not willing to walk all the way to the base camp and escaping the high altitude yet but still dream of having a closer view of Mount Everest and many such snow-capped mountains rising above the clouds.

#7:Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek

Tengboche Ama Dablam Trek Hillary Bridge before Namche in Ama Dablam Trek

Ama Dablam translates to Mother’s Necklace. The mesmerizing view of Mt. Ama Dablam from Tengboche seems to be an arm of a mother protecting her child on the sides. The trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp is a exotic and thrilling walk through the wild beauty of rhododendron forest to the heart of Sherpa land experiencing the local and raw Sherpa culture.

Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek Fact

Trek Duration: 8-10 days
Max Elevation: 4750 m
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Start/End: Lukla
Accommodation: Tea house
Preferred time: March/November

This trek is a roller-coaster ride of the traditional lifestyle of highlander, religious practices of the locals to the panoramic view of eye-captivation sceneries and sensational high peaks. Those who desire to have an extraordinary encounter in terms of adventure and culture exploration will rejoice at every step in this trek to Ama Dablam.

Conclusion of the Everest Trek

However, Everest region is one of top rated trekking routs in the world where you will get experience of high mountains walks, best view of Mt. Everest and other tallest mountain range, some of cultural experience for lifetime. We recommend you great packing list, preparation and take a guide and porter for this trek. The weather fact and altitude sickness is another great fact of this EBC Hike while you in there.

Plan How to go Everest Base Camp Trek

How to plan and go Everest Base Camp Trek in 2021 and 22, the ultimate guide for travelers, trek route, cost, accommodation, packing list and wonders of Everest Trek

Trekking to Everest base camp is a heart beating and joyful adventure journey for everyone in the lifetime. The (121 kilometre or 80 miles long trek to and from Lukla) trek through the harmonies Sherpa villages, tranquil riverbanks, spin the prayer wheels in the Buddhist monastery and the scenic view of the Himalayas including Mt. Everest, a story about yeti and yaks, and more. The trek becomes awesome and it ranked top 4th trek in the world by lonely planet 2020 edition.

It is always the questions for everyone on how to plan and prepare for Everest Base Camp trek from home and how to reach safely there and return back? Not only that but also there are lots of much better things we can consider for Mount Everest Trek. The trekking plan, choosing the trekking route to Everest base camp, best season, ideal packing list for the Everest trek and logistic support, food, accommodation, trek safety, and the sickness of high altitude is always very important for a successful trek to Everest.

Classic and alternative trek routes to Everest Base Camp

The classic and popular travel routes to Everest Base Camp begin from flight to Lukla to Namche Bazaar, Tyangboche Monastery, Dingboche to Lobuche, and Everest Base Camp with the Kalapatthar viewpoint. Return via Phariche that takes about 12 days trek +3 days before and after the trek in Kathmandu. Who likes to visit only Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar they chose this classic route which was followed by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary to get the summit of Mt. Everest. Among the travelers, this route is most popular these days.

Although, there are some alternative trekking routes to connect the Everest Base Camp, which required more days trek. The route is picturesque, more adventures, and joyful.  You can reach to EBC by crossing three high passes in the Everest reason. The trek covers most of the highlight in the Khumbu region and offers the pristine view of the Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Mt. Tso Oyu, and other snowy peaks of Khumbu Valley. While in trekking, you will learn the Buddhist culture by visiting some of the famous Buddhist Monastery and ruins the prayer flags on the passes, to know the story of Sherpas and thin air mountain ecology. The three passes (Chola Pass – 5400 meters, Kongmala Pass – 5171 meters, and Renjo La pass – 5360 meters) trek goes through Gokyo Lake and Island Peak Base Camp and Thame Village. Hiking to Gokyo Ri is one of the best movements to see the Everest Panoramic view. For this trek, you need at least 20 to 22 days from Kathmandu.

If you are a classic trekker and have less time for the trek to Everest Base Camp, the Chola Pass trekking is perfect mixing for you. You need 16 to 18 days for Gokyo Chola Pass trek to EBC and return via Tyangboche Monastery to Lukla.  In the trek, you will have three different views of Mt. Everest which is simply the best.  Gokyo Ri is a great viewpoint to see the Mt. Everest and more mountain view including the Torques lakes view.  Have adventure experience while you are crossing the Cho La pass and the most scenic view of Mt. Everest you can see from Kalapatther with the hiking trip to Everest Base Camp.

Ride Helicopter from Everest Base Camp

Some trekkers walk all the way up to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar for a better view and avoid trek down to Lukla. They choose alternative options for return Kathmandu which is Helicopter. There are a number of helicopter charter flight services to Kathmandu by paying extra costs. If you want to have high altitude chopper flight that can be worth it and it is an amazing mountain flight to see the nearest view of Himalayas.

Best time for Everest Trek

Geographically, Nepal has four distinct seasons, spring, summer, autumn, and winter. February to May months are pre-monsoon and from September to December, post-monsoon, those months are the best time for trekking to Everest Base Camp. But, the trekking season offers its own excitement and atmosphere for trekkers, if you want to trek to Everest Base Camp in winter that will be a personal achievement and you will have to revise your packing list and consider the cold temperature.

Standard Cost of Mt. Everest Trekking

There are many reasons and facts about the cost for Everest Base Camp Trek when we check out on the internet, we find so many different costs for a similar trek to Everest.  It’s very depending on their service, trek duration, accommodation option, and guiding option. Some of the agency they offer international and native-speaking guides and extra services on the trek. They cost you more and some of them offer only guiding service and logistic services that cost less. Overall, the standard cost for a trek to Everest Base Camp from Kathmandu for 16 Days 1350 US$ per person. This cost generally including hotel, logistic flight, guide, trek permit, and local catering services are included for you. If you consider the cost for the trek there will be different options, you can talk directly with your agent for in detail. Anyway, this cost is included a 3 or 4-night standard hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast, and all the logistics and transfer ar include.

Trekking permit and an entry ticket for Everest Base Camp Trek

TIMS and Sagarmatha National Park entry tickets are required for Everest Trek.  That cost 20 and 30 US$ per entry per person. A Khumbu Area (Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipalities) tax also required for this trek. You can get this ticket by paying 18 US$ (2000 Nepalese rupees ) in Lukla.

Himalayan Wonders during Everest Base Camp Trek

Mount Everest itself a Himalayan wonder for the wanderer. Although in the EBC hiking route, there are many more highlights and impressions for you. Some of the wonders of Everest Trek I have mentioned below.

Mt. Everest: The roof of the world and the tallest snowy summit in the earth.

Sherpa Villages – The highland settlement for the Himalayan people who are known as Sherpa People.

Hillary Bridge – The suspension bridge in the route of Everest Base Camp Trek between Lukla to Namche, to crossing the Dudhkoshi river which is contributed by Sir Edmund Hillary.

Tyangboche Monastery – Highest elevated and the grand Buddhist Temple in Tyangboche at 3800-meter elevation. Where people can capture the best Sunset view of Mt. Everest and Mt. Ama Dablam with Mt. Lhotse with the Khumbu valley.

Nangakrasthang Peak 4980m: The peak stand above the Dingboche village. Where you can observe the best view of Khumbu valley and Snowy Himalayas peaks with Glacial Valley.

Kala Patthar – Is the top hill to see the best and nearest view of Mt. Everest, Khumbu Ice-fall, and Glacier with Snowy peaks.

Khumbu Ice-fall and Glacier: Everest expedition beginning point and the danger zone for climbing to Mt. Everest. People say its death zone for the climber.

Everest View Syangboche – Everest view is a luxury star Hotel Name above 3800 meters to see the Best view of Mt. Everest and Himalayas.

Imja Valley: Over melted glacier valley from Imj-Tse Lake. A glacier lake below the Island Peak is expanding every day due to global warming.

Yeti Head in Khumjung Village – One of the most highlights of the Khumbu region. Local Sherpa still believes in Yeti. Legend says, they found yeti and still viewable Yeti head which is safe in Khumjung Monastery.

Tibetan Butter Tea – One of the favorites and popular hot drinks of the Sherpa community. It is a tea made by salt, butter, hot water, and Tibetan tea. The best hot drink offered everywhere locally.

Sherpa Potato Bread – delicious bread made by fresh potatoes, mixing with local herbs and garlic, eat with salty yogurt.

Lavazza Coffee at 5000 meter – New trending hot drinks you will get everywhere in the Everest Base Camp Trek route. That can be an amazing movement to drink an organic beans Latte in 5000 meters.

German Bakery – You can test delicious German bakery en route which is almost locally made by people.

Sagarmatha National Park – Mt. Everest located inside the Sagarmatha National Park. Is one of the Nature UNESCO sites. While you are on Everest trek you travel Natural wonder and Himalayan wonders.

Sherpa Museum in Namche Bazaar – Probably the crowded and largest Sherpa population village in the world, who are extremely famous for the Himalayas and climb for Everest. The museum offers a total life story of mountain people and the story of Himalayan climbing and Expedition.

The best guide for Everest Base Camp Trek

Everyone claiming they are best and provides the best and experienced guide for Everest Base Camp Trek. You can get in touch with your guide before the trek in Kathmandu, that is much better. You have an idea about your Everest Trek guide and his speaking ability, general bits of knowledge, and his experience about the trek. The guide has a big role to complete a successful Everest Base Camp trek always. So, after arriving in Kathmandu, you can talk with your agent about the guide and have some discussion about the EBC trek.

Accommodation and food in Everest Trek

From 1965, the trek organized through camping and supported by many more crew members which were more expensive. Time and generation are going to change everywhere. Nowadays, an Everest Base Camp Trek you can join easily tea-house (Lodge to lodge) stay. There are plenty of standard and comfort lodges established by Everest climbers and their families. Offer simple service and minimum facilities in the standard. Clean beads, private rooms, hot shower, clean bathroom, and fresh cooked delicious meal offer by locally train cooks. Even, they suggest something special and suitable meals for high altitude. You can order varieties of western standard food from the many which are ever more tasty and delicious then home.

Altitude Sickness Risk (ASR) in Everest Trek

The Khumbu valley located in the route of Everest Base Camp trek is one of the highest altitude level journeys in the world. The trek route approached 5545 meters above the sea level. Basically, starting at 1300 at Kathmandu Airport and approaching a high point at 5545m. Kalapatthar, the entire trek arises in the two altitude regions.   Above 3000m, there can be some symptoms of high altitude while you are in Namche bazaar and above. There is no concern about how to fit you are either strong or physically good. Anyone and anywhere can get these symptoms while you are on Everest Trek.  Although, if you are doing daily physical exercises, some of the low altitude hiking, using standard gears, controlling the food balance, and lots of liquids drinks (non-alcoholic), that helps lots to avoid Altitude sickness while you are in high altitude area. There are lots of cool things you can do for prevention AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness), the best practice is descending down and down.

Packing List for Everest Base Camp Trek

Different people suggested different packing lists for Everest Base Camp Trek. Which makes sometimes so much confusion for trekkers. The important things are very dependent on you. Water bottles and purifying tablets or water filters most not forget. Some people hike to EBC with their single layer as well and they finished the trek within 7 to 8 days. That might more risk for life and can be dangerous for you.  If you use general winter clothing and a good ankles support walking shoes, you can complete the trek. Prepare for 2 weeks few pears regular winter clothes sets, good sunglasses, a flashlight, some bathroom kits and hiking pole (Very recommended), some of the juicy candy, a good photography set, and a warm sleeping bag with liner can be very useful.  If you don’t have a sleeping bag the Everest trek company offer you from Kathmandu by paying a daily cost. Basic medicine (the company will provide) from home and a down jacket with some fleece gloves, raincoat for rain and small day rucksack with a duffel bag (Provide by Trekking Operator) is enough for a successful trek to Everest Base Camp. Please note, flight to Lukla there is a weight limit, and only 15kg per person allowed if your pack is overweight for flight to Lukla, you may need to leave your baggage in Kathmandu.

Communication during the Everest Base Camp Trek

Mobiles, local V-sat telephones, and internet WIFI service are available oh this trek from Lukla to Kalapatthar. You can connect WI-FI service by paying per hour service either by recharging a WIFI dard. If you bought Ncell and NTC sim card you can load the data for Wifi connection which is much cheaper then using local Wifi.

Conclusion – Everest Base Camp

Whatever, Everest base camp is one of beautiful, breathtaking, and scenarios trek for every adventure lovers.  It is a great opportunity to see Mt. Everest from the nearest viewpoint in your eyes’ memory. The journey is not only the adventure trek but also a lifetime experience of mountain culture, natural beauties, and psychical fitness for you and your body.

A Complete Guide to Island Peak Climbing

‘thrills with exciting adventure on top stunning Island Peak with sweeping mountain panorama’

Introduction:

Island Peak Climbing leads you to daring adventure atop 6,160 m and 20,328 ft high, offering stunning panorama of whole Khumbu Himal with mighty Mt. Everest 8,848m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m), Mt. Nuptse (7,855m), Mt. Pumori (7,161 m), Amadablam (6,812 m), Kangtenga (6,782 m), Tharmarserku (6,623 m), Kwangde (6,011 m), as far towards east looking at world’s 5th highest Mt. Makalu (8,463 m) includes Lobuje Peak (6,119 m) with Pokhalde Peak (5,806 m).

Island Peak also called Imjatse Himal due to its location within scenic and beautiful Imjatse valley situated south of Everest and Lhotse, North East of majestic peak Amadablam and other range of mountains.

One of the most popular trekking peaks of Nepal Himalaya, located within high Khumbu valley of Everest region and Nepal Far North Mid East Himalaya, a magnificent peak that looks like an island placed in the midst of high Imjatse valley, thus the name Island came which is commonly used than Imja-Tse Himal.

Island Peak Climbing can be done in several ways, either heading straight for the summit taking shorter days, or using much acclimatization days with visit to Everest Base Camp and climb of scenic Kalapathar before the final ascent on top Island Peak.

Other high routes takes to Gokyo valley through Cho or Tsho-La pass at above 5,367 m and then trekking towards Island peak base camp walking past Dingboche and Chhukung last human settlement.

The climb of Island Peak grade mostly used from French and Swiss Alpine Climbing Systems as PD + which means ‘Per Difficule’ a straightforward climb of less technical effort with some technical difficulty on route to its summit top.

For Island peak climb, where all people have to be in good spirit, on this climb where all types of interested trekkers and adventurer can join in, with nice and sound health, physically fit with some past experience on rocks and ice climb will be a great support to make the climb a great success.

Way to Island Peak Base Camp and Climb

The best and popular way to reach the acclaimed destinations around high Khumbu valley within Everest region, taking a swift short flight from the capital Kathmandu to land at Lukla airport, a smaller planes either Dornier or Twin Otter can be similar types of other aircraft models which is 16 to 18 seated where you can view stunning panorama of Himalaya range of peaks with Mt. Everest during 35 minutes flight.

From Lukla where the airport named after legendry mountaineers late Tenzing and Hillary who first climbed on top Mt. Everest in 1953. Lukla a Sherpa town at an altitude of 2,820 m high where walks leads to number of nice farm Sherpa villages, encountering prayer monuments called Mani Walls and spinning bells along with views of peaks.

Where walk follows glacial Dudh Kosi River crossing several bridges past Phakding and Monjo villages to enter into Sagarmatha National Park (Sagarmatha for Everest in Nepali while local Sherpa calls as Chomolungma which means ‘Great Mother’ in both languages), from here into serene woodland of tall rhododendron, pines and oaks tree lines facing views as walk climbs to Namche Bazaar.

At Namche Bazaar with rest day for short hike to explore local Sherpa culture of immense interest interwoven with Buddhism religions and walk to view-points to support acclimatization on this altitude at 4,440 m and above.

From Namche heading into more scenic areas at Thyangboche Monastery surrounded by chain of mountains with views of Everest and magnificent Amadablam with other adjoining peaks, a beautiful spot within green alpine woodland.

At Thyangboche visit its colorful monastery of great religious importance, and then heading past tree lines to sheer wilderness to reach into Imjatse Valley, encircled by amphitheater of high peaks with clear views of Island Peak in the midst of beautiful Imjatse vally, where Dingboche located.

With time for another rest day and acclimatization heading at Dingboche with many good lodges, from here heading towards east with overnight at Chukung the last human settlement with few nice lodges to stay.

After Chukung overnights in tents with camping facilities with separate kitchen unit of cook-kitchen staff and guides to accompany and leading you all the way to the summit of Island Peak and safely back.

Walking leads into moraine and glaciers around the areas known as Parshya Gyab on the very foot of Island Peak or Imjatse Himal, where climbing starts next early morning before the crack of dawn using Advance or High Camp to make the climb more accessible and promising.

Climbing Routes to the summit of Island Peak

After much preparation and practice with some exercise, getting ready for the Big Day! As well the main highlight of the adventure, after base camp at above 4,970 m and Advance or High Camp at 5,400 m, following your lead guide to cross a broad open gully, covered with glacier and avoiding serac and crevasses climb towards north over snow covered scree in a margin between a glaciers to reach a top ridge.

As strenuous climb carries o to cross a gully with some stone and ice-fall dangers, a steep snow and ice ramps leads you on top 100 meters (300 ft) to the main summit of Island Peak, at the top after accomplishing a great feat and adventure.

Where you will get blessed with awesome panorama facing Mt. Everest 8,848 m, Lhotse 8,501 m, Mt. Amadablam 6,856 m, Mt. Makalu 8, 463 m, Chamlang and Baruntse peaks, after feeling in high spirit with successful climb, descend safely back to base camp.

At Base Camp packing and clearing the camps as well picking up the garbage, leaving nothing except your memories and foot-prints, all garbage to be handed to SPCC (Sagarmatha Pollution Control), or bring back and dump at designated disposal sites.

Seasons for Island Peak Climb

Nearly all season of the year suitable as per your time and holidays for the adventure, except the monsoon months from July to mid September months the wet seasons in and around Southern Himalaya region with rains and wet-cloudy days.

March to May will be ideal time for the climb of island Peak with clear morning till afternoon; can get cloudy in the afternoon with cooler morning and night time.

September to December another best months for the adventure to Island Peak Climb, although days will be much shorter with sunlight, but mostly clear during day with starry nights, will be cold with freezing temperatures during morning and night time without counting the wind-chill factor.

The climb requires some reserves days as well if weather is unfavorable to reach the summit, where you can attempt next day as per weather permitting to be in safe side with precaution measures.

Island Peak Climbing Equipment Lists

Plastic Boot                                         a pair
Crampons                                            a pair
Ice Axe                                                  one
Harness                                               one
Carabineer or Karabiner                    two each
Snow Gaiters                                       a pair
Snow / Sun Glass                                 one each
Warm Gloves                                      a pair
Wind Proof Jacket & Trouser.             a set each
Down Jacket                                        one each
Down sleeping bags                            one each with inner linear
Main Ropes                                         200m ( 50m per person) as per the peak chosen
Snow Bar                                             2 / 4 pieces depending upon group size.
Ski Pole (optional)                               one each

Following equipment and gear can be hired or bought in Kathmandu and as well in Namche Bazaar or at Chukung, where your guide will advice you.