Everest high pass Island Peak
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Everest high pass Island Peak Summary
- Everest high passes climb: 19 Days
- Maximum Altitude: 6,189m / 20,306 feet
- Hiking Hours: 6 Hours
- Trekking Group Size: 1 – 12 People
- Meals on Trekking: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Best Time: March, April, May, October, November and December
- Trip Mode: Guest House
- Transportation: Car/Plane
Overview
The Everest High Pass and Island Peak Climbing trip is an incredible adventure that takes you through the stunning landscapes of the Everest region in Nepal. The trek involves crossing three high passes – Renjo La Pass (5,360m), Cho La Pass (5,420m), and Kongma La Pass (5,535m) – and hiking to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest.
Climb the Island Peak is an added bonus, which takes you to the summit of a Himalayan peak (6,189m) and provides breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
The trek and climb typically start with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, followed by a few days of hiking to the famous Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar, which is the gateway to the Khumbu region. You will then trek through the beautiful Gokyo Valley, with its turquoise lakes and stunning views of the Everest range, before crossing the Kongma La pass and reaching the Everest Base Camp.
After exploring the base camp and the surrounding glaciers, you will head towards Island Peak, which involves an ascent of a snow and ice slope to reach the summit. The climb is not technically difficult but requires a good level of fitness and acclimatization.
In general, the Everest High Passes and Island Peak Climbing trip is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that provides a unique opportunity to explore the remote and beautiful landscapes of the Everest region, while also pushing your limits and achieving a Himalayan summit.
How much is for Everest high pass with Island Peak climb Package cost?
Generally, the high passes climbing trip cost will vary as per the climbing members you are traveling to and the service you choose. The cost of the Everest high passes trek with Island Peak climb package with a Gokyo Trek Agency ranges between US$ 1899 to US$ 2798. The price includes transportation, a guide, porters, hotels, food and accommodation, and hiking permit facilities.
It’s a standard trip package price for 18 days climbing in the High Passes Everest. If you are 2 people high passes and island peak climb cost US$ 2350 for 18 days trek plan. We can modify the trek route and the prices as per your wishes also. Here is the price list for the luxury Everest hikes.
Price Per Person for 18 days Everest high pass Island Peak climbing.
| Number of Tourist | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | US$ 2798 |
| 2 Person | US$ 2350 |
| 3 Person | US$ 2250 |
| 4 to 6 person | US$ 2198 |
| 7 to 9 Person | US$ 2075 |
| 10 and more than 10 Person | US$ 1899 |
If you’re wondering to know about what is included and what is excluded from this trip price, kindly check on the cost given on a tab button.
Itinerary
Everest high pass Island Peak climbing itinerary detail
Our 20 days hike to Everest high pass mixed with the Island Peak climbing itinerary is terrific. The particular high pass in the Everest trek route is designed for world explorers who want a hike to the high mountain passes in a limited time. take a look at this travel itinerary. But travelers who wish to modify Everest high pass Island Peak climbing travel plan can ask us for a tailored itinerary.
01 DayArrival at Kathmandu valley. The world heritage site of Kathmandu Valley sightseeing, 5 hours.Upon arrival in Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport, we will receive you in a private vehicle and transfer you to a hotel in Thamel Kathmandu. After refreshments, the day will start with our guided trip to cultural world heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley. Places include pilgrimage sites of Hindu Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath Stupa, visit Swoyambhunath Stupa. Boudhanath is one of the biggest stupas in the world likewise, Swayambhunath is popular as a monkey temple.
Later on, we visit the historical Kathmandu Durbar Square with a temple: unique architecture, and Kumari (an incarnation of Taleju Bhawani) in central Kathmandu. Ammar Guni will brief your trekking package and climbing tour including heritage sites trip discussion and introduce you to our fellow trekking staff for your adventure trip.
We take an early flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. On arrival at Lukla, we will have breakfast and follow the main trail to Phakding (2,610 m). We trek following a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi. Peak Nupla can be seen on the opposite bank of the river. We pass several Sherpa villages such as Ghat, Phakding, and Tok Tok, and finally, we reach Bengkar village.
The popular hiking trail ascends through the Koshi riverbank into the mountain, through a forest to Chumoa. We continue many ups and downs to reach the tiny village of Monjo where we need to pay Sagarmatha National Park entrance fees at the park office. Follow a short walk to the major river that meets each other. Crossing over the Hillary Bridge, the trek begins a steep ascent to Namche Bazar. On the way, we have Mount Everest and Lhotse’s excellent view. Surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges, Namche Bazar is a central hub of the area for food, trekking gear, and other necessary goods.
Today, we have a short trek to get Thame village. Thame is the end valley of Khumbu Valley and the iconic value of Thame is its terrain the people who are untouched by the effects of modern civilization. Moreover, we will pass a large array of prayer flags, Chorten, and carved mani stones.
Today, we walk mostly uphill, the footpaths pass many old walls of Sherpa villages. During the walking, you can observe varieties of plants and animals with unique Sherpa culture. We can probably also share with Tibetan Yak Canavan, a trading route to and from Namche to Tibet with the villagers. We will stay in available guesthouse at Lungden.
Trek to Renjo la summit pass often follows steeply ups and down with sandy ridge. We cross the frozen stream and walking through dramatic rock, we will pass several yak charkas and twin Renjo Lakes, the view from Renjo La top is incredible, you can have an excellent view of 7000 to 8000 meters peaks all around including Kalapathar, Tengboche Monastery, Chola glaciers and many more. Resorts and the guest houses of Gokyo are situated on the bank of lake where we stay for that overnight.
The excursion to the Gokyo peak usually starts early in the morning. The climb is quite steep first 30 minutes, it takes an hour to reach the top with its traditional prayer flags. From where you will have a magnificent view of the highest peaks, from west to east are Cho you (8,153m), Gyachung Kang (7,922m), Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,501m), and further way Makalu, On the way to descent you can enjoy, superb view of Gokyo Lake.
We cross Gokyo glacier and Dzomba glacier than descend downhill to get Thangnag. It’s an alpine trail or a climbing route through the tricky landscape in high mountains. Hikers can spend often their spare time rambling and climbing in preparation for the Chola pass. Thangnag/Dragnag offers nice lodges with modern facilities.
The trek through Cho La Pass is a rather difficult route, requires some mountaineering experience and well equipped. We suggest you bring warm clothes and some extra food during the off-season trekking. However, in peak season, Dzonghla guesthouses are open. Cross Renjo La and Chola Pass are listed under the Everest two-pass treks in the Himalayas. Likewise, the pass is not difficult but it is steep and involves a glacier crossing. There are no technical problems and there is a thin path in the rocks beside the icefall.
Today is a longest day hiking comparing other days. We walk downhill from Dzongla and walk through the grassy trail while enjoying the view of Cholatse and Lobuche Peak including a pristine Cholatse lake. The moraine trek is curved through the wide riverbank before reaching Lobuche village at 4,920 meters.
Visitor follow the grassy ablation valley with great views of Pumori then crosses tributary glaciers to reach the dry lake bed of Gorakshep. Continue to climb the Kala Patthar hill at 5,550 meters for an incredible view of the Khumbu icefall and Everest base camp. Return to Gorak shep for stay overnight.
Today’s adventure involves a challenging day-long hike tracing the Khumbu glacier and conquering the Kongma La hilltop. Positioned at a lofty altitude of 18,160 feet, Kongma La presents an alpine trek through intricate high mountain terrain. The pass treats trekkers to awe-inspiring vistas of the entire Khumbu valley, showcasing the breathtaking Himalayan scenery. Crossing the glacier and reaching the summit of Kongma La, the journey continues toward the next destination, Chukhung resort. For more details on Kongma La, you can visit this link.
Today is an acclimatization day, so go for Chukung ridge hiking. However, if you are willing to hike then Chukhung Ri will be an idle place. Chukhung Ri is a little peak located directly above Chukhung village. The climb to Chukhung Ri involves some easy scrambling near the summit. As you are on the summit, you will have a fantastic view of the Ama Dablam and Amphu Labsa peaks. We descend back to Chukhung to spend the overnight.
We arrange and recheck all climbing gears in Chukhung than we head towards Island Peak Base Camp which is on a fairly steep trail. During your walking today, you can walk over the Lhotse glacier and also connect to the Amphulapcha pass hiking trail. The route to Amphu Lapcha is located to the southeast. As you are in the Island peak base camp guide will instruct you about basic information about climbing for tomorrow early morning. Stay overnight in a Tent camp.
A tough day that we need to wake up very early morning. You can have breakfast at around 1:30 and begin to climb. Have in mind that we need to get summit before noon because in the afternoon it’s strong and windy. The trail moves up beyond the base camp for several hundred meters before striking off the steep hillside.
Furthermore climbing higher the slope of the landscape narrower. Following a ridgeline leads to an exhilarating and exposed traverse onto the snout of the summit glacier. The guides will fix a rope if it is required. A steep snow slope leads us onto the summit ridge. Both fixed rope and climbers’ rope will be used during the climb for safety. Use fixed rope after successfully climbing on the rock. The length of the rope will usually be 350 meters.
However, the length of the rope is depended upon the season and crevasses. There are two newly formed crevasses which are approximately 3 and 4 meters long. Gokyo Treks and the expedition’s expert guide will help you to cross to reach the summit. After enjoying the views, descend down to Island Peak Base Camp. After cleaning the base camp we leave immediately and walk further to Chukhung. Evening, celebrating our successful Island Peak climb.
From Chukhung we descend the valley of the Imja Khola, trek through the village of Dingboche with its stone-walled potatoes fields, down alpine pastures through the kharkas of Tsura, Orsho, and Shomare to the village of Pangboche, the highest year-round settlement in the valley. The Pangboche Gompa (monastery) is the oldest in the Khumbu and once used to boast the skull and hand of a Yeti.
Finally, the trek descends from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar passing several villages. Sanasa and Lagusasa are the most famous. You will catch the way descends from Gokyo Valley. We trek furthermore twenty minutes to find a lodge for lunch and a short pause. After Lunch at Sanasa, we hike up to Khumjung village where one can visit traditional villages landscapes. You might also visit Hillary Hospital located in Khunde. And in the meantime, we follow the Monastery trail which offers Yeti Scalp. Finally, we come to Namche Bazaar in the late afternoon.
It’s a final day journey of this entire trip from Namche to Lukla can vary depending on the time of year and recent weather conditions. Generally, it’s a well-trodden path that’s quite manageable, but it can be muddy or slippery in places, especially if it has been raining.
In June, you might encounter some rain, so it’s a good idea to be prepared with appropriate footwear and rain gear. It’s also worth noting that the path involves some steep descents, so trekking poles can be helpful.
We board our early flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will pick you up to transfer you to the hotel. In the afternoon, go shopping or request us to discover Kathmandu as a guided trip on an additional cost.
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Cost
How much does Everest high pass Island Peak climbing trip package price?
The best Everest high pass Island Peak climbing package price US$ 2350 per person is a standard trek price on double occupancy basis. For the deluxe and luxury trekking tour plan, we add 3-5 stars category hotel deluxe air-conditioned room in Kathmandu with breakfast. Likewise, standard accommodation with an attached toilet/bathroom in the possible places en route. AND WE ARE OPEN TO CUSTOMIZING YOUR TOUR AND PACKAGE PRICE AS PER YOUR REQUIREMENTS.
Everest high pass Island Peak climb Package Price includes.
- Kathmandu international airport picks up on your arrival in TIA with a private vehicle.
- Single night double bedroom Tourist standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast plan.
- Domestic flight tickets Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu round trip with applicable domestic airport taxes
- 17 Breakfast serve with a cup of tea/coffee, 16 Lunch, 16 Dinner [main course] during the trekking days.
- Tent accommodation with climbing foods while on island peak climbing days [basecamp – island peak summit – basecamp].
- Likewise, Guest House accommodation during the trekking days in the mountains.
- Professional license holder Mountain Trekking Guide along the trek routes.
- An assistant guide will provide for 7 plus group tourists.
- Required a number of porters during the trek (1 porter = 2 guest basis) because our porter can carry a maximum of 24 kg of your bag pack.
- Island peak climbing permit fees and Sagarmatha National Park entrance permit fees.
- Khumbu Pasang Lamu municipality entrance permit fees
- First aid medical kit including Oximeter to check heart rate, and oxygen level every day to save from higher risk.
- Group climbing equipment including ropes, ice screws…etc.
- Agency’s duffel bag (50 liters capacity) and trek poles if Necessary – return after the trek.
- In a worst case, help with all Helicopter Rescue and evacuation arrangements [not the rescue bill].
- Well-paid salary, food, accommodation, and insurance of Nepalese staff.
- Updated high pass route including Island peak climbing map and climbing certificate on a successful ascend.
- Nepal Government Tax, VAT, and as well as Company service charge.
High pass trek + Island Peak climb Package Trip Excludes :
- Lunch and Dinner during the staying in Kathmandu city.
- Any kinds of battery charges, laundry service, phone calls, and hot showers during the trekking.
- Trekker’s personal trekking gears and Clothing.
- Personal nature expenses, all drinks (except Island peak climbing periods), and bar bills.
- Travel Insurance which covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation.
- Any donation and monument entrance fees.
- Gratuities for guide and porters [Tip is a culture, so they expect highly]
Group join
We can organize a private trek to Everest high pass with Island Peak climbing starting at any date that works for you. Please contact us for more information.
FAQ
Question: Is pick-up service available on my arrival day in Kathmandu?
Answer: Yes sure. Provide us with your flight details and landing time at Kathmandu airport. Our representative will come to pick up you at Kathmandu international airport.
Question: Do I need experience with Everest high to pass Island Peak climbing?.
Answer: Everest high pass Island Peak climbing is suitable for experienced trekkers who can walk roughly about 5 or 6 hours a day, with a lightweight day pack because as you are going to climb Island peak, you need to have experience in high altitude – somehow about 3000 meters above sea level.
Question: What kind of accommodation can I expect on Everest high pass Island Peak climbing?
Answer: We provide you tourist standard accommodation in Kathmandu and during the trekking normally but the rooms are clean cozy beds with a mattress and blankets. However we recommend you take your own sleeping bags if you have one with you otherwise, you may rent them while you are in Kathmandu.
Question: What kind of food can I expect in Everest high pass Island Peak climbing?
Answer: All the guest houses/lodges in the trekking have attached restaurants. They cook a delicious range of vegetarian meals such as Pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs curry rice, bread, soups, and fresh vegetables (variety depends on the season)
The dinner and breakfast are provided in the same lodge you spend the night every day and Lunch will be provided on the way to the next place where you are going. However, on climbing days you will have climbing food and hot drinks.
Question: What opportunities will I have for a shower along with Everest high pass Island Peak climbing?
Answer: Guesthouse trekking all the lodges they have a shower which you can get on pay.
Question: How do I get drinking water on Everest high pass Island Peak climbing?
Answer: During the trekking route there are all places hotels and shops where you can able to buy mineral water and you can buy it for drinking but however we advise against buying mineral water in plastic bottles, as currently there are no provisions for disposing of these. We recommend you bring aqua tablets to purify the normal water as the normal water is available at the campsite along the way.
Question: Can I charge my digital camera or other batteries on my trip?
Answer: During the guest house trekking there will be chances to charge the battery on pay. We recommend you bring an extra pair in case. Remember to bring your adapters! And we recommend you take extra batteries along with you.
Question: What should my insurance policy cover during Everest high pass Island Peak climbing?
Answer: Travel insurance is mandatory before joining any trips with us, and you need to get your travel insurance policy before joining your trips to Nepal. Your travel insurance must cover the helicopter rescue up to 6000m altitude. It comes in handy during medical emergencies and contingency situations. It is recommended to get it from your home country. In case you haven’t bought travel insurance after arriving in Kathmandu; we can help you get one.
Question: How to prevent altitude sickness during Everest high pass Island Peak climbing?
Answer: You should never walk too quickly or too high ignoring your body’s symptoms. Proper altitude acclimatization is the best way to prevent high-altitude sickness. Listen to your body, trek gradually enjoying the best of culture and nature while giving enough time for your body to adapt to the changing atmosphere. Drink a lot of fluid & keep your body hydrated. If symptoms like a headache, difficulty in breathing, and others occur then descend to the lower altitude. Or if it’s a worse condition, you will be airlifted to the hospital in Kathmandu.
Question: What will happen if my scheduled flight on the Ktm-Lukla-Ktm route gets delayed or canceled?
Answer: The weather in the Himalayas is uncertain which we cannot predict. Therefore, the rate of fight delay and cancellation is high at Lukla. If this happens then you will be boarded on the flight tomorrow and you have to spend an extra night at Lukla (if you are returning to Ktm) at Ktm (if you are going to Lukla). Helicopter rescue can also be used, which depends on the situation. So, we recommend you allocate a couple of extra days after your Everest trek so that you will not miss your international flight back.
Question: What are the alternatives to flying from Kathmandu to Lukla?
Answer: The best-recommended way to go for any Everest trail is to board a Kathmandu-Lukla 33 minutes scenic mountain flight. Another available option is to drive from Kathmandu to Phaplu (a 12-hour drive) and trek for 2 days to reach Lukla. In the present day, there is also a regular jeep service from Kathmandu to Salleri.
Question: Are there any communication facilities on Everest high pass Island Peak climbing?
Answer: Everest Link is an internet service provider founded in 2014 that provides high-speed internet and Wi-Fi in the Everest Region. It is the only internet provider on the high passes trail, making it the world’s tallest internet service.
If you wish to stay connected with better WIFI to your family, friends, or business, we suggest you buy Everest Link internet. It’s better than other NETWORK connections and you can buy an Everest link card easily in the shops, hotels, or any small lodges in the Everest zone.
Question: Can I use credit cards in Trekking?
Answer: No. You need to have cash Nepali rupees because credit cards work only in bigger cities or in luxury hotels.
Question: When should I book my trip and what are the payment terms?
Answer: Because our trips book up months in advance, we recommend booking early to avoid any kind of misunderstanding. We will, of course, make every effort to accommodate last-minute bookings.
And regarding the deposit, we prefer a 20% advance deposit of the total price of the trip in order to confirm your reservation before you arrive in Nepal. And the rest of the payment can be made after your arrival in Kathmandu.
Question: Who will carry my luggage on Everest high pass Island Peak Trek?
Answer: We provide porters to transfer your luggage. As we are a responsible trekking tour operator agency, every porter carries a maximum of 24 kilos of your backpack which means 2 guests (12 kg luggage of each guest): 1 porter basis.
Question: How much distance do I walk each day?
Answer: When walking/trekking in the mountains, the distance you cover each day can vary greatly due to gradient, terrain, and altitude. As such it is very hard to give specific distances for each day, however, you have to be prepared to walk for roughly about 5 hours each day.
Question: Do I need walking poles for the high passes to trek on Everest with the Island peak climb?
Answer: We suggest you hike with hiking poles. Learn how to use trekking poles for balance and stability, whether on the sidewalk or on trails. Walking poles can help prevent slips and falls. They are just recommended but not compulsory.
Question: Where can I organize my personal climbing gear?
Answer: If you have those climbing gear at your home then bring them along with you. If you don’t have them then you can rent them in Chhukung village. In Chuhkung’s guest house, you can get all those gears for Island peak on rent.
Question: How much additional money do I need per day?
Answer: You can allocate US$ 08 – 10 for a lunch/dinner in Kathmandu and it depends on your spending habits. US$ 7 to 10 US$ each day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates, tea coffee, and some drinks while you are on your hiking.
Everest high pass Island Peak climbing highlights
- Discover the best Himalayan view at 360 deg angle from Renjo la, Klapatthar & Kongma la.
- Best view of Mt Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, Cholatse, Cho Oyu, Thamserku ..etc
- Challenging Island peak offers the best scenery of all Khumbu Himalayas.
- Sherpa Buddhism, an ancient monastery, Local sherpa, and their lifestyles.
Everest high pass Island Peak climbing Notes
The high pass route climbing Island peak information is just a guide and standard template that we provide you, however, the trip can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements. Local politics, landslides, cancellation of local flights, weather, transport, or a multitude of other factors that are beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary during the trip. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered.
If alterations are necessary the leader will decide the best alternative option, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. When a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.
What makes Everest high pass Island Peak climbing special?
Opportunities for challenging trekking or hiking and pleasant strolls are scattered all over this planet. You just need to know where to find them. We at Gokyo Treks and Expedition believe in quality services. First safety and success satisfaction is our prime concern.
We are a team of professional, experienced, and licensed local guides who know the destination much better than others. Moreover, we give benefits to the local communities and help to conserve natural resources which reduced costs and consumption.
High Passes Trek Traveller’s Review
Three Passes Trek in Nepal
I successfully completed my Three Passes Trek in Sagarmatha National Park with the help from Gokyo Treks & Expedition. The agency helped me arrange my porter and guide and flights between Kathmandu and Lukla. Agency operator Ammar was very friendly and helpful. Although I opted for a self-planned free and easy trek, Ammar offered me lots of good advice during my planning. When I arrived in Kathmandu, Ammar also met up with me to guide me through the trek arrangement. The service was professional. – Tony Deng from Singapore
Response from Gokyo Treks Nepal
Thank you Tony Deng for your time to review the Three Passes Trek in the Everest region of Nepal. We hope to serve you again on your next trips to the Himalayas.
Memorable EBC 3 Pass Trekking 27 - 17 April 2018
I had been trekking with this company, more than 3 times, Gokyo Trek & Expedition, Ammar, thanks to give us the best guide forever, KAMAL.
He is a perfect guide who always takes care of us even though our ability trekking is so different, he can do his best for everybody, never leave us alone, especially on Khumbu Glacier before arriving at Lobuche. PERFECT!
He can manage us everything with a good mind and is very kind. We are happy with this trek even though we can across only 2 pass, Kongmala pass and Chola pass, and can not climb to Kala Pather in the early morning cause we are all sick from the bad weather.
But we may come back to trekking there again for Renjola pass and sure for Kala Pather as well. See you next time, Gokyo Trek & Expedition Pvt.
Response from Gokyo Treks Nepal
Thank you for the time to review your trip with us and hoping to serve you again.
From US$ 2209
5% Off US$ 2350| No. of people | Price Per Person |
| 1 | USD 2798 |
| 2 | USD 2350 |
| 3 | USD 2250 |
| 4 - 6 | USD 2198 |
| 7 - 9 | USD 2075 |
| 10 + | USD 1899 |
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