This is the most popular climbing / trekking peak in Nepal. Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar is veering off the trail to Everest base came. We will enter the magnificent Gokyo valleys, a land of high altitude lakes and icy glaciers. After crossing Cho La (5,420 m / 17,778 ft) (except going to Gokyo valley and Chhukuma La Pass we proceed towards Everest base camp as well) we go towards the Khumbu glacier en route to Everest base camp (5,358 m / 17,575ft) and you can enjoy spectacular panorama from Kala Patthar at 18,192ft (5,545m.). Our route descends to Dignboche and goes to Chhukung valley and Island (Imja Tse) Base camp.

From Dingboche the mountain is clearly seen as a pyramid of ice and rock. The mountain itself is the extension of the South Ridge of Lhotse Shar separated by a small col. The ridge rising to the south from this point leads to the summit of Island Peak. Imja Tse not only provides an enjoyable climb but also provides some of the most spectacular scenery of Himalayas in the Khumbu region. Seen from the summit the giant mountains, Nuptse (7,879m), Lhotse (8,501m), Lhotse Middle Peak (8,410m) and Lhotse Shar (8,383m) make a semi circle in the north. The views of Makalu (8475m) in the east, Baruntse and Ama Dablam in the south add more charm for climbing Island Peak. The journey came to end at Lukla airstrip Then we fly back to Kathmandu .

Deepest point: Ghat, 2600 m
Highest point: Imja Tse, 6183 m

Main Difficult:
High elevation
Technical difficulties on the Cho-La and Imja Tse

Equipment:
High altitude clothes and equipment
Lodges and tea houses available almost everywhere; most supplies may be purchased while trekking.

Best time:
Autumn: October – November
Spring: March – May

Object of interest:
Great glacier landscape between Lhotse and Ama Dablam
Beautiful panoramic view
Monasteries in Phakdingma, Thame, Namche, Pangboche and Tengboche as well as numerous gompas
Mani Rimdu dancing festival in Thame (May) and Tengboche (October)
Wild animal observation
Rhodondendron flower April to June
Market in Namche Bazzar (every Saturday morning)

Starting point:
By flight from Kathmandu to Lukla

1. Flight to Lukla and trekking to Phakdingma (2640 m / 9 km)
2. Phakdingma to Namche (3440 m / 13 km)
3. Namche acclimatization day (3440 m / 00 km)
4. Namche to Dole (4040 m / 12 km)
5. Dole to Machermo (4410 m / 6 km)
6. Machermo to Gokyo (4750 m / 8 km)
7. Gokyo to Gokyo Peak (5460 m) and back to Gokyo (4750 m / 8 km)
8. Gokyo to Dragnag (4690 m / 3 km)
9. Dragnag over Cho La (5420 m) to Dzongla (4843 m / 11 km)
10. Dzongla to Lobuche (4930 m / 7.5 km)
11. Lobuche to Kalapathar (5545 m) to Gorakshep (5167 m / 10 km)
12. Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp (5367 m) & back to Lobuche (4930 m / 11 km)
13. Lobuche to Chhukung (4730 m / 13 km)
14. Chhukung to Island peak Base Camp (4970 m / 6.5 km)
15. Island Peak Base Cmap to High Camp (5500 m / 0.8 km)
16. High Camp to Island peak (6183 m) & back to Base Camp (4970 m / 5.2 km)
17. Island Peak Base Camp to Dingboche (4300 m / 10.5 km)
18. Dingboche to Tengboche (3867 m / 10.5 km)
19. Tangboche to Namche (3440 m / 9 km)
20. Namche to Phakding ((2640 m / 13 km)
21. Phakding to Lukla (2866 m / 9 km)
22. Return flight to Kathmandu (1400 m / 30 minutes flight)
23. Departure for next destination