EBC Trek with Island Peak Climbing

Flying into Kathmandu is a memorable experience with the Himalaya spread out. Your flight will land at (TIA) Tribhuwan International Airport at 1350 m after you receive a Nepal entry visa, which can be obtained in advance or on entry. For the visa process at Kathmandu TIA, you will take around 45 minutes; it depends on the number of people in a queue. For Nepal entry visa information, visit this Nepal government . official site, Department of Immigration Nepal. After you exit from the gate, you will see our representative waiting for you with placard written with the company name. Representatives welcome you by offering Tibetan scarf and transfer to the hotel in private vehicle. Trek briefing and, afterward, being invited to a host family for welcome dinner.
[Overnight at hotel]

The day is spent visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites and cultural sites of Kathmandu. You will visit the ancient Buddhist and Hindu holy sites Swayambhu (Monkey Temple), planet's tallest Boudha Stupa, open cremation and sacred Hindu Temple Pashupatinath (the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination in Nepal). After visiting these three places, return to hotel and prepare for trek. Explore the tourist hub of Nepal, Thamel, where you can easily find all you need for trekking. Or if you just want to relax, there are many cafes and bakeries serving excellent local tea and coffee. It is best to avoid the street food.
 [Included meals: bed and breakfast] 
Overnight at Hotel

We fly to Lukla. We make an early start to take a spectacular, short mountain flight to Lukla, & from here we'll start our trek. Watch out for the Langtang and Jugal ranges, then the Rolwaling Himal, Gaurisankar & Menlumtse before getting your first glimpse of Everest on the flight. We'll meet our trekking crew at the Lukla airstrip, where we’ll spend a few minutes sorting out bags, etc. before setting off through this winding village to the trek start properly at the Khumbu ‘gateway’. It’s gently downhill on pitched stone trails through low rhododendron forest, small ‘garden’ farms, & old and new hamlets to the banks of the foaming Dudh Koshi River. There will be plenty of shortstops to meet the locals, take photographs and just soak up the scenery & the clear mountain air as we meander along, the undulating trail glimpsing views of 6,000-meter snow-capped peaks high above. Passing the enormous Mani stone at Thado Koshi, we meander up through the many chortens & prayer wheels of Sano & along to our destination, Phakding. The afternoon is free. For those who wish to, we’ll make a short trip up to the higher village and delightful little Gompa perched on the valley side. Gather again for pre-dinner drinks around the dining fire, followed by evening meal.
[Overnight at teahouse]

From here, we follow the Dudh Koshi northwards. The trail will take us through magnificent forests of rhododendron, giant fir, and magnolia. From Jorsale (2,805 m), we cross the west fork of the river, the Bhote Koshi, and start the steep climb to Namche Bazaar. The trail offers us stunning views of nearby 6,000-meter peaks. After about 5 hours, we reach the Sherpa village and gateway to Everest Base Camp, Namche Bazaar (3440 m). Namche Bazaar is a proper town in the middle of the mountains. 
[Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner]
Overnight at teahouse

We climb up to the Sherpa Culture museum with its fine displays, photos, and background information. We continue to climb up to the Everest View Hotel after we visit picturesque Sherpa village Khumjung and Kunde, where we visit the Edmund Hillary hospital, and after we return to Namche via Shyangboche, where we have a relaxed afternoon. The rewarding hike offers us splendid views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, Gang Tega & Taboche, the wall of Nuptse, and Lhotse, while to the west and north are Kongde Pharchamo, Teng Ragi Tau, Lamuche RI & Pimu. To the south is the Dudh Koshi valley. Also outside is the Tenzing Memorial, bedecked with flags and an image of the famed climber, the next board has a poem dedicated to Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, written by Ramsey Ullman.
[Overnight at teahouse]

It’s a pleasant walk down before the somewhat tiring climb to the monastery, one of the oldest in the Himalaya, more than 400 years old. From Sanasa the path drops through lower Teshigna and steeply down to Phunki Teng (3250 m). A line of water-driven prayer wheels are the star turn here. Now we climb through Juniper forest Tengboche monastery (3860 m), which from here offers superb panoramic views of Everest, Nuptse Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserkhu, Kang Taiga and Taboche. And further 2 hours of walking through forest, Mani wall, and mixed pleasant trail bring us Pangboche.
[Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner]
Overnight at Teahouse

We leave Namche and cross the Imja Khola stream. From here, we climb up to Pangboche at 3,900 m. Following a short, steep section of the trail, we reach Dingboche. Dingboche is nestled into a small protected valley, the Chukhung Valley, surrounded by imposing snow-capped mountains. In 2011, the population was 200, the village relies heavily on tourists, with lodges comprising most of Dingboche.
[Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner]
Overnight at Teahouse

We ascent Dingboche, RI. From the top of Nangkar Tsang, there are great views of Mt Makalu, 27,765 feet, the 5th highest in the world, Ama Dablam and the Chhukhung Valley. We returned to the Dingboche and rested the day, getting ready to climb higher tomorrow.
[Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner]
Overnight at Teahouse

The day begins with a steep trail section, leaving Dingboche past a chorten. We ascend the valley gradually to Thukla at the end of the Khumbu Glacier. From here, we enjoy a beautiful panorama of the nearby peaks. We follow the valley on a rocky trail to Lobuche.It’s 8.4 kilometres from Dingboche to Lobuche, or around 5.2 miles. The ground is frozen; nothing drains away for many months.
[Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner]
Overnight at Teahouse

Our big day has arrived. We follow the Khumbu Glacier northwards toGorakshep (5,184 m). We arrive at Gorakshep, the highest village in the valley, and from here we continue to Everest Base Camp. We start by walking across the sandy flat at Gorakshep, climb onto the moraine of the Khumbu glacier and follow the trail before we descend the moraine to the base camp. From EBC we get fantastic close-up views of the famous Khumbu Ice Fall, Nuptse and the mountains separating Nepal from Tibet, including Pumori. Afterwards, we return to Gorakshep.
[Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner]
Overnight at Teahouse

Another challenging yet rewarding day awaits. We climb up Kala Pattar, 'Black Rock', at 5,545 m, which gives us a great view of Everest. Afterwards, we return to Gorak Sheep, have a warm breakfast, and retrace our steps back to Lobuche.
[Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner]
Overnight at Teahouse

From Lobuche, we follow the trail till it reaches the ever-shifting route on the far side. After following the left side by lifting up for around two hours, this led to the very steep ascent to the top cairn of Kongma La pass (5535 m). From the top of the pass, in front of us is a lunar landscape of icy lakes and frozen ridges; ahead, the landscape tumbles down to the Khumbu Glacier. There is an incredible view east toward the giant Makalu, with peaks in Tibet visible to its left. Ascending the pass leads to the valley with spotted lakes and then trekking through the camp where the Mera Peak (5820 m) climbing group used to camp. Continuing the trail, which reaches Niyang Khola valley, descend down to the hillside of Bibre. We have great views back across the valley to Island Peak and the jagged ridge of Amphu Lapcha before arriving at Chhukung. And then descent down to the Chhukung.
[Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner]
Overnight at Teahouse

Following the fairly steep route towards the base camp, we move south as we walk towards the winding paths below the Lhotse glacier. Arriving at the base camp, our crew will set up the tents, which will give us enough time to observe the surrounding. We will take some training on the climbing before heading for the big climb tomorrow.
[Included meals: lunch and dinner]
Overnight at tent

The day will be used to wait good weather because weather will remain unfavorable while summiting the peak
[Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner]
Overnight at tent

A very early morning start today at around 1 a.m. will start after a quick breakfast. The wind during the afternoon is strong, which can hamper the summit push, so we start early today. Climbing the steep hill, the trail narrows. Although it is not a very difficult climb, we need to watch out for the rocky steps as we climb. Our guide will take care of the rope fixing with both main ropes and fix ropes. The summit will be one experience that you will cherish, with views of the panoramic Himalayas spread out beautifully. We head back towards base camp and then toward Chukkung.
[Included meals: breakfast and lunch]
Overnight at teahouse

We retrace our steps back toward Tengboche, a small village on top of the hill with an ancient monastery overlooking Thamserku. Additional extensions: from here, you can continue to Gokyo Lake and Namche or continue to Thame via Lungden; the route comes under the Everest three-pass trekking route.
Overnight at teahouse

Charged with energy, you will find the descent easy. The views of the mountains as you descend are no less beautiful. Once at Namche Bazaar, you can revel in hot showers and good coffee.
Overnight at teahouse

After overnight at Namche, early in the morning we will descend back to Lukla. The trekking trail will be exciting as well as easier as it will go through a forest of rhododendrons and pines. We will pass Monjo after a short walk and then go to Phakding. We stay on the same trail and advance towards Nurning, and after approximately 7–8 hours of the trek, we will finally be reaching Lukla.
Overnight at teahouse

We fly back to Manthali (Ramechhap) airport and transfer to our hotel in Kathmandu. At this time of day there can be heavy traffic, especially coming into Kathmandu itself, and the drive is likely to take 5 hours or more.
[Included meals: Bed]
Overnight at hotel

A representative of IHSA will drop you off at the airport in a private vehicle.
[Included meal: Breakfast]