Trek to Gokyo Lake, Everest Base Camp & Island Peak Climbing - 21 Days

Trip Facts

Trip Code

AA-GOKYO/EBC/ISLAND-0026

Activities

Tours, Sightseeing, Trekking in Hills, Himalayan Climbing

Meals

Breakfast in Kathmandu / Full Board of meals @ Trek/Climb

Room

Deluxe Hotels/ Mt. Lodge/ Tent

Max Elevation

6189m/20300ft @ Island Peak Summit

Group Size

Minimum 2; Maximum 10

Best Month

March to May & Sep to Nov

Trip Overview

Trip Introduction
This trek and climb to Island Peaks combine visits to remote valley in Khumbu, Gokyo Lake Valley, cross isolated over to Chola, then trek to Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar before it brings you to Island Peak Climbing section. This trip consider mix of great remote valley trekking in Everest Region and climbing in Island Peak.

Gokyo Valley & Gokyo lake is one of the most beautiful valley in Everest Region. View of Gokyo Lake, sunset/ sunrise trip to Gokyo Ri, and hike to firth lake with great views of Ngozumpa Glacier is amazing experience.

Cross over to Chola Pass that connects Gokyo Valley to Everest Base Camp is interesting as it involves walking in rough Himalayan terrain. Obviously visit to Everest Base Camp is a historical moments that witness great Khumbu Glacier, and 360% views of Khumbu Region Himalayas in closed up. Kalapathar offers you a incredible closed up view of Mt. Everest(8848m)- Highest Mountain in the World, before commencing our trek to Island Peak.

Island Peak these days has become popular peaks to climb for trekkers who are trekking in Everest Base Camp. As climb to Island is only a short approach of peak climbing, and peoples with basic knowledge of climbing could also plan this climbing easily, thus it has been a choice for athletic trekkers.

Island Peak Climbing combines of base camp and high camp stay( Or extra day stay in base camp for acclimatization) where you will be staying in tented camp. Only a tough day will be a summit day that starts at very early in the morning( 1.30-2.00 AM), and required several short rock steps climb, ridgeline climb with rope, climbing in glacier section, crevasses climb, steep section climb and finally a sharp summit ridge to the success Island Peak top before returning the same way back to base camp. Obviously, Island Peak summit offer you a great views of Himalayas with sunrise in world highest Himalayan peaks.

Customize Your Own Trek & Island Peak Climb Itinerary ! 
This trek/ climb itinerary provided here is a standard itinerary prepared with visits to Gokyo Valley, Chola cross, EBC then Island Peak but if you want to customize your own itinerary for this adventure climbing at your timeline and interest, do write us, and we will be very pleased to customize this adventure to you at your interest, timeline and exact requirement.

Important Trip Notes & Activities

Pleased acknowledge that you are joining us for the adventure trip in remote Himalayan region, where weather conditions, health and fitness of the member or unexpected natural disaster can compel us to change the itinerary and if so you have to understand it but we would try our best to keep the suggested itinerary as per the original schedule.

Your safety and satisfaction of the trip is our prime concern while traveling with us and we ensure you our best team, logistics, professional services to make sure that you would have an amazing trip of lifetime with us. Also note that our trip leader deserved the final decision if the trip has to amend, change the route or cancel due to the extreme conditions for the safety precaution. However, he will try his best to ensure that the trip runs as according to the stated plan but be prepared for flexibility if necessary.

Itinerary

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Day 01 Arrival day in Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Meals Plan: Welcome Dinner

On arrival to Kathmandu; we will greet you at the airport and transfer you to the Hotel. Later we meet and take you to our head office, brief you on the upcoming Gokyo Lake to Everest Base camp with Island Peak and introduce your trekking guide. Evening, we host welcome dinner at one of the finest local restaurant in Kathmandu with music and ethnic dance. Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel.

Day 02 Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour or Indoor Wall Climbing Practice Session
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Activities: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Meals Plan: Breakfast

With easy morning and breakfast, today we will start the half-day tour of Kathmandu Valley or indoor wall climbing practice. Kathmandu Valley is probably one of the most interesting cultural valleys with a superb blend of Hinduism and Buddhism. Moreover, the historic courtyards and palaces inside Kathmandu are artistically fascinating, which date back to ancient and medieval eras. Firstly we will visit the pilgrimage sites of Hindus- Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most important shrine of Shiva temples on the subcontinent which is an abode of thousands of devotees, Saddhus (holy men/Baba). The sights of cremating dead bodies most of the times in the holy riverbank of Bagmati is an offbeat cultural experience. From Pashupatinath we drive to nearby Buddhanath, the biggest Buddhist stupa in Asia- This Stupa is one of the holy Stupas for the entire Nepalese. You can circumambulate around this mega shrine clockwise to witness authentic Himalayan culture scattered everywhere at Boudhanath. Next, we visit Kathmandu Durbar Square which is an old Royal palace of Kathmandu where we can see a lot of temples built in different eras by different kings. The home to Kumari (Living Goddess) manifests extremely fascinating architecture and walk in a freak street nearby reminds of Hippy era in Kathmandu.

For interested Climber, we organize indoor wall climbing practice session with support of our lead climbing guide to help you to know the basic practice of climbing using rope, harness etc.

Day 03 Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding
Altitude: Lukla 2800m/9184ft & Phakding 2652m/8698ft
Activities: 35 mins flight to Lukla and 3 to 4 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We drive to the airport early in the morning to take our flight to Lukla. The scenic 35 minutes flight to Lukla caters the panorama of the peaks of Langtang, Rolwaling and Annapurna Himalayan Ranges. Landing at Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla is a thrilling adventure. Instantly, after making the final arrangement for the Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo, we kick-off. Trekking 200m downhill to Thado Koshi River, we cross the suspension bridge over it. The view of Mt. Kusum Kanguru looming dramatically to the East is wonderful to view from the bridge. Beyond the bridge, the trek begins to gain altitude gradually to Ghat. Ghat is a Buddhist Village with wonderful Black Mani walls engraved with prayers in white. The final push from Ghat through scattered villages and yak herder's camps brings us to Phakding. The first day of Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo ends at Phakding. Explore remaining with this local village. Overnight at Mt. Lodge.

Day 04 Trek to Namche Bazaar
Altitude: 3440m/11283ft
Activities: 6 to 7 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo today crosses suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi River five times. The first bridge we cross comes after five minutes of walk from our hotel in Namche. Crossing it we trek through the forested trail on the left bank of the river for 35 minutes to Taktak. Exiting out of Taktak we get to see the magnificent view of Mt. Thameserku 6608m. Almost thirty minutes of gentle walk brings us to Banker. We cross the second bridge over Dudh Koshi River while making our way out of Banker. Trekking on the right bank of the river on the stony trail that goes uphill and down like the waves in the ocean, we arrive in Monjo. Walking through the typical Sherpa Village, we arrive to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park. Trek downhill for twenty minutes on the stony trail to the river, cross the third bridge and arrive at Jorsale, where we stop for the lunch. Post lunch, we cross the fourth bridge and trek along the right bank of the river for forty minutes to arrive at Larja Doban. At Larja Doban we sight the confluence of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi River. There are two elevated bridges at Larja Doban. We cross the higher one and begin the uphill climb on the stony trail towards Namche. Almost after 1 and a half hour of the trek, we arrive in Top Danda. Savoring the first view of Everest from Top Danda, we trek uphill for the next ninety minutes through pine forest to Namche.

Day 05 Explore day at Namche Bazaar
Altitude: 3440m /11283ft
Activities: Rest and Acclimatize explore
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Rest day during trek means to hike to higher elevation and trek down back for proper acclimatization. Today we will walk up to the Everest View Hotel, which lies at the altitude of 3880m (440m higher than Namche). 2.5 hours of an uphill hike on the stony trails of the open hill brings us to Everest View Hotel. Savor the views of Thameserku, Kusum Kangru, Kantega, Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam among others from the site. Trekking down back to Namche on the same trail is easy 1.5 hrs walk.  Rest of the time you may just explore Namche Bazaar, visit its Sherpa museum- a great place to learn Sherpa culture and history of mountaineering and if this happens to be Saturday, you would have a wonderful local market (Hatt Bazaar) at Namche Bazaar. It is interesting and a wonderful experience to understand how the locals exchange their goods or buy the necessary stuff from the market itself. Namche Bazaar, itself is a tourist shopping hub with all the required trekking and mountaineering clothing and equipment. O/N at Namche.

Day 06 Trek to Dole
Altitude: 4040m/13251ft
Activities: 6 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After a stroll around the Namche area, we follow on the gradual trail with few short up and downs overlooking magnificent view of the great giant snow peaks at Shanasa. Hiking for around 2 and a half hours we arrive at the top of Mong La Pass. From Mong La Pass we savor the spectacular views of Mt. Ama Dablam, Kantega and Mt. Khumbilla. From the hill-top, an hour downhill trek through the forested region brings us to the riverside village, Phortse Tenga. We stop at Phortse Tenga for lunch. Post lunch, the day’s trek involves a long tiring uphill trek through the forest of pines, oaks, and rhododendrons all the way to Dole.

Day 07 Trek to Machharmo
Altitude: 4400m/14432ft
Activities: 4 to 5 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, we climb up for thirty minutes on an open hill to the scenic ridge above the Dole. The ridge top offers the first spectacular view of Mt. Cho Oyu. Then we walk over the gentle trail for ten minutes to the village of Lapharma. Beyond Lapharma walking around the hills for almost 2 hours takes us to Luja. Taking a short breather at Luja, we continue the trek that climbs up along the side of the valley high above the river, crossing sandy spurs to reach Machharmo. We reach Machhermo in the afternoon; enjoy the lunch and explore around. O/N at Machhermo.

Day 08 Trek to Gokyo
Altitude: 4800m/15744ft
Activities: 3 to 4 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we get to the land of Gokyo Lakes. One hour trek on the leveled trail that wind passes through elevated grazing lands takes us to Phanga. At Phanga we observe the memorials of people who lost their lives during the landslides in the region. Beyond Phanga, we trek slides down for a short while and then gradually goes up on the stony steps for an hour to the River. We cross the metal bridge over the river and get into the Gokyo. Welcome to Gokyo, we are now facing the first Lake of Gokyo. Continue to walk up along the stony steps for thirty minutes to the Secong Lake of Gokyo. Forty-five minutes of walk along the leveled trail on stony steps finally brings us to the third lake of Gokyo. We will settle down in the Mountain Lodge at Gokyo.

Day 09 Explore day at Gokyo Valley - Hike to Fifth Lake and its surroundings
Altitude: 5th Lake 5000m/16400ft
Activities: 4-5 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we will savor the views around Gokyo, which are truly magnificent. Treading along the stony trail we arrive at Fourth Lake of Gokyo after 45 minutes trek. Another one hour and forty-five minutes trek bring us to the Fifth Lake of Gokyo. From the Fifth Lake, we could savor the spectacular view of Lonely Everest. The fifth lake is also popular for the views of North and South slopes of Everest. We can see the trail that extends towards Cho Oyu Base Camp at the fifth lake and the view of Nogunzpa Glacier, the longest glacier in Nepal is so fascinating from Fifth Lake of Gokyo. We trek back along the retracing trail to the third lake for the overnights stay.

Day 10 Morning hike to Gokyo Ri & trek to Tragnag
Altitude: Gokyo Ri 5386m/17666ft and at Tragnag 4750m/15580ft
Activities: 5 to 6 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we begin early. Hiking up for 2.5 hrs we arrive at Gokyo Ri. Gokyo Ri caters 360-degree panorama of four 8000ers of the Himalayas that include Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Makalu. We slide down back to the hotel, which is a pretty easy walk of 1.5 hours downhill, enjoy the breakfast and resume the Everest Base Trek via Gokyo. We will walk through the Ngozumpa Glacier up and down making the waves for ninety minutes and then tread along the gradual downhill trail through the yak grazing lands to Tragnag. Once you get into the Thaknak, better to climb up to the small hill for acclimatizing. Stay overnight at the lodge.

Day 11 Trek to Dzongla via Chola Pass
Altitude: Dzongla 4,700m/15415ft and Chola Pass 5367m/17604ft
Activities: 7 to 8 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

One of the most challenging trekking days of entire Everest Base Camp Trek via Gokyo is today. We begin to trek along the rocky trails and glacial moraines to the top of the pass. The 300m up to the pass is a technical walk. From the top of Cho La Pass 5363m rewards us with the superb views of Cho La Lake and Mt. Cholatse. Trekking downhill from the pass along the slippery icy trails and glaciers followed by an hour pleasant walk brings us to Dzongla. O/N at Dzongla.

Day 12 Trek to Gorekshep & Everest Base Camp hike
Altitude: 5,160m/16924ft
Activities: 5 to 6 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After hot breakfast at the lodge, an easy downhill for a while and few up and down walking brings us to Lobuche. Almost two and half hours of a trek on narrow trails that cross passes several grazing lands merges us to the main trail of Everest Base Camp Trek and takes us to Lobuche. Then the trail leads toward Gorekshep through the rocky trail. The first hour of the trek beyond Lobuche is an easy walk on the leveled trail. Then we climb up for 25 minutes or so followed by next thirty minutes of an easy hike to catch the glacial moraines of Mt. Pumori all the way to Gorakshep. On the way, you will have great views of the Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori and more. You will be able to see Khumbu Glacier on the way. After lunch we hike up to Everest Base Camp. Today we walk the most memorable walk of our lives- to Everest Base Camp. At Everest Base witness the colorful tents of Expedition Groups if it is peak season of climbing. Take enough photographs and feel the world's highest summit from the nearest proximity possible. At the latter half of the day trek back to Gorakshep for the overnight stay.

Day 13 Early Morning, Hike to Kala Pattar-3-4 Hours. Afternoon, Trek back to Dingboche (4410m/14465ft)- 4-5 Hours Trek
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Dingboche

Today early morning your leader will knock your door to wake up you with a dark climb up to the Kala Pattar. It takes a couple of hours to walk up to the famous viewing point of Kala Pattar (Black Rock) at 5,545m/18,192ft; this small peak offers the best views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lotse, Pumori and Ama Dablam. The views are golden along with sunrise and then back to its original color of white snowcapped. Explore sunrise with Everest as long as you want then hike back to Gorekshep. Breakfast at Gorekshep. Afternoon, we trek down to Lobuche, then follow the Himalayan train to Dingboche. Today, we will overnight in Dingboche.

Day 14 Trek to Chhukung Valley (4700m/15416ft)- 1-2 Hours Walk. Full Day in Chhukung for Rest & Acclimatization
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Chhukung

Today, you have easy morning, and breakfast. Afternoon, trek to Chhukung Valley. This takes about 2 hours walk which is nice and pleasant walking in this Himalayan valley. You have full day in Chhukung. Evening, meeting with Climbing Guide/s, equipment checks and climbing discussion. O/N at Chhukung.

Day 15 Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5200m/17060ft)- 3-4 Hours Walk
Meals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)
Overnight: Tented Camp at Base Camp

Today after breakfast, we head further on to the steep way climbing southern part then turning east to the main line of the valley. Continue short pleasant walking along a streamside leads to the Big –rock and the route to the Amphu Lapcha lies to the southeast from here. A mid difficult cross route through the Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines leads you to a wide valley flanking of Island peak where we will set up our base camp for overnight.

Day 16 Extra Day in Base camp for Ice Climbing Practice. Option- Trek to Island Peak High Camp (5600m/18372ft)- 2-3 Hours Walk
Meals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)
Overnight: Tented Camp

Today, in the morning, you will have few hours of Ice climbing / glacier climbing practice session. Afternoon, you have acclimatized hike to the Imja Lake for the great view of the Himalayan lake and valley. Overnight in base camp.  Option: High Camp If you heading to high camp, you will be heading to base camp after breakfast. As you climb the hill, you will see that the slope narrows and the path enter a steep rock channel nearby where we'll overnight at camp tented camp. High camp is usually windy and dry.  Note: Our climbing Guide will help you to decide where we camp today based on weather condition, and based on your health and acclimatization requirement.

Day 17 Trek & Climb to Island Peak Summit (6189m/20305ft) & Trek/Climb back to Chhukung Valley (4750m/15500ft)- 7-9 Hours Climb
Meals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Chhukung

Today, we take early morning breakfast about 1:00 am, then pack our day pack with drinking water and some chocolate/ dry food for the day, and start the walk about 2:00 am in the morning. Early start is always important for the climb so we could have extra time/ hours for the day in case of bad weather or for health and safety requirement. Practically, the weather at Island Peak Top gets bad (Windy mostly) at afternoon so early ascent is safe. The first hour of the trek will be via the rock gully. This is not difficult but there are several short rock steps to climb before you emerge on the right side of the gully. The route then follows a ridgeline where you will use your climbing boots and crampons now, which leads to an exhilarating and exposed traverse onto the snout of the summit glacier. You will need to rope up for the glacier as it contains several crevasses but it leads without difficulty with support of your climbing guide, to a 100m (330ft) snow and ice slope (40-45 Degree) on which your climbing guide will fix a rope for safety climb. From the top of this slope, 3 rope lengths along a sharp summit ridge lead to the top of Island Peak.  Island Peak summit offers a great view of the Himalayas panorama and valleys. Summit view is spectacular. After enjoying the short time in summit, you will now descend to the same trail down to high camp, and have pack lunch. With short rest, you will then head down to Chhukung Valley in the evening. O/N at Mt. Lodge in Chhukung.

Day 18 Trek back to Namche (3440m/11283ft)- 5-6 Hours Trek
Meals Plan: Full Board of Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea/Coffee)
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Namche

The trek comes down from Chukkung, via Dingboche to descend to Panboche. Further gradual descent to the bridge, across the bridge then short walking in sub- tropical forest and another 30-minute uphill bring you to Tengboche for lunch break. Further descend through forest till to the riverside for approx. of 2 hours, across the river and take a walk up towards a big hill for two hours and will have a nice pleasant walk till to Namche. Overnight at Namche.

Day 19 Trek to Lukla
Altitude: 2,800m/9184ft
Activities: 6 to 7 hrs of walk
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After the breakfast, we hike down a trail steeply descends to the Hillary suspension Bridge and then continue walking over several local villages and most of the walking is through Dudh Koshi River valley and surroundings. Upon reaching Lukla, freshen up at your hotel and relax. Evening, you could have a party with your trekking crew as it is your celebration of successful trek also the last night in the Everest Region. O/N at Lukla.

Day 20 Fly to Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Activities: 35 minutes flight to Kathmandu
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner

Our flights are in the morning for Kathmandu from Lukla. After breakfast at Lukla hotel, you will check in to the airport and take your flight back to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. You will have free time to relax, freshen up and rest. In the evening, we will meet you again, take you feedback of Everest Base Camp Trek and host a farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese restaurants in Kathmandu. O/N at Kathmandu

Day 21 Departure from Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Meals Plan: Breakfast

Today you will depart Kathmandu. Breakfast at Kathmandu hotel, then you are free for shopping at the Kathmandu. When the time to depart back comes, we will transfer you to the airport. Have a safe flight and visit Nepal time and again.
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Customize your itinerary !

Include / Exclude

What's Included?

All ground transportation in Kathmandu by private vehicle (Including airport pick and drop)
03 Nights twin sharing Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu on BB plan
Welcome & Farewell Dinner at one of the finest restaurant in main down town
Wall climbing course in Kathmandu Or sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Island Peak Climbing permit/s, Everest Trekking Permit (Officially Known as Sagarmatha National Park Permit), Khumbu Village Ruralcipality Permit & TIMs Card( From TAAN)
Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu flight, airport tax and transfer
Gokyo Valley & EBC Trek and Island Peak Climbing on full board of meals plan (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, tea or coffes in a cups only, seasonal fruits)
Trekking accommodation at comfortable & clean Mt. Lodge & Guest Houses (Nights staying in Phakding, Namche, Pheriche & Lukla will be in attahced bathroom)- Rooms on twin share
Climbing accommodation in Tented Camp (Two Men Tent) while climbing at Island Peak
One Advanced Adventures Climb/Trekking Leader (Experienced, Fluent English Speaking, Gov. Licensed, first aid and eco trained), required assistance Leader/s as per the group size, their entire expenses, equipment and insurance
One trek sherpa porter for every two trekkers for carrying their trek luggages (2 Trekkers: 1 Porter), required climbing porter, all the payment, trek equipment and insurance
AA Trek Duffle Bag, Trek T- shirt, Trekking Map, Adventure Certificate
Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags while on trekking (To be returned after trek use)- rated to -15 Degree Celsius
Group medicine Kit Box (First Aid Medicine)
All the Gov. and Local taxes as per applicable
Final departure tranfer from Kathmandu

What's Not Included ?

Nepal Visa Fee( US$ - 50 for 30 days)
International flight in/out Nepal
Your meals at Kathmandu (Except provided welcome/Farewell dinner and breakfast)
Cost of beverages (Such as mineral water, beer etc), Battery recharge, Phone Calls, WIFI use, extra porter etc. while on trek
Travel Insurance (Must includes Medical expenses, Helicopter evacuation and Trip Cancellation)
Personal climbing gear- Ice Axe, Crampons, Harness, 2 x Tape slings, 2 x Screw gate Karabiners, Descender/ Abseil Device, Prussic Loops & Plastic Mountaineering Boots & Mittens w/ pile liners-
Tips to climbing & Trekking Guide/s, Assistance Guide/s and Sherpa Porters
Any extending trips

Departure Dates And Price

The given cost is per person and excludes international flights. Below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable, please contact us, and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.

Start Date	Group Joining	Trip Price	Action

Useful Information

Passport & Visa Information
Nepal visa is the easiest visa to obtain; you may buy your Nepal visa at your nearest Nepalese Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad or buy this upon on arrival to Kathmandu international airport as per your convenient. You have to have 2 passport size photographs, Visa fees in US cash & valid passport at least for 6 months valid at the starting of the trip.

Transit visa is provided for foreign nationality for 3 days. Visa must be obtained for staying over the initial period of three days. Currently, foreign national can obtain Nepalese visa from the following border.

• Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
• Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
• Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
• Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)
• Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
• Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal)
• Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
• Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)

Tourist Visa Fees:
Multiple entry 15 days - US$ 30 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days - US$ 50 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days - US$ 150 or equivalent convertible currency
Download visa form-: www.nepalimmigration.gov.np

Group Size
In this Gokyo Valley, EBC and Island Peak Climbing, the minimum group size would be two and maximum group size is ten or more on request. We can also organize private trip to solo person with single supplement cost. Else, join our estimated group departure dates available online or ask us with your personal dates, we will open group date on the same date.

Our Guides, Trip & Safety
Because these hikes take you on the remote Himalayan region, it is very essential that you are accompanied with the very experienced and qualified & equipped leader for the safe and successful trip. We Advanced Adventures employee the local trek guide and stuff who are trained and qualified on the trip we worked on. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Gov, certify from TAAN & Nepal Mountaineering Association. All of our leading Trekking and Climbing Guide are experience from last 8 to 10 years. We have train them specially for your trip, to cater the flexible needs of our peoples in the group joining from different countries, this double assure you that your trip is at the right and professional hands.

At every trip, there would be our one Trek leader and one assistance leader on each additional 2 peoples on the trek- this arrangement would ensure that even if any of our guide/ assistance guides get sick or if any travelers gets sick and need to be back or delay the days of walking, it would still works smoothly and there would not be any impact on our original trek plan. Also each two trekker would have one Sherpa helper for carrying your trekking bags.

Acclimatization
There is no way to prepare for altitude other than to spend time at altitude. Being in very good physical condition will help ameliorate some of the exhaustion that people often feel, but it will not prevent altitude caused medical problems such as Acute Mountain Sickness. This itinerary is designed with a high degree of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) in mind and to ensure a comfortable and safe adventure trek in the Himalayas. Staying well hydrated and getting plenty of rest may help.

The maximum elevation of this trek will be reached at Island Summit at altitude of 6189m above sea level. Obviously this altitude range is high, but as we would be e range of altitude, and we are hiking from the 820m to this altitude range with enough days of hiking en route, it is not considered a high risk zone for AMS. However, AMS could affect to the peoples indifferently.

Travel Insurance & Vaccination
You must obtain personal travel insurance to join us for our Himalayan trips. You must be having a travel insurance which must cover helicopter evacuation, trip cancellation and medical expenses. And it is suggested that you buy your insurance policy from you homeland country before traveling as it is difficult buying local travel insurance policy for foreigners in Nepal.

Vaccination is required to plan to your trip to Nepal but it is not a must to have thing to come, but highly suggested. Your doctor will have the information of vaccination you would require to the country you will be traveling.

Hepatitis A, Japanese Encephalitis, Polio, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid and Malaria etc. are the recommended vaccination for traveling to Nepal.

Meals and Accommodations
While in Kathmandu, your accommodation is at 3 star deluxe hotel that comfort your stays in city and while in trek, your accommodation is at Mt. Lodge and Guest House which is clean and comfortable.

While on Island Peak Climb, you will be staying in Tented Camp (Two men tent) and we will cook meals for you on climbing section.
Our entire accommodation is at twin share unless stated but single supplement accommodation is also available on personal request at the additional cost of US$- 650.

In city, only breakfast is included on the offered trip itinerary but while in trek/climb full board of meals is included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and Tea- Coffee). We provide you food from the local tea- house/ Mt. Lodge from en route. Breakfast and dinner is to be provided from the same tea- house/ guest house we would overnight but lunch would be en route in between.

Foods provided are depends on the availability of the Mt. lodges we would be staying but in general, you can have Nepalese foods (Dal Bhat), Tibetan fried bread, various soups, Momo’s (steamed dumplings), potatoes, pastas and even a version of pizza! So, over all you have a different choice of food on trek.

Trekking & Climbing Seasons
We do have two best seasons to attempt this trek Gokyo Valley, EBC and Island Peak Climbing. We always suggest you to come at the right time of the year as far as possible to enjoy this trip at best weather condition.

Spring: - (March, April, May) - Best warmest time to trek/climb. Rhododendron flowers in bloom- excellent trails and clear skies, best visibility. Good Temperature, warmest weather of the year.

Autumn:- (Mid September, October and November) - Excellent trails, clear blue skies, best visibility. Best Time to Trek/climb

Winter Months: - (December, January and February) are also good, but it’s obviously colder. You have to be prepared for this. It is up to you to plan this trek/climb at this cold time or not.

Summer: - Monsoon, so rain and visibility can be a big issue (from Mid June, July and August). We do not suggest you this time for the trek/climb

Caring Porter
Our porter are fully equipped and insured for each trip they are undertaking with us. As you know that we are very sincere with the porter issues and their situation while on trek thus we make sure that our porter are fully prepared for the trip. We are closely working with International Porter Progress Association for the welfare and befit for the touristic porters. The maximum load carried by our porter is 20 to 25 KG maximum so be sure that your trekking bag so not load more than 12 KG.

To Book
Once you would choose which trip you would like to book with us, write us with the information or phone us on our phone number for the trip booking confirmation. We have online trip booking option, you may go on that link, choose your trip and date and follow the instruction with information required and summit us. Once your trip booking request would be received, we would suggest you the final trip booking procedure with advance payment of the trip. Non-refundable deposit of 20% (per person) is required to confirm a place on your selected adventure.

Please do not hesitate to contact us in relation to any questions you may have regarding our trip booking Process.

Frequently Asked Questions !

Reviews

Island Peak & EBC Trek:

Mr. Michael Edenborough

Sudarson was an excellent guide. Very flexible with the itinerary, he added extra rest days when he thought I needed them before going higher (I may not have reached Kala Patthar without the rest) and his choice of guest houses were great. He also accommodated my requests to go up another pass not on the itinerary when we had an extra day free. Highly recommend as a guide! Thanks Advacned Adventures for this great trip.

Mr. Michael Edenborough, Sydney Australia
michael.edenborough@gmail.com

Amazing & Best organized Tour Ever! Summit Island Peak

Mr Niels Dau

Amazing & Best organized Tour Ever! Summit Island Peak

We did the organized trip to the summit of Island Peak with advanced adventures.

Every team member of the agency did their best job: Nittam our travel consultant (very responsive, best organized, professional support every time and on short notice), Prem our trekking guide (awesome guide, considerably, solicitously, best organized, best tour and attraction guide, wants always the best for his travel partners), M. Tek our Sherpa (carried our stuff, very friendly and helpfully, thanks a lot for the daily fruit plate) and Pema & Nema our climbing guides (high professional climbing guide and climbing guide assistant, thanks a lot for pushing to the summit and for taking care of us on the mountain).

Thanks a lot for that amazing trip!!!! Definitely recommended!!!

Mr Niels Dau
dau.niels@yahoo.de

Chet Bhatta from Advanced Adventures was very professional, responsive, and to the point.

Ahmad Vahabi USA

I did Gokyo lake and Renjo pass in Dec 2017 with this company. Chet, with whom I corresponded a number of times, was very professional, responsive, and to the point. I had a great guide (Deepak). He was very responsible and caring. He also suggested going over the Ranjo pass, which was just great and became one of the highlights of my trip. My porter (whose name was also Deepak) came across as very nice and sweet. All together, I was very happy with my guide, porter, and the company. As a matter of fact, I am thinking to do another trekking with them. I would definitely recommend this company.

Mr. Ahmad Vahab
ahmadvahab55@gmail.com
USA

Top notch! Totally professional, from management, to guides, to porters

Sakkar Azizuddin

Top notch! Totally professional, from management, to guides, to porters, to the locations preparing our food, to handing us our key to our to our room when we arrived, to serving us with two hands our meal. I can't praise this organization enough to give you a sense of how truly well-run it is. Their planning is excellent.

We were a group of 21 people. Chet got us on the first two flights to Lukla on the day we were to leave. Once there, Hom, our main guide, took over and was joined by 4 assistant guides who managed our group impeccably--one guide in the front with the faster hikers, one guide at the tail with us slower folks, and two guides spread in over the middle, with Hom appearing up or down the line as needed.

We were quite spread out. They kept a sharp eye on us all. I was pegged fairly early on the trip as someone of need. I have MS, am 71, and I randomly tip over. I lose my balance. Twice the assistant guide Kalu broke my fall before I landed. I didn't even know he was nearby--he appeared from nowhere. One of these saves occurred over a yak-pie. I was sooooo appreciative!

My friend Carol was wanting to use the internet late one night and went to the dining room for a connection. There sitting around a long table were Hom and all the porters having a meeting. Carol said this must have been about 11:00 p.m..

The afternoon we were to make it to Everest Base Camp, by noon out bags had arrived and we had already checked in to our rooms. One would think the porters would have the afternoon off, but nope. Hom instructed them to help us to the Base. A young porter asked if he could carry my pack for me. I obliged. He took also one of my hiking poles to carry, then took my free hand and glided me across the tops of the boulders and rocks, choosing the route just as he would go. It was great fun. We flew! I travelled at least twice as fast as I normally do. He has long legs and I was completely under his good control. It was a hoot!

We all found the Nepali people to be completely disarming, gentle and unassuming. It was never about them, and always about our safety. They would open up about themselves if we asked. We learned that many had walked two days to come for the job. There are no motorcycles or bicycles; just porters carrying goods of all sorts, yaks, something looking like a yak but not exactly one, and on our last day, we saw a few horses.

Hiking to Everest Base Camp is an amazing journey; I'm ready do do it all over again. It is so vertical! I totally recommend Advanced Adventures as tour guides; you will love them, you will love your trip!

Sakkar Azizuddin
Pat Jiwani
eajiwani@gmail.com

USA

It’s a very serious company and I recommend it to everybody

RUNCAN GABRIEL

Hi i am gabriel; i’m from montreal, canada. It was a long time dream for me to travel to nepal so i deceided to fulfill it this november of 2011.I checked on the internet for itinnerary and all details, so i found “adv. Adventures”. I e-mailed them and the next day i got the response and the offer attached.

booked with them and i did my trip with “adv adventures”. Everything went as i expected, i found the professionalism which i nedeed, i was amazed by the friendship of the staff (Chetprasad Bhatta), guides (ram timalsina), etc as a conclusion, it’s a very serious company and i recommend it to everybody
Anybody interested could contact me for details, opinions

MR. RUNCAN GABRIEL
2404 MONTCLAIR AV, APP.5, MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA
1-514-449-7032
SORELGER@YAHOO.COM

My trip to the Himalaya was fantastic. Thanks AA for making it Happen!

Ludek Kucera

My trip to the Himalaya was fantastic. Thanks AA for making it Happen!

I am a rather independent traveler. I chose Advanced Adventures (AA) for my trip to Himalaya (Jiri to Gokyo + Kala Patthar + Island Peak) because I wanted to walk from Jiri to Kala Patthar via Gokyo valley on my own and AA were offering a five day climbing trek to Island Peak that started and finished in Chukkung, while essentially all other traveling companies offer just a package that includes all the trek from Kathmandu to the summit and back.

However, I also asked Ms. Sadhana (travel consultant at A.A) to provide me with necessary permits. The way I was treated by the company was unbelievable and I can’t imagine how this could be made better. They waited me at the airport, even when my flight from Istanbul had a considerable delay, I was taken to the AA headquarters to get all necessary permit and discuss details of my itinerary, including the private part. Then they moved me to a pleasant yet inexpensive hotel in a calm place, but few steps from Thamel. They bought me a bus ticket to Jiri, took me to the bus station early morning the next day – if you know Kathmandu, you know that all this is a complicated task even for an experienced traveler.

But what was the best of all services was Pema Chosang Sherpa – my guide from Chukkung to the summit of the Island Peak. A very pleasant and kind man, but after climbing among others 3 times Mt. Everest and about 200 times Island Peak, he was the most experienced high mountain guide I could imagine.

Unfortunately, after spending 3 days in Gorak Shep (5200 m) and climbing twice Kala Patthar, I developed high altitude pulmonary edema in the Island Peak base camp (also 5200 m – how HAPE is unpredictable) and this was when I appreciated the services of Pema Chosang and AA most – Pema guided me to Chukkung and the agency arranged for a helicopter transport to a Kathmandu hospital the next morning – all in a highly professional way.

Thank you once more, Pema Chosang and Advanced Adventures. My final recommendation: if you plan to visit Khumbu and Mt. Everest area, ask Advanced Adventures to organize your trek – and if you think of climbing Island Peak or a similar peak, ask them for Pema Chosang as a guide.

Ludek Kucera
ludekkucera@email.cz

We can say that booking a trek with Advanced Adventures was the best decision we ever made.

Mrs. Carole Lalande’ & Mr. Gaetan Martin- Canada

We can say that booking a trek with Advanced Adventures was the best decision we ever made.

We traveled in Nepal for the first time of our life, at 49 and 52 years old, on October 2013. Carole’s life dream was to trek to Everest Base Camp. So we looked up the internet and decided to book our trip with Advanced Adventures, a Nepal local company. We can say that it was the best decision we ever made. Chet, the executive director, was very patient and replied to all the e-mails and questions we had for him to prepare our trip.

When we arrived at the airport of Kathmandu, we were taken care of by the Advanced Adventures team. They came to get us at the airport to bring us at a very nice hotel. The meals were all included and we visited the city of Kathmandu the next day with a guide just for us. For dinner at night, Chet brought us to a restaurant for a welcome traditional meal.

But the real treat started on the second day. Our guide, Lok, came with us from the hotel to the airport to take the helicopter with us. We were lucky to have an helicopter instead of a plane he said. Probably we were lucky, but we found out during our trip that Advanced Adventures makes sure to give all the best to their clients. Our guide, Lok, was always taking care of us in all matters, from our security to our meals, teas, biscuits, lodges and we never had to pay anything more than the package we paid at the beginning. Our porter, Bisnu was also so wonderful to us. He would hurry to lodges with our heavy duffle bags, so he could come back to take our backpacks so we could climb more easily to our arrival point. We noticed during the trek that we were always getting a little more from Lok and Bisnu than other clients were getting from their guides. When we came back to Kathmandu, we had a party dinner and when we asked Chet if we could bring with some friends we made on the trek, he said: ‘’Of course they can come’’!!!
We were so spoiled from Advanced Adventures that we recommend them to everybody who want to make sure they will get the best out of a trek in the Himalayas.

Thank you again to Chet, Lok and Bisnu who helped us realized this wonderful trip and accomplishment to reach the Everest Base Camp. They certainly have a nice place in our hearths for life.

Mrs. Carole Lalande’ & Mr. Gaetan Martin- Canada

Everest Base Camp Trek at Oct- 2013

Mr. Gaetan Martin martin_gaetan@videotron.ca
Mrs. Carole Lalande’ carole_lalande@videotron.ca

I had a tremendous experience Everest Base Camp Trek & Island Peak Climbing Experience with Chet Bhatta and his team!

Miss. Mary Poer- USA

I booked with Advanced Adventures P. Ltd. Nepal, Kathmandu. I had a tremendous experience with Chet and many of his crew. Chet and his company is very conscious to employ locals so that it helps the peoples directly of Nepal. Going with a Nepalese company is definitely worth it.

My guide Sanjay had to do a bit of negotiating at the Lukla airport. Being a foreigner it made it so much more ensuring that things went well. I consider my guide and porter my friends after such a great trip.

We were able to talk about culture, history and so much more that is best expressed by those that live there. I continued on to tackle Island Peak which is more technical climbing. There Chet had arranged a Sherpa guide for me that was extremely experienced. He had three Everest summits and many more accomplishments. No matter what you may be seeking in the Everest region, Advanced Adventures will arrange for you anything you may want. It is such a wonderful company that is flexible and understanding of individual goals. Many other trekking companies have a cookie cutter mentality that tries to just “process” the clients through a regimented routine.

Enjoy your Advanced Adventures with Mr. Chet Prasad Bhatta’s company. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

Special thanks to Jennifer Austin for helping me with the final hiccups and upload to youtube. It is about 21 minutes long. Enjoy and pass on to whoever you may think will appreciate it. Over the coming weekend I will be burning DVD’s. If you would like one you can sign up on a sheet that is in my mailbox in the workroom. When watching this maybe you want to consider donating to the Sherpa family fund. A link is available through the discovery channel website: https://youtu.be/sEBFYSnAuEw

Miss. Mary Poer- USA
Director of Buildings and Grounds
2899 Hwy 47, Lac du Flambeau, Wi. 54538
715-588-3800
MPoer@ldf.k12.wi.us