Extraordionay experience of Island peak climbing with Gokyo Chola pass and EBC Trek
Island peak climbing with Gokyo Chola pass and EBC Trek is a comprehensive package that caters the need of every adventure lover who would love to experience every aspect of Everest region of Nepal at once. It is an only journey where you can take advantage of trekking to the top of the world along with the thrill of climbing Island peak. Trekking and peak climbing experience are not the only things that Island Peak climbing with Gokyo Chola Pass and EBC trek involves. This trek offers an opportunity to rejoice the glory of turquoise colored Gokyo Lakes in the beautiful valley of Gokyo.
Island peak climbing with Gokyo Chola pass and EBC Trek
Island peak climbing with Gokyo Chola pass and EBC Trek starts with a sightseeing tour to the UNESCO heritage sites in Kathmandu. After visiting heritage sites, the trek takes you to the Khumbu region of Nepal with a thrilling flight to Lukla. Additionally, escorts will take you from Lukla airport to the popular town of Namche via Phakding. Moreover, there are many other villages in between Namche and Phakding. Furthermore, at Monjo, you enter Sagarmatha National Park which is home to various species of floras and faunas.
Moveing on from Namche, you diverge from the regular trail to Everest Base Camp and take a trail that leads you to the beautiful valley of Gokyo. Along the way, the trail takes you to Gokyo valley via Dole and Macchermo. Gokyo valley will escort you to the Chola Pass as you leave. Notably,chola Pass in Everest region offers some magnificent views of mountains. Which includes Mt. Everest, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt Cho-Oyu and many other surrounding peaks.
Leaving the pass, you will be headed to the Everest Base Camp. Upon arrival, some striking and close views of mountains in the Everest region will reward you. Being at the top of the world i.e. Everest Base Camp is nothing less than any achievement. After relishing the glory of mountains from so close, you will hike to Kalapattar for the glorious views of sunrise and sunset amidst the mountains.
Next on the package is the adventure of peak climbing. You will head to the Island peak base camp to climb up the peak. With the help of climbing gadgets, you follow the climbing leader. He will take you to the summit of the Island Peak. You will be escorted down to Lukla via the normal trail of Everest Base Camp Trek after conquering the top.
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Outline Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (1,355 m / 4,445 ft)
- Day 02: Trek preparation and Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
- Day 03: Fly to Lukla(2,850 m / 9,350 ft) for 30 minutes, then trek to Phakding(2,650 m / 8,694 ft) | Distance: 7.5km (4.6 miles) | Duration: 3 hours.
- Day 04: Trek to Namche(3,443 m / 11,296 ft) | Distance: 12 km (7.4 miles) | Duration: 6 hours.
- Day 05: Acclimatisation in Namche/Hike to Everest View Hotel (3,880 m / 12,730 ft) | Distance: 7 km (4.3 miles) | Duration: 4 hours.
- Day 06: Namche – Dole (4,038 m / 13,248 ft) | Distance: 11.5 km (7.1 miles) | Duration: 7 hours.
- Day 07: Dole – Macchermo (4,447 m / 14,589 ft) | Distance: 6 km (3.7 miles) | Duration: 4 hours.
- Day 08: Machhermo – Gokyo Lake (4,750 m / 15,584ft) | Distance: 6 km (3.7 miles) | Duration: 4 hours.
- Day 09: Hike to Gokyo Ri (5,357 m / 17,575 ft) | Distance: 4.6 km (2.8 miles) | Duration: 3-4 hours.
- Day 10: Trek from Gokyo Lake to Dzongla (4,830 m / 15,846 ft) via Chola pass (5,420 m / 17,782 ft) | Distance: 15.7 km (9.7 miles) | Duration: 8 hours.
- Day 11: Trek from Dzonglo to Lobuche (4,910 m / 16,109 ft) | Distance: 6.5 km (4 miles) | Duration: 3 hours.
- Day 12: Trek to Gorekshep & day EBC (5,364 m / 17,598 ft) then back to Gorekshep(5,180 m / 16,995 ft) | Distance: 11.5km (7.1 miles) | Duration: 7-8 hours.
- Day 13: Hike to Kalapatthar (5,545 m / 18,192 ft) for sunrise, then trek back to Lobuche (4,910 m / 16,109 ft) | Distance: 7.5 km (4.6 miles) | Duration: 6 hours.
- Day 14: Trek to Dingboche (4,450 m / 14,600 ft) | Distance: 8 km (4.9 miles) | Duration: 5 hours.
- Day 15: Trek to Chhukung Village (4,700 m / 15,420 ft) | Distance: 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | Duration: 2.5 hours.
- Day 16: Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5,300 m / 17,388 ft) | Distance: 5.6 km (3.4 miles) | Duration: 4 hours.
- Day 17: Summit the Island Peak (6,189 m / 20,305 ft) and descend to Base Camp (5,300 m / 17,388 ft) | Distance: 5.6 km (3.4 miles) | Duration: 6 hours.
- Day 18: Descend to Dingboche (4,450 m / 14,600 ft) | Distance: 9.7 km (6 miles) | Duration: 5 hours.
- Day 19: Trek to Namche (3,443 m / 11,296 ft) | Distance: 22 km (13.6 miles) | Duration: 6-7 hours.
- Day 20: Trek to Lukla (2,850 m / 9,350 ft) | Distance: 19.5 km (12.1 miles) | Duration: 7-8 hours.
- Day 21: Fly to Kathmandu (1,355 m / 4,445 ft) | Duration: 30 minutes flight and 20-25 minutes drive.
- Day 22: Leisure day in Kathmandu
- Day 23: Farewell
