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 (1,355m/4,446ft)
- Day 02: Trek preparation and Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
- Day 03: Fly to Lukla(2,860m/9,384ft) for 30 minutes, then trek to Phakding(2,610m/8,563ft). Distance: 7.5 km/4.6 miles, Duration: 3 hours.
- Day 04: Trek to Namche(3,443m/11,296ft), Distance: 12 km/7.4 miles, Duration: 6 hours.
- Day 05: Acclimatization in Namche/Hike to Everest View Hotel (3,880m/12,730ft), Distance: 6.5 km/4 miles, Duration: 4 hours.
- Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3,860m/12,664ft), Distance: 9.2 km/5.7 miles, Duration: 5 hours.
- Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4,410m/14,468ft), Distance: 10.8 km/6.7 miles, Duration: 5.5 hours.
- Day 08: Acclimatization day in Dingboche and Hike to Nangkartshang Hill (5,100m/16,732ft), Distance: 7.4 km/4.5 miles, Duration: 4 hours.
- Day 09: Trek to Lobuche (4,910m/16,109ft), Distance: 8 km/4.9 miles, Duration: 5.5 hours.
- Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep and EBC (5,364m/17,598ft), then back to Gorakshep (5,140m/16,863ft), Distance: 15 km/9.3 miles, Duration: 7 hours
- Day 11: Hike to Kalapatthar (5,545m/18,192ft) for sunrise and trek to Lobuche (4,910m/16,109ft), Distance: 11 km/6.8 miles, Duration: 6 hours.
- Day 12: Trek to Lobuche Peak Base Camp (4,950m/16240ft), Distance: 4.3 km/2.6 miles, Duration: 3 hours.
- Day 13: Acclimatization at Lobuche Peak Base Camp
- Day 14: Summit the Lobuche Peak (6,119m/20,075ft), Duration: 6 hours.
- Day 15: Descend to Lobuche (4,910m/16,109ft), Distance: 4.5 km/2.6 miles, Duration: 2.5 hours.
- Day 16: Descend to Pheriche (4,210m/13,812ft), Distance: 7.5 km/4.6 miles, Duration: 4 hours.
- Day 17: Trek to Namche (3,443m/11,296ft), Distance: 20.5 km/12.7 miles, Duration: 6/7 hours.
- Day 18: Trek to Lukla (2,860m/9,383ft), Distance: 19.5 km/12 miles, Duration: 6/7 hours.
- Day 19: Fly back to Kathmandu (1,355m/4,446ft), Duration: 30 minutes flight and 20-25 minutes drive.
- Day 20: Leisure day in Kathmandu
- Day 21: Farewell
