Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be welcomed by a beautiful garland of seasonal flowers at the gate of the International Arrival Terminal.
With the final counting and loading of luggage into the vehicle, you will transfer to the hotel and check in.
After welcome refreshments, there will be a short briefing with the Infusion Trip Adventure Representative. You will get general information and orientation about the tour or trek.

Then you have free time in Kathmandu. You can explore the city.

After breakfast, there will be a briefing meeting with the leader of the Nepalese Climber Team. In the afternoon, the leader of the expedition team will have to visit the Department of Tourism for a de-briefing with the Government officials and liaison officer and to get the permit for the Island Peak Climbing.

The day is free to explore ancient Kathmandu City or Last-minute preparation of the expedition as Logistic, meeting with the Sherpa Team, training, purchasing, packing etc. We’ll also introduce you to our Nepali crew coming with you for the expedition.

In the evening – welcome dinner and traditional show in an authentic Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu. You will enjoy your dinner with different types of dances.

Early morning, drive to Kathmandu Domestic Airport to board a flight to Lukla (2840m). This 30-minute flight provides a magnificent entry to the trek. It highlights the snowline of the Himalayan Range in the north and the rugged landing at the Lukla airport, which is said to be one of the most spectacular flights in the world.

Upon arrival at Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Lukla, meet the trekking support team, assistant guide & porters. Before commencing the trek, stop at a nearby lodge for hot tea/coffee and light snacks. Then start to trek to Phakding for about 3 hours by exploring the charming town of Lukla with hotels and shops lining both sides of the traditional cobbled street. At the end of town, there is a check post where we need to get the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit and Sagarmatha National Park Permit Fee. The trail is downhill and easy to walk and passes through beautiful human settlements of Chheplung, Thadokoshi, and Ghat, and ultimately descends to Phakding (2,610m).

Breakfast at the teahouse. Packing and preparations for a trekking day.

With the rule of 6-7-8, we will have breakfast at 7 am and start to walk at 8 am towards Namche Bazar. This day, most of the trekkers find it a little bit difficult as we will gain 830m of elevation within 6 hours. For the first half, the trail is easy following the river bank. At Monjo, we will stop at the check post to check the permits and enter Sagaramatha National Park and descend to Jorsalle where we will stop for Lunch.
Leave the main village and follow the trail on the left bank of the Dudhkoshi River.
Walking for 30 minutes more, we will reach Hillary Bridge from where we will walk uphill. Near halfway, we will get a chance to see Mt. Everest (8,848.86m), Lhotse (8,516m), Taboche, Kusum Kanguru (6,339m), Thamserku, and many other peaks. After climbing for 3 hours we will reach Namche Bazar.
This prosperous town is the largest in Khumbu. Mt. Thamserku (6,648m) and Kwangde Ri (6,624m) loom along the east and west of the village. The sacred mountain Khumbila (5,707m) dominates the skyline along the west.

On this day we will explore Namche in the morning time. Before leaving Namche Bazar, we will visit Sherpa Cultural Museum, Mount Everest Documentation Center, Sagarmatha National Park Museum and Tenzing Norgay Memorial.
Then we will continue to walk towards Everest View Hotel. En route, we will stop at Shyangboche Airstrip (3,775m) to visit Sagarmatha Next. At the Visitors Centre, you will find information about Sagarmatha National Park and the Khumbu region including History, Geography, Culture, Climbing & Trekking, Flora & Fauna, as well as the environmental challenges that we are facing and possible solutions. Then continue walking to Hotel Everest View (3,880m) and return to Namche Bazar.

After breakfast, start an uphill walk to reach the North-east top of Namche Bazar and take a straightened path from where we will get a stunning view of the Himalayan Ranges including, Thamserku, Kangtenga, Mt. Amadablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Mt. Everest, Taboche, and many other snowcapped peaks. From Kyangjuma, we will descend to Phungi Tenga (3,200m) and stop for Lunch. After crossing the river, we will climb slowly the steep trail to Tengboche and visit the monastery.
The Tengboche Monastery is one of the most important monasteries in the Khumbu Region and the traditional place where all Everest Expeditions receive their blessings as they walk towards the base camp.
After visiting Thyangboche Monastery a short, steep and muddy descent to Deboche through the forest of birches, conifers and rhododendrons.

After breakfast, we will walk to Dingboche. The trail is easy and a little uphill climb to Pangboche, the oldest village in Khumbu Region. The horizon from here to Lobuche is dominated by Ama Dablam, (6,812m). We have to walk 45 minutes to reach Somare, where we will stop for lunch. Then, we will walk through the open valley through the front yards of huts and cross the river and climb uphill. After an hour, we will reach Dingboche and check into the lodge.

As per the study on high altitude sickness, it has been found that most people suffer or show signs of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) from an altitude of 14,000 ft. Thus it is highly recommended to have a rest day to acclimatize at this altitude before starting an ascent. On this day, you will hike to NangkarTshang or Chukkung Valley.

After a short climb to a ridge over Dingboche, the trail is a gentle walk on a flat path to Thugla, the lunch place. After Thugla, there is a very steep ascent for about one hour to the ridge where there is a Sherpa memorial in remembrance of those brave mountaineers who died during Expeditions.
Further on the trail leads to the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier with views of Pumori or Widow’s Peak in the foreground. The stark and rugged beauty creates almost a moonscape. After an hour of steady trekking through the moraine, we will reach Lobuche which is situated in a wind-swept valley with views of the Tawatse (6,501m) and Nuptse (7,855m).

From Lobuche, the trail will be along the Khumbu Glacier through the jumbled moraines and scattered rocks. The trail continues to slowly contour on the open landscape through ablation and after about an hour, there is a steep ascent for about 20 minutes. Climb slowly to a ridge and then continue on a trail of rocks caused by rockslides. On a clear day, Mt. Everest can be seen looming behind Nuptse. Upon arriving at Gorekshep, stop for lunch and make a day pack and start hiking to Everest Base Camp following the Khumbu Glacier. The trail continues on a ridge between Pumori and Nuptse. After we reach Everest Base Camp, (Symbolic by a giant stone written with Everest Base Camp (5,364m), we will spend a few minutes clicking pictures around the base camp area. However, the highlight of the trip to this place is the sight of the Khumbu icefall. And return to Gorekshep for an overnight stay.

Early morning wakes up and prepares a day pack and takes the left-hand side trail and heads straight up the hill to Kala Patthar (5,545m) for views of Mt. Everest. The trek up to the top is an arduous one and takes about an hour and a half to two to reach. The early morning is the best time to view Mt. Everest from this vantage point as the sun is behind the observer and directly on the mountains in front. This hike offers a 360-degree view of giant peaks, Pumori (7,161m), Everest (8,848.86m), and China’s peaks Changtse (7,553m), Nuptse (7,855m), Lhotse (8,516m), Ama Dablam and many others. Later return to Gorakshep for breakfast.

 Later return to Gorakshep for breakfast and continue backtrack via Lobuche towards the ridgeline Sherpa Memorial and then descend steeply to Thugla. Crossing the river, descend to the valley and walk along to reach Dingboche.

Walk past the Dingboche village and after that, the trail becomes a gentle uphill as they say in Nepali “Nepali Flat”, till we reach Chhukung for lunch. As we walk we notice the change in the trek route as we start to see more of rocks, stones and gravels on the way. The trek becomes tough not only because of the high altitude but also because of the roughness of the route. After walking for 4 hours from Chhukung, we will reach Imja Tse Lake and the base camp. Island Peak is also known as Imja Tse. You will short training on peak climbing techniques, including using gear such as ice axes, climbing boots and crampons, harnesses, and rope skills.

At midnight, we will start to climb to reach the summit in the early morning and return to avoid the afternoon wind. From Base Camp the route skirts southeast around the base of Imja Tse between the moraine and the mountain before turning northeast and climbing steep grassy slopes and small rocky steps. Easy scrambling up an open gully leads between two well-defined ridges and the site of high camp on the left-hand ridge below and to the right of a small hanging glacier (5,280m/17,323 ft.).

From high camp on the left-hand ridge scramble across the board open gully and gain the right-hand ridge.  Follow this, which gives easy scrambling to the snow-covered glacier above. A way needs to be found out leftwards, avoiding seracs and crevasses before turning back northwards over snow-covered scree in the margin between the glacier and the base of the main summit ridge. After crossing a gully with some stone and icefall danger, a steep snow and ice ramp leads upwards for nearly 100 meters (300 feet), to the summit ridge. The last moves on to leave a fixed rope in place to aid descent. The ridge itself is a classic and undulates towards the main summit, which is reached by a final tricky snow pitch.

After the summit, we will descend to Base Camp and return to Chhukung for an overnight stay. 

This is an extra day in case of bad weather or need to set up camp in High Camp. This day can also be used in case of emergencies such as alters in programs such as cancelled or missed flights, minor injuries, etc.

After having breakfast, start the trek to Devouche. Following the river banks, we will descend to Dingboche and further down to Pangboche via Somare and after a little downhill walk, we will again climb to Devouche and stay overnight. 

After having breakfast, start the trek to Namche. The trail ascends to the hill of Tengboche then descends to Phungi Tenga and climbs up to Kyangjuma. The trail has a few ups and downs while overlooking amazing views of the high Himalayas along the way. Then continue the trek towards Namche by following the path around the eastern flanks of the hills. At the rear is the beautiful west face of the Thamserku (6,608m) and Kangtenga (6,685m). Upon arrival at Namche Bazar, check into the lodge and you are free for personal activities such as  hair cut, massage, try local bar or club, visit bakery shops and restaurants, etc. 

In the morning, start to descend from Namche Bazaar following the same route towards Hillary Bridge. The trail passes the beautiful villages of Jorsalle, Monjo, Chhumoa and other small human settlements and reaches Phakding. We pass through small settlements constructing new lodges. It is interesting to watch others starting enthusiastically on the trek ahead as we head down to our campsite at Lukla. it is a surprisingly hard uphill climb to Lukla, which should take about 3 hours. It is a delightful ending to the trip as one enters the busy village of Lukla. Later check-in at the lodge and refreshments.

Early morning, fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, meet, assist and transfer to the hotel.

You will have time to relax after the long journey, breathe easily and just rest at your hotel before completing your Himalayan Adventure with us.

Free day in Kathmandu for leisure activities or sightseeing tours (on your own), last-minute shopping, bag packing, etc.
Eve: Farewell dinner at an authentic Nepali Restaurant in Kathmandu.

Timely transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport to board an onward flight to home country 3 hours earlier than the scheduled flight departing time. We wish you a happy journey during your flight from Nepal to your home country with the hope to see you on your next visit to Nepal.