As you land in Kathmandu, you will meet the representative of Kai expedition waiting for you outside at Tribhuvan international airport. From the airport, you will directly take to the hotel and clear check in formalities and leave you at hotel. In the evening, you can roam around Thamel. After roaming around Thamel back to the hotel and spend overnight.
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Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu
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Day 2 Preparation for Island peak
Today, we will visit UNESCO world heritage sites after having breakfast. Early in the morning, we will visit Pashupatinath temple which is one of the four most revered Hindu sites in the world. After visiting Pashupatinath, we will visit other UNESCO sites like Bouddhanath, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu durbar square, Basantapur, and other sites. We will be back to the hotel after visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site and take some rest. In the early evening, we will go shopping around Thamel. We will buy equipment which is needed to climb Island peak. After shopping, back to the hotel and the guide will explain about the tomorrow plan and spend another night at Kathmandu. -
Day 3 Short flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding
We will drive to domestic airport to take a flight towards Lukla according to flight schedule. It is just 35 minutes of flight in the middle of hills. After landing at Lukla airport, we will have our breakfast or take some time to rest and start our trekking towards Phakding. On the way to Phakding, the trail offers breathtaking views of the surrounding and Himalayan peaks. We will enter Chheplung and Ghat villages before entering Phakding. It is just 3 hours of walking distance from Lukla to Phakding. If you want, then you can roam around village in the evening and spend overnight. -
Day 4 Trek to Namche Bazaar
After having breakfast, we will slowly walk towards Namche Bazaar from Phakding. On the way to Phakding, we will cross Dudh Koshi River. After walking for a few hours from Phakding, we will arrive at Monjo. At Monjo, we will complete all the paperwork at the office gate of the Sagarmatha National Park. After completing paperwork, we will have our lunch at Monjo, and slowly start our trek towards Namche Bazaar. It is just 3 hours of walking from Monjo, and we will be in Namche Bazaar and spend overnight. -
Day 5 Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar
Early in the morning, we will go for short hiking toward Everest viewpoint. It is just 2 hours of walk from Namche Bazaar, and we will be at Viewpoint. From viewpoint, we will get a mesmerizing view of mountain with beautiful natural scenery. After visiting viewpoint, we will be back to the hotel. Today, is the first rest day of Island peak climbing at Namche Bazaar? The whole day, we will stay at hotel. While having dinner, the guide will explain about the day plan for tomorrow and spend overnight. -
Day 6 Trek to Tengboche
The trail will take uphill along the valley. From Namche bazaar to Tengboche, we will amaze by mesmerizing views Mt Ama Dablam along the way. We will cross suspension bridge on the Dudh Koshi River. Before entering Tengboche, we will cross other villages like Phungi Thanga, Kyangjuma, and Tashinga village. On this day, we will also get an opportunity to visit one of the biggest monasteries of Everest region which is Tengboche monastery. It is about 5 to 6 hours of walk from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche and spends overnight. -
Day 7 Trek to Dingboche
From Tengboche, we will enter Debuche village and cross Imja River. Today, we will walk through the woods of conifers, rhododendron, and birch. After crossing Imja River, we will enter Imja valley. After Imja valley, we will enter Pangboche which is another beautiful village at Khumbu region. At Pangboche, we will visit Pangboche monastery. After visiting Pangboche monastery, we will slowly walk towards Dingboche. It is 6 hours of drive from Tengboche to Dingboche and spends overnight. -
Day 8 Acclimatization in Dingboche
On the 8th day of Island peak climbing, we will acclimatize at Dingboche. We will explore all around Dingboche. At this day, we will go for short hiking towards Nagarjun peak. This peak also known as Nangkartshang peak, Nangkar Tshang and Nagarjoong. It is about 4 hours of hike from Dingboche. After hiking Nagajun peak, we will back to the hotel and take rest at Dingboche. -
Day 9 Trek to Chhukung
Hiking begins from Dingboche where the trek leads to Chhukung. Today is a short walk where we walk about 2 to 3 hours from Dingboche to Chhukung. On the way to Chhukung, we will have mesmerizing view of mountain like Lhotse and Ama Dablam. Before entering Chhukung, we will reach Bibre and from Bibre, up heads, the trail is traversed by chilly stream before entering Chhukung. After 2 to 3 hours of walk, we will reach Chhukung and spend overnight. -
Day 10 Trek to Island Base Camp
Today, we will ahead one more step towards Island peak. On the way to Base Camp, we will have breathtaking views of mountain which include Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. The breathtaking view of mountain and glacier makes your walk more adventurous and thrilling. After reach at Island Peak base camp, the team member will set the camp. While team member setting the camp, you can roam around. -
Day 11 Preparation day
Today, we will stay at base camp. We will not start our trekking because in this day, we will prepare for the climbing. On this day, we will learn how to use climbing equipment and take rest and physically and mentally prepare for tomorrow summit. -
Day 12 Climb Island peak and walk back to Base Camp
At 4 am, we will start our day to summit Island peak. We will reach the top of peak at afternoon, and at afternoon, the route is a little bit challenging because, there will be high winds at afternoon. After summiting Island peak, we will trek back to Base Camp. -
Day 13 Extra day for summiting Island peak
If we are unable to summit Island peak on the past day due to bad weather, we will summit this day. As we know the weather of the high Himalayan land is unpredictable, so extra day is allowed in the climbing schedule. If we are able to summit Island peak, we will trek back to Chhukung. To complete this whole day trekking, we will walk almost 9 to 10 hours and spend overnight. -
Day 14 Trek to Tengboche
From Chhukung, we will slowly move towards Tengboche. We will take the same route to get into Chhukung, from Tengboche. It is just 5 to 6 hours of walk from Chhukung, and we will be at Tengboche. At Tengboche, we will explore one biggest monastery of Khumbu region and spend overnight. -
Day 15 Trek to Monjo
After having breakfast at Tengboche, we will slowly start our trekking towards Monjo. On the way to Monjo, we will get mesmerizing views of the world’s tallest mountain Mt Everest. Before entering Monjo, we will enter Namche bazaar which is the biggest Sherpa settlement of Khumbu region. At Namche bazaar, we will have our lunch and slowly move towards Monjo and spend overnight. -
Day 16 Trek to Lukla
Today is the last day walking trekking of Island peak climbing where we will walk from Monjo to Lukla. We will pass through several Sherpa villages like Phakding, Chhupeng, and Ghat. The trail will steep descent towards the suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi River and finally reach Lukla and spend overnight. -
Day 17 Flight back to Kathmandu
According to flight schedule, we will be at airport and take a flight towards Kathmandu. After 35 minutes of scenic flight from Lukla, we will be at Kathmandu. From domestic airport, you will directly take to the hotel and leave you to take rest. In evening, you can roam around Thamel and spend overnight. -
Day 18 Departure day
You will take to Tribhuvan international airport according to your flight schedule. The team member of Kai expedition and the guide with you on this Island peak climbing will be there to see you off and hoping that you will give an opportunity to serve you again.