Labuche Peak(6119m)
Trip Fact:
Trip Name: ASLABUCHE
Activities : Climbing & Expedition
Trip Length : 22 Days
Meal Plan : Full board on trek & Climb; Breakfast at Ktm
Difficulty : Adventurous to challenging
Accommodation : Hotel/Lodge & tent
Max Elevation : Lobuche Summit at 6119m/20070ft
Transportation : Flight & private vehicle
Group Size : 1-10 persons
Best Month : Aug - Nov & March – June
Trip Over View:
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| lubuche peak |
Lobuche peak (6119m) is one of the very popular trekking peak in Everest regionof Himalaya. Lobuche climbing offers panoramic mountain views, landscape, Sherpa culture & Buddhist Monasteries. Lobuche peak climbing is one of the challenging trekking peaks in Everest area .The common route for climbing Labuche East is through South Ridge. Lobuche east consists of several small summits and the real summit requires climbing steep snow and ice slopes to the top from the summit ridge. We follow Everest base camp hiking route up to EBC & Kalapathar for good acclimatization and same way return to Lobuche then head on Lobuche peak base camp. Adventure Speed climbing guide will teach / training at Lobuche peak base camp how to blay / fixed the rope , briefing about ascend the summit of Lobuche peak. Cozy Trek ‘s professional climbing Guide frequently take summit of Lobuche peak. We follow the sharp snow ridge to the summit ridge then we follow the route to north-west towards the main summit passing several small snow bumps . We further ascend steep and quite difficult snow slopes to the true summit. The peak can be climbed from East Face by climbing a dark pyramid of rock and join the South Ridge to get to the summit.
Lobuche peak climbing starts from Luka after 40 minutes mountain flight from Kathmandu. Lobuche peak climbing route includes lush valleys, Sherpa village , Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Pheriche , Lobuche , Gorakshpe to finally Mt. Everest base camp then summit to Lobuche peak.
Day 01:Arrival day in Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
On arrival at Kathmandu; we will greet you at the airport and transfer you to Hotel Blue horizon or hotel. Later we meet and take you to our head office, brief you your upcoming Trek with us and introduce our trekking guide.. O/N at Kathmandu Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Day sightseeing and Trek/climbing preparation
After breakfast depart for a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, the “City of Temples” to Visit Durbar Square (place of Palaces) with the Kasthamandap temple (Name of Kathmandu is derived of Kasthamandap), Kumari Ghar (Home of Living Goddess), Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka and Taleju Temple. Afterwards we will take you to visit Swoyambhunath Stupa, said to be one of the oldest Buddhist Stupa in the world, which is majestically set high on a hill overlooking Kathmandu Valley. After that, continue tour to visit Patan (City of Fine Arts) including Patan Durbar Square, Krishna Temple, Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar), etc. Also visit the Tibetan Handicraft Centre where you can see the art of making carpets by the Tibetan refugees. Evening, return to hotel. O/N at Kathmandu.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding
35 minute Trans Himalayan flight
Altitude: At Lukla 2,800m/9,184ft & Phakding 2640m/8659ft
Distance of walking: 3 to 4 hours walk
As per flight time, our Guide will meet you in to your hotel and takes you to the domestic airport to fly in to Lukla. It is scenery flight about 35 minutes, once you get in to the Lukla, breakfast at the lodge and prepare luggage for the Porters then walking starts through the stone paved trails towards Bhaisekharka. It is few up downs to get in to Phakding passing through plenty of prayer Rocks (Mani in local language). After getting in to the lodge at Phakding, fresh up and short walk to the village or hike up to the Gompa to get acclimatize. O/N at Mt. Lodge.
Day 04: Trek to Namche
Altitude: 3440m/11283ft
Distance of walking: 5 to 6 hours walk
After hot breakfast at your lodge, the trail leads towards the suspension bridge and easy uphill to the Monju from where Sagarmath National Park begins. After short National Park formalities, drop down to the river, cross another suspension bridge and continue walk to the high Hilary Bridge at the bottom of the hill. After the bridge the trail leads uphill to the Namche Bazzar. On the way you will have great view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Kusum Khangru and more with beautiful Valleys. O/N at Mt. Lodge.
Day 05: Rest & Acclimatization Day
Altitude: 3440m/11283ft
Acclimatization and explore the surroundings
Today you explore the Museum, visit Khumjung village and Khongde village where you can enjoy the views of Mt. Everest and surroundings peaks with Sherpa culture. You can also visit Thame which is old Sherpa village as an option. Remaining of the day you can explore Namche Bazzar where you can use Internet, visit National Park head office, Museum and monastery as per your interest and time.
Day 06: Trek to Dole
Altitude: 4080m/13,385ft
Distance of walking: 5-6 hours walk
Today, after breakfast at Namche, we start hiking on the gradual trail with few short up and downs overlooking magnificent view of the great giant snow peaks at Shanasa. Our trek ascents the left side to Mongla hill and continue down to Phortse Thanga. After lunch further few hours walk ascending will reach at Dole for overnight. A small place with few teahouses and enjoy your night at Dole.
Day 07: Trek to Machharmo
Altitude: 4400m/ 14,435ft
Distance of walking: 4-5 hours walk
After breakfast we climb to the scenic ridge above the Dole and the trail continues to climb along the side of the valley high above the river, crossing sandy spurs to reach Machharmo. Afternoon after reaches and refreshed visit Himalayan rescue association and overnight at the hotel.
Day 08: Trek to Gokyo
Altitude: 4800m/15,744ft
Distance of walking: 3-4 hours walk
Today, we climb up to the ridge and can be seen excellent view both down the valley to Khangtega and northern part to the Cho-Oyu (8153m/26741ft). Our route descends to the river bank before beginning the climb up to the terminal moraine of the Ngazumpa glacier. Afterwards the trail levels out as it follows the valley past a second lake, known as Longponga at 4690m/15383ft. Enjoy the lake view and after an hour walk will reaches at Gokyo village on the edge of third lake.
Day 09: Rest Day at Gokyo, Option hike to Gokyo Ri, Fifth Lake
Altitude: 4800m/15,744ft at Gokyo and 5383m/17660 at Gokyo Ri
Acclimatization day and explore around
It is your full day of explore at Gokyo Lake Valley. In the morning, you will hike to the Gokyo Ri (5,330m/17,483ft) for the wonderful Himalayan panorama of entire Khumbu region Himalayas, with most amazing views of the Mt. Everest with sunrise, the great view of the Cho Yu and other entire great Himalayas Shangri-la. It is a great opportunity to explore the Himalayas……..
Afternoon, we will hike to the fifth lake areas passing though the fourth lake and enjoy its wonderful lakes surroundings, glacier surroundings and definitely a great panorama of Mt. Everest, Mt. Cho Oyu and great Ngazumpa glacier. Upon returning to Gokyo, relax or visits to the Gokyo hotels surroundings. O/N at Mt, Lodge.
Day 10: Trek to Thaknak
Altitude: 4700m/15,649ft
Distance of walking: 3 hours walk
This is an easy day but we suggest you to start early because you will have to walk through the Glacier which is the longest glacier of Nepal called Ngozumpa glacier. By the time of crossing this glacier you will hear many sounds of the rock falling in to the small glacier lake. There are many rocks on the way which has ice underneath. During the sunny day ice melts pretty fast so we should cross this glacier before the sun gets strong. Once you get in to the Thaknak, better to climb up to the small hill for acclimatize. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 11: Trek to Dzungla via Chola Pass
Altitude: At Dzungla 4,750m/15583ft & Chola Pass 5363m/17596ft
Distance of walking: 7-8 hours walk
Today is one of the hardest but interesting day of the trip. Start your day just after the breakfast which is steep climbing for a while and the trail drops down to the bottom of the Chola. After that the trail leads you through the rock toward the top which is steep climbing. There are some Buddhist prayer flags on the top of the pass which has great views of the mountains. There is icy part for a while and again the trail drops down through the huge rock and an easy walk at the end to get to the Zungla. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 12: Trek to Gorekshep
Altitude: 5,160m/16,929ft
Distance of walking:5-6 hours walk
After hot breakfast at the lodge, an easy downhill for a while and few up and down to the Lobuche. Then the trail leads toward Gorekshep through the rocky trail. 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 few up downs, you will reach at Gorekshep which is located at the bottom of Kalapatthar. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 13:Day Trip to Everest Base Camp & Explore its wonderful surrounding Glacier. O/N at Gorekshep.
Altitude: 5364m/17,593ft
Distance of walking: 2-3 hours walk
This is a day which will fulfill your dreams to visit the base camp of the highest peak in the earth. Hiking from Gorekshep to Everest Base Camp is mostly straightforward; the trail wound in and out, rocky dunes and moraine, little ups and downs along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier before eventually stepping out onto the glacier itself. Explore this wonderful part of this amazing Himalayan glacier surroundings, visit the Khumbu ice fall etc and enjoy your most auspicious time with making best photos and videos.
If this happens to be an event of the expedition seasons (March to May), you would likely to see the climbers who had their temporary climbing set up at base camp with their tented camps; it even looks the base camp colorful. Late afternoon, return back to Gorekshep and overnight.
Day 14:Gorekshep- Kalapathar- Lobuche
Altitude: At Kalapathar 5545m/ 18187ft & Lobuche at 4910m/16104ft
Distance of walking: 5 to 6 hours walk
This day required an early wake up and wakeup as we will head to the Kalapathar (the back rock hill top) by the morning to see the most amazing sunrise panorama over to the Mt. Everest (8848m) and its entire surroundings Khumbu Himalayas. This is the tough hill up and takes about 2 and half hours to reach the top. The great view of Mt. Everest just in front of you is just incredible. The other great Himalayan panorama surrounding the Mt. Everest are, Pumari chantse, and Lingtiring & south col on the left and Nuptse, Lhotse sar etc on the right. It has a great panorama from the left to right, the most amazing views.
Enjoy this moment, as it is the best opportunity to photography and video the Himalayan Shangri-la. It could be freezing cold so make sure that you are warm enough with your clothing. After amazing time over here, return back to Gorekshep, breakfast and pack up your bag and get ready to walk back to Lobuche.
From Gorekshep, the walk back to Lobuche is just an hour and half so you will reach to Lobuche at Lunch time. Here, you will meet your Lobuche expedition leader; he will check your entire climbing equipments and the final preparation for climbing to the trip. O/ N at Lobuche.
Day 15:Lobuche- Lobuche East Base Camp.
Altitude: (4865m/15,957 ft)
Distance of walking: 3 to 4 hours walk
With breakfast at Lobuche, we will start our hiking towards to Lobuche Case Camp. The hiking is relatively easy for a while then the trail gets more stepper and rocky.
Furthermore, we will move the Lobuche glacier, the views along the route is spectacular as you have a great views of Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Pokalde, Thamserku, Kantega, etc.
Upon reaching to the Lobuche Base Camp, our guide will set up the tented camp, then lunch. As we will still have few hours of afternoon, we mostly take a rest for a while then our guide will teach you some climbing techniques and discussion about the expedition preparation. O/N at Tented Camp
Day 16:Lobuche Base Camp- Lobuche High Camp
Altitude: (5,600m/18,368 ft)
Distance of walking: 3 to 4 hours walk
Today, hiking to Lobuche High Camp is through the rocky moraine entirely which would mostly take 4 hours at minimum. Our guide will set up the tented camp at high camp. Now you may just relax at high camp and continue the discussion over the preparation to the summit, final checks of the climbing equipments etc. O/ N at Tented Camp.
Day 17:Summit Day: Lobuche East (6119m/20,070 ft) Summit & back to Base Camp
Altitude: (6119m/20,070 ft)
Distance of walking: 7 to 9 hours
You would hardly sleep night at High Camp as you would dream of the following day excursion to Lobuche at all the night.
Today, we will have an early starts!!! Our Team will prepare some light breakfast by such early in the morning, take a light breakfast, prepare enough drinking water, take some of your personal favor energetic drinks and snacks then set on to the summit excursion.
We will use south East Ridge to summit, which is involves walking through the moderate steep snow and ice and we often required to fix rope to climb gradually. The final ascend is steadily to a plateau at around of 6000m, and then traverse to the exposed ridge which will follow the final summit slopes.
Approx of 5 to 6 hours of steady climbing would bring us to the summit of Lobuche East (6119m/20,070 ft). You are excited to be here with such a hard work. The views from the summit are just amazing as it offers the great panorama of the entire Khumbu region Himalayas including with the greatest Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Pumori, Cho Oyu, and many more. We will take some time here for the celebration of success, taking a great photos and videos.
After this cheerful moment at summit, we will climb back to high camp then to Base camp for overnight stay.
Day 18:Lobuche Base Camp to Pangboche
Altitude: (3930m/12900 ft)
Distance of walking: 5 to 6 hours
With easy morning and breakfast, we will trek back to Lobuche village, then retrace down following the standard trail to Pheriche, lunch then continue to downhill walking to Pangboche for overnight.
With the time remaining, you may just explore the Pangboche village as it has the biggest settlement of the Sherpa’s. You may also visit to the Pangboche Monastery which is near by the village at the hill. O/ N at Mt. Lodge.
Day 19: Pangboche- Namche
Altitude: (3440m/11283ft)
Distance of walking: 5 to 6 hours
With morning breakfast at Pangboche, then walk downs to the valley, across the river valley and with short walking at sub tropical forest; we will have a short ascend (30 minute) to Tyangboche Hill.
From Tyangboche, we head down to river valley, lunch at tea house then across the river and required an hour climbing over hill to Kyanjuma. From here, the final walking to Namche is nice and pleasant. O/N at Namche.
Day 20:Namche Bazaar – Phakding- Lukla
Altitude: 2,800m/9,184ft
Distance of walking: 12-16 kms- 6 to 7 hours
After breakfast, we hike steeply descends to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then continues walking over several local villages of Jorshale, Manjo & Phkding etc. and most of walking is at Dudh Kosi valley surroundings.
It is the last day walking, but slightly long but mostly descent and walking through the villages, farming lands, river valley with crossing suspension bridges. (You have hiked this route from Lukla to Namche on your Day 03 and Day 04; it is just a reverse walking now).
Upon reaching to Lukla, refreshed up at your hotel and relax. Evening, you could have a party with your trekking crew as it is your celebration of Everest Base Camp Trek and the last night overnight at mountain. O/N at Lukla.
Day 21:Lukla – Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
35minute Trans Himalayan flight
Our flights are in the morning for Kathmandu. After breakfast at Lukla hotel, you will check in to the airport and take your board to fly Kathmandu. (Depending on the weather conditions and visibility, the flight may get delayed.)
Transfer to your hotel. You will have free time to relax, refreshed up and rest.
Evening, we will meet you again, take a feedback of your trekking and host a farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese restaurant in town. O/N at Kathmandu
Day 22:Departure day from Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
It is your final day on your trip with us. Breakfast at Kathmandu hotel, then your free for your personal shopping at the Kathmandu shopping paradise at Thamel.
Thamel has a typical souvenir of shops of local stone jewelry, local fabrics, Buddhist painting and arts, antique handmade wooden and metal stuff etc. it is often knows as a great shopping place for the tourists.
As per your flight departing, we will transfer you to airport on time and your trip ends now.
Well, if you staying longer here in Kathmandu, we could help you to extend your accommodation or pleased to assist you for your other interested activities/adventures.
Island Peak(6189m):
Trip Fact:
Trip Name: CT Islandpeak
Price : US$ 2599
Activities: Climbing & Expedition
Trip Length : 19 Days
Meal Plan : Full board on trek & Climb; Breakfast at Ktm
Trip Difficulty : Adventurous to challenging
Accommodation : Hotel/Lodge & tent
Max Elevation : (6,189m/20,305ft) at summit
Transportation : Flight & Private vehicle)
Group Size : 1-10 Persons
Best Month : Aug - Nov & March - June
About trip
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Nepal ‘s most popular trekking peak Island Peak is also known as Imja Tse Peak. Adventure seekers combine Everest Base camp trek with Island peak climbing. In Everest base camp trekking route, there is a place named Dingboche . One route follows Everest base camp & another follows Island Peak (6,189m). Imja Tse Peak is situated in an island of glacier so it is also called Island peak.
Island peak provides an excellent opportunity to go high, but the real climbing portion of the trip is just a few hours of walking roped up on snow. Enjoying Everest base camp trek or Gokyo-Chola pass & Everest Base camp trek prior to climbing Island Peak is recommended for acclimatization & to make trip more enjoyable. After completing Base camp of Everest & Kalapathar peak(5545m) we descend to Dingboche & follow the trail to Island Peak base camp beyond Chukung.
The height of Island Peak base camp is 5,100 meters/16,700 feet. Ascending uphill on a path over slabs and boulders for about two hours, high camp (5,500 meters/18,000 feet) of Island peak is reached.
Summit to Island peak generally starts in early morning. Climbers take out ice-axe and put on crampons for the final few hours of walking roped-up on the snow slopes to the summit. We have to cross a large snow plateau climbing, a 34 degree headwall on snow using fixed ropes. We arrive the summit shoulder and climb the final fifteen meters to the summit using ropes. From the summit of Imja Tse, stunning views of Nuptse (7,879m), Lhotse (8,501m), Lhotse Middle Peak (8,410m) and Lhotse Shar (8,383m) ,Makalu (8475m) ,Baruntse and Amadablam can be enjoyed.
The common route to climb Island Peak is South East Flank & South-West Ridge. Normally the base camp for climbing Island peak is set at Pareshaya Gyab (5,087m), between Imja Tse and the lateral moraine of the Imja Glacier. Some experienced & fit climber complete the summit & return in same day from Base camp However, large number of the climbers prefer alpine style camping at high camp which adds the enjoyment of climbing and also helps a safe climbing. Organizing Island peak with Cozy trek is most preferred. Cozy Trek’s schedule allows enough time for acclimatization, training, practice and rest. Our expedition to Island peak is cautious and careful, with excellent & expert leadership, organization, Sherpa climbers, cooks and staffs, tasty food, branded equipment, a full dinning and sleeping tents in base camp and high camp. Cozy Trek(P) Ltd teach beginners everything they need to know in special training sessions in base camp and the few days of climbing are mainly steep walking.
Cozy Trek’s climbing guide and sherpas will be fixing the route, set up the base camp & high camps and carry the equipment. Cozy Trek provides excellent Sherpa Guides who have deep knowledge of the great trek to Island Peak and the villages we will be visiting because those Sherpa guides home area is Everest Region. They born in this land, grew up on farms there, have family and friends in areas we will pass through, making our visit different of the usual tourist experience and more involved with the real and virgin culture of the Khumbu Valley.
Detail Itinerary:
Day 01 Arrival at Kathmandu airport. Meet cozy trek representative and transfer to the hotel. Stay overnight at hotel .
Day 02 Expedition preparation day.
Check you gear list & add or remove the logistics. Meet your trekking/climbing guide for pre trip orientation. O/N Hotel
Day 03 Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla which takes approximately 40 minutes and trek to Phakding for 3 hrs. O/N Guest House
Early in the morning you will be driven from your hotel to Kathmandu airport for 20 minutes.After a 40 minute flight with spectacular views,you will be landing at the Lukla airport (2800m.).You commence your trek to Phakding (2652m.) for 3 hours. The well marked trekking trail to Phakding(2652m) follow Dudh Koshi river.
Day 04 Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.) for about five and half hours. O/N Guest House.
Today you hike and cross the river on high suspension bridges. You then ascend quite steeply to Namche Bazaar and along the way, enjoy a first glimpse of Mt Everest in the distance. You can also enjoy the view of Mt. Kusum Kangaru, Thamserku, Konde-Ri and Tawache peak. Stay overnight at Namche Bazar.
Day 5 Rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and excursion around the places.
For the acclimatization walking up to Khunde Hospital or a one hour ascending to Syangboche (3800m.) where Everest View Hotel provides outstanding views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. Return to Namche for overnight Stay .
Day 06 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3850 m.) for 5 hours.O/N Guest House
From Namche Bazar, the path contours around the side of the valley, high above the Dudh Koshi. Now, you have the first glimpse of the great peaks of the Khumbu including Mt Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. The trek has several attractions like rhododendron bushes, beautiful birds chirping in the wild and superb mountain view that makes your trekking very exciting. Tyangboche is famous for its legendary Buddhist monastery, the largest in the Khumbu valley. O/N guest house.
Day 07 Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4350m.)for four to five hours. O/N Guest House
We gradually descend through a forest, cross the Imja Khola and steadily ascend to the village of Pangboche. A further two and a half hour’s hiking brings you to Dingboche. Stay overnight
Day 08: Rest day Dingboche
Optional acclimatization trek (5-6 hours) to the remote village of Chhukung (4 730 m) and Chhukung Ri (top) located at 5 550m.We have magnificent sights at Island Peak (6 189 m), Amphulapche (5 663 m), Baruntse Base Camp (5 400m) and the white ice lake of Imja Tsho.
Day 09: Trek Lobuche for 5 hrs. O/N Guest House
After ascending 150 m up to the main road, we reach a viewpoint where we have outstanding sights at Tawachee (6 495 m) and Cholatse peak (6 440m). After our lunch camp in Dugla (4 620m) the trail goes directly up the gravely terminal moraine of the Khumbu glaciers for about one hour. The trail leads to a row of memorial monuments of lost climbers and sherpas. The trail then drops a little and follows the western side of the valley to Lobuche. After four to five hours hiking we reach the small settlement of Lobuche which is situated at 4 930 m. We sleep in a lodge at Gorakskhep, a semi-permanent village at the bottom of the Khumbu Icefall. Overnight Lodge(ABDL)
Day 10: Trek Gorak Shep ( 5160m) with additional hike to EBC. O/N Guest House.
The ascent to Gorak Shep (5 160 m) becomes steeper and rougher as we cross several moraines. Soon we see the peak of Pumori (7 145m). We also have our first views at Nuptse (7 864 m), Kala Patthar (5 545 m) and Mount Everest. At the right side you look over the Khumbu Glacier, an enormous tongue of ice which marches down the slopes of Everest. We reach Gorak Shep by lunch time and trek to Base Camp in the afternoon. In total we hike six-seven hours today. Overnight Lodge(ABDL)
Day 11: Trek to Kalapathar(5545m) & return Gorak Shep
After we finish our breakfast we climb to Kala Pattar – the Black Rock - located at 5 545 m and marked by a tangle of prayer flags. At this viewpoint - one of the most astonishing views on earth- you have a 360 degree panorama of Himalayan giants from Pumori and Lobuche West to Nuptse, Lhotse and Everest. We return back to Gorak Shep via the view points of the ice lakes of Pumori and Everest. We will take rest here in the afternoon.Overnight Lodge(ABLD)
Day 12: Trek Pheriche
Today we return in 4 hours back to Pheriche located at 4 215 m. We will enjoy all the surrounding mountains views. Overnight Lodge(ABLD)
Day 13: Trek to Chhukung(4730m.) that takes about two and half hours. The trail follows a gradual climb up to Chhukung. On the way, you can see summer huts made especially for keeping livestock in the summer time. Stay overnight at lodge in Chhukung.
Day 14 Trek from Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp (5087m) for three hours. O/N Tented Camp
We gradually ascend all the way to Base Camp.During trekking to Base camp of Island peak you can enjoy the panoramic views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse and Island Peak and many other beautiful mountains. O/N Tented Camp
Day 15-16 Days to attempt climbing
Climb to Island Peak (6189m.) Crossing the gully above the camp the trail makes a climb for another hour to a narrow ridge, leading on to the glacier. Here, it is time to rope up and put on your crampons as the most interesting part of the climb begins with the glacier crossing. This is followed by the steep snow slope that leads onto the summit ridge. This ridge is wonderfully airy and on reaching the summit you have stunning close-up views of the south face of Lhotse looming over you whilst in the other direction, there are more dramatic mountain views. You descend along the same route, down to base camp.
Day 17 Trek from island Peak Base Camp to Dingboche that takes about5-6 hours. Stay Overnight in Guest house
Day 18 Trek to Tengboche from Dingboche for 5 hours.O/N Guest House
Day 19: Trek to Namche Bazaar for 5 hours from Tengboche. O/N Lodge
Day 20: Trek to Lukla for 6 hrs. O/N Guest House.
Day 21: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu which takes about 40 minutes. Stay overnight in
Day 22: Free from Program or departure
Climbing:
Ice Axe
Crampons
Harness
Screw gate Carabineers
Descended abseil device
Prussic Loops
Plastic Mountaineering Boot
(All of those climbing equipment could be buy at Kathmandu. Hiring of all of these equipment is very much possible at Kathmandu, or Chhukung)
Head:
Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses with UV protection
Lip balm
Hands:
Lightweight gloves
Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
Upper Body:
T- Shirts (2 at least)
Light and expedition weight thermal tops
Fleece jacket or pullover
Fleece Wind-Stopper and water proof jacket (optional)
Down vests
Down Jacket- rated at least for minus 15.
Lower Body:
Underwear (4)
Hiking shorts (2)
Lightweight cotton long pants
Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
Fleece or wool pants
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
Hand:
Lightweight gloves
Heavyweight gloves/ mittens with a waterproof outer shell
Feet:
Thin, lightweight inner socks (4)
Thick, warm wool hiking socks (4)
Hiking boots with spare laces
Camp shoes (sneakers and/ or sandals)
Gaiters (When trekking and hiking in winter or while at expeditions)
Accessories:
Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F
Headlamp with spare bulbs and batteries
Small padlock or combination lock for your trekking backpack
Basic First Aid Kit (Altitude medicine provided from AA)
Large plastic bags- for keeping items dry inside trek bag- Suggested
Daypack (you will carry your own small daypack for your personal valuable belongings, passport, money etc)
Water bottles (1) - 1.5 ltrs- suggested
Hiking poles/ walking sticks- (Optional)
Extras
Binoculars
Reading book
Trail Map/Guide book
Journal & Pen
Walkman
Pencils and small notebooks
Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble
