Three Peak Climb: Pokalde Peak, Island Peak & Lobuche East Peak

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265 ft) 

Car

20 Minutes

Overnight

Kathmandu

Meal

Welcome Dinner

Accommodation

Hotel

Welcome to the Himalayan country of Nepal. Our representative will be waiting for your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport to welcome you and assists you to transfer into your hotel in Kathmandu. After taking some time to get refreshed, you'll meet again in the evening and we will transfer for a welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurants in the heart of Kathmandu and briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: Trip preparation day 

Overnight

Kathmandu

Meal

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel

We will have a pre-trip discussion and introduction session with our fellow trekking staff for your adventure trip. We will prepare your climbing permits and other necessary documents. We will also check your climbing gear. Overnight at Kathmandu

Day 03: Flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) & trek to Phakding (2,610m/8,562ft) 3-4 hrs walk

Car

20 Minutes

Overnight

Phakding

Meal

3 Meals

Flight

27 Minutes

Walking

3-4 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

This morning you'll be transferred to the domestic airport to fly to Lukla. It will take a 40-minute scenic flight to Lukla airport (2,800m/9,184ft) and you will have time to stroll around, while the guide will be sorting and dividing the load of baggage to be carried by porters. The guide will manage the lunch place depending upon the time of arrival at Lukla. We will start our trek further to Phakding passing some Sherpa villages and farms. We will follow the trail to Dudhkoshi River and further down on route to Phakding. The walk will be gradual most of the way, with a few ups from Thado khola, where you can have a superb view of Kusum-Kangaru (6,369m/20,890ft) crossing a short suspension bridge, from here after a short climb, we will reach the Ghat village, another one and half hour of the gradual walk will then bring you to Phakding village for the overnight stop and stroll around the village for local knowledge. 

Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft) 5-6 hrs walk 

Overnight

Namche

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

5-6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

The trek will start in the morning and after crossing the suspension bridge over the Dudh-Kosi the walk gets quite pleasant with a few short uphill and downhill and re-crossing the same river again with a magnificent view of Mt. Thamserku (6,608m/21,675ft) from the Benkar village. The trek will continue till we cross the bridges to reach  Monjo. It is the entrance gate of the Sagarmatha National Park, where your trekking permit is checked. They will also keep a record of all trekkers going to and from this place including the local trekking staff as well. When we enter the National park boundary, we will then descend and a gradual walk will bring us to the suspension bridge over the Dudh-Koshi river. After the bridge, we will reach the Jorsalle village, the last village till Namche Bazaar. The walk gets pleasant on the river bank till the last bridge over the Dudh-Koshi river will be reached. The walk will be along the winding uphill path all the way to Namche Bazaar, with a magnificent view of Kwangde peak and its other sister peaks towards the east with Kusum kangaru on the back as you climb higher, view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and the closer view of Tawache peak can be seen from some part on the way to Namche. Finally, we will reach a colorful house called Namche Bazaar, the main gate of the Khumbu region. We will have an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar

Overnight

Namche

Meal

3 Meals

Accommodation

Tea House

You will have a full day of leisure. You can also choose to visit Everest View Point hotel for a wonderful panoramic view or stroll around the market if it's Saturday. You can see many people in the Saturday market shopping to fulfill their daily needs as it is the only shopping market in the surrounding areas. Also, you can visit the Sherpa Museum, a great place to learn about Sherpa culture and the history of mountaineering. We will stroll back to the hotel for the overnight.

Day 06: Trek from Namche to Tyangboche (3,860m/12,664ft) 5-6 hrs walk 

Overnight

Tyangboche

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

5-6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

After a stroll around the Namche area, we will take a short time for refreshments, which will fairly help us for an easy to walk further on. Our walk will follow the gradual trail with few short up and downs overlooking magnificent views of the great giant snow peaks from Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kwangde peak after a pleasant walk of two hours to a small place at Shanasa, from here the trail will descend to Dudh-Koshi river at Phungithanga, a small settlement with a couple of teahouses. The trail will lead us uphill through the forested path of silver fir, blue pines, rhododendron, and a few magnolia and birch trees. After two hours of hard walking, we will get to Tyangboche, one of the most beautiful places in the Himalayas. The first thing that comes to your eye will be the big Monastery or Gumba, then the large field with campsites and teahouses, lodges beneath the towering majestic beautiful peak Ama Dablam, Everest, Mt. Lhotse, and Lhotse Shar towards the northeast, and more peaks all around you.

Day 07: Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4,410m/14,468 ft) 5-6 hrs walk 

Overnight

Dingboche

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

4-5 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

The trek will start with a pleasant walk and descend through a forest of birch, fir, juniper, and rhododendron coming to a lovely spot at Deboche (3,650 m) with a magnificent view of mountains and past the long prayer mani wall. The path will be gradual up to the Pangboche village, from here onwards the lush vegetation and tree lines vanish. We will enter the Imjatse Valley to the Dingboche. The place offers a great view of the mighty peaks of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, and Lhotse with a view of the eastern snow-capped mountains including the Island peak or Imjatse 6,189m, which is a popular peak amongst all the trekking peaks in Nepal. Dingboche is a beautiful patchwork of fields enclosed by stonewalls, protecting the crops of barley, buckwheat, and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals. Dingboche has about more than ten teahouses and it is also the gateway to Chukung and farther beyond for the most challenging traverses towards the Makalu area and Hinko Valley via Sherpani col (6,100m) and Amphu Laptsa pass (5,780m).

Day 08: Acclimatization day at Dingboche 

Overnight

Dingboche

Meal

3 Meals

Accommodation

Tea House

We will take a day to rest for acclimatization at Dingboche Valley. After an early morning breakfast, we will hike up to Nagarjuna viewpoint (5,050 m) just north of Dingboche. From here, you can see many towering peaks in front of you with a close view of Mt. Lhotse. Also a good view of Mt. Makalu, Island peak, Amadablam, Tawache, Cholatse, Lobuche Peak, and many more from the top. This is one of the best-hidden viewpoints and a way to good acclimatize the climbers. We will enjoy a stroll back to Dingboche for the overnight stay.

Day 09: Trek from Dingboche to Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft) 8-9 hrs 

Overnight

Chhukung

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

3-4 Hrs

Accommodation

Chhukung

After breakfast, we will trek to Chhukung. The trek will move thoroughly upward as we will be traveling towards the higher elevations. The trek might be long, taking about 8-9 hours. We will pass through the steep hills, and climb the difficult paths to finally reach our destination. We will reach Chhukung late in the evening. We will have an overnight stay in one of the lodges in Chhukung.

Day 10: Trek from Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp(5,200m/17,060ft) 3-4 hrs walk 

Overnight

Island Base Camp

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

4 Hrs

Accommodation

Tent

We will trek further on our journey with a steep way climbing the southern part then turning east to the main line of the valley. The path will then winds along or below the southern flank of the moraine from the Lhotse Glacier. We will continue short pleasant walking along a streamside that will lead us to what we call “Big-rock”. The route to the Amphu Lapcha lies to the southeast. A crisis cross route through the Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines will lead us to a wide valley flanking the southwest side of Island Peak. We'll reach the Island peak base camp and overnight at the tented camp.

Day 11: Trek from Island Base Camp to Summit Island Peak (6,189m/20,305ft)& back to base camp

Overnight

Island Base Camp

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

8-9 Hrs

Accommodation

Tent

We will start our climb early morning through the rock gully. This will not be much difficult but there will be several short rock steps to climb before you will emerge on the right side of the gully. The route will then follow a ridgeline, which will lead to an exhilarating and exposed traverse onto the snout of the summit glacier. You will need to rope up for the glacier as it will contain several crevasses. The path will lead without difficulty, to a 100m/330ft snow and ice slope (40-45 degrees) on which the guides will fix a rope. From the top of this slope, 3 rope lengths along a sharp summit ridge will lead us further to the top. You can enjoy success and be brave to get a summit. After some picture-taking of scenic views, we will descend all the way to base

Day 12: Trek Back from Island Base Camp to Chhukung(4,730m/15,518ft)

Overnight

Chhukung

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

3-4 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

We will trek to Chhukung after a successful ascent to the Island Peak Climb. Chhukung is the best destination to get a mesmerizing view of the multiple mountains. We need to walk slowly and at a normal pace. We will be retracing our way downwards and trekking the same way we climbed a few days earlier. Overnight in Chhukung.

Day 13: Rest Day in Chhukung

Overnight

Chhukung

Meal

3 Meals

Accommodation

Tea House

We will take a day off to rest after the climb. We will need to take a day for the acclimatization after the change in altitude for the two days. Our body needs to be familiar with the change that had been in the past few days. This day can be a complete rest day for you after the climb. If you are tired after the climb, you can stay all day long in the lodge being warm and cozy. You can also choose to explore the surrounding areas of Chhukung if you plan to spend the day hiking. The place is the best destination to get the mesmerizing view of the multiple mountains. Overnight in Chhukung. 

Day 14: Trek from Chhukung to Pokalde Base Camp(4,900m/16,076ft)

Overnight

Pokalde Base Camp

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

5-6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tent

After an early breakfast, we will trek to the Pokalde Base Camp. We will trek to the steep climbing trail that will take us about 5 to 6 hours to reach the base camp. Though the trek will be short, we will take this as an advantage for acclimatizing purposes. We can learn some ice-climbing skills at the base camp. The base camp of Pokalde Peak is situated near a large circular lake in the middle below the Kongma La pass. Besides, the base camp of the peak, you will receive captivating views of Mt. Makalu, Mt. Amadablam, the southern face of the Nuptse, and many other remarkable mountain peaks in the Everest region. Overnight at Pokalde Peak Base Camp.

Day 16: Trek from Lobuche to Lobuche High Camp(4,950m/16,272 ft) 

Overnight

Lobuche High Camp

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tent

After breakfast, we will trek to Lobuche Base Camp. You will begin to follow a steep ascent path from Lobuche till we arrive at Lobuche Base Camp, walking along the banks of Lobuche Glacier, enjoying the spectacular views of Cholaste, Tawache, Ama Dablam, Pokalde, Thamserku, and many more. We will further move up to a high camp on the mountain. It will take us about four hours to climb up the bouldery scree and some snow to the site of the high camp. We will set on a small expanse of snow or rock, above a deep, blue lake and close to the mountain. The tents will be shared to keep the load numbers down. You have to go early to bed for a very early alpine start. Overnight at Lobuche High Camp.

Day 17: Summit Lobuche Peak and return back to Lobuche High Camp

Overnight

Lobuche High Camp

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

8-9 Hrs

Accommodation

Tent

We will start early (around 2.30 am) to start climbing the South East Ridge, which is a mixture of moderately steep snow and ice. We will fix ropes along the route. We will ascend steadily to a plateau at around 6000m, and then traverse around to an exposed ridge, which we will follow to the summit slopes. Approximately after six hours of steady climbing, the path will bring us to the far eastern summit. From here, we will take a steady climb along the summit ridge towards the east summit, which for us will mark our summit. The main summit will not be much far in distance but requires some technical climbing which is normally beyond the ability of novice climbers, certainly in terms of the time it would take. This final section of the climb is not for the faint-hearted, as there are huge drops on both sides, so this section will definitely be fixed with a rope. From the top, we will be well rewarded with superb views across to Ama Dablam, Makalu, Lhotse, Everest, Nuptse, Changtse (in Tibet) Pumori, Gyachung Kang, Cho Oyu, and the myriad peaks to the west and south. After a full day's climbing, we will retrace our steps back to Lobuche High Camp. The day's climb could be anywhere between nine to ten hours, depending on conditions and our progress.

Day 18: Trek from Lobuche High Camp to Lobuche(4,940 m/16,207 ft)

Overnight

Labuche

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

5 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

We will retrace our steps back to Lobuche Village. It will take us about 6-7 hours to reach the village. The walk will be followed by the beautiful scenery of the mountains beside us. We will start the hike with a little breakfast. The walk continues till we reach Lobuche in the evening. We will stay at Lobuche overnight.

Day 19: Trek from Lobuche to Tyangboche (3,860m/12,664ft) 5-6 hrs walk 

Overnight

Tyangboche

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

5-6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

After breakfast, we will follow on the gradual downhill overlooking magnificent views of the great Himalayas. The last trail will take us 30 minutes uphill through the forested path to reach Tyangboche. This is one of the most beautiful places in the Himalayas. The first thing that will come to your eye will be the big Tyangboche Monastery, with its stunning background of Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest, and other peaks. Explore the monastery and its surrounding. Overnight at Tyangboche.

Day 20: Trek from Tyangboche to Monjo (2,800m/9,184ft) 5-6 hrs walk 

Overnight

Manjo

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

6 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

After breakfast, we will take the trek down to Phunkethanga a small settlement with a couple of teahouses. From here the trail will lead us uphill through the forested path with great memories.  After crossing the suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, we will trek onwards to the steep climb from Sanasa to Namche bazaar. We will trek further down to our destination at Monjo for an overnight stay.

Day 21: Trek from Monjo to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) 4-5 hrs walk 

Overnight

Lukla

Meal

3 Meals

Walking

4 Hrs

Accommodation

Tea House

Our hike will be very easy, with a little up and down hills. The trail will follow the same way we had trekked on the first day to reach Lukla. It will take us about 4 to 5 hours to be back to Lukla. After getting some time to refresh, your guide will re-confirm your flight for the next day morning. You will have time to stroll around. In the evening, we will enjoy the last celebration dinner with the trek crew member. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 22: Flight back to Kathmandu 

Car

20 Minutes

Overnight

Kathmandu

Meal

Breakfast & Farewell Dinner

Flight

27 Minutes

Accommodation

Hotel

We finally get to reach the day to exit ourselves from the mountain after this wonderful hike in the Everest region. An early morning flight will take you back to Kathmandu airport and our guide will help you transfer to your hotel. You may have time to relax after a long journey. Take back your breath and rest at your hotel. In the evening, we will meet to discuss your trip.

Day 23: Departure from Kathmandu 

Car

20 Minutes

Meal

Breakfast

You are free for any last-minute shopping for souvenirs or gifts for your family, friends, or relatives until your departure flight/drive. You can also commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If you are set for departing, you'll be transferred to the International airport for your departure flight to your onward destination. And our trip ends here.