Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu (1,300m/4,428ft)
Upon our arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, a representative from Mystic Kailash Tours Pvt. Ltd. will pick us up and take us to our hotel. After checking in, we visit Mystic Kailash’s office for the trip preparation and have brief meeting with crew. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner where you will be able to enjoy authentic Nepali cuisine. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,184ft) then trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft), 40 min flight, 3-4 hours trek
After breakfast, we take an early morning flight to Lukla. After flying above the breathtaking green and white mountains, we reach Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla. This is one of the most beautiful air routes in the world culminating in a landing on a hillside surrounded by high mountains. Upon our arrival at Lukla, we meet the rest of our crewmembers. Next, we begin our trek through the prosperous village of Lukla to Phakding. To assist in acclimatization, we only have a short hike today. However, if interested in additional activities, we can take a side trip to a nearby monastery. Overnight stay inPhakding.
Day 03: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft), 5-6 hours
After breakfast, we walk through beautiful pine forests and then along DudhKoshi River ending our nature filled journey at Namche Bazaar. After walking for almost over an hour, we come across the glistening Mt. Thamserku (6,608m) on our right and experience the serenity of pine, fir and juniper forests throughout our journey. If the weather is clear, we may even catch a glimpse of Mt. Everest peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. We continue walking until we reach the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park, Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Mt. Everest and main trading centre of this region. This day, we cross five suspension bridges, the last one also known as the Hillary Bridge being the highest. It is an uphill walk from Hillary Bridge to Namche Bazaar. Overnight stay inNamche Bazaar.

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft), Acclimatization Day
Today, you will be set aside for acclimatization. Health experts recommend that instead of being idle, we stay active and move around even during the rest day. Either we can stroll around Namche’s quaint villages, acquaint with the Sherpas and their rich culture, or we can hike up to the Everest View Hotel and enjoy an up close view of the mighty Everest. While in the Namche village or upon returning from the hike to the Everest View Hotel, trekkers may also visit the local museum containing exhibits displaying the area’s native flora and fauna as well as the history of the Mount Everest region.
For trekkers, who want to hike for a little longer, a hike to Khumjung village (5-6 hours) may also be an option. In the village, we can visit the Edmund Hillary School and Khumjung Monastery (a monastery famous for housing the head of the Yeti!). Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar.

Day 05: Trek from Namche Bazaar toTengboche (3,870m/12,694ft), 5-6 hours
After breakfast, we trek towards Tengboche. It is an easy walk from Namche to Phunki. Upon reaching Phunki, we ascend towards Tengboche, a village that houses the very famous Tengboche monastery and is the largest monastery of the Everest region, located amidst the Sagarmatha National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site of “outstanding universal value”). It is draped with the panoramic 360 degree view of the Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, AmaDablam and Thamserku and is also the biggest monastery in the Khumbu region. We visit the monastery the same day at around 3 p.m. to witness a religious ceremony. Overnight stay in Tengboche.

Day 06: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft), 5-6 hours
With the Himalayas as its backdrop, the monastery in Tengboche is in a perfect location to enjoy the beautiful Himalayan landscape. We visit the monastery in the morning and take pictures of the amazing landscape. Then, we begin our trek by walking through lush forests of birch, conifers and rhododendrons on an easy path. This picturesque trail then dips down to Debuche, crossing the Imja River before climbing up to Pangboche (We can either walk in the upper or lower Pangboche trails). We are most likely to choose the upper Pangboche trails as it provides more pristine view of the Himalayas. We also visit the Pangboche monastery. From here onwards, the walk is moderate as we enter the Imja Valley. The valley gradually unfolds as we approach the confluence of the Lobuche River. We descend into the river and begin the climb up to Dingboche. On arrival at Dingboche, you are greeted by a beautiful array of fields enclosed by stalls to protect barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold wind and grazing animals. Overnight stay in Dingboche.

Day 07: Dingboche to Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft), 3-4 hours
Dingboche is a summer settlement and here the great peaks of AmaDablam, the ridge of Nuptse-Lhotse, Tawache and Chalotse surround us. We begin today’s trek to Chhukung by walking through stonewalled fields, ImjaKhola valley before walking in glacier moraines. On our walk, we will be surrounded by Lhotse and AmaDablam mountains. Later, beyond Bibre village, we see Island Peak soaring above us. The trail ahead intersected by icy streams. We reach Chhukung, a small settlement in about half an hour from Bibre. From here, directly across the valley is the fantastic AmaDablam and the AmphuLabsa mountains. Overnight stay in Chhukung.

Day 08: Acclimatization, Climb ChhukungRi (5,546m) and trek back to Chhukung, 3-4 hours
Today is another day set aside for acclimatization. Climbing ChhukungRi should help our body adjust to the high altitude. ChhukungRi is a peak located directly above the Chhukung village. The climb to ChhukungRi involves some easy scrambling near the summit. From the top, we can look directly across the valley for a fantastic view of AmaDablam and AmphuLabsa peaks. We descend back to Chhukung to spend the night. Overnight stay in Chhukung.

Day 09: Trek from Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m/17,060ft), 3-4 hours
The trek to Island Peak Base Camp is on a steep trail. First, we climb south then turn east to the main line of the valley. We then walk on a winding path below the southern flank of the moraine from the Lhotse Glacier. Next, we continue walking on a pleasant trail along a streamside. The route to the AmphuLapcha lies to the southeast. A crisscross route through the Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines leads to a wide valley flanking the SW side of Island Peak. Overnight stay at Island Peak Base Camp.

Day 10: Pre-Climb training on Island Peak Base Camp
We begin our pre-climb training today after breakfast. Our guides will provide training on peak climbing techniques and the proper ways of using climbing gears such as the ice axe, climbing boots and crampons, harness, ascender, etc. The training will also include using ropes to go up and down. Although it is not mandatory to have prior training for Island Peak climbing, we strongly believe that some training experience will boost your confidence and climbing skills to increase the chances of scaling the summit as well as fully enjoy the experience. Usually, we will be climbing on rock surface for up to around 5,770m. After that, we climb on ice and use ropes when necessary. However, the use of the rope and the length depends upon the season and the crevasses. We can spend the rest of the day hiking to high camp and back or resting for the next day’s climb. Overnight stay at the Base camp.

Day 11: Trek from Island Peak Base Camp to Island Peak Summit (6,189m/20,305ft), back to base camp, 10-12 hours
We wake up early today at around 12 to 01 am and have our breakfast before beginning our climb. It is important we reach the summit before noon because in the afternoon, the strong winds in the highlands might become a barrier for a successful summit. The trail moves up beyond the base camp for several hundred meters before striking off the steep hillside. Initially sandy, the path soon turns to grass before becoming boulder strewn. As we climb up the hill, we will see that the slope narrows and the trail enter a steep rock channel. We climb the rock gully. This is not difficult but there are several short rock steps to climb before we emerge on the right side of the gully. The route then follows a ridgeline, which leads to an exhilarating and exposed traverse onto the snout of the summit glacier. The guides will fix a rope when required. A steep snow slope leads us onto the summit ridge. Both fixed rope and manrope will be used during the climb for safety. We use fix rope after successfully climbing on rock. The length of the rope will usually be of 350m. However, the length depends on the time of the season and the crevasses.
Two newly formed crevasses are approximately 3 and 4 meters long. We will be using ladders to cross them. After enjoying the summit views and taking pictures, we descend all the way to Island Peak Base Camp where some of our crew is waiting for us. We celebrate on our successful Island Peak climb. Overnight stay at the base camp.

Day 12: Trek from Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche (3,985m/13,074ft), 5-6 hours
Today’s walk will be a much easier as we descend to the lower altitudes. Following the same route back through the wide valley of KhumbuKhola, we pass through the beautiful Sherpa villages Orsho and Shomare. We can also take a different trail to visit the Gompa in Upper Pangboche which is believed to be the oldest in the Khumbu region or take the regular trail to reach Pangboche. Pangboche is a scenic village surrounded by Everest to its north, AmaDablam, Thamserku, and Kangtaiga to the east, the Kongde range to the south and the ImjaTse River flowing through the wide fertile valley. Overnight stay in Pangboche.

Day 13: Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar, 4-5 hours
From Pangboche we retrace our steps down to the ImjaKhola and up through the forest to Tengboche. If interested, we can also visit nuns at the Tengboche monastery. After lunch at Tengboche, we continue through the hillside blanketed by rhododendron and juniper trees. After crossing the bridge over the DudhKoshi River, our trail follows the DudhKoshi gorge descending rapidly through the pine forests before reaching Sansa. We keep a lookout for wildlife such as mountain goats, snow leopards, colorful pheasants, etc. while passing through the forest. After passing a chorten, we reach the army camp at Namche Bazaar. Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar.

Day 14: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla, 6-7 hours
The trail descends steeply downward so we need to walk cautiously as our shaky legs continuously battle the rocky terrain. After crossing the suspension bridges over the fast flowing DudhKoshi and its tributaries, the trail becomes more level and natural. After our arrival in Lukla, we stretch those sore legs and recall the experiences of the last couple of weeks. Overnight stay in Lukla.
Day 15: Fly to Kathmandu
We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. After reaching Kathmandu, we can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. If we want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, we may do that today. Our guides can help you with both souvenirs shopping or sightseeing. There will be a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the climbers’ successful summit of the Island peak. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 16: Final departure
Your adventure in Nepal ends today. There is nothing to do but trade emails with your travel companions and organize your photos. A representative from our company will take you to the airport, approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home, you will have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.

• Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
• 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
• Teahouse accommodation during the trek
• Tented accommodation during the climb
• All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek and climb
• Welcome and farewell dinners
• All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary.
• Domestic flights (Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu)
• English speaking, trained and experienced trekking guide (leader), climbing guide (leader) and assistant guides
• Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
• Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
• All necessary paper work; trekking permits and Mera Peak climbing permit
• Good quality tents and kitchen utensils for camping
• Group mountaineering (climbing) equipments
• Medical kit (carried by your guide)
• All government and local taxes

• Nepalese visa fee
• International airfare to and from Kathmandu
• Excess baggage charges (If you have more than 15 kg of luggage, a cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
• Altitude chamber (PAC) or oxygen
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
• Personal climbing equipment
• Personal climbing guide if requested
• Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
• Tips for guides and porters