Everest Panorama Trek with Gokyo Lakes & Island Peak Climbing

Trip Highlights
  • Scenic flight to and from Lukla
  • Magical views of the mountain range from three high passes -Kongma La, Cho La & Renjo La
  • Explore various Sherpa villages, cultures, and Himalayan lifestyle
  • Wide ranges of Himalayan flora and fauna
  • Hike to Hotel Everest View from Namche Bazaar
  • Breathtaking sights of panoramic mountains from all the viewpoints
  • UNESCO world heritage, monasteries, and many more in Kathmandu
  • Climb Island Peak and explore the stunning Gokyo Lakes

Everest panorama trek with Gokyo lakes & Island peak climbing is one of the best adventure holiday packages in the Everest region, Nepal. This package combines two high mountain passes- Cho La and Kongma La. Along with that, you will explore the hidden Gokyo Lakes and climb Island Peak, known as Imja Tse in Nepal. This journey takes you to the higher Himalayas offering breathtaking mountain panoramas and a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

During the trek, you will explore the famous Namche Bazaar and hike to Hotel Everest View. The trail ascends & descends via lush rhododendron forests and beautiful river valleys before touching the alpine zone, where you will navigate via glacier moraines, glacier terrains, and steep rugged tracks. Likewise, the interaction with the locals and the rich cultural heritage will enhance the journey. The Sherpa community is one of the main highlights of this trek.

The heavenly views of the Himalayan mountains, such as Everest, Makalu, Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, Choltase, Thamserku, Nuptse, and many others, are just to die for. Whereas the Imja Tse is known for its stunning resemblance to the island amidst the sea of mountains. It is one of the famous trekking peaks in Nepal and is quite popular for beginner climbing.

Overall, the Everest panorama trek with Gokyo lakes & Island peak climbing offers the raw experience of a legendary mountaineering route, Sherpa hospitality, and eccentric mountains. The challenging yet accomplishable Island Peak is a must-try adventure. It provides you with an amazing lifetime memory of spectacular mountains and hills with varieties of vegetation and rare animals such as musk deer, snow leopard, and Himalayan black bear.

Itinerary

This day you will be received by our team agent representative. You will directly check into the booked hotel and plan for the coming trek with your team members at night over dinner.

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Food: Complimentary dinner

On the 2nd day, you will fly to Lukla. This flight presents you with picturesque views of mountains and hills. After landing Lukla, you will trek to Phakding/ Monjo village through lush rhododendron forests, causing thrilling suspension bridges, enjoying verdant landscapes, including an excellent view of Mt. Kusum Kangraru.

  • Duration: 35 minutes flight & 4 hours trek
  • Accommodation: Local guest house
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

After Phakding/Monjo village, you will follow the courses of the river ‘Dudh Koshi’ tailed with Himalayan pine, juniper, and cedar forests in Monjo Village. Then continues toward the Sagarmatha National Park area with the deep forests. The national park is home to 118 bird species and rare mammals. Here you will get the first peek at Mt. Everest. Before you enter this zone, taking a permit card is necessary. You will stop the hike upon reaching the Namche Bazaar.

  • Duration: 5 hours trek
  • Accommodation: Local Mountain lodge
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

It is your acclimatization day. To get used to mountainous weather and climate, you can explore the Namche area with a settlement of Sherpas, and visit the Khumjung monastery, Sagarmatha National Park Visitor Center, Hillary Airport and school, Everest View Hotel, and local tea shops.

  • Accommodation: Local Lodge
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

You will leave Namche Bazaar on this day and trek along the bank of the Bhote Koshi River. This trek goes by Thamo, Thamo Gompa, and Khumbu hydroelectric plant to the end of Khumbu Valley, Thame. On the way, you can see a unique mud-plastered stupa, various rhododendron flowers, and blue pine forests.

  • Duration: 65hours
  • Accommodation: Local Mountain lodge
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Trekking this day is from Thame to Longde. The trail passes by small villages with beautiful landscapes, vegetation, and vivid mountain views. The hike ascends to Marulung and ends at Longde.

  • Duration: 5-6 hours
  • Accommodation: Local Mountain lodge
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Today you will cross the first pass of the route, ‘Renjo-la-pass’. The trails here could be icy and slippery. So, you should be extra cautious. Renjo- La pass greets the majestic glimpse of Mt. Everest (8,849 m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m), Mt. Makalu (8,463 m), and Mt. Cho Oyu (8,188 m). You will also catch sight of the third Gokyo Lake (among five in a tranquil atmosphere) known as Dudh Pokhari, where Gokyo village lies.

  • Duration: 8-9 hours
  • Accommodation: Local Mountain lodge
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Acclimatization is a must as you ascend. So, on this day, you will climb the Gokyo Ri viewpoint. The viewpoint offers breathtaking scenery of Mount Everest and other surrounding mountains such as Makalu, Cho Oyu, Pumori, Nuptse, and many more. Gokyo Ri also helps to explore the alluring beauty of Thonak Tsho Lake and the Ngozuma Tsho Lake.

By any chance, if the climbing is affected due to weather conditions or other factors, as a plan B, you can roam valleys around the Gokyo village and surrounding lakes and overnight stay at Longde.

  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Accommodation: Local Mountain lodge
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Now, you will trek forward to Thagnak from Gokyo. The hike here is slightly difficult as you walk on rocky paths through Ngozumpa Glacier, passing by several ups and downs. After you slip away towards the eastern glacial moraine and its enchanting scenery, you will arrive at the lodging place of the day, Thangnak.

  • Duration: 5-6 hours
  • Accommodation: Local Mountain lodge
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

The trail from Thangnak to Dzonglha is one of the highly challenging treks. This trek is through a rock-strewn path and the glacial moraine of Chola Pass. Chola-Pass is the second high pass route. It presents you with spectacular views of Mt. Everest and many others. After you descend for hours, you will reach Dzongla and stay overnight.

  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Accommodation: Local Mountain lodge
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Dzonglha to Lobuche passes through majestic views of the Himalayan mountains. The trail follows the Imja Khola moraine and sinks to Chola Lake and Khumbu Valley via the main Everest Base Camp route.

  • Accommodation: Local Mountain lodge
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Trek duration: 2 -3 hours

On this day, you will cross the final pass among the three, Kongma-La. This pass offers magnificent views of mountains like Lhotse, Lhotse Shar, Makalu, Baruntse, and Ama Dablam. It is considered the most challenging trail among the three passes. The trackway begins from Lobuche and ascends to Kongma-La. Then, it gradually descends to eastern Nigyang Khola Valley and into the Chukhung village. The remote pasture lands are perfect for yak herding, and you can see the Sherpa doing so.

  • Climbing Duration: 8-9 hours
  • Accommodation: Local Mountain lodge
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Chukung village in the Khumbu region is widely known for its acclimatization point. You will spend a day here resting and exploring the surroundings. From here, you will get to enjoy the marvelous vistas of mountain ranges, including Mt. Everest, surrounding peaks, and glaciers. You can hike Chukung Ri as well.

  • Accommodation: Local Mountain lodge
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

After a night at Chukung, you move forward north of the valley, ascending to the higher elevation of Island Peak Base Camp. It is a short hike through the east of Lhotse Glacier via a small stream and big rock. After 40 minutes of walking from the big rock, you will get to Island Peak Base Camp.

The support team will set up tents for the night stay, you will get short training and briefing on peak climbing techniques, with climbing gear such as ice axes, climbing boots and crampons, harnesses, and ropes from the professional mountain guide.

  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Accommodation: Camped tent
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

This morning, you will set early for peak climbing to avoid the problematic afternoon wind. The mountain guide will lead the way that climbs through the rocky ridge and to the summit with the help of climbing ropes. The Island Peak top opens the remarkable views of Lhotse (27,890 feet), Makalu (27,805 feet), Island Peak (22,493 feet), and Baruntse (25,328 feet). You will enjoy the best moment of your life here. And retrace your way back to Chukung to stay for a night.

  • Duration: 8-9 hours
  • Accommodation: Camped tent
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

The weather and climate in the Himalayas are unpredictable. So, in case the summit could not be successful due to unfavorable conditions, you will head for the summit today. If the summit day was fruitful, you will stay at Chukung to relax and rest.

  • Accommodation: Camped tent or Hotel
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

After enjoying a soulful day at Chukung, you will continue your journey further for Pangboche. This is a famous Sherpa village, where you will visit the ancient Pangboche monastery. The trail goes through Dingboche village and descends via a lush rhododendron forest.

  • Duration: 5-6 hours
  • Accommodation: Local Mountain lodge
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

From Pangboche, you will trek back to Namche Bazaar. That passes several Sherpa villages such as Tengboche and Phortse Tenga. The villages are picturesque and culturally rich. While you keep walking, you’ll come across dense forests of rhododendrons and pine trees. After crossing several suspension bridges over rivers and snow-capped peaks like Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kongde Ri, you will arrive at Namche Bazaar.

  • Trekking Duration: 6-7 hours
  • Accommodation: Local Mountain lodge
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

The final day of the trek takes you to the Lukla through the bank of the Dudh Koshi River. You will descend through various small villages, crossing the longest Hillary suspension bridge. And finally, to Lukla.

  • Trekking Duration: 6 hours
  • Accommodation: Local Mountain lodge
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

The flight generally is scheduled for the morning to avoid the adverse climate of the afternoon. After early morning breakfast, you will fly back to Kathmandu with the eye candy of white mountains and lush hills. The flight is more thrilling than the normal flights you have ever experienced.

  • Duration: 35 minutes
  • Accommodation: Standard hotel
  • Food: Breakfast & farewell dinner
Cost Includes
  • Pick-up and drop from/to Tribhuavn International Airport
  • Domestic flights (Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu) tickets, including airport transportation & domestic airport tax
  • All standard breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the trek as per itinerary
  • First-class standard accommodation in Kathmandu for two days on BB base
  • All permits for National Park, TIMS Permit
  • Proper accommodations while you are trekking
  • One porter for two people who can carry a maximum of 20 KG
  • Island Peak climbing permit
  • Experienced trekking & climbing guide
  • Necessary tents and mattresses during the peak climbing period
  • Required climbing equipment such as climbing rope, ice screws, snow bars, etc
  • Necessary staff for climbing & personal insurance for Nepalese staff
  • Garbage deposit & other necessary fees
Cost Excludes
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Insurance: high altitude insurance/accident/medical bills/emergency evacuation
  • Mandatory climbing summit bonus for the mountain guides (minimum 200€ per person)
  • Tips for basecamp staff and porters are much appreciated
  • Personal expenses such as drinks, shopping, phone call, internet, etc during the trek and in Kathmandu
  • Extra night accommodation, beverages, and meals in Kathmandu
  • Transportation fee to the countryside after the trek
  • Trip Duration: 20 Days
  • Difficulty Level: Very Strenuous
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