Plan Harmony

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu

Pass By: Accessible Adventure Pvt. Ltd., Paknajol Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
You may arrive at the Tribhuwan International Airport at any time. Upon your arrival, you will be welcomed by one of the Accessible Adventure’s representatives. He will help you get transferred to your hotel. Further plans and programs will also be explained to you. Overnight stay at the hotel.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel Kathmandu Suite Home

Day 2: Kathmandu – Lukla - Phakding (2652m/8699ft), Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Phakding, Phakding, Khumbu, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
You will have an early morning transfer to the airport for your Lukla flight. The flight to Lukla is a lifetime experience in itself. The airfield is at a high evaluation and the difference between the two ends of the runway is about an exceptional 60 meters only. From Lukla, you will be trekking to Phakding with an amazing, green landscape with the view of Kusum Kangraru accompanying you. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Phakding.
Duration: 4 hours

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Accommodation included: Guest House

Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11283ft), Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Namche Bazaar, Namche Bazaar, Khumbu, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
Following the Dudh Koshi River, we will be ascending through Himalayan pine and cedar forests to the celebrated village of Namche Bazaar. The village of Namche is a historic trading post where Nepalese and Tibetan traders exchanged salt, dried meat and textiles in ancient times. Besides being a splendid destination to shop for traditional crafts, Namche also remains the central trading post in the Khumbu that attracts Himalayan and lowland merchants. You will spend two days at Namche for acclimatization, visit local markets and spend time with your team. On the hike to Namche, we can capture our first glimpses of Everest and its neighboring peaks. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Namche Bazaar
Duration: 6 hours

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Accommodation included: Guest House

Day 4: Namche Bazaar to Everest View Hotel - Namche

Stop At: Hotel Everest View, Lukla - Shyangboche Marg, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
This day is especially sectioned for acclimatization. We will hike to the Syangboche Airport (3700m), supposed to be the highest located airstrip in the world, then continue climbing to the Everest View Hotel for great panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Tawache among many others. On the way back, we can also visit the Sherpa Culture Museum and the Everest Photo Gallery. Overnight stay at the guesthouse,
Duration: 6 hours

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Accommodation included: Guest House

Day 5: Namche to Tengboche (3860m/12660ft), Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Tengboche, Tengboche, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
The uniform and easy trail leads us towards the view of Mount Everest, descending deep into the Dudh Koshi Valley at Phungki Thanka and from this point; it ascends the right flank of the Dudh Koshi valley to the Tengboche Monastery (3860m). The monastery is the spiritual center of the Khumbu. The climb is lengthy, but is more than adequately compensated by gorgeous views of Mount Ama Dablam and on clear days, views of Mt. Everest and its surrounding peaks. Tengboche is located at the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and the Imja River and is surrounded by the ridges covered in alpine woods. Views of the Danphe birds can also be seen in the forests.
Duration: 5 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Tengboche

Day 6: Tengboche to Dingboche (4410m/14464ft), Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Dingboche, Dingboche, Eastern Region
Descend through beautiful forests, we will cross the Imja Khola and trek through the village of Pangboche (3900m). Perhaps today is the most interesting trekking because you will not lose altitude like on other days. You can also enjoy views of Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Lhotse & many other peaks along the way. The route continues through pastures to Dingboche, known as the ‘summer valley’. At Dingboche, you can see a kilometer-long wall built to protect the village’s crops. Mani Stone walls also line the trail.
Duration: 5 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the Guesthouse.

Day 7: Dingboche to Nagerjun (5100m/16728ft) and return Dingboche, Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Chukhung 56000, Nepal
This would be your second acclimatization day that requires about 6 hours of trekking to an altitude of 5100 meters. After breakfast, you will ascend Nagerjun (5100m), a hill located on the flanks of the Chhukung valley directly above Dingboche. The main aim is to climb high and sleep low. The foot path becomes steep at times, resulting in a physically strenuous day. Ascending the hill could take up to 5 hours at altitude. From this altitude, there are good views of the Lobuche East (6119m), the Lobuche West (6145m), the Taboche Peak (6367m), Thamserku (6608m), the Kangtega (6685m) and the Ama Dablam (6856m). On a clear day, you could even see Mount Makalu, the world’s fifth highest mountain, including great views of the Pheriche Valley. After a short rest, you will then start the descent back to Dingboche and the walk at altitude takes about 2 hours. After lunch, we can take a well-deserved rest, as afternoon temperatures could drop rapidly as the sun sets over the mountain tops.
Duration: 5 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Dingboche

Day 8: Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m/16105ft), Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Lobuche, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Trekking along a broad valley floor to Dughla, we will be passing the Trekkers Aid Post at Pheriche (4240 m). This post is staffed by western volunteer doctors and supported by the Himalayan Rescue Association, which offers treatment and consultation to trekkers. Continuing up the valley, we will be gaining altitude. We will come out of the valley to descend to the yak pastures of Lobuche.
Duration: 5 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Lobuche,

Day 9: Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5364m/17594ft) & back to Gorakshep (5181m/16994ft), Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: Gorakshep, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
After a short climb through meadows, you can look down at the Khumbu glacier. Straight ahead is Kalapatthar – the best vantage point to view the entire south face of Mt. Everest and the surrounding peaks. After a couple of hours, we will get to Gorekshep, and continue our journey to the Everest Base Camp. There is not much elevation gain, but there are a lot of ups and downs and, combined with altitude, this can be an exhausting trek – but the journey is worth it. After approximately 3 hrs of hiking, you will arrive at the base camp and can enjoy a magnificent view of the Khumbu glacier and icefall, from where the Everest expedition begins. Then we will go back to Gorakshep.
Duration: 8 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Gorakshep.

Day 10: Hiking to Kalapatthar (5545m/18187ft) - Gorekshep – Dingboche (4410m/14464ft), Duration: 7 hours

Stop At: Kala Patthar, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
The day starts with a hike up to Kalapatthar (5545m), an excellent viewpoint to observe Mount Everest, and innumerable spectacular mountain views. Then we will trek back to Gorekshep for a hot breakfast and trek descend back to Dingboche.
Duration: 7 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Dingboche

Day 11: Dingboche to Island Peak Base Camp (5240m/17187ft), Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Imja Tse, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
From Dingboche, we will make a leisurely start following the Imja Valley with great views of Ama Dablam dominating the skyline and follow the moraines that flow from Lhotse (8501meters) towards the sand flats at Pareshaya Gyab. We will reach the base camp of Island Peak in the mid-afternoon. We will be spending time at the tented camp for one or two day (s) and you will be having camp food cooked by our professional cook. Overnight stay at the tented camp, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Pre-Climb Training: After lunch, our guides will provide training on peak climbing techniques and using climbing gears such as ice axe, climbing boots and crampons, harness, ascender, and on how to go up and down using ropes. Although it is not mandatory to have prior training experience for Island Peak Climbing, we believe that some training experience will boost up your confidence and climbing skills, thus increasing the chances of scaling the summit as well as to fully enjoy the experience.
Duration: 6 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at tented camp.

Day 12: Island Peak Base Camp to Summit Peak (6189m/20300ft) and back to Chhukung, Duration: 10 – 11 hours

Stop At: Imja Tse, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Today is the Island Peak Ascent (6,189m). We will begin our climb early in the morning, generally around 1 AM. In the beginning, we will 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. We will need to rope up for the glacier as it contains several crevasses. The guides will fix a rope wherever necessary. A steep snow slope leads us onto the summit ridge. After enjoying the summit views, and taking pictures, we will descend all the way to Dingboche for an overnight stay.
Duration: 11 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the guesthouse/tent.

Day 13: Reserve Day for Contingency

Stop At: Imja Tse, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
There is no such guarantee that we can get a favorable weather on our planned day for the summit (day 13), so this day is used as a contingency in case we are unable to summit the Island Peak on day 13 due to bad weather condition or some other reasons.

If the weather gets exceptionally unfavorable, we will have to wisely postpone the program of summiting the peak. Sometimes, somebody in the group may get some problems in acclimatizing as well, or may not be well enough to make the ascent; the day can be used in that condition too. If the trip goes smoothly, we do not need this spare day.
Duration: 6 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the tented camp or guesthouse

Day 14: Chhukung to Namche (3440m/11283ft), Duration: 7 hours

Stop At: Namche Bazaar, Namche Bazaar, Khumbu, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
Leaving the mountains behind us, our descent takes us through various towns of Orsho, Somare, and Pangboche, Tengboche then Phungki Thanka, and complete steep to Kyangjuma, and easier trail to Namche. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Namche Bazaar,
Duration: 7 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Namche Bazaar,

Day 15: Namche to Lukla (2800m/9184ft) via Khumjung, Duration: 7 hours

Stop At: Lukla, Lukla, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
This is our last day of trekking as we return to Lukla where the trek began. We enjoy this time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. The afternoon is free, so you can wander about, relax and enjoy a hot shower! In the evening, have a few celebratory drinks and dance with your trekmates.
Duration: 6 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at Kathmandu Suite Home

Day 16: Kathmandu or Manthali from Lukla

Stop At: Accessible Adventure Pvt. Ltd., Paknajol Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Kathmandu by shared tourist vehicle for 4 to 6 hours (Applicable for the peak trekking month of March, April, May, October, and November)

Lukla to Kathmandu flight – 35 minutes and transfer to hotel by shared tourist vehicle which takes about 30 min (Applicable for the remaining months, except peak trekking months).
Duration: 2 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at Guest House.

Day 17: Farewell

Stop At: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
The airport representative from Nepal Hiking Team will transfer you to the Kathmandu International Airport around 3 hours before your scheduled flight from where you will depart.
Duration: 2 hours

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No accommodation included on this day.

• Pickup & drop-off by car / Van as per the program.
• Twin sharing accommodation at guest houses during the trek, inclusive breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• 1 highly experienced, helpful and friendly Guide
• Surface Transfer by private car.
• Permits of Annapurna Conservation and TIMS
• Government tax (13%)
• Office service charge
• Island peak climbing permit fee
• Seasonal fruits during the trek
• Require porters ( 2 guest: 1 porter) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and insurance
• climbing guide for Island peak including their foods, accommodations, salary, insurance etc.
• Accessible Adventure T - shirt, trekking map and trip achievement certificate
• Comprehensive first aid medical kit
• General climbing equipment such as rope, ice screw, snow bar etc.
• All require permits including TIMS, Sagarmatha NP, Island Peak climbing etc.
• Duffle bag, down jacket and sleeping bag during the trek
• 16x Breakfast
• 15x Lunch
• 14x Dinner
• Accommodation included: 16 nights
• Entry/Admission - Hotel Everest View
• Entry/Admission - Accessible Adventure Pvt. Ltd.

• Travel insurance
• Items of a personal nature
• Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot water, hot shower, cold drinks, laundry, phone call, internet.
• Trekking Equipments (please bring 4 seasons sleeping bag)
• Tips and gratuities for trekking staff and drivers
• Hot shower during the trek except Lukla, Phakding and Namche

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.