Island Peak & Everest
Three Passes Expedition

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu. Private transfer to your 3-star hotel in Thamel. Spend the afternoon resting or exploring Thamel gear shops.

In the evening, meet your Sherpa climbing guide for a full expedition briefing. Inspect plastic double boots, crampons, harnesses, ice axes, helmets, and cold weather mountaineering gear.

Early morning flight from Kathmandu (or Ramechhap) to Lukla airstrip (2,860m). Meet your porter team and organize expedition gear.

Trek down Dudh Koshi Valley past pine woods, mani walls, and suspension bridges to Phakding village for overnight stay.

Trek along Dudh Koshi River, entering Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo where official climbing and trekking permits are registered.

Cross double-tier Hillary Suspension Bridge and ascend the steep switchbacks of Namche Hill to Namche Bazaar amphitheater.

Climb to Everest View Hotel (3,880m) for sweeping vistas of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Island Peak.

Descend to Khumjung village to visit the Sir Edmund Hillary School and monastery before returning to Namche for afternoon rest.

Trek along ridge paths with views of Ama Dablam, descending to Phunki Tenga for lunch beside water-driven prayer wheels.

Ascend through rhododendron forest to Tengboche Monastery. Attend afternoon monk chanting ceremony and enjoy sunset over Everest.

Descend through Deboche birch woods and cross Imja Khola suspension bridge, passing ancient stone mani walls near Pangboche.

Ascend past tree line into stone-walled fields at Dingboche village, situated in a sun-drenched high alpine valley.

Ascend Nagarjun Hill ridge (5,100m) for high altitude blood cell adaptation and vistas of Makalu, Lhotse, and Island Peak.

Descend back to Dingboche teahouse for warm lunch, hydration, and gear preparation.

Trek up Imja Valley to Chhukung village beneath the massive south wall of Lhotse and Nuptse.

Inspect harness, crampon nodes, fixed rope ascenders, and helmets with your climbing Sherpa guide.

Conquer the highest of the three passes: Kongma La (5,535m). Steep scree ascents open up directly facing Nuptse’s ice wall.

Descend glacial moraines across Khumbu Glacier to Lobuche high-altitude teahouse settlement.

Trek along Khumbu Glacier moraine to Gorak Shep (5,164m). Drop main gear and press on to Everest Base Camp (5,364m).

Stand beneath Khumbu Icefall taking photos before returning across glacial ridges to Gorak Shep for dinner.

Pre-dawn climb up Kala Patthar (5,644m) for golden sunrise panoramas over Mount Everest, Nuptse, and Changtse.

Descend to Gorak Shep for breakfast, then trek to Dzongla village beneath Cho La Pass.

Cross Cho La glacier with microspikes up to Cho La Pass summit (5,420m).

Descend boulder moraines and scree trails to Thagnak village for overnight rest.

Cross Ngozumpa Glacier ice fields to the turquoise shoreline of 3rd Gokyo Lake (Dudh Pokhari).

Relax in lakeside teahouse dining rooms looking up at Cho Oyu wall and surrounding peaks.

Dawn climb to Gokyo Ri summit (5,357m) for 360° views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu.

Afternoon rest beside Gokyo Lake or optional walk toward 4th and 5th lakes.

Ascend stone staircases onto Renjo La Pass (5,360m) for sweeping views of Gokyo Lakes and Mount Everest.

Descend to Lungden village in the quiet Bhote Koshi Valley.

Trek down Bhote Koshi valley past Thame village and contour back toward Imja Valley to Chhukung.

Prepare for Island Peak Base Camp moves with your climbing Sherpa team.

Move to Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m). Settle into high altitude 4-season tents.

Conduct mandatory pre-climb training session on fixed ropes, jumar ascents, and rappelling technique.

Alpine start at 1:00 AM. Ascend crampon headwall, 45° snow slope, and narrow summit ridge to Island Peak summit (6,189m).

Enjoy 360° views of Lhotse South Face, Makalu, and Ama Dablam before descending to Chhukung teahouse.

Trek down valley past Pangboche and Tengboche Monastery to Phunki Tenga.

Ascend back into Namche Bazaar for celebratory bakeries, hot showers, and rest.

Descend steep Namche Hill past Hillary Bridge and Monjo checkpoint to Phakding.

Complete final trek leg to Lukla for a joyful farewell celebration dinner with climbing guide team.

Morning flight back to Kathmandu (or Ramechhap). Private transfer to your Thamel hotel.

Free afternoon for body massage, resting, and celebrating your 6,189m peak & 3 passes achievement.

Hotel checkout and private transfer to airport 3 hours prior to international flight.

End of ultimate 22-day Island Peak & Everest Three Passes Expedition with Everest Itinerary.