Upon landing at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by a friendly representative from Igloo Himalaya Treks. After a warm welcome, you’ll be assisted with your transfer to the hotel in the city. Once you’ve settled in, the rest of the day is yours to unwind and adjust to the vibrant atmosphere of Kathmandu. In the evening, our team will provide a short briefing about your upcoming journey. Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.

Distance: 8 km | Duration: 4–5 hours

We will begin our exciting adventure today with a flight to one of the highest airports in Nepal, i.e., Tenzing-Hillary Airport, also known as Lukla airport. Once we reach there, we will meet our trekking crew. From there we will move our first leg to trek. The trail will descend gently through calm pine forests, and we will also enter into small Sherpa villages, mani walls, and fluttering prayer flags. Walking our way following the Dudh Koshi River, we will arrive at Phakding. The area is a picturesque riverside village where we will take a nap for the night.

Distance: 10–11 km | Duration: 6–7 hours

Let’s go for a hunt for a better view and adventure today. Have your breakfast while enjoying the fresh river breeze. We will continue along the banks of the Dudh Koshi and cross very many suspension bridges, including the famous Hillary Bridge. Let's pass Monjo and enter Sagarmatha National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). After climbing a steep line, we will reach Namche Bazaar, a vibrant Sherpa area filled with teahouses, markets, and mountain views.

Optional Hike: 3–4 hours

This is the first acclimatization stop of your journey. You can hike to the Everest View Hotel for sweeping panoramas of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam or visit Khumjung village to see the Hillary School and local monastery. Exploring Namche’s shops and cafes also gives a sense of Sherpa lifestyle.

Distance: 10 km | Duration: 5–6 hours

The trail offers stunning Himalayan vistas as you ascend through rhododendron and juniper forests. After crossing the Imja Khola River, you make a final uphill push to reach Tengboche, home to the famous Tengboche Monastery. Here, monks perform daily prayers against a backdrop of Everest and Ama Dablam.

Distance: 11 km | Duration: 5–6 hours

We will go to our next destination today at Deboche. Trail from Tengboche descends to Deboche and crosses the Imja Khola before climbing steadily through Pangboche. This is the highest permanent Sherpa settlement, which is surrounded by open landscapes, and afterwards we will reach Dingboche. It is known for its terraced fields and impressive views of Lhotse and Ama Dablam.

Optional Hike: 4–5 hours

Your second acclimatization day ensures your body adapts to the higher altitude. You hike to Nagarkuna Hill or Chhukung Ri, offering unparalleled views of Makalu, Island Peak, and the surrounding snow giants.

Distance: 8 km | Duration: 5–6 hours

With proper acclimatization days, you can take the trek ahead. Let’s take a trail that climbs gradually towards Thukla Pass. There are memorials honoring climbers who perished on Everest. We will gradually continue along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier, and you will arrive in Lobuche, a small settlement surrounded by towering peaks.

Distance: 11–12 km | Duration: 7–8 hours

Buckle up for a day-long hike. Taking a gradual ascent will take you to Gorakshep, the last settlement before Everest Base Camp. After taking a short rest there, you will be trekking to a rocky moraine and glacier terrain to reach the legendary Everest Base Camp. The experience of standing there will be worth every sweat that we pulled out. The Khumbu Icefall before you will be a truly magical and unforgettable experience to look at. Later for night we will return to Gorakshep.

Distance: 12–13 km | Duration: 6–7 hours

Early in the morning we will hike towards Kala Patthar, which rewards trekkers with the most iconic view of Everest at sunrise. The view is so surreal that you will take that memory to the grave. The view of Nuptse, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam glowing in the first sunlight is worth capturing. After this we will slowly head down through Lobuche to return to Dingboche.

Distance: 5–6 km | Duration: 3–4 hours

A short but rewarding trek leads you into the Imja Valley. Chhukung is a small settlement surrounded by towering peaks and serves as the gateway to Island Peak.

Distance: 4–5 km | Duration: 3–4 hours

The route ascends gently to Island Peak Base Camp, where you set up for the climb. In the afternoon, your climbing guide provides technical training on rope handling, crampons, ice axes, and safety protocols.

Climbing Duration: 10–12 hours

Best part of a long trek day is waking up in pre-dawn and leading you across glaciers and rope sections on steep icy slopes. The final headwall requires fixed-rope climbing, after which you reach the narrow ridge of Island Peak. From the summit, breathtaking views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Baruntse surround you. After celebrating, you descend carefully to Base Camp and continue to Chhukung for the night.

Distance: 14-16 km | Duration: 5 to 6 hours

We will trail down to Dingboche from Chhukung and will continue towards the Pangboche village where we get to go see the oldest monastery in the region. Slowly we will descend back to Tengboche.

Distance: 10–12 km | Duration: 5–6 hours

Monastery of the Tengboche offers one of the best view of Mt. Everest, the area is home to Sherpa community. You get to learn so many things and facts about region and get to pray in sacred monastery and get blessings from the monks. Later we will descend to Namche Bazaar and take a relief from the trek.

Distance: 18–19 km | Duration: 7–8 hours

A long day of trekking takes you through Monjo and Phakding before a final climb to Lukla, where your trekking journey concludes. And a proper rest and sightseeing of the remaining day. You can have a tight sleep or a cold night party there to enjoy the conclusion.

A short but scenic morning flight brings you back to Kathmandu. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore the city.

We will bid you farewell from this exciting and thrilling EBC with Island Peak trek with Igloo Himalaya. Hope you enjoyed the days with us on this journey and hope you will remember us in future journey.

At the end of your memorable journey with us, our team will accompany you for a smooth transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport. We’ll make sure you reach the airport comfortably and on time for your onward flight. As we bid you farewell, we sincerely thank you for choosing Igloo Himalaya Treks and hope you carry home wonderful memories of Nepal’s mountains, culture, and warm hospitality. We look forward to welcoming you again for another adventure in the Himalayas.