Island peak - 6165m via Gokyo Ri and Kalapatthar trek.

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Island peak - 6165m via Gokyo Ri and Kalapatthar trek (21 days)

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We trek from Lukla to Kalapatthar having its great scenery and spectacular panoramic views of the Himalayas including Mt. Everest. And then we return back experience with highlander Buddhist culture and the legends Yeti to Lukla and fly Kathmandu.

Your trekking preparation:

This trek is considered as a non-technical trek and suitable for average people. If you are moderately fit and have a sense of adventure will enjoy this trek. The program is designed to acclimatize you gradually and not expected high altitude sickness. However you are requested to check your altitude fitness and the itinerary.
We suggest you to strengthen your knee muscles and prepare for several days of steep descents. Some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, biking or aerobics is recommended, but mostly hiking on steep hills or running up and down steps are preferable.
Please note that the following program is prepared in the fact basis however can be change in some circumstances but adjustments will have to made during the trekking. We request you to be flexible with the situation to enjoy yourself.
As the trek is designed for camping arrangement, everything is handled by our team of porters, sherpas and cooks who carry the equipment, assemble and dissemble the camp and have hot meals waiting for you at every food break.

Day to day itinerary:
Day	01	Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding-2850m (3 hr)
Day	02	Trek to Namche bazar-3440m (3 hr)
Day	03	Acclimatization day in Namche
Day	04	Trek to Dole-4085m (5-6 hr)
Day	05	Trek to machhermo-4410m (6 hr)
Day	06	Trek to Gokyo-4750m (5 hr)
Day	07	Excursion to Gokyo Ri-5483m and return trek to Thangnak (7-8 hr)
Day	08	Trek to Chhukima Base Camp-4600m (7-8 hr)
Day	09	Trek to Jongla-4843m (6-7 hr) crossing over to Cho-La Pass-5200m
Day	10	Trek to Lobuche-4920m (4-5 hr)
Day	11	Trek to Gorakshep- (3-4 hr)
Day	12	Excursion to Kalapatthar-5545m and return to Pheriche-4400m (6-7 hr)
Day	13	Trek to Chukhung-4700m (4-5 hr)
Day	14	Trek to Island Peak high Camp-5600m (5-6 hr)
Day	15	Climb Island Peak Summit-6189m and return to Chukhung (6-7 hr)
Day	16	Spare day at Chukhung
Day	17	Trek to Dingboche-4360m (3-4 hr)
Day	18	Trek to Namche via Tyangboche Monastery-2840m (4-5 hr)
Day	19	Trek to Phakding-2600m (5-6 hr)
Day	20	Trek ends at Lukla-2800m (3 hr)
Day	21	Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.



The cost includes the following services:
Kathmandu airport transfers Meals prepared by our cook- 3 times a day during the trek Foam mattresses, Sleeping tents, dining tent & toilet tent All Sherpa staff, guide and porters or pack animals Guide, Sherpa, Porter fees and insurance Land Transfer Kathmandu- Trishuli & BhoteOdar - Kathmandu by chartered bus Liaison Officer's fee and allowances Restricted area entrance permit Manaslu area entrance fee

Cost does not include:
Meals and accommodation while in Kathmandu The cost of your Nepal visa The cost of your international air travel between your home and Kathmandu and other stops in route Airport tax Personal equipment Insurance of any kind and rescue helicopter Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, mineral water, tips and gratuities etc. * If you are with less than the minimum number of participants please contact us We can bring you into contact with other people who would be interested to do the same type of trek.

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