THREE PEAKS CLIMBING ISLAND LOBUCHE & KYAJO RI

Our representative from Nepal Challenge Trek will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport on your arrival schedule. You will be greeted and then transferred to the hotel in the heart of Kathmandu city. Our staff will help you until the check-in procedure ends at Hotel. In the evening, join our welcome dinner program organized by Nepal Challenge Trek.

Meals: BB Plan + Welcome Dinner

We will spend our day sightseeing around some of the attractive world heritage sites within Kathmandu valley. Also, today we will complete all the necessary paper works and other preparations required for Three Peaks Climb Island Peak, Lobuche Peak, and Kyajo Ri Peak.
Note: It is not possible to visit all world heritage sites in Kathmandu within a day. So you can choose at least 3-4 places for day sightseeing.

Meals: BB Plan

35 min flight & 3-4 hrs Trek  Lodge

Today you will be transferred to the domestic airport for an early morning scenic flight to Lukla. Lukla is the gateway to Khumbu and the entire Everest region of Nepal. After landing at Lukla we start our trek by following the trail that is a gradual uphill climb through the left bank of the Dudh Koshi river. We will pass along several Mani walls before arriving at Ghat. From there, our trail is a mixture of both uphill and downhill trekking until we arrive at Phakding for the overnight stay.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

5-6 hrs Trek  Lodge

From Phakding we start our trek by crossing a small stream and then ascend until we reach Bengar. Our trail from there comprises of several ups and downs. We will make a stop at Sagarmatha National Park Service where the park entrance fee is collected. After registration at the National Park office, we will make a steep ascent to arrive at Namche Bazaar – The Sherpa Capital. Here, we will spend one more day for exploration and acclimatization.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Acclimatization is very necessary especially when we are in high altitudes. It is essential for avoiding altitude sickness and to strengthen our chance of reaching the summit. Hence, today we will take a rest day at Namche Bazaar for discovering the Sherpa culture and exploring around the busy market streets of Namche. Namche Bazaar is an extensive market town where there is always something to see. For acclimatization, we can hike up to Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park Museum and the combined villages of Khunde and Khumjung.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

5-6 hrs Trek  Lodge

After spending a good day rest at Namche Bazaar, we will follow the trail that climbs above Namche and Sagarmatha National Park Museum. Our trek continues on a rising trail towards Khyangjuma where there are a couple of tea houses. During our trek today we will have a magnificent view of Ama Dablam to our right. After some time of trekking, we descend on a stone-paved trail to Phunke Tenga and begin our uphill trekking through pine forest. From there we will traverse across Tyangboche hill and climb a switchback to arrive at Tyangboche.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

5-6 hrs Trek  Lodge

We will make an early morning visit to Tyangboche Monastery to observe the morning prayers and to receive blessings from the eldest Monk at the monastery for our successful summit climb. From Tyangboche we continue our trek with stunning views of Ama Dablam and Kantega as they appear on the other side. Our trail is gradual uphill trekking to reach Pangboche and its monastery. From there we will climb towards a village and pass through a big mani stupa. Our trail from there is a fairly moderate trek as we head towards Dingboche.  

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

6-7 hrs Trek  Tented Camp

After breakfast, we leave Dingboche and then start following the trail that is gradual uphill trekking towards the high Imja valley. During our trek, we will get magnificent views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Island Peak, and other surrounding high peaks. Our trek continues until we arrive at Island Peak Base Camp. Our Sherpa crew will set up our camp at the foot of Island Peak’s south ridge beneath the giant wall of Nuptse and Lhotse.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Leisure Day

Island peak base camp is situated at 5100m and weather at high altitude is unpredictable. Hence, it is always good idea to keep one day extra on your trip. This day is separated as leisure day incase we couldn’t continue our journey because of bad weather. If the weather is favorable we will continue our journey.

9-10 hrs climbing Island Peak  Tented Camp

Today we start early with the aim to reach the summit before noon. The strong winds, especially after midday, can really create obstacles in reaching the summit. Fully equipped with all the climbing gears and properly acclimatized we will follow the guidance and instructions given by our Experienced Sherpa climbers, we will overcome several technical sections and climb the summit of Island Peak. Once at the top we are rewarded with breathtaking views of Mt Lhotse. Mt Makalu, Lhotse Middle Peak, Lhotse Shar, Mt Nuptse, Mt Baruntse, the majestic Ama Dablam and other surrounding peaks. We will spend short and quality time at the top of Island Peak and then start to descend following the same route back to Base Camp.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

4-5 hrs Trek  Lodge

After successfully achieving the summit of Island Peak, we prepare for our return trek to Dingboche by retracing our footsteps and pass along the rocky trails that eventually heads back to Dingboche. Our Sherpa crew will do all the hard works of carrying the tents and climbing gears. We will spend our overnight at Dingboche before trekking towards Lobuche.  

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

5-6 Hrs Trek  Lodge

After breakfast, we leave Dingboche and follow the trail that is a downhill trek to reach Pheriche village. After about two hours of trekking from Pheriche, we arrive at Dugla with a small wooden bridge over the outflow of Khumbu glacier. During our trek, we will have magnificent views of Mt. Pumori and other high peaks west of Everest. We continue trekking until we arrive at Lobuche.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

1-2 hrs Trek  Tented Camp

Today is a rather short and easy day of trekking. We will spend some time in Lobuche before following an easy trail that leads to Lobuche Peak Base Camp. Once we arrive at the base camp our Sherpa crew will set up the camp and make necessary preparations for setting up additional camps at higher altitudes. Since it is a short day of trekking we will have enough time to rest, much needed for the further climb to higher altitudes and for the main summit climb of Lobuche Peak.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Leisure Day

Lobuche base camp resides at the height of 4,800m. Weather above 3500m is unpredictable, it can be changed in a few hours. This day is separated as extra day for bad weather condition, but if weather is fantastic we will move towards the next destination.

3-4 hrs Trek  Tented Camp

Today we leave the base camp and follow a narrow trail that is often snow-covered and icy. Our ascend journey can be very tiring, so resting every now and then helps in restoring energy. After a few hours of a tiring climb, we will reach a good campsite at 5,400 meters. Our Sherpa crew will quickly set up the camp and make final checks on our climbing gears and our health conditions before the main summit climb of Lobuche Peak, the following day.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

8-9 hrs climb  Tented Camp

Fully equipped with all the climbing gears we start early with the aim to reach Lobuche Peak summit before midday. Following the footsteps and instructions of our experienced climbing Sherpa guides, we will overcome several technical climbing sections and head towards the summit. Once at the top we are rewarded with stunning views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, Pumori, Ama Dablam and other surrounding high peaks in the Khumbu region. We will spend short quality time at the summit before descending down following the same route back to base camp.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

4-5 hrs Trek  Lodge

After achieving the summit of Lobuche Peak, we pack our gears at the base camp and follow the trail that descends back to Lobuche. Our trail from Lobuche descends for about twenty minutes to reach Dugla. From there we turn right and follow an obvious trail that climbs up and around a grassy hillside to reach Pheriche. Our trail from there climbs an easy gradient all the way to Dzongla.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

6-7 hrs Trek  Lodge

After breakfast, we leave Dzongla and follow an obvious trail that loops over a grassy hill behind Dzongla before gradually ascending to a large meadow at the end of the valley. Our trail from there is a rather steep climb through rocky trails as we trek towards Cho La Pass at 5,368 meters. After a few hours of the tiring climb, we will reach the top of Cho La Pass which is often snow-covered and very slippery. From the top of the pass, we descend following the steep rocky trail. A long and steep descent brings us to the teahouses of Dragnag for our overnight stay.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

3-4 hrs Trek  Lodge

Today is a rather short day of trekking. From Dragnag we will follow the trail that crosses one of the impressive glaciers in the Everest region – Ngozumba Glacier. Once at the far side of the glacier we will turn right and follow the main Gokyo Trail. Our trek continues until we arrive at the settlement of Gokyo, which is located at the eastern shore of the large turquoise lake. After arriving at Gokyo – we spend the rest of the day exploring around the beautiful valley of Gokyo.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

5-6 hrs Trek  Lodge

From Gokyo, our trail goes along the left side of the lake before climbing an unrelenting gradient for about two hours to reach a broad valley. From there, our trail heads due west across the valley and then climb around a rocky spur. Our climb steepens as we trek to the top of the pass. The view from Renjo La Pass is considered one of the best in the entire Solu-Khumbu region. Our trail descends from the top of the pass to the edge of a glacial lake. After about two hours of trekking our trail descends to a large sandy kharka. From there we descend rapidly into Bhote Koshi valley and trek for one hour to reach the few teahouses of Lungden for the overnight stay.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

5-6 hrs Trek  Tented Camp

After breakfast, we leave Lungden and follow the obvious trail that descends for approximately about two hours to reach the village of Thame. We will take a short rest at Thame for enjoying the magnificent views of high snow-topped mountains. From Thame, we continue our trek by following the trail that turns east, as we head towards a good campsite at Mende for our overnight camping. Mende is a small village located at the entrance of Kyajo Drangka.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

4-5 hrs Trek  Tented Camp

From Mende, we will follow a faint yak trail that crosses a couple of passes to enter the isolated valley of Kyajo Drangka. During our trek, we will have stunning views of Thamserku, Kusum Kangaru, Kwangde Peak, Parchamo Peak, and other surrounding high peaks. After a few hours of trekking, we will arrive at a good campsite along the side of a small river. Our Sherpa crew will set up our Base Camp and start making preparations for setting up additional camps at higher altitudes.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

We have separated this day as incase we couldn’t continue our journey because of bad weather.

4-5 hrs Trek  Tented Camp

After breakfast, we leave our base camp and follow a rising trail that climbs through grassy spur and boulders. Our trek continues with a steep climb along the rocky trail with several boulders. The climb can be very tiring, so resting every now and then helps in restoring energy for further trekking. We will trek until we reach a good campsite at 5,200 meters. Our Sherpa crew will do all the hard works from fixing the routes, carrying the tents, climbing gears and provide healthy meals.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Today we take a rest day at Camp I for acclimatization and exploration. Proper acclimatization is essential to avoid mental and physical altitude sickness and to ensure our successful summit climb of Kyajo Ri Peak. For acclimatization, we will indulge in some climbing training practices. With inspiring views of high mountain valleys and fascinating high peaks, we will spend a wonderful rest day at Camp I. Meanwhile our Sherpa crew will make preparations for the further climb to reach Camp II.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

4-5 hrs Trek  Tented Camp

After spending a good day rest at Camp I, we continue to follow the trail that climbs gradually at first and then steeply through snow-covered sections. We may have to make use of fixed ropes and crampons during our climbing trek today. Our uphill trekking continues for some time until we reach a good campsite at 5700 meters. Our Sherpa crew will set up the camp and make final checks on the climbing equipment for the summit climb of Kyajo Ri Peak, the following day.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

4-5 hrs climbing Kyajo Ri peak and back  Tented Camp

After successfully achieving the summit of Kyajo Ri Peak, we prepare ourselves for the return journey. From Camp II we will retrace our steps on the same trail that descends all the way down to the Base Camp. Our trail is often snow-covered and slippery, so we must be very careful when descending through slippery sections to arrive back to Base Camp for our overnight camping.

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

4-5 hrs Trek  Lodge

Leaving our camping site at the Base Camp, we will continue to retrace our steps on the same trail that leads back through Mende. We leave the alpine vegetation and enter into the subtropical forested area filled with rhododendron trees. A rather easy trek will lead us back to Namche Bazaar.  

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

5-6 hrs Trek  Lodge

Today is the last day of our trek. From Namche Bazaar our trek is a pleasant walk that passes along dense rhododendron forest, except for few short uphill climbs and then down to Bhote Koshi River – crossing it three times. The last uphill climb of about forty-five minutes will bring us back to Lukla. Once we arrive at Lukla we will celebrate the completion of our trip with the NGT team. 

Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

35 min Flight  Hotel/Resort

After breakfast, we will take an early morning scenic mountain flight from Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu. After landing at Kathmandu airport, you will be transferred to the hotel. You can either have rest at the hotel or visit sites (world heritage sites of UNESCO) that weren’t possible on the second day of the trip. Also, walking around the market streets of Thamel is worth spending quality time at Kathmandu. In the evening we will have a final meal together for celebrating the completion of our Three Peaks Climbing Adventure: Island Peak, Lobuche Peak, and Kyajo Ri Peak.  

Meals: BB Plan + Farewell Dinner

Time to go home

Our Airport Representative will drop you at the International Airport as per your flight schedule.

Meals: Breakfast