EBC Trek and Island Peak Climbing

EBC trek and Island Peak climbing, this journey includes adventure and calls for more physical effort. The typical walking distance of 6-7 hours per day is not tough, but summit to the peak, 6,173 m, are the most difficult parts of the journey. Physical fitness, experience trekking at altitudes of at least 4000 to 4500 meters, and a fundamental knowledge of climbing techniques are requirements for climbing this peak. At the time of registration, participants must disclose any existing medical conditions or issues.

Accommodation and Food

In Kathmandu: 3 star Deluxe hotel with bed and breakfast on twin sharing.

On trek: 11 days standard twin sharing accommodation in tea house (trekking guest house) with 3 meals daily, (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea/ Coffee). The tea houses along the trekking route provide basic but comfortable accommodations, with twin sharing rooms available. These tea houses also offer a variety of delicious home cooked meals to keep you energized throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Additionally, you can enjoy hot drinks such as tea or coffee to warm up after a long day of trekking.

During Climbing period : 3 nights 4 days well standard camping accommodation and food on full board basis at Island peak base camp.

Travel insurance

Sherpa Brothers Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. take every care to make our treks safe and enjoyable. All our routes are scouted to ensure the trails are safe and the facilities along route are of an acceptable standard. In addition, we have vast experience of trekking at altitude and are trained to deal with Acute Altitude Sickness. However, due to terrain, weather and altitude, risk is not always predictable in the Himalaya. To ensure you have a worry free time with us, personal travel insurance is essential to cover the cost of unforeseen accident, illness or rescue. The costs involved can be large and personally overwhelming in the unlikely event of accident or injury.
All Nepalese staff, guides and porters employed by Sherpa Brothers Pvt. Ltd. are covered locally but we regret that we cannot offer insurance for our clients.
Sherpa Brothers Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. is not liable should anything go wrong due to unforeseen circumstances.
When choosing an insurance policy be sure to confirm with your insurer that your policy covers adventure holidays and trekking at high altitude. Some insurers makes special exception for these types of trip so please read the small print and contact your insurer if you are unsure.

Required gears check list

Having the right gear ensures that you are prepared for adventure and all challenges or emergencies that may arise during your mountain adventures. From proper clothing and footwear to essential tools and safety equipment, your gear provides the necessary support and protection needed to navigate through rugged terrains and unpredictable weather conditions.
Below we present you a basic complete packing list suitable for this trip.

Hiking gears
Day bag – 1
Dry Bag – 1
Walking pole – 1
Water bottle – 1
Head light – 1
Knife / Multi tools – 1

Cloth and body wear

Down jacket – 1
Sleeping bag – 1
Light warm hiking trouser – 2
Warm liner – 2
Towel – 2
Warm and sun hats – 1/1
Fleece / jacket and pants – 1
Windproof jacket – 1
Long and half sleeve hiking shirt – 3
Buff for (neck and head) – 1
Walking boot – 1
Gloves / mittens – 2
Warm hiking socks (wool / synthetic) – 4
Gaiter – 1
Flip flap/ Sandal – 1

Sun protection, health hygiene and water
Sun cream – 1
Sun glass – 2
Sun hat – 1
Lip guard – 1
Tooth brush – 1
Face wash soap – 1
Sanitizer – 2
Prescription medicine
Water bottle / Camel bag – 1
Water purifier tablet / lightweight filter
Toilet paper
Menstrual product

Personal belonging items
Passport
cash
Visa / credit card
Cell phone Power bank backup and charger
Camera / Gopro

We provide:

Sleeping tent
Sleeping bag
Mattress form
Sherpa Brothers office bag for packing daily trip gear
Particular area trekking map
Fixed rope and snow bar.

(Personal climbing equipment) need to bring:

Dynamic rope
Crampon – 1
Jumer – 1
Climbing boot