Base Camp to Summit Base camp - 4/5 days

What Is a Base Camp to Summit Base Camp Package?

A Base Camp to Summit Base Camp package covers only the climbing part of a peak expedition. You start at the base camp of your chosen peak, make the summit attempt, and return to base camp. The long approach trek is not included, because most people choosing this package have already done their trekking.

HEN designed this programme from the grassroots, based on long experience. It works for solo climbers or teams (groups), in your own way. It is very light, but challenging in the last part, where the real climb happens. It is also quick and very feasible, offered at cost price with quality service. Most of the time, this is our personalized programme!

This does not replace our full peak climbing packages. It is an extra option for climbers who want to focus on the climb itself. If a full package suits you better, you can choose that instead, and we are happy to guide you to the right one!

Who Should Book This Package?

This package is designed for:

• Trekkers and hikers who want to add a 6,000 m summit after finishing their own trip, whether individually or in a group.
• Adventure seekers who like flexible plans and do not want to spend weeks on a full expedition.
• First-time visitors to Nepal who have already completed a Two Pass, Three Passor Everest Base Camp trek (any one of them) and carry a dream of standing on a peak above 6,000 m. For many people, it is something they want to do once in their life. We call it an absolutely motivating programme!
• Climbers who are already well acclimatized. This is the main requirement. Because the package is short, your body should already be used to altitude when you start.
• Individuals, groups and teams. You are always welcome to join as a team or follow a fixed departure date.

If you have never trekked at altitude before, this package may not be the right start. Talk to us, and we will suggest a plan that gives you enough time to adjust!

Why Island Peak, Lobuche Peak and Mera Peak?

These three peaks are the focal peaks of Nepal’s peak climbing. Among trekkers visiting Nepal, they are the ones most people want to climb. HEN has assessed the needs of many customers over the years and found that most of them prefer a lighter arrangement with base camp to base camp support.

We have supported this from early on, and we have operated these peaks ourselves. A quick look at each peak:

• Island Peak (Imja Tse) stands at about 6,189 m. The summit day is long, usually around 10 to 12 hours for the return trip from base camp.
• Mera Peak is 6,476 m, the highest trekking peak in Nepal. It is non-technical but physically demanding, and its summit day also lasts around 10 to 12 hours.
• Lobuche Peak (East) is 6,119 m. It is considerably more technical than Mera, with a steep rocky section and glacier travel, and summit attempts usually begin very early, around 1 to 2 am from high camp.

All three are NMA-managed trekking peaks, which means a climbing permit from the Nepal Mountaineering Association is required.

How Many Days Does It Take?

For Island Peak, Lobuche Peak, and Mera Peak, the Base Camp to Summit Base Camp plan is 4 to 5 days. This is the appropriate, feasible itinerary and it works well.

Why do days differ from peak to peak? Climbing time depends on the elevation, technical difficulty, distance of the summit push, the route, and how much fixed line has to be fixed. These factors decide the ascent plan for each peak, and the base camp to summit base camp itinerary is set accordingly.

Important: The 4 to 5 day plan applies only to these three peaks. Some peaks can take 6 to 7 days, depending on their category and the technique needed, and we plan them separately. Examples include Kyajo Ri and Chulu West. Chulu Far East peak climbing can take 3 to 4 days.

HEN’s Hero Category: Why We Built It?

This is our hero category. HEN has given this product special priority since the beginning of the company. We designed the programme ourselves, and we have been working in this legacy until today!

Over the years, many trekkers from around the globe who trusted our team were fully satisfied and recommended us to others. Today, social media has left many travellers confused about who to go with and where to go!

Some operators still follow our legacy of not chasing extra profit and putting safety and quality service first. We believe the way to stand out is simple: do the climb properly, keep prices honest and take care of the people on the mountain.

Even though these are challenging programmes, HEN offers flexibility. You choose what you need, and we handle the rest!

What Himalayan Ecstasy Nepal Provides?

You do not need to worry about essential technical climbing equipment. We provide it.

Climbing gear (complimentary for the trip):

• Harness set with locking and non-locking carabiners
• Jumar (ascender)
• F-8 (descender)
• Crampons
• Carabiners (locking and non-locking)
• Ice screw
• Rock piton
• Ice axe
• Helmet

Also included:

• Permit: the relevant peak climbing permit
• First aid: a comprehensive medical kit with an oximeter
• Ropes: fixed rope and main rope
• Meals: a full camping kitchen setup at base camp, with three meals a day and a cup of tea or coffee
• Camping equipment: dome tents with mattresses on a twin-sharing basis, a kitchen and dining tent, kitchen equipment and a toilet tent
• Climbing guide: an English-speaking, professional, experienced and licensed guide
• Porters: they carry your climbing items to base camp according to the number of participants, and bring items down to the nearest town of your peak
• Insurance: for the climbing guide, assistant guide(s), and porters, as required by Nepal government rules
• Private support staff: available on request, with additional charges

Peak Permit Fees

Every climber needs a peak climbing permit from the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), and our package includes the relevant permit. For your information, the current NMA royalty for foreign climbers on Island Peak, Mera Peak and Lobuche East, in effect since 1 September 2025, depends on the season:

Because the permit is processed from Kathmandu by our head office, you do not need to handle any of this yourself!

Guides and Climbing Sherpa Ratio

You will be led by a professional climbing guide. We can guarantee it!

Our qualified climbing guides have already summited Mt Everest or climbed above 7,500 m to other 8000-ers, so they bring real experience to the summit push.

The climbing Sherpa ratio depends on the size of your group:

If you prefer your own private climbing Sherpa, this is available for USD 290 per climbing Sherpa, which includes his altitude insurance, food and accommodation.

Warm Gear for Rent

You do not need to buy or carry heavy gear. Warm climbing boots and down jackets are available for rent, matched to your foot size. This keeps your luggage light and your cost lower. Please tell us your size when you book.

Safety and Care Guaranteed on the Mountains

Safety comes before price, right? Well, when you are choosing an operator, we ask you to think twice and not to look only at price. Your experienced climbing guide will give you this feeling on summit day!

In a group, we appoint climbing Sherpas by ratio. If one member of your team falls sick, we always take care to bring that person down to a safe place to rest.

The other participants can continue with the summit push. Nobody is left behind, and nobody’s summit day is wasted because of someone else’s illness!

What Climbers Should Be Prepared For?

Still, you need to take certain care of yourself. Here are some practical suggestions so there are no surprises later:

• Long summit days. Expect a long and tiring day. Island Peak and Mera Peak summit days usually run around 10 to 12 hours. Lobuche starts much earlier, often around 1 to 2 am.
• Acclimatization. Because the package is short, you should already be acclimatized. This is why we ask for a trek such as Two Pass, Three Pass or EBC beforehand.
• Technical sections. Island Peak and Lobuche involve fixed ropes and steep ground. Your guide will brief you on using the jumar, crampons and ice axe before you climb.
• Insurance. Check that your travel insurance covers climbing at this altitude, since some standard policies do not cover peaks above 6,000 m. A copy of your insurance is required when you book.
• Cold. Summit mornings are very cold, which is why renting a down jacket and warm climbing boots makes sense.
• Season. These peaks are generally climbed in spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November).

Permits, Documents and How to Book With HEN

All documentation is handled from Kathmandu, and you become eligible to start climbing after your climbing permit is issued. This is how to book:

1. Contact our head office by WhatsApp or official email for authentic, official documentation.
2. Give us 3 to 4 days’ notice. Even if you are already somewhere in the Everest region, let us know at least 3 to 4 days before climbing Island Peak, Mera Peak or Lobuche Peak.
3. Remember Saturday. Saturday is a government off day in Nepal, so permits cannot be issued then. On other days, we can manage your permit.
4. Be ready for instant payment and send the following through our official email or WhatsApp:
   • A copy of your passport
   • A passport-size photo
   • A copy of your insurance

Fixed Departures and Group Pricing

You can join as a group or follow a fixed departure date. The price shown on our website works because it is quoted on the real number of participants, which gives you a feasible and effective price. If you are travelling alone or in a small group, contact us and we will confirm the exact cost for your numbers.

What Will You Find on Each Package on This Page?

Each Island Peak, Lobuche Peak and Mera Peak package page includes: the itinerary, what is included and excluded (with meals), necessary climbing equipment, permits and documents, meeting location, renting options, the climbing Sherpa ratio, the private Sherpa option, fixed departures, a personal climbing gear checklist, terms and conditions, and a booking form where you can attach your passport copy and passport-size photo and pay.

Note on Climbing Clinic: Learn Climbing Properly!

If you have time, we also offer a climbing clinic for people who want to learn climbing and its methodology formally.

Please sign up at least one month in advance, so we can fix and plan a mountaineering instructor for you. We have given this course special priority since the beginning, and participants have been fully satisfied. The detailed itinerary and curriculum are coming soon!

What HEN Promises?

• A professional, qualified climbing guide on every climb
• Essential technical gear provided, and warm boots and down jackets for rent
• Safety before price, with sick team members taken down safely
• Honest group pricing based on real numbers
• Official documentation, handled only through our head office
• A light, flexible and very feasible plan that respects your time

Ready to Climb? Pick your peak, send us a message on WhatsApp or our official email, and our head office team will guide you through the next steps. Hurry up and reserve your seat!