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Island Peak Climbing

Island Peak Climbing

Trip Overview

Key Information

  • Trip Duration 19
  • Starts from Kathmandu
  • Ends at Kathmandu
  • Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge
  • Maximum Height: 5545
  • Best Season: Autumn/Spring
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Transportation: Flight/Jeep
  • Activity: Tour

Island Peak is one of the most popular climbing Peaks in Nepal. The peak is also famous as Imja Tse is located on top of the Chhukung glacier between Ama Dablam and Lhotse Mountains. The peak is named Island peak as the peak is seen as island in the sea of ice from Dingboche. Island peak climbing is a superb combination of the adventurous Everest base camp trek and the Island peak climbing. Island peak climbing offers the spectacular mountain view of majestic mountain ranges like Nuptse (7,879m), Lhotse (8,501m), Lhotse Middle Peak (8,410m), Lhotse Shar (8,383m), Makalu (8475m), Baruntse and Ama Dablam.

For climbing the Island Peak you trek all the way along the Everest base camp trekking trail for 7-8 days until you reach the Chhukung from where you start climbing up to the Island peak base camp at Pareshaya Gyab (5,087m). you take some day rest in the Base Camp as acclimatization day exploring the area. From Kathmandu you take a flight to Lukla (2840m/9320ft) from where you start your trek. Normally island peak is ascended through its South East Flank. From Base Camp of the Peak you hike up to the High camp from where you attempt the summit. Best season to climb the peak is during March to May and September to December.
 

Island Peak Climbing Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival at Kathmandu
Food Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Hotel
Elevation 1400

Arrival in Tribhuwan International Airport at Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2 : Kathmandu valley Sightseeing
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Hotel
Elevation 1400

Spend day for Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley for 5-6 hours and for preparation. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3 : flight from Kathmandu- Lukla and trek to Phakding
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Hotel
Elevation 2610

Take a scenic flight from Kathmandu- Lukla (2840m/9320ft)-(2610m/8560ft) and trek to Phakding for 3-4 hrs.

Day 4 : Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Hotel
Elevation 3440

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11290ft) trekking for about 5-6 hrs.

Day 5 : Take a day rest at Namche Bazaar
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Guesthouse
Elevation 3440

Take a day rest at Namche Bazaar as Acclimatization day.

Day 6 : Trek Form Namche to Tengboche
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Guesthouse
Elevation 3860

Trek Form Namche to Tengboche (3860m) walking for about 5 hours a day. You visit the world famous monastery at the highest altitude.

Day 7 : Trek from Tengboche to Pheriche
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Guesthouse
Elevation 3800

Trek from Tengboche to Pheriche (3800M) walking for 5 hrs.

Day 8 : Trek from Pheriche to Lobuche
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Guesthouse
Elevation 4410

Trek from Pheriche to Lobuche (4410m) walking for about 5 hours a day.

Day 9 : Trek from Lobuche to Gorekshep then hike up to Kala Pathar
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Teahouse
Elevation 5545

Trek from Lobuche to Gorekshep (5180m) then hike up to Kala Pathar (5545m) walking for about 7 hrs and then back to Lobuche.

Day 10 : Trek from Lobuche to Dingboche
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Teahouse
Elevation 4410

Trek from Lobuche to Dingboche (4410m) walking for about 5 hrs.
 

Day 11 : Trek from Dingboche to Chhukhung
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Guesthouse
Elevation 4700

Trek from Dingboche to Chhukhung (4700m) waking for about 5 hrs.

Day 12 : Hike up tp the Island Peak Base Camp
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Guesthouse
Elevation 5100

 Hike up to the Island Peak Base Camp.

Day 13 : Hike up from Island Peak Base Camp to High Camp
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Teahouse
Elevation 5100

Hike up from Island Peak Base Camp to High Camp

Day 14 : Back to Chhukhung
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Teahouse
Elevation 4730

Today you summit the peak and trek back to Chhukhung.

Day 15 :
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Guesthouse
Elevation 3867

Trek from Chhukung to Tengboche.

Day 16 : Back to Namche Bazar
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Guesthouse
Elevation 3440

Trek back from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar

Day 17 : Back to Lukla
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Guesthouse
Elevation 2800

Trek back from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
 

Day 18 : Take a flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla
Food Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation Hotel
Elevation 1400

Take a flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla. At evening free for shopping.

Day 19 : Departure from Kathmandu
Food Breakfast
Elevation 1400

Transfer to International Airport for your onward destination.

Service Includes on Price

Cost Includes

  • Experienced English-speaking climbing guide(s)
  • Porter(s) to carry luggage during trek and climb
  • Necessary climbing permits (including Sagarmatha National Park permit and climbing permit)
  • TIMS card
  • Accommodation in teahouses/lodges during trek
  • Accommodation in base camp and high camp tents
  • Meals during trekking and climbing days (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Transportation: Kathmandu to Lukla flight and return
  • Airport transfers in Kathmandu
  • Group climbing equipment (fixed ropes, ladders, ropes for glacier crossing)
  • First aid kit and emergency oxygen cylinders
  • Pre-climb briefing and technical training
  • Government taxes and service charges

Cost Excludes

  • International airfare
  • Nepal visa fee
  • Personal travel insurance (including emergency evacuation)
  • Personal climbing gear (crampons, harness, ice axe, down jacket, sleeping bag, helmet, etc.)
  • Tips for guides, porters, and staff
  • Personal expenses (snacks, drinks, WiFi, laundry)
  • Extra accommodation or meals in Kathmandu or Lukla outside itinerary
  • Costs due to flight delays or cancellations
  • Optional side trips or activities
  • Excess baggage fees on domestic flights

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