ISLAND PEAK

So close to Everest and among beautiful mountains on an unforgettable summit.

Island Peak summit climb, lesser known as the Imja Tse climb with Everest Base Camp Trek is a fantastic experience in the Himalayas of Nepal. It is designed for energetic and physically fit trekkers with little or no experience in mountain expedition. Island Peak (6,189m/20,305ft) is one of the main climbing peaks in the Everest Region of Nepal with an impressive and highly glaciated West Face that rises from the Lhotse Glacier. Being one of the ‘trekking peaks’ with very little technical aspects, Island Peak climb’s difficulty level is mediocre for a beginner climber wishing to enter the incredible world of mountain climbing. Our adventure journey takes us into the heartland of the Khumbu Valley and Sherpa culture. Before scaling the peak, we also visit, possibly the most popular trekking destination in the world – Everest Base Camp (5,357m/17,575ft) and Kala Patthar – for the up-close views of Mt. Everest and other high mountains.

OUTLINE ITINERARY

  • Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
  • Day 2: Kathmandu: Trek Preparation/ Optional Sightseeing tour
  • Day 3: Fly to Lukla then trek to Phakding
  • Day 4: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
  • Day 5: Namche Bazaar : Acclimatization Day
  • Day 6: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
  • Day 7: Tengboche to Pheriche
  • Day 8: Pheriche to Lobuche
  • Day 9: Lobuche to Gorak Shep, visit Everest Base Camp
  • Day 10: Gorakshep Trek to Dingboche
  • Day 11: Dingboche Trek to Chhukhung
  • Day 12: Chhukung to Island Peak base camp
  • Day 13: Pre-climb training on Island Peak Base Camp
  • Day 14: Island Peak base camp to Island Peak summit ,back to base camp
  • Day 15: Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche
  • Day 16: Pangboche to Namche Bazaar
  • Day 17: Namche Bazaar to Lukla
  • Day 18: Fly to Kathmandu
  • Day 19: Final Departure to International Airport

DETAIL ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu: As soon as you disembark in Tribhuvan International Airport of Kathmandu, you will be received by the representative. About half an hour drive through the bustling streets of Kathmandu will convey you to the hotel. A brief explanation of the itinerary package will be followed by the welcome dinner which will be served in your honor.

Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek preparation: Today after breakfast we will start the tour to Kathmandu including famous UNESCO world heritage sites. We will have a choice to  do some preparation of trek starts next day morning.
Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 03: Flight to Lukla Trek to Phakding: It takes 30 minutes of pleasant flight through the mountains to make it to Tenzing- Hilary Airport at Lukla which is enlisted as the most dangerous airport in the world considering the location, altitude and topography. Once we land at the airport, we will get engaged in the thrilling trekking whereby we will take walk for about 3hours to arrive at Phakding Village where we will be staying overnight.

Day 04: Phakding to Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m): We will walk along the Dudh Kosi River and pass through Himalayan Pine and Deodar Cedar forests to make it to Namche Bazaar which is the hub of Everest Region. Namche Bazaar is the Trading Post in between Tibet and Nepal where salt, dried meat and other consumable and textile items are bartered. We will stay overnight in a guesthouse at Namche.

Day 05: Rest at Namche Bazaar  for acclimatization: Acclimatizing is a necessary step that helps in synchronizing your body movements with the high altitude of Namche. Experts recommend a gentle walk for proper acclimatization. So we will walk freely through the busy market area of Namche. If you feel like exploring more, we can arrange a brief visit to Local Village around Namche that offers views of Everest and Lhotse among many other mountains.

Day 06: Namche Bazaar Trek to Tengboche (3,867m): A walk of about 5 hours begins with the path that overlooks mountains and wildlife views. We will descend to Kayangjuma and move through Sansa to cross the bridge at Dudhkoshi River which will take us to Phuki Thena. Bit further from Phukui Thena is located Tengboche which holds the largest Monastery in entire Khumbu Region.

Day 07: Tengboche Trek to Pheriche (4,371m): Early in the morning, we will set out to observe the scenic views of Tobuche peak, Ama Dablam, Nuptse and other peaks. Later, we will walk past several pretty small settlements lined with chortens and Mani Walls to reach to Pangboche Village. To the north of Pangboche is located Pheriche which is a small Sherpa village with its diverse culture adjoining to Khumbu Glacier. We will stay overnight at Pheriche.

Day 08: Pheriche Trek to Lobuche (4910m): On 7th day, we will enter the Imja Valley. We will lower down to Lobuche River and choose the upward path to Dingboche. Proceeding further through the Khumbu Khola Valley, we will walk past Dusa to Phulung Karpo. The route offers the exotic views of majestic Pumori Mountain. We will cross the wooden bridge over the stream to Dugla and head to Chupki Lhara. Descending through the glacier, we will make it to Lobuche where we will enjoy the exotic views of Nuptse, Pumori, Khumbutse and several other mountains.

Day 09: Lobuche Trek to Gorakshep (5164m): We will begin our trek by following the rocky path. We will enjoy the pleasant views of the pool of Khumbu glacier and icebergs. Crossing Thangma Riju, we will pass through Changri Glacier to Gorak Shep Lake where we will be staying overnight. Everest Base Camp is located nearer to Gorakshep Lake.

Day 10: Gorakshep Trek to Dingboche (4,530m): Early in the morning, we will begin our trek by walking back to Lobuche where we will take our first stop. From Lobuche, we will follow the rocky path to Dughla and later proceed further to Dingboche. We will stay overnight at Dingboche.

Day 11: Dingboche Trek to Chhukhung: The trek begins early in the morning. We will walk along the valley before following the raised path. About 2hours of walk will be enough to take us to Chhukung Valley which is located at 4730m altitude. It is the valley that exists near to the base of Island Peak. We will stay overnight at Chhukung.

Day 12: Chhukhung Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (6189m): After having breakfast, we will climb from the southern edge of the valley and head east. We will follow the rocky terrain and arrive to the cross route through Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines. The trail will take us to Island Peak Base Camp where we will stay overnight.

Day 13: Pre-climb training on Island Peak Base Camp. We will hike further up to High Camp from the Island Peak Base Camp. It takes about 4hours of perilous ascent to take us to High camp of Island Peak. Once we reach to the high camp, we will begin the preparation for the next day to reach to the summit. We will stay overnight at the tented camp.

Day 14: Island Peak base camp to Island Peak summit ,back to base camp. It is the day that we finally arrive to our ultimate destination. Once we conquer the summit, we will enjoy the gratifying views of Pumori(7161m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8463m), Lobuche (6145m), Cho Oyu (8201m) and then lower down to the Island Peak Base Camp where we will celebrate our victory and stay overnight in a camp.

Day 15: Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche: After early breakfast, we will leave Island Peak and take a return trip to Pangboche. We will pass through the downward trail and pass the stream at few places over suspension bridge. Later we will arrive at Pangboche village where we will be staying overnight.

Day 16: Pangboche  Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m): The next day, we will begin the downhill trek from Khumjung to Namche Bazaar (3440m). Namche is the beautiful place where you can enjoy the scenic beauty of nature. Enroute, we will visit the monasteries. We will stay overnight at Namche Bazaar.

Day 17: Namche Bazaar Trek Lukla (2850m): The trek continues further downhill as we reach Lukla after almost seven hours of trek. We will be staying in Lukla for the rest of the day and prepare ourselves to board a flight back to Kathmandu the next day.

Day 18: Lukla Fly back to Kathmandu: It takes 30minutes of scenic flight to take us back to Kathmandu. Once we arrive at the airport, we will drive through the busy streets of Kathmandu to reach to the hotel where we will stay overnight.

Day 19: Departure: We hope you had a wonderful time with us. we will drop you to the airport for your final departure from Nepal. We wish to see you soon in future.

INCLUDED

  • All airport transfers from arrival to departure
  • Internal fly tickets
  • 20kg baggage allowance in flight
  • 15kg baggage during trekking
  • Porter service
  • Airport transfers
  • English-speaking, government-licensed trekking/climbing guide
  • All applicable trekking and climbing permits
  • Nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu on b&b plan
  • Government taxes, entrance fee, equipment fee, and other applicable fees
  • Farewell dinner

NOT INCLUDED

  • International flight ticket
  • Nepali visa fee
  • Personal equipment for climbing (if necessary)
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Personal expenses
  • Emergency evacuation by helicopter
  • Any other service not mentioned in “included” section