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Island Peak Climbing

  • Trip Code

    106

  • Destination

    Nepal, Everest Region

  • Region

    Everest Region

  • Trip Grade

    Grade 5 : Very Strenuous

  • Accommodation

    Tea House

  • Start / End Point

    Lukla

  • Durations

    16 Days

  • Max. Altitude

    6,189m/20,306ft

  • Meals Included

    Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner

  • Group Size

    1-15 Pax

  • Best Season

    March- May & Sep - Nov

  • Transportation

    Flight


Highlights

  • The Island Peak Summit at 6189 meters and the views from the peak
  • Side trip to Everest Base Camp at 5364 meters & Kalapatthar at 5545 meters
  • Amazing views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Changtse, Pumori, Ama Dablam, Chumbu, Thamserku, Kangtega, Taboche & Lobuche from Kalapatthar
  • The biggest monastery in the Everest Region, Tengboche Monastery at Tengboche
  • Magnificent vistas of Khumbu Icefalls & Glaciers
  • Traditional Sherpa settlements, friendly Sherpa people, and their unique and rich Tibetan Buddhism culture, tradition, custom, lifestyle, and hospitality
  • Discover the unique flora and wildlife on the trail inside the Sagarmatha National Park

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 1 : Arrival In Kathmandu 1350 M
  • Day 2 : Sightseeing in Kathmandu ,Briefing & preparation
  • Day 3 : Fly to Lukla and trek to phakding 2650 M
  • Day 4 : Trek to Namche 3440M
  • Day 5 : Rest day & Acclimatization in Namche Bazar 3440 M
  • Day 6 : Trek to Tengboche 3900 M
  • Day 7 : Trek to Dingboche 4360 M
  • Day 8 : Trek to Chhukung 4730 M
  • Day 9 : Trek to Island peak Base Camp 5090 M
  • Day 10: Acclimatization & climbing preparation Day at Base Camp 5090 M
  • Day 11: Island Peak summit day & return to chhukung 6189 M
  • Day 12 : Spare day for extra safety
  • Day 13 : Trek to Tengboche 3900 M
  • Day 14 : Trek to Monjo 2835 M
  • Day 15 : Trek to lukla 2860 M
  • Day 16 : Fly to Kathmandu 1350 M
  • Day 17 : Final departure from kathmandu 1350 M

Cost Includes

  • All Airport transfers as per itinerary
  • Ground Transfer as per the itinerary mentioned above
  • Tea House/Lodge Accommodations during the Hike and Base Camp
  • Meals - Breakfast Lunch and Dinner along with Tea/Coffee during the Trek and Climb
  • National park permits and Trekking permits
  • Peak Climbing Permit/Royalty
  • An Experienced Trekking & Climbing Guide as per Itinerary
  • Well-equipped English-speaking trekking guide
  • Certified & Experienced Climbing guide and supporting crew
  • All Wages, food, accommodation, and travel insurance for the guides and support crew
  • Comprehensive First Aid Kit
  • Welcome/farewell dinner
  • All applicable taxes and surcharges

Cost does not Include

  • Nepal Visa Fees
  • International Airfare to/from Kathmandu
  • Personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, hot shower, etc.
  • Tipping/ gratitude
  • Any extra cost arising from bad weather, unfavorable circumstances (road blockage, landslide, flight delay, etc.)
  • Personal Trekking/Climbing Equipment
  • Travel Insurance
  • Anything not mentioned in the includes section

 


Detail Itinerary

If you have dreamed of climbing a technical 6000 metre Himalayan summit then this famous mountain may answer your wishes. It was actually a training peak used by Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing in 1953 and the route they discovered is the same one that is used today. In fact Island Peak is still a popular training peak for clients attempting Mount Everest because a lot of the skills required – crossing crevasses with ladders, using jumars on a fixed line – are the same. The Island Peak expedition is a minimum 19 days when you include days in Kathmandu and has 16 days on trek / climb. We do recommend allowing extra time for potential flight delays getting into and out of the mountains. The gradual ascent up the Khumbu valley allows for excellent acclimatisation, which is further enhanced with a climb up Chukhung Ri (5550m) for a great view of the south wall of Lhotse. Our main objective, Island Peak, is the final highlight of the trip and a classic 6000m peak which was climbed by Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing back in 1953 as their training peak for Everest. By the time we come to climb you’ll be well acclimatised and mountain fit. During the trip, you will learn and use many skills in safe travel on mountains at high altitude including glacier travel, scrambling and moving on mixed snow and ice terrain. Good alpine skills are a requirement for this trip and if not possible to learn these before you join us them you will have plenty of time to learn and practice them before reaching Island Peak. The summit day on Island Peak does involve crossing a crevassed glacier using a climbing rope, negotiating some ladders across crevasses, using a jumar to ascend a fixed line and then a descender to come back down again (there is no top rope on the abseil) and negotiating a narrow exposed ridge to the summit. Note: some people like to also complete the trek to Everest Base Camp prior to climbing Island Peak. If you would like to do this then add two days to the trip and contact us to arrange. Remember to always allow leeway for the return flight home because the mountain flights in and out of Lukla are often delayed by bad weather. We recommend a minimum of 24 hours but 48 hours is better

Day 1 : Arrival In Kathmandu 1350 M

Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, one of the representatives from Good Karma Trekking will welcome you and escort you to your designated hotel. After the check-in formalities, you can take a brief rest before we start our short discussion regarding the Island Peak Climbing. After all those, you can opt. to stroll around the streets of Thamel which is the biggest commercial/tourist neighborhood in Kathmandu. The streets are lined with trekking/climbing gear shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs, clubs, hotels, handicraft shops, etc. You can also see small temples, stupas, and monuments occasionally on the corners of Thamel.
  • Altitude:1350 M
  • Duration:30 mins drive
  • Accommodation:hotel

Day 2 : Sightseeing in Kathmandu ,Briefing & preparation

After breakfast, we will start your full-day guided sightseeing of Kathmandu from Boudhanath Stupa. It is one of the seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu valley that houses the relics of Lord Buddha. The dome-shaped semicircle stupa with the golden pinnacle and giant Buddha eyes in every direction sits on a giant Mandala. Boudhanath represents Tibetan Buddhism; even that particular area is called “the little Tibet”. This biggest stupa in the county is flocked by thousands of local and international visitors including pilgrims. Then, we will visit Pashupatinath Temple which is one of the four most revered Hindu sites in the world. The temple complex sits on the bank of the holy Bagmati River and the main temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The main temple is restricted to non-Hindus but there are more than a hundred other temples and monuments there to explore. You can also witness the open-air cremation ceremony, interact with the colored Jogi babas, and take pictures of the mischievous monkeys there. Following the tour, there will be a briefing on the trip, an introduction to the climbing guide, and a last check of the climbing gear for the trek to ensure that everyone is ready for the thrilling journey that lies ahead.
  • Altitude:1350M
  • Duration:full day in ktm
  • Accommodation:Hotel

Day 3 : Fly to Lukla and trek to phakding 2650 M

We will drive to the airport after an early-morning breakfast to catch the 35-minute flight to Lukla. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the vistas of the Himalayan mountain ranges, including Cho Oyu and Everest. We will begin our Island Peak Trek after we get to Lukla. The goal for today is Phakding village, a relatively short 3-hour stroll that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and Himalayan peaks like Kusum Kanguru. The rest of the day can be spent exploring the hamlet and mingling with the residents.
  • Altitude:2650M
  • Duration:35 mins flight & 3-4 hrs trek
  • Accommodation:Tea House

Day 4 : Trek to Namche 3440M

After breakfast, we cross the Dudh-Koshi River to begin the hike. In a few hours, we will arrive in the village of Monjo with a few ups and downs. We will then proceed to the Jorsalle village after completing the necessary paperwork at the office gate of the Sagarmatha National Park. After a further 4-hour walk from here, where we will have lunch, we will arrive at the well-known Namche Bazaar. There are some beautiful mountain views along the route from Jorsalle to Namche, including Kwande Peak, Kusum Kanguru, and Mount Everest. Mountains like Nuptse, Lhotse, and Taweche Peak are also visible from some locations.
  • Altitude:3440M
  • Duration:5-6 hours trek
  • Accommodation:Tea House

Day 5 : Rest day & Acclimatization in Namche Bazar 3440 M

You get the day off to relax and adjust to the higher altitude before continuing your journey. We can spend the day on various activities and side trips. The most well-liked day trip from Namche is the hike to Syangboche and the Everest View Hotel. The Everest View Hotel is the tallest hotel in the world, with the Himalayas on all sides. Visits to the nearby Khumjung Village and Kunde Village, where you can see the Yeti Skull and Hillary Hospital and School, are another well-liked side trip from here. Or, if you're motivated and interested, you can combine these two excursions into one.
  • Altitude:3440M
  • Duration:full day
  • Accommodation:Tea House

Day 6 : Trek to Tengboche 3900 M

After spending a day off, we again continue with our trek. Today we trek to Tengboche, a beautiful village located at 3,867 meters. The village offers an amazing panoramic 360-degree view of the Himalayan peaks such as Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku. The largest and most famous monastery in the Everest region, Tengboche Monastery is the prime highlight of the village.
  • Altitude:3900M
  • Duration:5-6 hours trek
  • Accommodation:Tea House

Day 7 : Trek to Dingboche 4360 M

The trail begins with a gradual descent into a rich forest of birch, conifers, and rhododendron trees. As we will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the various Himalayas, including Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Makalu, today's walk is also regarded as the best day on the Everest journey. Before leading us to the Pangboche village, our trek route passes through Debuche and crosses the Imja River. As we go to the upper Pangboche Valley, we can see Tabuche Peak and the Pangboche Monastery in addition to the better Himalayan vistas. We continue on in the direction of the Imja Valley, from where we ascend to the Dingboche village where we will spend the night.
  • Altitude:4360M
  • Duration:5-6 hours trek
  • Accommodation:Tea House

Day 8 : Trek to Chhukung 4730 M

It's only a short walk today. Only about two hours will take us to walk from Dingboche to Chhukung. Our journey begins and ends in delightful hilly scenery with stone-walled meadows. We move into the Imja Valley, where Lhotse and Ama Dablam may be seen in stunning detail. We will eventually reach Bibre, a camp for yak herders, when we travel further. Beautiful landscapes may be found on the step rock and snow-covered south face of the pyramidal Imja Tse. Up ahead, the trail is traversed by chilly streams. We finally arrive in Chhukung after a 30-minute hike from Bibre.
  • Altitude:4730M
  • Duration:4-5 hours trek
  • Accommodation:Tea House

Day 9 : Trek to Island peak Base Camp 5090 M

We will reach one step closer to our destination today. After walking for 5 hours from Chhukung, we reach the Base camp (5150m) of Island Peak. We rest for the remainder of the day to acclimatize to the higher altitude.
  • Altitude:5090M
  • Duration:3-4 hours
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp

Day 10: Acclimatization & climbing preparation Day at Base Camp 5090 M

Acclimatization & Climbing Preparation Day at the Base Camp.
  • Altitude:5090M
  • Duration:full day
  • Accommodation:Tented Camp

Day 11: Island Peak summit day & return to chhukung 6189 M

Finally, the day we have most awaited has come, climbing Island Peak. We start very early in the morning as we have to reach the top by noon because, after the afternoon, there may be high winds that will make climbing more challenging. The ascent will be somewhat difficult as we have to climb through the steep and uneven terrain. And after a lot of time pushing and pulling, we will finally reach the Island Peak Summit. We will spend a significant amount of time on the peak taking in and appreciating the spectacular scenery and adventure before returning to the base camp. From the base camp, we will further walk down to Chhukung for the night. Note: If you feel like spending the night at the base camp, we will stay there and move forward the next day.
  • Altitude:6189M
  • Duration:9-10 hours trek
  • Accommodation:Tea House

Day 12 : Spare day for extra safety

A spare/contingency day in case of bad weather or any other factors affecting the Island Peak summit the other day.
  • Altitude:5000M
  • Accommodation:Tea House

Day 13 : Trek to Tengboche 3900 M

With the immense pleasure of conquering the Island Peak, we retrace back our route to reach Tengboche. Today, we celebrate our success in climbing Island Peak once we reach the village.
  • Altitude:3900M
  • Duration:5-6 hours
  • Accommodation:Tea House

Day 14 : Trek to Monjo 2835 M

After morning breakfast, we follow the same route back down towards the Imja Khola to Monjo.
  • Altitude:2835M
  • Duration:5-6 hours
  • Accommodation:Tea House

Day 15 : Trek to lukla 2860 M

From Monjo, our trail makes a steep descent towards the suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River. From here, we walk on a leveled trail until we reach Lukla.
  • Altitude:2860
  • Duration:4-5 hours
  • Accommodation:Tea House

Day 16 : Fly to Kathmandu 1350 M

It is time to say goodbye to Sagarmatha Region and enter Bagmati Region. After breakfast at the lodge in Lukla, we take a 40 minutes scenic flight to Kathmandu. We will transfer you to your hotel to freshen up. You can have a long spa day to get rid of your tiredness from the trek. Then, in the evening we offer you a complimentary dinner from our side.
  • Altitude:1350M
  • Duration:35 minutes
  • Accommodation:Hotel

Day 17 : Final departure from kathmandu 1350 M

After breakfast or 3 hours prior to your scheduled flight to your home country or onward destination, we will transfer you to the airport and bid farewell.
  • Altitude:1350M
  • Duration:30 min drive

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