Island Peak Climbing (6,189M)
Days 19
6,189
Easy
Island Peak Climbing trip will follow fly to Lukla from Kathmandu. Continuous trekking towards Island peak through Khumbu valley. We then heads to Island peak passing through Tengboche the most popular point for the view of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam and Lhotse as well as the centuries old monastery. Literally, Imja Tse means “the island in a glacial sea” in Sherpa language. The Island peak gives spectacular views of North summit of Mt. Ama Dablam and the wide line of Mt. Nuptse along with Mt. Lhotse the world’s third highest peak. The Island Peak Climbing will be follows from Base camp to high camp and then summit. This peak is not technical to compare some of the peaks. The views of Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Changtse, Mt. Amadablam are marvelous from the top of Island peak.
Most of of the climbers choose to go to EBC as a part of acclimatization. After reaching Everest Basecamp, Island Peak Climbing is straight forward. Yu can set up Basecamp and hight Basecamp if the group is bigger. With smaller group, you can start a part of climb from Chukkung village.
Includes and excludes :
Includes:
All meals as specified for trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner with tea/coffee).
Arrival pick up & departure.
All internal local transport as per the itinerary.
Internal flights
All trekking arrangements including trekking permits, climbing permits, National Park entrance fees.
Accommodation in twin sharing local lodges or best available places for accommodation,
Trekking & Climbing leader & porter (salary, insurance, food, accommodation & other allowances).
Basic first aid kit is carried by your leader.
All hard ware gears
Excludes:
Kathmandu food lunch & dinner,
International flights to Kathmandu,
Tips for Porter, guide & other
Personal climbing gears and climbing boot, clothing & equipment
Personal expenditure, all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, hot shower in the mountain region, mineral water, snacks, desserts.
Medical examination (if required) & vaccination costs
Optional trips. Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond our control
Visa fees & Travel insurance. Airport taxes
Meals or drinks except the 3 main meals specified in itinerary
Anything else not specified in the ‘included costs’ section above
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Itinerary breakdown
Island Peak Climbing
Day 1 : Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 2 : Fly to Lukla trek to Phakding (2610m) 3hrs, overnight at lodge
Day 3 : Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m) 5hrs, overnight at lodge
Day 4 : Rest in Namche Bazaar
Day 5 : Trek to Tyangboche (3887m) 6hrs, overnight at lodge.
Day 6 : Trek to Dingboche (4410m) 6hrs, overnight at lodge.
Day 7 : Rest Day in Dingboche
Day 8 : Trek to Lobuche (4730) 3hrs, overnight at lodge
Day 9 : Trek to Gorakshep EBC
Day 10 : Trek to Kalapattar and Dingboche
Day 11 : Trek to Chukkung .
Day 12 : Trek to Island Peak to Base Camp.
Day 12 : Trek to High Camp or Climb
Day 13 : Trek to High camp Climb
Day 14 : Trek back to Chukkung
Day 15 : Trek to Namche
Day 16 : Trek to Lukla
Day 17 : Fly to Kathmandu
Day 18 : Rest day in Kathmandu
Day 19 : Fly to Home.
