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Island Peak Climbing

20
Days
19
Nights
Destination
Nepal
Activities
Climbing and Expedition
Group size
Min 2
Max. elevation
6160 m / 20209 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Starts and ends
kathmandu / kathmandu
Transportation
<span style="font-size: 13px;">&nbsp;Landmark to Hotel /airport Airplane to Lukla from Kathmandu, to Kathmandu from Lukla</span>
Accommodation
<span style="font-size: 13px;">In Kathmandu: Hotel 3* ** In Trekking: Lodge</span>
Meals
<span style="font-size: 13px;">In Kathmandu: Breakfast &amp; Bed In the trip: Three times meal (Breakfast, Lunch and dinner with hot drinks)</span>

Highlights

Overview

Island Peak is a great first Himalayan Peak in the region of Everest. The route to the summit includes a steep slope and a narrow ridge. Full set of climbing gears are necessary for 100% safety , and it is useful to have guide who knows the best part of the ridge to climb. The term "trekking peak" 33 mountains given this title by Nepal Mountaineering Association in Himalaya, Island Peak Climbing is a spectacular extension to a fabulous adventure into the Everest region. At 6160 meters, Island Peak is also known as Imja Tse . No technical mountaineering experience is necessary to climb Island Peak, simply a high level of fitness the desire to push your limits. Island peak summit is interesting and attractive with a highly glaciated west face rising from the Lhotse Glacier. The mountain itself is the extension of the South Ridge of Lhotse Shar separated by a small Col. The ridge rising to the south from this point leads to the summit of Island Peak. The extension of this ridge descending south-west is the part of the normal route of ascent and leads to the South Summit. Imja Tse not only provides an enjoyable climb but also provides some of the different spectacular scenery of Himalayas in the Khumbu Region including the Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt. Nuptse 7,855m, Lhotse 8,516m, Lhotse Middle Peak 8,410m and Lhotse Shar 8,383m make a semicircle in the north. The views of Makalu 8,475m in the east, Baruntse 7,720m, and Mt. Amadablam 6,856m in the south add more charm for climbing Island Peak. The normal route for Island Peak Climbing is South East Flank & South-West Ridge normally; the Island Peak base camp is set at 5,087m between Imja Tse and the lateral moraine of the Imja Glacier. Embark on a wonderful adventure with Island Peak climbing and trekking that takes you into the heartland of the Khumbu and Everest Base Camp 5,357m. Island Peak 6,160m is one of the main climbing peaks in Everest Region with an impressive and highly glaciated West Face that rises from the Lhotse Glacier.. The magnificent views from the summit, however, are certainly a fitting reward for your efforts. Before climbing Island Peak, we trek up the Dudh Kosi valley from Lukla, passing through Namche and Tengboche on our way to Kala Pattar and Everest Base Camp. After being rested and feeling physically fit and acclimatized, we then head up the beautiful Imja Khola valley towards Island Peak. Besides trekking adventure, we also get to witness pristine Sherpa villages and ever-so-serene monasteries. With ponderous memories of the trekking earlier done, we retrace our route back through Namche to Lukla, and from there on we fly back to Kathmandu or new destination. Amazing Nepal Journey Treks & Expedition is organizing such beautiful adventure trip in Nepal since two decades up to now with 100% achievement with fully satisfaction of the all clients.

Important Note

Trip Itinerary

Arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport and you will be met at the airport by our representative who will be waiting with a Amazing Nepal Journey Treks sign outside the terminal and transfer to Hotel by private car. Welcome drink and after you settle into the hotel there will be a group briefing with your guide. He will discuss the trek details and co-ordinate any last minute arrangements. Stay overnight at Hotel in B/B plan.

After brekafast in the hotel, Drive to Swayambhunath Stupa which is very close form the centre of Kathmandu with your tour leader of Amazing Nepal Journey. It takes 15 minutes to be there. This Temple is also known as Monkey Temple which is considered to be self existence. Full Day Guided Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu Valley by private Vehicles .Full Day Guided Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu Valley by private Vehicles. Then visit to Boudhanath Stupa: the biggest stupa in Nepal and one of the bigger stupa in the world. You can basically experience Tibetan Buddhism, culture and way of life in Boudhanath Area.Then you will be visit Pashupatinath Temple and it is one of the most sacred temples in the entire Hindu world. It is a sacred place where Hindus come to die and to be cremated. The temple of Pashupatinath is a large double roofed, gilt pagoda, decorated with brass, the gateway is plated with silver. There are images of Shiva along with other statues, shrines and temples dedicated to other deities in the complex. A circuit of the Pashupati area takes visitors past a sixth-century statue of the Buddha, an eight-century statue of Brahma the creator and numerous other temples. There are rows of Shiva shrines and Hindu pilgrims from all over south Asia offering ceremonies to worship Shiva, the Lord of Destruction. Stay overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu with B/ plan.

Early morning drive to domestic airport by private vehicles then after 45 minutes fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and will have breakfast there and meet your porter of the Amazing Nepal Journey then continue your journey to Phakding , passing many Buddhist monuments during the trail and finally we reach in Phakding which takes about 3 hours . Today is your first day so exiting and get a lot of education about Khumbu Valley Trip. Overnight in Lodge with L/D/ B.

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3440m/5-6 hours, In the morning after breakfast; we start from Lodge and we reach in Monjo after 2 hours walk passing many suspension bridges with good view of Mt. Thamserku/ Kusumkangaru/ Konde and we should entry our permit and will have lunch in Jorsalle. Then we start to climb steep up slowly passing high suspension bridge till Namche Bazar which takes about 2 and half hour. Overnight in Lodge with D/L/B


In this day, we will hike to Everest view hotel for panoramic and spectacular view of mountains. It takes 2 hours to reach to there and after 1 hour enjoy with the mountains then we wil down hill to Khumjung village for the visit ancient monastery and Khumjung Hillary School. It takes about 1 hour. We can see Skull of Yeti inside the Monastery. This is the biggest Sherpa village in Khumbu region. Again we continue our trek to Khunde village which takes about 1 hour. We will have lunch there and visit the old monastery and back to hotel in Namche via Syangboche village. It takes about 1 and half hour. Overnight in Lodge with D/L/B

In the morning, we start our trek like as before days and the trail continues to straight until reaching Kyanjuma village and takes about 1 & half hour walk.Along the way appearing Mt. Everest, Lotse , Thameserku, Ama Dablam , Tabuche ete outstanding in front of you. The trail climbs down to the Dudh Kosi River and cross by suspension bridge. We can see a series of picturesque water driven prayer wheel. Then we will have lunch in Phungi Thangna. The steep ascent brings us to Tengboche village. We can visit ancient Buddhist Monastery in evening time to take a meditation with many monks. The views of the mountains are spectacular in the morning and evening. Overnight in Lodge with D/B

Today, our trail continues through the Rhododendrons forests until reaching the suspension bridge near the Pangboche village which takes about 1 hour. Then we cross the bridge and we climb up gently steep trail until reaching the Pangboche village. The trail continues a little steeper up till to reach Pangboche monastery. We can visit the monastery and continue our trek till Somare village, it takes about 1 hour. We will have lunch break there. After lunch the trail continues in the isolated pastures and fields till Orsho, left trail goes to Pheriche and right trail continues to Dingboche. Then we continue our trek to following the upstream of Imja Khola. Finally we arrive in Dingboche which takes about 2 hours. Now we have a good view of Amadablam, Island Peak, Lhotse, Tawache, Tsolache, Lobuche and other peaks. Overnight in Lodge with D/B.

In the morning, after breakfast, the short climb up hill brings us to the ridge above Dingboche and past the small Chhorten and gently flat to the broad terrace above the Khumbu valley. We continue our trail passing the terrace until reaching Thukla which takes about 2 and half hour. We can see a short glimpse of the majestic peak of Pumori, Nuptse, Lobuche, Cholatse, Tawache, Ama Dablam and other small peaks. We will have lunch break there before climb the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu glacier. After lunch, the trail steeply ascends until reaching at the top of the ridge, memorials and large heaps of stones with prayer flags, remembering mountaineers who perished on missions to climb Everest. We have a dramatic mountain views like Nuptse, Pumori, Khumbutse, Lingtren, Lobuche, Tawache and Ama Dablam etc. then your trail continues until reaching Lobuche which takes about one hour. Overnight in Lodge with D/B

In the morning after breakfast, we continue our trek in the left bank of Khumbu glacier and steep climb up till Changri glacier, and then short descend to reach Gorak shep. It takes about 3 and half hour. We will have lunch break there. After lunch, we can enjoy great view of Pumori, Lingtren, Khumbutse, Nuptse. Today’s journey after lunch is a round trip to Mount Everest Base Camp. First we pass by the glacier lake. Then, we go through the side of moraine and go down to the central part of Khumbhu glacier. We follow the small ups and downs through the glacier until reaching Everest Base Camp which looks desolate surrounding ice, snow and rock faces. We can see from here South Col and the icefalls of the Western part as well as Pumori. Then, we return back to our Lodge which takes about 5 hours for round trip. Overnight in Lodge with D/B.

Early in the morning, we will hike to Kala Pathar 5550m. The trail steeply ascends until reaching Kala Pathar view point which takes about 2 hours. Kala Pathar means Black rocks. Now we have an excellent view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Khumbutse, Pumori, Lingtren, Changtse (Chinese mountain), Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Lobuche peak and other peaks all around. There is also unobstructed view of sunrise and sunset. Then we climb down till our hotel and it takes about 1 hour. We will have our breakfast. After breakfast we continue our trek passing the Changri glacier until reaching Lobuche which takes about 2 hour. Then we continue again until reaching Thukla which takes about 1 hour. We will have lunch there. After lunch, the trail continues gently descent till reaching Dingboche Overnight in Lodge with D/B.

Today we have a day off to acclimatize. So, our trail continues in the Yak grazing land until reaching Chhukung village which takes about 2 hours. Stay overnight at Lodge with D/ B.

After well preparation for the Island climbing in Chhukung , we will have heading to Island peak Base Camp with climbing guide and base camp staffs. it takes around 4hrs with normal speed, along the trail you can get full enjoy of snow Capt. massive mountains and moraines . When you will reach to Base camp you’re the staffs of Amazing Nepal Journey prepare all foods and set up the tent , after lunch your climbing guide provide the training for Island peak and evening sleep in the tent with B/L/D.


Amazing Nepal Journey proving different option for summit Island peak some climber will has not enough acclimatization and slow walker required High camp, from base camp to High camp takes only 3 hrs, and more short for next day climb to Island peak from High camp. Overnight in tent with B/L/D.


Around 3 am get up then take light breakfast with hot drinks, then start to climb rock part of the mountain til crampon points takes 3 hrs, then you should use all your climbing equipment and climbing guide lead to ice walk after 30 minutes will cross the crapes then continuously walk with main rope eventually , will reach to really steep part of the Island peak , so all climber use 300m fixed climbing rope to top of the peak. From the peak able to see Mt. Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama. Doblam, Mera peak, Makalu etc. You have get a great achievement then will back to descent with descender devices. Finally will reach to your camp with full of happiness and quite tiredness so after relax 1 hr then go back to Chukkung as same day. Over night in Lodge with D/B.

Today get up a bit let then before days treks due to last day so long and tiredness , around eight am takes breakfast then clear all the bill in the lodge, the slowly heading down hill to Phangbuche, it take around 4 hrs. Along the way, you can take a good pictures of the flora and faun due to descent is easy walking and feel comfort. Overnight at Lodge with D/B.

In the morning after breakfast, we continue our trek to Tengboche through the deep forests which takes about 2 hours. We can visit the monastery which is biggest monastery in Khumbu region. Then we keep steep descends till Dudh Kosi River and it takes about 1 and half hour. We have lunch break here. After lunch, then again we climb up until reaching Kyangjuma which takes about 1 and half hour. We continue our trek to Namche and it takes about 2 hours. Stay overnight at Lodge with D/B.


In the morning, we leave the Namche Bazar and trail descends through pine trees and cross the high suspension bridge over the Dudh Kosi River. Then our trail continues River side and we arrive in Jorsalle and it takes about 2 and half hours. We continue again our trek until to reach Phakding with crossing several bridges about 1 and half hours walk. We have our lunch there. After lunch our trail continues until Lukla with passing up and down which takes about 2 hours. Stay overnight at Lodge with D/B


We fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu early in the morning which takes about 45 minutes. Then transfer to Hotel by car. Refresh and relax. Free day for shopping. Overnight in Hotel with B/B

Reserve day in case of flight delay from Lukla to Kathmandu. Free day for shopping, stay overnight in Hotel.


Your trip will come to an end today after breakfast. Amazing Nepal Journey will be on hand to advise and assist with your onward travel arrangements and transfer to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport by Amazing Nepal Journey around 3 hours before your flight schedule and flight back to your home/other travel destination.


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Includes

  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van / Bus.
  • 4 nights accommodation with breakfast at 3*** Hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Kathmandu City Tours as per above program, inclusive of all entry fees, tour guide, car / van.
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee and hot water during the trek.
  • Tented Camp accommodation during the camping and climbing period.
  • 1 experienced, helpful and friendly guide, 1 cook and 1 helper, 1 sherpa (tents), porters (1 porter between 2 people), their food, accommodation, salary, equipments and insurance.
  • Round Trip flight from KTM/Lukla/KTM & Domestic airport taxes.
  • Camping Equipments full set (Tents, Kitchen equiment set and Mattresses during the climbing period).
  • First Aid Medical Kit.
  • Sagarmatha National Park permit and necessary permits.
  • Peak Permit, Garbage Deposit and Climbing Guide/Sherpa Equipments.
  • Office Service charge.

Doesn't Include

  • Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
  • Travel insurance.
  • International air fare to and from Nepal.
  • Nepal Tourist Visa fees.
  • Items and expenses of personal nature.
  • Any kind of alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, snacks, laundry, phone call, internet.
  • Personal Trekking and climbing Equipments.
  • Emergency Evacuation (Helicopter Rescue).
  • Any costs which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, domestic flight delays,political disturbance, and strikes etc.
  • Any other costs whatsoever, that is not mentioned in the cost included.
  • Horse renting and additional porters during the trek.
  • Tips for guide, porters, driver...

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