Island Peak Climbing - 19 Days
Trip Facts
- Duration 19 Days
- Max Altitude 6161m
- Best Season Oct, Nov, Dec, March, april, May
It is no surprise that Himalayan peaks have drawn adventurers, climbers and cultural enthusiasts for nearly 200 years. The stark and rugged terrain, so entwined with the culture of local Sherpa people, offers such powerful experiences that Himalayan Travel Island Peak Climbing, Island Peak Info, Nepal Island Peak stands in a class by itself. While many think of travel to the Himalayas as only high altitude climbing or trekking, this is somewhat of a misconception as many beautiful ascents can be made with limited climbing experience. This expedition offers both climbers and trekkers an exciting opportunity to enter the world of the mighty Himalayas.
In order to acclimatize prior to climbing Island Peak (20,305ft/6,189m), we offer a trek through the Himalayan Khumbu. This expedition offers wonderful trekking through the glorious Khumbu region and any fit enthusiast is welcome to join the team. All team members will have the opportunity to summit Kala Pattar (18,187ft/5,545m), a wonderful location to view and photograph Mt. Everest, and then we head for a visit to Everest Base Camp. While climbing team members make the summit attempt of Island Peak, trekking only team members will spend 2-3 days walking in the stunning valleys around Island Peak. Island Peak Climbing : 16 days
The route to Kala Pattar takes you along the path to Everest Base Camp. You travel through the renowned village of Namche Bazaar and the revered monastic community of Tengboche. From the summit of Kala Pattar you can snap excellent photographs of Everest,Island Peak Climbing, Island Peak Info, Nepal Island Peak Lhotse and Nuptse. The Kala Pattar trek serves both as an introduction to the warmth of the Sherpa community. It also serves as an acclimatization period preceding the great ascent of the great pyramid, Island Peak.
The trek to Island Peak also walks you through the countryside, where you partake in Nepalese and Tibetan cultures as they have existed for centuries. The journey offers some of the most striking scenery in the Khumbu via the enchanting village of Dingboche. This trek is filled with Buddhist shrines and this village of stone charms your path to the mountains. The summit of Island Peak stands adjacent to the South Face of Lhotse, one of the world’s largest ice walls, and offers stunning views of beautiful Ama Dablam and Makalu. It is an excellent opportunity to participate in and fully experience a Himalayan mountain climbing expedition
Major Mountain Peaks
Kongde Peak, Thamaserku Mountain, Kangtega, Ama Dablam, Taboche, Cho La che, Island Peak, Pumo Ri, Lobuche East and west, Nuptse, Lotse, Lingtrain, Khumbutse, Lo La, and Supreme Peak Mt. Everest.Major Village
Chaurikharka, Phakding, Monjo, Namche, Khumjung, Deboche, Pangboche, Dingboche , Chhukung, Pheruche.Major People
Originally Sherpa but now you can see mix due to the tourism business.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1350m) Transfer to Hotel.
Day 2 Kathmandu Flight to Lukla Trek to Phakding (2640m).
Day 3 Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m).
Day 4 Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar, Hike to Syangboche and back to Namche Bazar.
Day 5 Trek to Tenboche (3840m).
Day 6 Trek to Dinboche (4410m).
Day 7 Rest day in Dinboche, hike to Chhukung and back to Dingboche (4410m).
Day 8 Trek to Lubuche (4950m)
Day 9 Trek to Gorakshep (5180m) and hike to Kalapatthar (5545m).
Day 10 Trek to base camp (5364m) and back to Lobuche (4950m).
Day 11 Trek to Chhukung.
Day 12 Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5050m).
Day 13 Summit day to Island Peak Summit.
Day 14 Rest day for incase problem occur in first day to Summit
Day 15 Trek down to Pangboche.
Day 16 Trek down to Namche.
Day 17 Trek to Lukla.
Day 18 Fly to Kathmandu and sight seeing in Kathmandu such as Pashupatinath Hindu Temple, Patan Durbar Square, Bouddhanath Stupa.
Day 19 Departure to airport as your flight schedule.
- All Ground transportation by Bus/Van/Car
- Two night Standard Hotel in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu Flight Ticket.
- Domestic airport Tax.
- Your meal in Kathmandu.
- Three times meal (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) in trek.
- Three cup of tea/coffee during the trek.
- 2L of drinking water per head ( you can choose any boil/bottle water).
- Hot water in bucket to wash face and hand every morning and Evening.
- One porter for 2 member to carry baggage.
- One English speaking Guide.
- All Nepali staff’s Salary, insurance, Air ticket.
- Sherpa Climbing Guide for Island Peak.
- Fee/Car/Van and Guide for Kathmandu sight seeing.
- Sagarmatha National Park entry permit fee.
- Trekkers information management system (TIMS) card.
- Island Peak and Lobuche peak climbing permit and Garbage deposit.
- Camping gear like Tent, mattress, cooking utilities, and food in Island Peak Base Camp.
- Climbing Equipment like harness, carabinar, helmet, ice axe, ice bar, crampon.
- Cook for Island and Lobuche Peak base Camp.
- Nepal government Tax.
- Office service charge.
- Map of Everest base camp trek to every member.
- Your Travel Insurance.
- Your Nepal entry Visa.
- Your personal drinks like Coke, Fanta, Mineral water, Juice, any types of alcohol.
- Your laundry service.
- Hot shower during trek.
- International airfare and airport tax.
- Your personal Equipment.
- Tips for Guide and porters.
- If flight delay or by any other reason need to extend the extra trek days, you need to pay extra.
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.
