Island Peak Climbling

Island Peak climbing also famous for Imja Tse (6,189m) in Sagarmatha National Park is one of the central climbing peaks in Everest Region with a remarkable and decidedly glaciated West Face that ascends from the Lhotse Glacier. The mountain was named “Island Peak” in 1952 AD by Eric Shipton’s group due to its striking location in the middle of the Chhukung valley. It seems as if it’s the Island on a sea of ice from Dingboche. The peak was renamed as Imja Tse peak in 1983. It is an extension of the ridge that comes down from the south end of the Lhotse Shar, situated hardly 10 kilometers away from the Mount Everest.

This Island peak climbing offers an excellent opportunity to climb a Himalayan Island Summit together with an exhilarating Trek to the Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar. The magnificent views from the summit are indeed a fitting reward for your efforts. Island peak climbing is considered physically challenging; however, it is not technically challenging.

Climbing of Island peak adventure gives you the opportunity to behold the never-seen-before locations ranging from mountains, glaciers, backpacking and famous mountain trails. The Island peak climbing offers you enough opportunity to enjoy the fantastic view of Mt. Everest including several other similar peaks and explore the Buddhists monasteries and shrines along with extraordinary wildlife. Path via Gokyo RI, Chukkung RI, and Kalapathar is more essential for the classic views of icefalls and glaciers of Mahalangur Himalayan range. Imja Tse/Island not only provides an enjoyable climb but also offers some of the different spectacular scenery of Himalayas in the Khumbu region including the Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt. Nuptse 7,855m, Lhotse 8,516m, Makalu (8475m) in the east, Baruntse 7720m, and Mt. Amadablam 6856m in the south, adding more charm for climbing Island Peak. We pass through other villages like Khumbu, Khunde, and Khumjung.

This island peak climbing expedition offers terrific trekking through the great Khumbu region and any fit, enthusiast person is welcome to join the team. Sensational views of array of high snow-capped mountains, dramatic landscapes, verdant steep valleys, Buddhist culture, warm, friendly hospitality of Highlanders, pristine lakes, breathtaking viewpoints, in the heart of world’s heritage ‘Sagarmatha National Park’ are the critical features of Island Peak climbing that will be your once in a life experience.

Itinerary

Day 1 :Arrive in Kathmandu (1300m/4,265ft)

Day 2 :Preparation Day in Kathmandu

Day 3 :Fly to Lukla; Trek to Phakdingma, (2610m/8,562ft) 4hrs

Day 4 :Trek to Namche bazzar (3441 m/11,289ft) 6-7 hrs

Day 5 :Acclimatization day- Trekking around Namche Bazaar.

Day 6 :Trek to Tengbuche (3864m/12,677ft ) 5-6 hrs

Day 7 :Trek to Dingbuche, (4400m/14,435ft) 5 hrs

Day 8 :Acclimatization Day- Hiking Nagarjun Hill or Chukkhung Valley

Day 9 :Trek to Lobuche, (4915 m/ 16125ft) 5 hrs

Day 10 :Trek to Gorak Shep (5130m/16,830ft) 3 hrs and hike to EBC (Everest Base Camp (5364m/17,598ft)

Day 11 :Ascent to Kala Pattar (5545m/ 18,192ft) and descent to Dingbuche, (4400m/14,435ft) 6-7 hrs

Day 12 :Dinbuche – Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp, (5200m/ 17060ft) 3-4 hrs

Day 13 :Pre-Climb training and trek to High Camp (5450m/17,880ft) 2 hrs

Day 14 :Ascend Island Peak (6189m/ 20,305ft ) and descent to Chhukung (4710m/15,452ft) 10-12 hrs

Day 15 :Reserve Day (in case of unfavorable weather)

Day 16 :Trek to Namche (3441 m/11,289ft) 7-8 hrs

Day 17 :Trek to Lukla (2810m/9219ft) 7-8 hrs

Day 18 :Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

Day 19 :Free Day in Kathmandu

Day 20 :Departure

Includes

Transfer from Airport – Hotel – Airport: Car, Van, Hi-ace or Coaster in a private vehicle.
Accommodation in Kathmandu, Four nights on Twin share Bed and Breakfast Basis
Accommodation during Trek ; local lodges 13 nights (15 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 12 dinners, tea, coffee and twin-share rooms, beds with comfortable foam mattress and pillows
Accommodation during Camping ; Meals during One night at Base Camp and One night High Camp (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tang juice, fruit, tea and coffee)
English speaking experienced and certified Sherpa Guide (Govt. Trained/License Holder).
All Camping Equipment required during the trek, sleeping tents/mattresses, kitchen tent, kitchen equipment
Climbing rope, Ice screws, Snow bar
Trekking cook, kitchen staff, Trek Sherpa and other support staff while on Island peak climbing
One Sherpa guide-assistant if group size is more than 4 Trekkers.
Porters: One porter for Two Trekker basis in all of our Climbing Trips
Trek Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation.
Personal insurance for Nepalese staff.
Energy Supplies ( Snickers, Mars, Bounty) and Fresh / Can Fruits on the Trek
First aid medicine kit.
Island Peak Climbing Permit
Sagarmatha National Park Fee, TIMS permits & all required permits or Official Documentation.
Round-Trip airfare between Kathmandu and Lukla (Airport Tax Included)
All government and local taxes.
Island Peak climbing certificates issued from the respective body of Nepal Government.
All required Group Climbing Equipment and Gears

Excludes

Your Personal Travel Insurance.
Nepal Entry Visa Fee.
Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu.
Beverages (soft drinks, mineral water,boiled water and beer).
Tips for guide, porters and driver (customary).
Any personal expenses not mentioned in above services.
Additional night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early return from Trek (due to any reason) than the planned itinerary.