Island Peak Climbing
18 Days
Description
Island Peak climbing trip fulfill the dream of every amateur and serious climber, who has been seeking the thrill of adventure and wish to take adventure climbing trips beyond simply trekking in Nepal. It (Imja Tse) is the most popular trekking peak in Nepal.
Island peak trek offer the stunning scenarios of pristine Himalaya panorama and Buddhist culture spread out before you. The Island Peak expeditions not only provides an enjoyable & adventurous climb but also provides some of the most spectacular views of the Himalayas. Seen from the summit of Island peak, the giant mountains, Nuptse (7,879m), Lhotse (8,501m), Lhotse Middle Peak (8,410m) and Lhotse Shar (8,383m) make a semi
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel (1334m), welcome drinks.
Day 02: Rest and prepare day for assignment.
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, which takes about 30 minutes, and then trek to Phakding (2652m, it takes about 4 hours)
Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.) which takes about six hours.
Day 05 Namche Bazaar rest day for acclimatization, you may walk to Everest view Hotel (3800m approx 3 hrs) and then seen Everest range mountain, back to Namche. Visit Hilary and Sherpa museum
Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3850 m.) and it takes about five hours.
Day 07: Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4350m.) which takes about four and a half hour to 5 hours.
Day 08: Rest at Dingboche for acclimatization.
Day 09: Trek from Dingboche (4350m.) to Chhukung (4730m.) which it takes about two and a half hour.
Day 10: Trek from Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp (5087m) which it takes about three hours.
Day 11 ? 12: Climb to Island Peak (6189m.)
Day 12: Trek from Island Peak Base Camp to Chhukung, which takes about three hours. Stay overnight at lodge in Chhukung.
Day 13: Trek from Chhukung to Pangboche (3985m
Day 14: Trek from Pangboche to Khumjung (3790m.) and it takes about six hours.
Day 15: Trek Khumjung to Monjo, which takes about five hours. All the way, you walk downwards. En route, you pass Namche Bazaar. Stay overnight at lodge in Monjo.
Day 16: Trek from Monjo to Lukla (2800m) and it takes about 3 hours. This last evening in the mountains is the ideal opportunity for a farewell party with our staff.
Day 17: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu, which takes about 35 minutes.
Day 18: Leisure day and shopping in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Rest and prepare day for assignment.
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, which takes about 30 minutes, and then trek to Phakding (2652m, it takes about 4 hours)
Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.) which takes about six hours.
Day 05 Namche Bazaar rest day for acclimatization, you may walk to Everest view Hotel (3800m approx 3 hrs) and then seen Everest range mountain, back to Namche. Visit Hilary and Sherpa museum
Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3850 m.) and it takes about five hours.
Day 07: Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4350m.) which takes about four and a half hour to 5 hours.
Day 08: Rest at Dingboche for acclimatization.
Day 09: Trek from Dingboche (4350m.) to Chhukung (4730m.) which it takes about two and a half hour.
Day 10: Trek from Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp (5087m) which it takes about three hours.
Day 11 ? 12: Climb to Island Peak (6189m.)
Day 12: Trek from Island Peak Base Camp to Chhukung, which takes about three hours. Stay overnight at lodge in Chhukung.
Day 13: Trek from Chhukung to Pangboche (3985m
Day 14: Trek from Pangboche to Khumjung (3790m.) and it takes about six hours.
Day 15: Trek Khumjung to Monjo, which takes about five hours. All the way, you walk downwards. En route, you pass Namche Bazaar. Stay overnight at lodge in Monjo.
Day 16: Trek from Monjo to Lukla (2800m) and it takes about 3 hours. This last evening in the mountains is the ideal opportunity for a farewell party with our staff.
Day 17: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu, which takes about 35 minutes.
Day 18: Leisure day and shopping in Kathmandu.
Package Includes
- Airport pick up and drop off
- 3 nights accommodation at Kathmandu on B/B basis(3 star category)
- Meal: All meal during the trek on best available restaurant/camp.
- An experienced English speaking trekking guide & necessary porters.
- Climbing Guide & Equipments for guide.
- Insurance for Guides & Porters.
- All accommodation during the trek on best available lodge / camp.
- Domestic flight tickets for clients and guides(Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu)
- Sagarmatha National Park Fee (US $15 per person for foreigners and Rs.100 for SAARC country).
- TIMS(Trekkers\' Information Management System)
- Card
- Climbing Permit for Island Peak
- Government taxes and service charge.
Package Excludes
- Lunch & dinner in during Kathmandu stay
- Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
- Climbing food
- Trekking Sleeping bag & down Jacket
- Personal expenses
- Bar bills & Beverage
- Domestic airport tax at Kathmandu & Lukla airport.
- Garbage Deposit US $ 250 per Group(which is refundable).
- Personal Climbing Equipments.
- Extra luggage charge while flying Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu.
- Emergency Rescue evacuation in case needed
- Tipping (Tips)