Island Peak Climbing

Extreme

Trip Level

Group Size

6189 m

Max-altitude

Island Peak climbing has established itself as a significant climbing destination in Nepal. But, harsh climate conditions and chances of altitude sickness pose many problems. Nevertheless, the whole adventure and the exquisite scenery are the rewards of this great trek across the Everest Region. Island Peak Climbing is an exhilarating adventure that combines hiking and climbing in the breathtaking Himalayan region of Nepal.

This Island Peak Climbing takes you through the stunning landscapes of the Khumbu region, where you will witness the majestic peaks of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. You will also immerse yourself in the unique Sherpas culture and visit the famous Tengboche Monastery.

The highlight of this expedition is the challenging but rewarding climb to Island Peak, a prominent peak among climbers that offers hypnotic and mind-boggling views of the surrounding mountains. Our experienced guides will provide the necessary training and support to make your ascent successful, even if you need more technical skills or experience.

Island Peak Climbing: Highlights

Peaceful yet but adventurous walk throughout the journey

Get the climbing experience of Island Peak, as well as the breathtaking view from the summit

No doubt for spectacular scenery, really admirable but a lifetime experience

Trek to Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar, a combination of Trekking and Peak climbing

Trip Fact

Trip Duration	16 Days
Best Time	Autumn/Spring
Trip Difficulty	Demanding
Trek Starts/Ends	Lukla

Island Peak Climbing Map

Island Peak Climbing Short Itinerary

Days	Day by Day Itinerary	Altitude	Duration
1.	Arrival in Kathmandu	1350 m
2.	Leisure Day & Trek preparation
3.	Fly to Lukla then trek to Phakding	2600 m	4h00
4.	Trek to Namche Bazaar	3460 m	6h00
5.	Acclimatization day!
6.	Trek to Tengboche	3800 m	5h00
7.	Tengboche to Dingboche	4343 m	5h30
8.	Trek to Chhukung	4730 m	3h00
9.	Chhyukung to Island Peak Base Camp	4970 m	4h00
10.	Trek to Island Peak High Camp	5600 m	5h00
11.	Island Peak Summit (6,160 m), then back to base camp	6160 m	5h00
12.	Security Day to Summit Island Peak
13.	Trek to Panboche	3900 m	6h00
14.	Namche bazaar		6h30
15.	Trek to Lukla	2800	7h00
16.	Fly back to KTM in the afternoon at leisure.
17.	Leisure Day in Kathmandu
18.	Final departure to your home country

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What To Expect

The route begins from Lukla, where you can take domestic flights from Kathmandu Airport or even drive if time permits. However, flying is recommended due to its convenience factor since it takes around 45 minutes compared to 10-12 hours of driving and three days of trekking! From here onwards, you’ll start trekking towards Namche Bazaar (3440m), which serves as the gateway town for all expeditions heading towards Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar, along with various other peaks like Ama Dablam & Thamserku.

At the same time, en route, make sure not to miss out on visiting Tengboche Monastery – one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries located at 3860m altitude, offering spectacular views across the Himalayan range, including Mt Everest itself!

After spending two days here resting/acclimatizing, we head further ahead, reaching Dingboche village (4410 m), followed by Chhukung valley (4730 m). Here we set our camp base for a further expedition until the summit point, so ensure everything has been adequately arranged beforehand. Once done, there will be little scope left for alterations later.

Finally, after a few more days filled with rigorous hikes uphill, arrive at High Camp, situated just below South East Ridge leading towards Summit Point – now comes the most challenging part, i.e., the actual climbing itself but no worries if you feel a bit intimidated. Because experienced guides present will provide necessary assistance throughout the entire ascend, making it more accessible than ever before! Once reach the top, enjoy panoramic vistas encompassing snow-capped mountains stretching far beyond the horizon line; it’s worth every effort put forth earlier! So don’t hesitate to give yourself a chance to experience something truly unique and life-changing journey.

Day 1: Arrival day (1,300 m)

Upon arrival at Kathmandu, you will greet and welcome by our agency’s representative in front of the Arrival gate with a Display board of Himalayan Exploration Treks then transfer to your Hotel.

Day 2: Free day and trek preparation.

During the free day in Kathmandu, you may have a chance to visit the heritage site of Kathmandu valley, followed by a pre-trip departure meeting regarding upcoming trekking peak climbing where you meet the trek guide and other team members. They will brief you about the team formation, equipment and nature of peak climbing and other necessary information

Day 3: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2652 m) 3h00 walk.

You will be transferred to the airport in the early morning as per the flight schedule. 40-minute thrilling flights to the airstrip at Lukla by plane offer a marvelous view of Central and Eastern Himalayas and as well as beautiful landscape and hills. Lukla is a gateway to the Everest Region.

Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar. (3440 m) 6h00 walk.

This is the second day of the journey. You will head to Namche after breakfast. The trail leads you to the northern valley of the Dudh Koshi River valley passing by several beautiful villages with their vibrant culture, peaceful forests, and crossing over several bridges along the trail. Finally, you will get Namche.

Day 5: Acclimatize day!

This is an exploration day in Namche. Hike till Syangboche, a small airport in the region and consider as the world’s highest one. Then hike up to 3800 m to see Mt. Everest and other popular peaks. You will have proper acclimatization. In the afternoon, you may explore the village which is more equipped with modern amenities such as internet, phone, massage and more.

Day 6: Namche – Tengboche (3860m)

It is as usual after the breakfast in Namche trek to the next destination Tengboche, a great monastery of the region where the Mani Rimdu festival conduct in October and many monks are meditation along the year. Enjoy the magnificent view of the thunder Himalayas. The trail goes regularly down to reach in Sansa where we confluence a junction to go popular trail to Gokyo valley and Everest Base camp. Gradually descend to the Dudh Koshi River traversing villages and pine forests and cross a bridge slightly uphill similar to Tengboche. (Lodge)

Day 7: Tengboche – Dingboche (4,343 m.) 5h00 walk.

Today, after having our breakfast, easy descend to Debouche through the forest of Rhododendron, then an easy trail leads you to Panboche after crossing the Imja River in the lap of Ama-Dablam. We will stop for lunch here then continue to walk through the open alpine hilly area to Dingboche.

Day 8: Dingboche – Chhukung (4,730 m.) 3h00 walk.

The trail leads you to an open rocky hill area from Dingboche to Chhukung. It is situated in the lap of the huge rock which bonds Nuptse and Lhotse. It offered beautiful scenery of Ama-Dablam and is considered the most snapped picture of this peak in Nepal.

Day 9: Chhukung – Imja Tse (Island) Peak base camp (4,970 m). 4h00 walk.

Today, the trail leads us to Island Peak Base Camp following by Imja River a pleasant place with a small lake and a good view of Nuptse and Lhotse ridge where we set up our tent to spend a night. We get ready for all the climbing equipment for the summit.

Day 10: Base Camp – Imja Tse (Island) Peak High camp (5,600 m.) 5h00 walk

We ascend from Base Camp to reach Island Peak High Camp, a beautiful spot where we can enjoy spectacular views of the mountain in a circle. Strategically, this night is uncomfortable due to altitude and cold.

Day 11: Imja Tse (Island) Peak Summit (6,160 m.) back to base camp. 5h00 walk.

In the early morning, we will start our footsteps to the summit. Here is to be taken attention while climbing the icy wall to get border which leads to the summit. After reaching the top of the peak then we come back to Island Peak Base Camp.

Day 12: Security day to summit Imja Tse (Island) Peak.

The day is just a spare day in case of trouble to summit due to bad weather or altitude problem.

Day 13: Trek to Pangboche (3,901 m.) 6h00 walk.

From Imja Tse (Island) Peak base camp, we back to Pangboche following by the same way in the open alpine hilly area with magnificent views of mountains. We trek for 5 to 6 hours today.

Day 14: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m.) 6h00 walk

From Pangboche, we walk close to the river and arriving to cross the river the trail leads you way up to Tengboche through the forest of Rhododendron, fir, and birch. Gradually, descending to bridge over Dudh Koshi at Punki Thanka and, then climb up to Namche Bazaar.

Day 15: Trek to Phakding. 6h00 walk.

A steep descend to bridge over Dudh Koshi, after crossing it towards Phakding passing by the forest of Rhododendron, pines and small settlement.

Day 16: Trek to Lukla. 2h30 walk.

On the final day of the trek, this is an easy walk to Lukla passing through the charming villages and alpine apple farms.

Day 17: Fly back to Kathmandu, overnight at the hotel

As per the flight schedule, we catch a plane to Kathmandu from Lukla with the spectacular scenery of mountains and landscapes by the airstrip. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, transfer back to the Hotel.

Day 18: Leisure day in Kathmandu, overnight at the hotel

Especially, you have a free day for the rest since the long stay in the mountain, and you can do anything as you like.

Day 19: Transfer to airport, departure to your destination

You will transfer to the airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight from the hotel for your way back to the country.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Kathmandu International Airport

DEPARTURE TIME

Please arrive at least 3 hours before the flight.

INCLUDED

All domestic flight, Hotel/Airport transfer

Accommodations in Kathmandu

All accommodations in tents and all meals during the treks

All necessary documentation and permits

Transportation as per itinerary

Professional guide and porters

A First Aid Kits

Applicable Government Taxes

NOT INCLUDED

International Airfare

Nepal Visa fee (advice to take accurate amount with two PP size photograph)

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu except for breakfast

Personal Expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters

Travel Insurance

Guide and Porter gratuity

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Is the water at Island Peak Climbing safe to drink?

No, you are not allowed to drink water from the direct tap or streams on the Island Peak Expedition. But you can also use a purifier or SteriPen. It is expensive to buy water (maybe ten times the cost of purchasing water in Kathmandu).

Am I going to be sick on my trek at altitude?

Be conscious. This trek will be over 3500 m in elevation. The possibilities of having an altitude illness usually begin at this altitude. But to prevent this, we have planned the itinerary to give you time to acclimatize as much as possible.

How can I conquer the altitude sickness?

There’s nobody who’s going to suffer from altitude sickness. The younger and fitter people do not experience high altitude illnesses when they feel older and less fit. It’s not related to fitness or age. Speak to your private practitioner. Prescription medicines are available to help avoid the symptoms of altitude sickness. But go gently and listen to the body and be mindful of any changes and listen to your guide if he thinks that you have symptoms (which might not be apparent).

What happens if an emergency evacuation is required while I am trekking?

We will be able to collect your travel insurance policies and details before your trip. In case of emergency, we will be able to coordinate with your insurance company and helicopters company for emergency evacuation.

What about simple medication during the trek?

There is no doubt only be a First aid. We take a first-aid kit on every trip. We always advise you to make your own. Here’s a checklist of items you can bring, recommended. Vaccinations are not compulsory in Nepal; however, we suggest that you keep this checklist if necessary.