Island peak (imja tse)

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Island Peak is the most climb peak of Everest Region. It’s a challenging peak as you will be experiencing some icy and difficult paths  but it is regarded as the easiest peak of Nepal.  This is a very favorable peak for all the beginners to experience some high adventure above the 6000 m . In 1953 Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay summited this mountain as a  training purpose to summit MT Everest. 

this peak climbing is very ideal to explore the hgh adventures over 6000 m  and aslo to explore the other 6000- 8000 m peaks and mountains  of Everest region.


Trip Itineraries

Day 1 - Kathmandu to lukla(2860m) by scenic flight(25-30min) and same day trek till Phakding(2610m) 3-4 hrs


Early morning scenic flight to lukla. The duration of the flight is 25-30min. the trek starts from form LuKla. It’s the gateway of Sagarmatha Natonal Park. Few hours of walk passing some small villages like Thalsare and Cheplung we will arrive to Thadokoshi. A small village on top of hill. After lunch we will continue our journey to Phakding. Overnight at local lodge.

Some Information

Distance : 138km by flight Trek 7.5 km
Time : 240 min
Altitude Gain : 1160 m
Duration : flight 30 min trek 3-4 hrs

Day 2 - phakding to Namche(3440m) 5h30 min


Today the trial is mostly uphill. The trail starts inside the pine forest, there are lots of ups and downs through the stairs till we reach to Monjo( A small village of Sherpa).  Monjo to Jorsalle there are no dificult paths. Here we stop for lunch and continue our day to Namche. On a way we will have a view of Mt kangkaroo, Thamserku, Mt Everest, Lhotse Shar and many more peaks  and also will pass by Hillary bridge which is 410 feet high and 125 meters long.  After crossing mundu we will arrive  to our final destination of the day Namche. overnight at local lodge.

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Distance : 9.5 km
Time : 330 min
Altitude Gain : 830 m
Duration : 5h30 min

Day 3 - Rest and hike till Everest view point(3962m) for the acclimatization


Namche is a village to visit. This is the biggest village that we pass by during our trek. Early morning hike till Everest view point lodge which is around 3962 m above the sea level.It will take around 2 hrs to reach there. The main goal of this day is to acclimatize the altitude.  From the Everest view point we will have the panaromic view of mountains like world  highest mountain MT Everest (8848m),Lhotse sar (8382m), Amadablam (6812m), Thamserku (6618m), kangtega(6782m),kongde(6187m) and many more peaks and mountains. after having tea we will head back to namche for lunch.  overnight at local lodge.

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Distance : 4 km
Time : 240 min
Altitude Gain : 512 m
Duration : 4 hrs

Day 4 - Namche to Tengboche (3867m) 6 hrs


We will start our day passing by the most beautiful trekking trail of Everest Region with the stunning views of high hills, forest, river and mountains. the trial is simple as there are no difficult path till we reach to Sanasa. From Sanasa we will descend till Phungi Thanga and continue to climb for few hours till we reach to our destination Tengboche. Here we will visit the biggest monastery of this valley and enjoy the view of Mt Amadablam, Mt Everest and Lhotse Shar. Overnight at local lodge.

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Distance : 17.9 km
Time : 360 min
Altitude Gain : 417 m
Duration : 6 hrs

Day 5 - Tengboche to Dingboche (4410m) 5 hrs


From Tengboche the trial starts by descending till thado koshi. After crossing suspension bridge we will start to climb till we reach to Lower Pangboche. The trial continues on a open valley valley of Pangboche and cross via Shomare before arriving to our destination Dingboche. It’s a beautiful village with stunning views of Mt Amadablam, Mt Taboche, Mt Cholatse and many more peaks. Overnight at local lodge.

Some Information

Distance : 9.1 km
Time : 300 min
Altitude Gain : 543 m
Duration : 5 hrs

Day 6 - Dingboche to Chhukung (4730m) 2-3 hrs


Today it’s a short day. The trial is normal as there are no steep climbs and difficult paths. After few hours of walk we will reach to our destination Chhukung by passing through an amazing valley with stunning landscpes of mountains. Overnight at local lodge.

Some Information

Distance : 4.1 km
Time : 180 min
Altitude Gain : 320 min
Duration : 2-3 hrs

Day 7 - Hike to chhukung ri(5546m) for acclimatization and back to Chhukung 6-7 hrs


Early morning start the day after having breakfast. The trial is mostly uphill till the summit. We will take a time and walk slowly. It will take around 3h30 min to 4 hrs to reach the summit. From the top you will have the mesmerizing views of Mt Lhotse, Mt Nuptse, Mt Cholatse, Mt Taboche, Mt Amadablam , Mt Baruntse, Island Peak and many more peaks. After the summit  we will get back by the same way till Chhukung. overnight at local lodge.

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Distance : 5.1 km
Time : 420 min
Altitude Gain : 816 m
Duration : 6-7 hrs

Day 8 - Trek till Island peak basecacamp 5100m 4hrs


Today the trial is little steep and difficult as we have to walk through some rocky paths.  The trial continues through chhukung valley with landscapes of high hills and mountains. After crossing imja khola and climbing for few hours we will reach to our destination Island peak base camp.

There are no lodges and hotels here so you have stay sleep in fixed tent. 

Evening time short brefing and description about the climbing gears and climibing techniques and proper ways of using the gears  by our experience guide.

Overnight inside a fix tent.

Some Information

Distance : 6.8 km
Time : 240 min
Altitude Gain : 370 m
Duration : 4 hrs

Day 9 - Summit of Island peak(6165m) and same day return to chhokung (4730m)


You will be starting the day early morning. Normally we start around 12 pm or 1 am and push for the summit. From the top you will have one of the best view mountains in a 360®. After the summit you will head back to basecamp and same day head back to chhukung. overnight at local lodge.

Some Information

Distance : 11 km
Time : 420 min
Altitude Gain : 1065 m
Duration : 7 hrs

Day 10 - Contingency / reserve day


If we got some weather problems and couldn’t start our day to summit than we will use this day for the summit of Island peak. And incase if we succeed the day before than this day we will rest at dingboche and visit the village.

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Day 11 - Chhokung to Debuche (3860m) 5 hrs


We will headback by the same way and pass via the villages like Dingboche, Shomare and Pangboche. The trial is simple as we will be descending and walk on open valley till Pangboche. From  Pangboche we will descend steep for 20-30 min and start to climb till we reach to Debuche. overnight at local lodge.

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Distance : 112.3 km
Time : 300 min
Altitude Gain : -870 m
Duration : 5 hrs

Day 12 - Debuche to Monjo (2835m) 6-7 hrs


Today the trail is both uphill and downhill but mostly downhill. Starting the day by climbing till tengboche. Than Tengboche to Phungi thanga there is a big descend inside the pine forest. After phungi Thanga we will climb till Sanasa and start to walk in a open and easy trial of Everest region. After Namche we will descend till Monjo via Hillary Bridge and  Jorsalle. Overnight at local lodge.

Some Information

Distance : 8.9 km
Time : 420 min
Altitude Gain : -995 m
Duration : 6-7 hrs

Day 13 - Monjo to Lukla (2860m) 5 hrs


Today as well the trial is both uphill and downhill. We will pass by different and small villages like ghat, thandokoshi, chheplung and Thalsare before arriving to Lukla. The trial is normal but after thalsare we will be climbing for 40 to 1 hour before arriving to our destination Lukla.

Overnight at local lodge.

 

Some Information

Distance : 9.5 km
Time : 180 min
Altitude Gain : -25 m
Duration : 4 hrs

Day 14 - Flight back to Kathmandu(1450m) 25-30 min


Early morning take a scenic flight to Kathmandu, the flight duration is 25- 30 min. from a flight we will have a scenic view of Mt Everest, Lhotse and many more mountains. After arriving to Kathmandu transfer to hotel by private vehicle .

Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.

Some Information

Distance : 138 km
Time : 25-30 min
Altitude Gain : -1390 m
Duration : 25-30 min

Trip Info

Arrival 

Our team will be waiting with your name on a paper board to welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport. And help you to drop at your hotel by private vehicles.

Following day

Discuss and brief about the trek and verify all your trekking equipment’s

to ensure you have all the important gears. And will help you to buy the missing gears.

How many kg Maximum for porter?

W provide 1 porter for two clients. so,the maximum weight is 8-10 kg per person.

We provide duffle bags for each member to carry during the trek as duffle bags are easy to transfer.

First Aid kit

We carry normal stuffs like bandages, creams and paracetamols but we don't provide any medicines to our guest as we are not licensed. We provide just normal first aid kit and  request you to carry all your personal medicines.

Emergency Rescue

We request all our clients to bring or send us your travel insurance papers for the emergency evacuations. We help to provide the quick helicopter service if anything occur during the trek.

Foods

This Package dosesn’t include Kathmandu meals and soft beverages like tea and coffee.

During the trip 

we provide three time meals every day(breakfast, lunch and dinner)

soft beverages like tea/coffee/hot lemon/ginger tea 3-4 cups a day.

 fruit desserts and soups every day.  

And if you wants to take extra foods and drinks than its on you. It doesn’t include in package.

 

 

Accommodation

This package doesn’t include Kathmandu Hotels but If you want us to manage at Kathmandu than we do manage hotels as per your demand.

During the trip every day you will be sleeping inside the good and furnished hotels. Rooms might not be same when you trek in higher altitude. But our guides will manage better one for you.

we will sleep in fix tent for one or two day in island peak basecamp.

Transportation 

This package doesn’t include the transportation service inside Kathmandu valley except airport pick and drop up.

From kathmandu airport to lukla and lukla to Kathmandu we will have a domestic flight. the flight duration is 25-30 min.

we will us private vehicles for pick up and drop up..

NOTICE: THERE ARE NO DIRCT FLIGHTS TO LUKLA FROM KATHMANDU AND LUKLA TO KATHMANDU. WE HAVE TO DRIVE 4-5 HRS  TO TAKE A FLIGHT TO MANTHALI.

 

                                                                           

                                                          Namaste

Trip Included

Experience Climbing and  Trekking guide

Porter and Sherpa to carry the baggage

NMA Peak permit fee

Sagarmatha national park fee

Pasang lhamu community fee

Medical and emergency rescue  insurance of all trekking staffs

Member accommodation for 13 days during the trek

Breakfast and lunch for 14 days and dinner for 13 days (3 times meal)

Domestic plane fares both ways (Kathmandu to Lukla and lukla to Kathmandu)

Airport pick up and drop by private vehicle

Meals of trekking staffs during the trip

Arrangements of helicopter for the emergency rescue funded by your travel insurance.

Trip Excluded

Personal climbing equipment (gears)

Kathmandu hotel and meals

Additional foods and drinks during the trip

Travel insurance of clients

Visa fee

Toiletries material like, toilet paper, shampoo, soaps

Wifi service during trek

Hot shower

Beverages like beer, rum, mineral waters, hot water, juice.

Tips for the guide, porter and Sherpa (recommended)

Additional days foods and accommodation during the trip incase of blockage plane schedules

All the services that are not mention above

Trip Equipments

Ice Axe

Jhummer Ascending

Harness

crampons

Summit boots

Summit jackets

Summit gloves

Light gloves

Front head light

Sleeping bags( -20 to-30)

Ice screw 

NOTICE: YOU CAN HIRE ALL THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENTS IN DINGBOCHE FOR CLIMBING PURPOSE.