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Island Peak (6,169m): also known as Imja Tse is one of the popular trekking peaks of Nepal for climbing on the Himalayas. Along with the most enjoyable climbing experience, Island Peak presents some of the most spectacular scenery of leading mountains in the Khumbu region. From Dingboche, the view of this peak gives an impression of an island in a sea of ice. The semi-circular panorama of Everest (8,848m), Nuptse (7,879m) and Lhotse (8,516m) to the north, Makalu (8,463m) to the east and Ama Dablam (6,812m) to the south adds more charm in climbing the peak. For many mountaineers, Island peak be the beginning of climbing for bigger mountain expeditions. For some Island, peak stands for the purpose of acclimatizing before heading to higher elevation climbing. And for Island peak climbing, Kala Patthar or Everest Base Camp Trekking is most suitable to fit your body and mind.
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Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu, Transfer to hotel
Upon your arrival at the Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted by our representative. After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc), pick up your luggage and look for our representative with the Altitude Trails & Adventures display board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to your hotel, nearby Thamel as per your requirement. Thamel has great food from all over the world, fabulous shopping and Durbar square with its several temples and markets are nearby Thamel. Overnight at the hotel
Day 2
Trip preparation, Meeting with guide
After breakfast, We will have a briefing session about the trip. Our guide will describe the trek, geographic structure, custom and traditions and about the daily events: trek duration, attractions and share other information. We will also assist you with the trekking gears and help you navigate around stores in Thamel to get them. After the preparation, if time permits, we will do a little sightseeing around Kathmandu Durbar square and Thamel.
Day 3
Flight to Lukla, Trek to Phakding (flight 25m; 4 hrs)
We take a breathtaking flight from Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) on a twin-otter plane to the Tenzing-Hillary Airport, at the Sherpa village of Lukla (2840 m), where we begin our trek into the Khumbu region. Throughout the flight, dramatic views of terraced hills and the distant Himalayan range will come into view. After lunch the team will do a light stretching and warm up and start the trek for around Four hours to reach Phakding (2610 m). During the Four-hour hike to Phakding you will pass Mani stone walls, i.e., sacred for Buddhist, made from hundreds of stone tablets and giant carved boulders, brilliantly decorated with colored paints.
Day 4
Trek to Namche Bazar (3460m, 5hrs)
After having Breakfast at around 0800 AM, we will start our trek along the Dudh Koshi River, passing through beautiful villages of Toc Toc, Benkar, Monjo, Jorsalle crossing suspension bridges and ascending through forests to reach Namche Bazaar, a lively Sherpa town.
We will stop at jarsalle for lunch and rest. Afterwards, we will have to cross the popular Hillary bridge and walk uphill towards Namche bazaar. The ascent is 650m, which takes approx. 2-3 hrs.
Day 5
Acclimatization day, Visit Khumjung (3800m)
Acclimatization plays a key role in preparing our body for trekking in high altitude. As the elevation increases the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere also decreases. As we are trekking up to altitudes of more than 5000m in the coming days, resting at Namche helps us to acclimatize easily. The best way to acclimatize is walking at high altitude and sleeping at lower altitude. So, on our 3rd day of trekking, we will hike up to an elevation of 3850M.
Early in the morning, After breakfast we’ll hike up to the Everest view point. At Namche, From the hotel we will be staying, we can observe Mt. Kantega, Thamserku. From the Everest viewpoint, we’ll get the first glimpse of Mt. Everest along with Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Thamserku and other surrounding peaks. Afterwards, we’ll visit the Sagarmatha museum and hike towards Khumjung via Syangboche. On the way, we can observe the Syangboche airport, and visit the Everest view hotel.
Day 6
Trek to Deboche (3740m, 4hrs)
At around 0800 AM, The team will depart from Namche Bazaar towards Deboche. On the way we can observe the beautiful Phortse village (the village of Everest summiters) along with the beautiful view of Mountains.
The trail Descends towards Dudh Koshi river via Sansaa village, Phunki Thanga and crosses the river via suspension bridge and winds up towards Tengboche. It will take approx 3 hrs to reach Phunki Thanga where It will be a lunch stop for the team . Afterwards it is an uphill hike till Tengboche. At Tengboche, there is a famous Monastery “Tengboche Monastery” (Thyangboche Monastery), The monastery is also called Dawa choking gompa. It is one of the biggest and famous Monasteries in Khumbu region and in Nepal. Tengboche is the highest elevation hike (3850m) on this day. Afterwards, The trail descends towards Deboche village.
Day 7
Trek to Dingboche (4340m, 4hrs)
Likewise everyday, The team will start the day with warm up, stretch, enjoy breakfast and start the trek at 0800 AM. The trail now continues along the Imja river all the way up to Dingboche village through Millingo, Pangboche and Shomare villages. Spectacular view of Mt. Amadablam and Lhotse can be seen from the trek. The chances to encounter Himalayan thar (Mountain goat ) is also high. After having lunch at Pangboche, There will be little sightseeing of the oldest Monastery in Khumbu region which is more than 350 years old. Afterwards, the team will continue towards dingboche village.
Day 8
Acclimatization day, visit Nangkartshang peak (5090m)
It is another acclimatization day during the trek, which will help the team to trek to Everest Base camp and Kala Patthar which is 5364 M and 5660 M respectively. The acclimatization hike will be up to the top of nearby hill, Nangkartshang (Nagarjuna) hill which is 5070m. With packed snacks the hike will start at 0800 am. The ascent of the hill is mildly steep, It will take approx. 3.5 hrs to reach the top. It will be an amazing day with the outstanding view of Mt. Amadablam, Mt, Choyou (8188m, 6ht highest mountain), Kantega, Thamserku, Taboche, Cholatse, Bruntse, Island peak and other peaks. Beside the mountains, From the top of Nangkartshang hill, the dingboche village and Chukhung valley looks spectacular. The total hike duration will be 5 to 6 hrs.
Day 9
Trek to Lobuche (4930m, 4hrs)
After starting the trek at 0800 AM, the team will head towards Lobuche village. The trail will continue along the river originated by Lobuche peak and after one and half hours cross a small bridge and reach Thukla village. Thukla is the only village located between Dingboche and Lobuche. The team will have lunch and have a short rest here. Afterwards, the trail is uphill and passes through Thukla memorial (4800m). The memorial is built to honor the mountaineers who dedicated their whole career in Mountaineering. It feels quite sad to see hundreds of memorials. From the Thukla pass, The trail is easier up to Lobuche village. The Khumbu glacier, which is initiated from Everest, ends at Thukla. THe Khumbu glacier is recognized as the world’s highest glacier and also the largest glacier of Nepal. Mount Nuptse (7861m) is right in front of the village. Nuptse blocks the view of Mount Everest as it stands right in front of Everest. Lobuche is also the last accommodating place for mountaineers who will be climbing Lobuche peak (6119m).
Day 10
Trek to Gorakshep (5164m), Visit Everest Base Camp (5364m)
It will be quite a hard day, as the team has to walk above the rocky terrain above the glacier. As the glacier will be moving slowly everyday, there will be slight change in the route everyday. And the altitude will also make the walk a little bit hard.Gorakshep is a small village and also known as one of the villages at the highest elevation. The trail to Kala patthar and Everest Base camp splits from Gorakshep. Kala patthar is at an elevation of 5660m which offers the best view of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Pumori along with many mountains in the Everest region. Everest Base camp is the famous landmark in the world, where every year hundreds of mountaineers along with their supporting sherpa and porters camp to summit Mount Everest and surrounding mountains. Also, Throughout the year, Hundreds of thousands of trekkers from all around the world come to see the Base camp of the highest mountain of the world.
Day 11
Morning hike to Kala patthar (5644), Trek to Dingboche (4340m, 7hrs)
The best view comes after the hardest climb”. The best view of Mount Everest can be seen from Kala patthar. It will be an early morning hike (around 0300 AM or 0400 AM) to see the sunrise over Mount Everest and surrounding mountains. It will be a 2 to 3 hrs hike up to the top of Kala Patthar and the maximum elevation (5660m) the team will be reaching during the entire trek. The team will enjoy Breakfast and return back the same route towards thukla village and head towards Dingboche village. The trek on this day will be easier compared to other days.
Day 12
Trek to Chukhung (4730m, 5hrs)
The trek from Dingboche to Chhukung is relatively straightforward. After breakfast, we descend into the valley alongside the river. The trail is rocky, stony, and uneven. As we continue further, we are treated to a breathtaking panorama of Lhotse and Nuptse. Along the way, we come across the Lhotse South Face Memorial, which stands in honor of those who lost their lives while attempting to reach the peak. We eventually reached Chhukung, which is one of the smaller communities on our route. There are only a few teahouses in this area. We arrive in Chhukung before lunchtime, so this day can be considered a rest day and stay overnight
Day 13
Trek to Island peak Base Camp (5100m, 4 hrs)
The hike to Island Peak Base Camp involves a steep ascent, offering us a fantastic journey with breathtaking vistas of the Himalayas and glaciers.Today, we have the opportunity to practice for a pre-climb attempt. We will start by practicing rappelling and belaying skills with experienced climbers. Additionally, there will be demonstrations on how to use ice axes, ascenders, harnesses, karabiners, and other climbing equipment. After having breakfast, we embark on a steep climb outside of Chhukung. The trail leads us past the glaciers of Lhotse and Imja, providing us with awe-inspiring panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. Following a challenging hike, we finally reach Island Peak Base Camp, which is our starting point for the summit attempt. Tents, designed for two people, will be pitched and ready for our use upon our arrival at the base camp. We will spend the night at Island Peak Base Camp.
Day 14
Summit Island peak (6160m, 9/10hrs), Trek back to Chukhung (4730m, 3hrs)
The climb to the peak of Island Peak should commence as early as possible because clouds and strong winds often become problematic in the afternoon. Our team will initiate the ascent after midnight, given that the journey to the summit takes an entire day. We should bring packed lunches for sustenance. Progressing further, we will reach High Camp. Beyond Crampon Point, the terrain becomes snowy and slippery, necessitating the use of crampons. For added safety during the ascent to an altitude of 5,700 meters, the team will be connected by a man-rope. After a lengthy journey along a narrow ridge, we will arrive at the base of the Imja Glacier. The sight of various peaks such as Makalu, Baruntse, Mera, and others from the glacier will captivate us with their breathtaking beauty. As we approach the summit of Island Peak, a vast vista of Lhotse comes into view.
The most challenging part of the climb at this stage involves scaling a vertical wall. We will ascend this wall using anchors and follow a fixed-line to reach the pinnacle. During this process, we may need to traverse one or two crevasses using ladders. Finally, we will have reached the summit. We should make the most of our time at the summit, taking in the stunning scenery. Subsequently, we will return to Base Camp. The trail back to the camp involves a long descent, so we should remain attentive. Upon our arrival at Base Camp, we will have a well-deserved break. This occasion calls for a celebration of our achievement, so let's enjoy and rejoice.
After returning from Base Camp, we will descend to Chhukung.
Day 15
Trek to Tengboche (3860m, 6hrs)
Early in the morning, after having our breakfast, we will head towards Tenboche at the altitude of 3860m, which will take around 6 hours. The trek from Chhukung to Tengboche offers a mix of downhill and uphill sections, providing you with breathtaking views and a chance to experience the rich Sherpa culture at Tengboche Monastery.
Day 16
Trek to Namche (3460m, 4hrs)
The journey is coming to an end, and we are gearing up for a descent. We will bid farewell to Pangboche village and make our way down to Namche Bazaar. We will descend on a less technical trail, still enjoying the same breathtaking scenery. Along the way, we will pass through various villages such as Deboche, Tengboche, and others before arriving at Namche Bazaar. Our path will lead us through lush forests, over rivers, and across suspension bridges, offering various scenic sights. Finally, we can relax and savor the creature comforts that we had to forgo during our climb. We will spend the night in Namche Bazaar
Day 17
Trek to Lukla (2810m, 6hrs)
The team will be following the same trail that we took on the first and the second day of the descending down the hill and crossing the Hillary bridge to reach Jarsalle and following the bank of Dudh koshi river and passing by Monjo, Toc Toc, Phakding, Thadokoshi, Cheplung and reach Lukla. At lukla, We will bid farewell to the porters who helped the entire team with carrying heavy backpacks and making it easier to complete the summit.
Day 18
Flight to Kathmandu (25mins flight)
The team will board the earliest flight to Kathmandu after having breakfast at Lukla. Taking off from the shortest runway of lukla airport (Tenzing- Hillary airport) is quite adrenaline pumping and fun. The flight will be 30-35 minutes. Once we check out from the airport, It will be a 30 minutes drive back to the hotel. The remaining day will be a rest day followed by a team dinner event in the evening.
Day 19
Leisure/ Departure, Airport transfer
If you have an Extra day and want to travel to more places in Nepal, we will assist to entertain your further stay. Or If you have a departing flight from Nepal, Our team will accompany you to the airport.
- 1. Airport/Hotel transfer
- 2. 3 star category hotel accommodation in kathmandu (B&B basis)
- 3. Welcome and farewell dinner
- 4. Private ground transportation
- 5. Flight fare : Kathmandu/ Ramechhap to Lukla (Both way)
- 6. Full board tea house accommodation during the trek
- 7. Climbing and Trekking Permit and national park entry fee
- 8. Certified Guides
- 9. Porters during the trek (1 for 2 clients)
- 10. Transportation, Accommodation and insurance of guide and porters.
- 11. Duffle bag and sleeping bags to use during the trek
- 12. Altitude trails T-shirts, Route map and travel completion certificate
- 13. First aid kit
- 1. Visa fees
- 2. International airfare
- 3. Personal expenses (laundry, telephone expenses, snacks,etc)
- 3. All beverages and bar bills
- 4. Travel insurance
- 5. Any loss arising due to unforeseen circumstances (natural disaster)
- 6. Tips for guide and porter
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