Island Peak

The Island Peak Trek is for people who have had previous walking experience, such as winter walking in Scotland, using ice axe and crampons. For people that are doing the Island Peak trek, we will have a day of training in the basic techniques that you will need, as part of the itinerary while on trek. After returning from Kala Pattar, we head up the Imje Khola Valley to Island Peak, following the river. After passing the Lhotse and Imja glaciers we reach Island peak trek base camp before our climb up to Imja Tse (Island Peak 6189 m). IslThe views on the Island Peak trek are remarkable, with the whole of the Khumbu mountains spread out before you.

The Island Peak Trek is the most popular trekking peak in Nepal. From Dingboche the mountain is seen as an island in a sea of ice. The summit is interesting and attractive with a highly glaciated west face rising from the Lhotse Glacier. The mountain itself is the extension of the South Ridge of Lhotse Shar separated by a small col.The Island Peak Trek not only provides an enjoyable climb but also provides some of the most spectacular scenery 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 circle in the north. The views of Makalu (8475m) in the east, Baruntse and Amadablam in the south are never to be forgotten.

Trek Fact :

Duration Of trip 19 Days
Mode of Accommodation: Lodge & Tent
Highest elevation: 6189m
Location: Everest region
Best climbing Season: March to May to September to November
Mode of Transport: Flight
Group Size minimum 1+

Day to Day Itinerary:

Day 01: An early morning to Lukla from Kathmandu and trek to Phakding. (2610mtrs/8563ft). Flight 30 minutes and walking 3 hours. O/N at guest house, AP plan
Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft). walking 5:30 hours. O/N at guest house, AP plan
Day 03: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazzar. walking 5 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan
Day 04: Trek to Tengboche(3860m/12664ft). walking 5 hours. O/N at guest house, AP plan
Day 05: TTrek to Dingboche(4410m/14468ft). walking 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan
Day 06: Acclimatization day at Dinbuche. Walking 4:25 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan
Day 07: Trek to Lobuje(4910m/16108ft). Walking 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan
Day 08: ATrek to Gorak Shep (5153m/16906ft). Walking 3:30 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan
Day 09: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5363m/17595ft) and back to Gorekshep. Walking 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan
Day 10: Hiking up to Kalapathar(5545m/18192ft) and overnight at Dingboche(4410m/14468ft). Walking 6 hours, O/N at guest house, BB plan
Day 11: Dingboche to Island peak base camp( 5050m/15291ft) walking 6 hours, O/N at Tented camp, AP plan
Day 12: After breakfast transfer to the Airport for departure.
Day 13: One extra day. O/N at Tented camp, AP plan
Day 14: Summit (6189m/ 20305ft) and back to Island peak base camp. O/N at Tented camp, AP plan
Day 15: Island peak base camp to Lower Panbuche( 3985m/12066ft). Walking 6 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan
Day 16: Lower Panbuche to Namche (3440m/11286ft). Walking 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan
Day 17: Namche to Phakding (2610mtrs/8563ft). Walking 5 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan
Day 18: Phakding to Lukla(2840m/9317ft). Walking to 3:30 O/N at guest house, AP plan
Day 19: Fly to Kathmandu from Lukla. O/N at hotel, B & B plan

Deluxe Package (US$ 1900 per person)

Service Included - Pick up from Airport on your arrival Day - A Trekking guide - Necessary trekking crews (Guide, Porters, Cook, Sherpa etc) - Tea house &Tented Accommodation - Hot Drinks (Tea/coffee) - Sagarmatha National Park Permit - Mera Peak climbing Permit - Island Peak permit - TIms Trekking permit - Airport tax - Flight to & from Lukla - Insurance & equipments to guides & Porters - Emergency rescue service arranging with your insurance paper - Daily freshly cooked meals three times a day (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) - Drop to Airport on your departure day

Service excluded: - All drinks(Hot/cold/Alcoholic) - Personal Nature expenses - Travel Insurance - Emergency evacuation cost if rescue necessary - Nepal Visa Fee( Can be received on your arrival day in Kathmandu Airport by paying 30US$) - Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu - More

Accommodation

We provide Latest Model North face Tent for your trek. Our Sleeping tent are two men tent with enough place to keep your personal valued things & rucksack.

We will have Very good Kitchen & dinning tent. Toilet & shower tents are provided too.

We have hot shower every day & western toilet stand will be set up every day for comfort & hygiene. We provide water proof & comfortable mattress for sleeping.

Meals

Soup
TomatoSoup, Vegetable Soup, Mushroom Soup, Chicken Soup, Chicken -, MushroomSoup, Onion Soup, Garlic Soup, Potato Soup, French Onion Soup, MixSoup( Veg, Chicken, Mushroom, Cheese), Noodle Soup, Egg-Veg-Noodle Soup

Potato’s Variety
BoiledPotato, Fried Potato, Fried Potato with Veg., Fried Potato with eggTop, Fried Potato with cheese, veg & Egg, Potato Chips, French fry, Massed Potato, Potato bread

Delicious Noodle / Pasta
DeliciousNoodle/Pasta, Fried Noodle plain, Fried Noodle with veg, Fried noodlewith Egg, Fried Noodle with Cheese, Mix Fried Noodle( Veg, Cheese,Chicken, Egg)

Italian Taste
CheeseTomato Pizza, Cheese Veg Tomato Pizza, Salami Pizza, Mushroom Pizza,Tuna Piza, Mix Pizza, Spagatti Cheese, Macaroni Cheese, Lazani Cheese

Indian Kitchen
Veg Curry with rice, Chicken Curry With Rice, Egg Curry With Rice, Chapati & potato Curry

Chinese /Tibet Dine
VegThukpa, Veg Egg, Chicken Thukpa, Chinese noodle, Tibetan Bread, VegMo:Mo, Chicken Mo:Mo, Mix Mo:Mo( Veg, Cheese, Egg), Fried Rice Plain,Chicken Fried Rice, Mushroom Fried rice, Veg Fried rice, Mix Fried Rice

Nepali Traditional Special
Rice, Veg & Dal soup (serve with Pickle, Papad , Salad)

Breakfast
Boiled Egg, Fried Egg, Scrambled Egg, Poached Egg, Omlet plain, Veg Omlet, Cheese Omlet, Emlet Tomato, Potato Omlet
Chapatiplain/jam/honey/butter, Toast Plain/Jam/Honey/Butter, TibetanBreadPlain/Jam/Honey/Butter, Musley fruit curd, Mushley With Milk orCurd, Corn Flask with Curd or Milk, Granola with Milk or Curd, Porridgewith Milk, Plain Porrige

From Bread Item
Pancake plain/Jam/honey/Butter, Apple Pancake, Cinamon Rool, Apple Strudle, Brown/ white bread plain/jam/Honey/Butter

Mouth Watering Desert
Apple Pie, Custard pudding, Rice Pudding, Lemon Sugar Pancake, Chocolate Cake

Occasional Taste
Chicken Sizzler, Chicken Steak, Yak Steak

Recommended Cloths & Equipments:

• Duffel or Rucksack bag
• Daypack
• 4 Season Down Jacket
• 4 seasons Sleeping bag
• Hiking pants
• Waterproof jacket
• Full - sleeves shirt
• Jumper or pile jacket
• T - shirts
• Woollen socks to wear with boots
• Sun hat
• Beanie
• Gloves
• Sun block for lips
• Sun lotion
• Goggles or sunglasses
• Thermal Long underwear
• Insulated pants
• Nylon windbreaker
• Nylon wind pants
• Water bottle
• Sewing kit
• Medical & first aid kit
• Flash light
• Batteries and bulbs
• Swiss army knife
• Personal towel
• Camp shoes or Sandal
• Trekking boots (water proof is recommended)
• Polypropylene/wool socks
• Light cotton socks for under wool socks

Suggested Medical Kit list

General Supplies:
• Bandages: Band-Aids, gauze pads.
• Elastic bandage (4” wide) for minor sprains.
• Moleskin for prevention of blisters.
• Box of towelettes for cleaning hands.
• Thermometer
• Tissues
• Scissors or pocket knife.
• Small case to hold medications and supplies.

Prescription Items:

• Allergy medication such as Ana-Kit Insect Sting Treatment Kit or Epi Pen (both contain an emergency injection of epinephrine) should be carried by travelers with severe allergies to stinging insects (bees, wasps, yellow jackets. etc.).

• Antibiotics may be useful for travelers at risk for skin infections or upper respiratory infections. Please consult your personal physician.

• Asthma medication should be carried by trekkers with a history of asthma or pulmonary problems

• Diarrhea Treatment and/or antibiotic may be prescribed for treatment. It is not recommended that antibiotics be used for prevention of diarrhea. Please consult your personal physician.

• Jet Lag: in some cases a short -acting sleeping medication is helpful in treating sleeping problems associated with jet lag.

• Pain Relief and Cough Suppression a prescription pain medication should be carried by travelers in case of severe headache, muscoskeletal pain or cough.

Non-Prescription Items:

• Aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen for -general relief of minor aches and pains or headache.

• Antibiotic ointment for topical application on minor cuts and abrasions.

• Antifungal powder or cream for travelers prone to athletes’ foot and/or other fungal skin problem.

• Allergy tablets for common allergies.

• Decongestant tablets for nasal congestion due to mild colds or allergies.

• Diarrhea Treatment such as Pepto-Bismol or Imodium tablets for symptomatic treatment and/or, prevention of diarrhea.

• Hydrocortisone cream (1%) for topical relief of itching due to insect bites or sunburn.

• Insect repellent for topical application.

• Motion Sickness remedy for the treatment of a common ailment of travelers using local modes of transportation in foreign countries.

• Powdered electrolyte mix to be mixed in safe water for fluid replacement and rehydration during severe diarrhea.

• Sunscreen & lipscreen SPF 15 or higher.

• Water purification’ tablets a bottle of iodine tablets or an iodine crystal water purification kit.

• Skin cleanser for cleansing of minor cuts and abrasions.

• Throat lozenges useful for soothing “Trekker’s Cough” and other common causes of minor throat irritation.