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.
Trip Fact:
Duration Of trip 20 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
Minimum Group Size 1+
Itinerary:
Day 01: Katmandu (1310m/4298ft). Our airport representative will be received you at the airport and transfer to Hotel. It is 7km and takes about 10 minutes. O/N at hotel, B & B plan
Day 02: 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 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft). walking 5:30 hours. O/N at guest house, AP plan
Day 04: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazzar. walking 5 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan
Day 05: Trek to Tengboche(3860m/12664ft). walking 5 hours. O/N at guest house, AP plan
Day 06: Trek to Dingboche(4410m/14468ft). walking 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan
Day 07: Acclimatization day at Dinbuche. Walking 4:25 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan
Day 08: Trek to Lobuje(4910m/16108ft). Walking 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan
Day 09: ATrek to Gorak Shep (5153m/16906ft). Walking 3:30 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan
Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5363m/17595ft) and back to Gorekshep. Walking 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house, AP plan
Day 11: Hiking up to Kalapathar(5545m/18192ft) and overnight at Dingboche(4410m/14468ft). Walking 6 hours, O/N at guest house, BB plan
Day 12: Dingboche to Island peak base camp( 5050m/15291ft) walking 6 hours, O/N at Tented camp, AP plan
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
Day 20: free from Program
