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Island Peak Climbing

Days
08 Days
Price From

USD$ 1200

Trip Introduction
Difficulty

Moderate

Destination

Nepal

Trip Duration

23 Days

Overview

This is the most popular and beautiful peak in Everest region. Locally, it is known as Imja- tse peak in Tibetan language. The named Island peak was given by climbing team of Eric Shipton. It was climbed for the first time as preparation of Everest expedition in 1953 by British team and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa. Trek starts at Lukla after flying from Kathmandu and follow the regular route of classic Everest until Dingboche. Then, trek go ahead to Island peak Base Camp 5000m along the Imja River via Chhukung and install tented camp for a night to attack the Island peak summit in next early morning. We walk on black and white rock parts from Island peak Base camp to 5800m. After that we get the snow and we should be well equipped with climbing gears to cross the blue ice crevasses and start to hang up in 45 degree to reach on the top. We can see the amazing views of Lhotse,Nuptse,Amadablam,Baruntse,Amphu,Mera.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, day at leisure.

Day 02: Free day or sightseeing around Kathmandu valley.

Day 03: Flight to Lukla (2840m)/trek to Phakding(2640m).

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m).

Day 05: Acclimatization day.

Day 06: Namche Bazaar - Tengbuche (3860m).

Day 07: Tengbuche - Dingbuche (4410m).

Day 08: Dingbuche - Lobuche (4910m).

Day 09: Lobuche - Everest Base camp (5364) (5545m)/back to Gorakshep (5140m).

Day 10: Kala Pattar (5310m) /back to Lobuche.

Day 11: Lobuche - Dingboche (3985m).

Day 12: Dingboche - Chukkung (4730m).

Day 13: Chukkung - Island Peak Base Camp (5150m).

Day 14: Climb to High camp (5481m).

Day 15: Climb to summit (6189m) and return to Base Camp.

Day 16: Base camp - Dingbuche (4410m).

Day 17: Dingbuche - Tengbuche (3860m).

Day 18: Tengbuche - Namche Bazaar (3440m).

Day 19: Namche Bazaar - Lukla (2840m).

Day 21: Lukla Fly to Kathmandu (1350m) transfer to hotel.

Day 22: Free day or shopping day.

Day 23: Drive to Airport for return flight.

NOTE: The above information is an example of our standard tour, and can be customized to meet your specific requirements.

What's Include
  • All airport/hotel transfers.
  • Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu with temple/monuments entrance fee.
  • Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight and departure taxes.
  • Three nights in 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Teahouse/Lodge and tented accommodation during trekking and climbing session.
  • Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals in mountain.
  • All ground transportation as per the itinerary program by private vehicles.
  • All necessary paper works; trekking permits and Island Peak climbing permit.
  • Travel and rescue arrangements.
  • Welcome and farewell dinner.
  • Exclusive Medical Kit Bag.
  • All government and local taxes.
What's Not Include
  • Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs).
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
  • Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 20 kg luggage, cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg).
  • Altitude chamber (PAC) or oxygen.
  • Travel and rescue insurance.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled or boiled water, shower, heater, etc.)
  • Personal climbing equipment.
  • Personal climbing guide if requested.
  • Optional trips and sightseeing if extended.
  • Tips for guides and porters.
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