Island Peak (Ima Tse 6189 m. / 20,305 ft.) is taken as the mostly climbed Peak. It can be climb in both the spring and autumn season. It is located in the upper Imja Valley of the Khumbu, surrounded by Himalaya. Observing from above Dingboche the mountain has really the same appearance as an island in a sea of ice. Peak offers very beautiful outlook in the Khumbu (Everest area).
Island peak was named by Eric Shipton in 1952 and the first ascent was made by members of the 1953 British Everest team as a training climb. The climbing is challenging for the beginning alpine climber and the summit ridge provides one of the most dramatic view in the mornings that a Himalayan climber could dream of. The summit of Island Peak stands nearby to the South Face of Lhotse, one of the world’s largest ice walls, and offers stunning views of beautiful Ama Dablam and Makalu.
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and preparation
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,184ft) then trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 40 min flight, 3-4 hours trek
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft): 5-6 hours
Day 05: Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft): Acclimatization Day
Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Phortse (3810 m/12500 ft): 5 – 6 hours
Day 07: Phortse to Pheriche (4240 m/ 13910 ft): 5- 6 hours
Day 08: Acclimatize and day hike to Nangkartshang/Tabuche Base Camp
Day 09: Pheriche to Lobuche (4910m/ 16108 ft): 5-6 hours
Day 10: Lobuche to Ghorakshep (5140m/16863 ft): Continue EBC(5364m/17598 ft): Back to Ghorakshep:7-8 hours
Day 11: Early morning climb to kalapathar for sunrise view of Everest and other mountain ranges then continue trek to Lobuche: 5-6 hours
Day 12: Lobuche to via Kongma La Pass (5,535m/18,159ft) to Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft): 6-7 hours
Day 13: Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m/17,060ft), pre-climb training: 3-4 hours trek
Day 14: Island Peak Base Camp to Summit (6,189m/20,305ft), and back to base camp: 10-12 hours
Day 15: Reserve day for bad weather or rest for clients
Day 16: Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche (3,985m/13,074ft) 5-6 hours
Day 17: Pangboche to Namche Bazaar: 4-5 hours
Day 18: Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6-7 hours
Day 19: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 20: Final departure
Includes
Airport transfers four times for domestic and international transfer.
Flight Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu.
Necessary accommodation including breakfast in Kathmandu as per client’s requirement.
3 meal per day and overnight necessary accommodation in guesthouses/restaurants / camping along the trail or camping trek.
Supporting staffs trekking guide and porters, as well as their necessary insurance fee, meals and allowances.
Climbing guide as per requirement of clients.
Climbing permit fee Conservation area entrance permit.
Excludes
Meals and accommodation in Kathmandu.
Personal equipment sleeping bag, Down jacket, waterproof jacket, kit bag etc.
Kathmandu airport departure tax.
Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost.
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral water), tips etc.
