Island Peak Climbing

Duration
20 Days
Difficulty Level
High
Arrival
Kathmandu
Min Pax
01 Pax

Duration:
20 Days
Starting Point:
Lukla
End Point:
Lukla
Difficulty Level:
High
Max-Altitude:
20,305 ft / 6189 m
Min Pax:
01 Pax

Trip Introduction

Island Peak has become one of the most thrilling and technical peaks in the Everest region. This peak is being famous day by day as while summiting this peak you will also complete

The Everest Base Camp Trek. similarly; it is the famous peak in the Everest region having an elevation of (6,189m/20,305ft). This Trek takes you through the heart of Khumbu Valley and visiting the base(5363m/17,595 feet) of the world tallest Mountain the Mt. Everest(8848m/29,029 feet).

This Peak is done by many people who are new to Climbing and who wish to climb Mt. Everest in the future. Hence, this peak requires Energetic and physically fit climber.

Itinerary of the Island Peak has been schedule professionally so that you are not prone to altitude sickness and your body gets properly acclimatize. Since your health plays a very vital role in the Mountain.

This 20 day Trek Begin from and comes to end from the gateway of Everest region; Tenzing-Hillary Airport. In this Trek only experience climbing Sherpa guide and climbing sherpa (assistant/helper) are kept.

Before summiting the Island Peak it is mandatory to visit Everest Base Camp Trek as it makes your body ready to face the altitude of Island Peak; and also makes your more comfortable while climbing.

On this Trek, you will have Tea house Trek till Chukung and we provide Camping Trek at the Island Peak Base Camp (5200m) and till High Camp if required.

On this Trek (Island Peak) you will encounter many great mountains such as; Mt. Makalu, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablang and many mountains above <6000 m and the breathtaking panoramic view from Kalapathar.

Outline Itinerary

- Day 01
- Arrival day in Kathmandu (1300m)
- Day 02
- Trek Preparation day in Kathmandu
- Day 03
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla ( 2,800m/9184ft ) and Trek to Phakdhing 2,652m/8,698ft
- Day 04
- Trek from Phakdhing to Namche Bazaar( 3,440m/11,283ft)
- Day 05
- Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar 3,440m/11,283ft
- Day 06
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche ( 3,870m/12,684ft)
- Day 07
- Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,400m/14,435ft)
- Day 08
- Acclimatization Day in Dingboche
- Day 09
- Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,930m/16,170ft)
- Day 10
- Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5170 m/16,961ft) and Everest Base Camp (5364m/17,594ft)
- Day 11
- Trek from Gorakshep to Kalapathar (5545m/18,192ft) and Dingboche
- Day 12
- Trek from Dingboche to Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft)
- Day 13
- Trek from Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m/17,060ft)
- Day 14
- Trek from Island Peak Summit (6,189m/20,305ft) and back to Chukung
- Day 15
- Trek from Chukung to Tengboche
- Day 16
- Trek from Tengboche to Namche
- Day 17
- Trek from Namche to Phakding and Lukla
- Day 18
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Day 19
- Free Day in Kathmandu
- Day 20
- Final Departure

- Day 01
- Arrival day in Kathmandu (1300m)
  
  On this day you will be landed at the Capital City of Nepal-Kathmandu (1300m/4265 ft). It is the only International Airport in Nepal. You will be received by Sherpa Himalaya Representative.
  
  Then with a brief introduction, you will be welcomed by flower Garland. You will be taken to your hotel where you can rest and freshen up to keep away Jet Lag. You will get a nearby location map from the hotel reception and you can explore around.
  
  Overnight at KTM Hotel
- Day 02
- Trek Preparation day in Kathmandu
  
  Today you will also be introduced to your respective Guide and Climber for Island Peak. If you have anything to buy for your trek then you can purchase from the stores around. In the evening you will have to pack only the necessary and important items that you need during the Trek and rest you can either store at Hotel or with Sherpa Himalaya.
  
  We recommend you use the company Duffel bag as there will be less chance of misplacing in an airport and easier to find in case of missing.
  
  Overnight at KTM Hotel
- Day 03
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla ( 2,800m/9184ft ) and Trek to Phakdhing 2,652m/8,698ft
  
  Today you will need to wake up early in the morning. You will be notified by Sherpa Himalaya about the time. You will be received by a private vehicle and dropped to Airport together with the Guide. You will have a very amazing Flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. You will witness very beautiful villages and Aerial view of Himalayan ranges around. With clear weather, you will have a clear idea about the Landscape of the Hilly and Himalayan region.
  
  As you arrive Lukla, we will take a short Rest and have breakfast or lunch according to the time of Arrival. After that, you will start your Island Peak Trek to Phakdhing. It will take around 2-3 Hours of Trek. You will make your overnight stay here.
  
  Phakdhing is Elevated at 2610m/ 8562 ft. Before you arrive at Phakdhing the trail will be normal with some steep downhill and with normal uphill Trek. You will also have the first sight of Mountain Kusum Khangguru (6,369m) from Thado Koshi which is at height of 2580m.
  
  Overnight at Phakdhing
- Day 04
- Trek from Phakdhing to Namche Bazaar( 3,440m/11,283ft)
  
  After a very comfortable stay at Phakdhing, we will climb up towards Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11,280 feet), Namche Bazar is a small town in Himalaya which used to be very famous trade center.
  
  Today we will cross over the Hillary Bridge which is also one of the adventurous tasks to make. As we cross the Bridge we will hike straight uphill for almost 2 t0 3 hours to reach the overnight stop(Namche Bazaar). People used to get things from Tibet and sell making the main market point Namche. You will have plenty of hotels and souvenir shops. You can also get an option to buy any Trekking gears and necessary clothes you might need in case you missed any from Kathmandu or Luka.
  
  During your ascent to Namche Bazar, you will encounter 5 Bridges to cross. This moment will also be one of the memorable. This Day will be a bit harder than the previous Day. You will face a normal uphill walk as well as steep uphill. With recent updates, the trails are made more proper and easier.
  
  Overnight at Namche Bazaar
- Day 05
- Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar 3,440m/11,283ft
  
  Acclimatization is an Extra Day where you will be introduced to a new elevation but the overnight will be at the same spot. It is done so to keep your body familiar with the new environment and to escape from Altitude sickness.
  
  Acclimatization Day will play a vital role to prevent you from Altitude sickness. This Day we will Hike up to Everest View Hotel which has an elevation of (3880m / 12729 ft.) It is also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage site.
  
  You will encounter an amazing panoramic view of the Everest Region. Some of the popular Mountains are Mt. Lhotse, Mt Everest, Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Nuptse and Mt. Kongde, Mt. Thamserku and Mt. Khangtega and many more.
  
  We will return back to Namche for lunch and after lunch, you will have a free day and can explore the local place.
  
  Overnight at Namche Bazaar
- Day 06
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche ( 3,870m/12,684ft)
  
  This day after having breakfast we will head towards Debuche (3,820m). As we climb the Namche hill we will make a gentle slope walk for around an hour and then descend down to have the Lunch at Pungi Thanga which has an elevation of 3260m.
  
  After having a delicious lunch after good Trek we will have to climb up for around an hour and reach a very magnificent and beautiful attraction called Tengboche. There lies one of the oldest and largest monasteries in the Everest Region. This location is also the last point of Everest Panorama Trek.
  
  Overnight at Tengboche
- Day 07
- Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,400m/14,435ft)
  
  Now you are at higher altitude the surrounding environment and plant density gets thinner. You will witness less tall trees with small bushes of herbs and Shrubs. This Day our destination will be Dhingboche (4,410m). We will have a normal uphill Trek. You will encounter small villages and some small monasteries. We will be trekking along the riverside enjoying the beautiful and peaceful nature.
  
  Overnight at Dhingboche
- Day 08
- Acclimatization Day in Dingboche
  
  Today is a rest day here in Dingboche. You can explore around and hike to nearby viewpoints and come back overnight. People say this day as Trek high and sleep low day.
  
  As earlier in Namche Bazar this day is this day you can enjoy your hike or rest in the hotel.
  
  Overnight at Dingboche
- Day 09
- Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,930m/16,170ft)
  
  As similar to other days after breakfast we will Trek towards Lobuche (4,910 m). This Day we will have gradual upslope with normal Trail until you reach Thukla 4620m. As we reach Thukla we will have a steep climb upward and reach Lobuche.
  
  This Day you will also be introduced to a memorial spot of Climbers and Sherpa who passed away on Everest Expedition. You will also have sight of some of the beautiful mountains like Lobuche Peak, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Cholatse, Mt. Tobuche, and Mt. Chhumbu.
  
  Now you have reached very close to Everest Base Camp.
  
  Overnight at Lobuche
- Day 10
- Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5170 m/16,961ft) and Everest Base Camp (5364m/17,594ft)
  
  Today is the day that you will reach your Final Destination Everest Base Camp. After early breakfast, we will climb towards Gorak Shep. After a few hours of an uphill climb, we will reach Gorak Shep ( 5164 m).
  
  We will have lunch at Gorak Shep and then Make our Everest Base Camp Trek successful by making a Trek for 2 hours to reach the base of Everest (5364 m). As we head towards the final base camp you will have sight of Everest Base Camp, Khumbu Glacier, Mt. Lingtren, Mt, Khumbutse, Mt. Changtse, and Mt. Nuptse.
  
  We will spend some time at the base camp and share this beautiful moment together, Capture our memories which will be proof of our arrival. Similarly, we will return back to Gorakshep and overnight stay here.
  
  Overnight at Gorakshep
- Day 11
- Trek from Gorakshep to Kalapathar (5545m/18,192ft) and Dingboche
  
  This morning we will hike to Kala Pathar (5550m) to see the scenic view of the Everest Region mountains. You will have a beautiful sunrise view on Mt. Everest. This hike is kept as optional.
  
  If we plan to go there, we will go an early morning without having breakfast and come back to Gorakshep to have breakfast. It will take 2-2.5 hours to reach there and then Return back slowly from the same trail and trek to Dingboche
  
  Overnight at Dingboche
- Day 12
- Trek from Dingboche to Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft)
  
  Today as you finish your breakfast, we will head towards Chhukung. Today’s trek will be around 2-3 hours.
  
  As we reach Chhukung we will get our all Climbing gears checked and prepare for the next day.
  
  Overnight at Chhukung,
- Day 13
- Trek from Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m/17,060ft)
  
  Today will be a short hike to Island Base Camp. As you finish your breakfast wen will start packing all necessary gears and check them all the needed gears are with us.
  
  Today your climbing guide will train you for the proper handling of gears and communication during the Climb.
  
  We can either trek as we finish breakfast or else after the early lunch at Chhukung. As you head towards base camp you will get an amazing view of Glacier and lake known as Imja.
- Day 14
- Trek from Island Peak Summit (6,189m/20,305ft) and back to Chukung
  
  Today we will head towards the summit of 6189m. We will start our climb early in the morning. Today will be a hard Trek with Climbing.
  
  Our summit steps start steep uphill around 400-500m, zig-zag narrow path with the steeper path of rocks. until you reach 5900m it’s a straight Trekking. But once you across it will be comparatively strenuous.
  
  As we reach a top of a ridge our glacier Climb starts. We will put on all of our gears and rope up crossing the glacier by the ropes which are set by Sherpa Climbers.
  
  We will climb the 100m headwall and summit the Island Peak and slowly climb down together to Chukkung for Overnight stay.
  
  Overnight at Chhukung.
- Day 15
- Trek from Chukung to Tengboche
  
  Today after our successful hard climb we will slowly come down towards Tengboche with normal ascend and descend.
  
  Today after 6-7 hours Trek back we will have overnight at Tengboche.
  
  Overnight at Tengboche
- Day 16
- Trek from Tengboche to Namche
  
  As always after finishing our breakfast we will head back to Namche through the same trail we climbed.
  
  Overnight at Namche Bazar
- Day 17
- Trek from Namche to Phakding and Lukla
  
  Trekking down from the same trail we made earlier, we are at Lukla. The trail down will be easier than earlier ascends.
  
  Today is the last day of your Island Peak and meet with the staff. After the last day meets and greets with the members we will prepare for our flight to Kathmandu tomorrow.
  
  Overnight at Lukla
- Day 18
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
  
  Today we will fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. You will be picked by the Sherpa Himalaya representative and dropped at Hotel.
  
  After this beautiful and adventurous Island Peak Climb, you can have a proper rest at your hotel. An extra free day is programmed by Sherpa Himalaya. A free day is kept to recover if in case the flight gets delayed.
  
  On timely arrival to Kathmandu, you can use the free day as a day to explore and shop for your family, or else you can also make a short city tour.
  
  Overnight at KTM
- Day 19
- Free Day in Kathmandu
  
  As mentioned above this day is specially programmed to recover if the Lukla- Kathmandu flights get delayed due to uncertain change in weather.
  
  With timely arrival, you can Explore the Thamel market and shop for your family. You can also make a short city tour to explore some World Heritage Site.
  
  You will be invited for the Last farewell dinner with Sherpa Himalaya Executive.
  
  Overnight at KTM
- Day 20
- Final Departure
  
  Today morning you Sherpa Himalaya representative will be there at your hotel for the last meet. You will be dropped at the airport considering airport time.
  
  Sherpa Himalaya will thank you for an amazing time together and handover Buddhist Scarf (Kha-tak) which symbolizes peace, prosperity, Long life and Harmony to everyone and a certificate for your completion of Island Peak with Sherpa Himalaya.
  
  With a hope to see all the beautiful people again, a warm Namaste and a hand wave.
  
  Thank You for your co-operation with Sherpa Himalaya

Cost Include:

All transfer from Airport to Hotel and Hotel to Airport,
Hotel in Kathmandu (B&B) 3-star level Hotel in
Domestic Flight (Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu )
Tea house, accommodation during the trek.
Duffle Bag for Trekking & Climbing personally.
All Meals (Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) during the trek
Accommodation in Tent camp at Base camp During the Climbing with All Meals
and Hot Drinks (Tea, breakfast, lunch, and Dinner)
All group camping equipment (kitchen tent, dining tent, table, chair
and kitchen and camping necessary items) in Base camp
Rural Municipality Fee
Sagarmatha National Park Entry Fee
Special Island Peak Climbing Permit
Garbage Deposit
Climbing Sherpa guide
Group Climbing Equipment and instruments (Fixed Rope, Mean Rope, Ice
Hammer, Snow bar, Ice Crew)
Single/Double tent at the Camp with mattress
Required Number of Potters
Cook, Kitchen Staff and other Necessary staff (Base Camp and High camp)
Insurance for Climbing Guide and Climbing Sherpa
Insurance for all Nepali Trekking staff
All Government and Local Taxes

Cost Exclude:

Nepal Visa fee (please bring two passport photographs and cash on USD Denomination) International airfare to and from Nepal
Personal, Travel and rescue insurance
International airfare to and from Nepal
Excess baggage charges for Air travel
Extra night stay in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from the trip(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Breakfast, lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu if you return early from the trip
Extended activities and destinations
All cold drinks during the trek (mineral water, cola, beer and Bar-bills)
Hot Shower During the Trek
Battery Charge ( All electronic devices) WI-FI (internet)
Tips for Guide and Staff
Emergency evacuation by Helicopter (in case needed)

Trekking
- Hiking Poles
- Trekking Wind Proof Jacket
- Water Bottle
- Trekking T Shirt
- Sun Cream
- Sun Glasses
- Socks
- Rain Coat
- Trekking Shoes
- Rain Coat
- Trekking Pants
- Inner Thermal
- Head Lamp
- Hat
- Thin Gloves
- Thick Gloves
- Flip Sweater
- Down Jacket
- Trekking Bag
- Portable Charger
- Sun Glasses
Climbing
- Harness
- Ice Axe
- Lip Guard
- Lock Carabiners
- Mid Weight Top
- Prusick Loop
- Snow Goggles
- Summit Gloves
- Summit Socks
- Swiss Knife
- Tape Sling
- Thermal Mattress Cell Foam
- Thermal Mattress Inflatable
- Thermos