Island Peak Climbing – 19 Days

Trip Overview: -

Island peak that translate to “Imja Tse” which is well above 20,305 foot may not be among the

Highest Mountains but it is a good destination for the further preparation of future climbing.

Island Peak Climbing has lot to offer, like magnificent view of Ama-Dablam, south face of Lhotse

and Everest, Lhotse and Makalu that is filled with thrill and excitement. This trek is relatively

easier than other climbing and requires only some basic knowledge and practice of snow

climbing.

Kalapathar(A Black Mountain) (5550m)

Kala Patthar, appears as a big brown bump below the impressive south face of Pumori (7,161m

/ 23,494ft). Many trekkers in the region of Mount Everest attempt to summit Kala Patthar,

because it provides the best and most beautiful view Mt. Everest and a 360º view of the

Himalayas.

Treks Highlights:

Trekking include Buddhist Monasteres, Alpine forests of fir and rhododendron, high suspension

bridges, meeting caravans of yaks and yak-cow crossbreeds along the way. Namche Bazaar is a

colorful, bustling market with traders from surrounding villages and as far as Tibet. From

Tengboche Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam can all be seen. Climbing above the tree

line to cross alpine pastures and glacial moraine you eventually reach Base Camp, high on the

Khumbu Glacier, where colorful expedition tents give a bizarre appearance to this desolate

place surrounded by rock, snow and ice.

Outline Itinerary: -

Day 1: Arrival at the Airport

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Final Preparation– B.L.D

Day 3: Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding (2,610m) -35 min flight & 4 / 5 hrs trek– B.L.D

Day 4: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11286ft)- 6/ 7 hrs– B.L.D

Day 5: Namche Bazaar – Khumjung Valley Excursion (3,790m/12434ft) – 3 / 4 hrs–

B.L.D

Day 6: Namche Bazaar – Tengboche (3,870m/13664ft)- 6 hrs– B.L.D

Day 7: Tengboche – Pherichhe (4,240m/13910ft)- 6 hrs– B.L.D

Day 8: Pheriche – Lobuche (4,930m/16174ft)- 6 hrs– B.L.D

Day 9: Lobuche – Gorak shep- Everest Base Camp (5,160m/16929ft)- 4 hrs– B.L.D

Day 10: Gorak Shep – (Kalapathar)- Dingbouche (4,440m/14566ft) – B.L.D

Day 11: Dingboche - Chhukung (4700m/15419ft) – B.L.D

Day 12: Chhukung - Island peak Base Camp (5087m/16689ft) – B.L.D

Day 13: Island Peak Base Camp- High Camp (5500m/18044ft)- 3 hrs– B.L.D

Day 14: Island Peak Summit (6189m/20305ft) and Back to Chhukung – B.L.D

Day 15: Trek from Chhukung to Tengbouche– B.L.D

Day 16: Trek from Tengbouche to Namche ( 3440m) – B.L.D

Day 17: Trek form Namche to Lukla (2800m) – B.L.D

Day 18: Lukla – Kathmandu– B.D

Day 19: Free Day in Kathmandu and departure to airport– B

Detailed Itinerary: -

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport & transfer to Hotel (1345m/4428ft)

Airport representative from our company pick you up upon your arrival. Then transfer you

to the hotel for short briefing about the trip. In the meantime, you can roam around the city

to get familiar with new city or take a rest and relax.

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Final Preparation

After breakfast at Hotel, sightseeing starts with a visit to Kathmandu - Swayambhunath

(monkey temple), and Boudhanath. In the afternoon, meeting with guide and checking the

trekking gear for final preparation. (Overnight at Hotel)

Day 3: Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding (2,610m) -35 min flight & 4 / 5 hrs trek

After breakfast from Hotel, we drive to airport to catch flight to Lukla (2,600m). After arrival

in Lukla the trail leads north from the airstrip to the edge of Lukla Plateau. The walk is easy

and goes through several villages reaching Phakding (2,800m). (Overnight at Tea House

Lodge – Phakding)

Day 4: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11286ft)- 6/ 7 hrs

Today’s trekking is a bit difficult and uphill. After breakfast we enter the Sagarmatha

National Park. The park preserves the rare floras and faunas. Then we cross several bridges

before ascending to the heart of Khumbu region, Namchhe Bazaar. Namchhe is known as

the Sherpa Capital where you are presented with striking views of Everest, Ama Dablam and

Kongde Ri. (Overnight at Tea Hourse Lodge)

Day 5: Namche Bazaar – Khumjung Valley Excursion (3,790m/12434ft) – 3 / 4 hrs

This day is an acclimatization day spent in and around Namche Bazaar. The Khumjung Valley

Excursion begins leaving at the market place with a steep climbing about one hour to

Shyangboche. From the top of Shyangboche, one can see beautiful views of Mt. Everest

(8848m), Ama Dablam (6856m), Themserku (6608m), Nuptse (7879m), and Lhotse (8383m).

After we trail downwards to Khumjung, where one can see the Sir Edmund Hillary School

and hospital. (Overnight at Tea House Lodge – Namche Bazar)

Day 6: Namche Bazaar – Tengboche (3,870m/13664ft)- 6 hrs

Another amazing day in trip, we go by eastern ridge with views of rhododendron forest and

descend though the forest. We cross Dudh Koshi River and after that we ascend uphill

which leads us to the Buddhist land. We may see Himalayan Thar and Pheasants along the

way. Now, we reach Tengboche Village. Here we can see the famous Tengboche Monastery

which is also a pilgrimage destination for Tibetan Buddhists. (Overnight at Tea House Lodge

- Tengboche)

Day 7: Tengboche – Pherichhe (4,240m/13910ft)- 6 hrs

From Tengpoche, it's a short steep and muddy descending until a suspension bridge then

ascending till Pheriche. While walking one passes small villages like Diboche through

birches, conifers and Rhododendron forest. After a long walk the trail passes several villages

such as Pangboche and reaches Pheriche. (Overnight at Tea House Lodge - Pheriche)

Day 8: Pheriche – Lobuche (4,930m/16174ft)- 6 hrs

Leaving Pheriche the trail leads very soft way up to Dugla (4,620m). After that it ascends for

about 2 hours, then flat to Lobuche. Walking time takes about 6 hours. (Overnight at Tea

House Lodge - Lobuche)

Day 9: Lobuche – Gorak shep- Everest Base Camp (5,160m/16929ft)- 4 hrs

From Lobuche the rail is relatively flat with several small ascends and descends to Gorak

shep which is nestled below the summit of Mt. Pumori (7161m.) and the sheer west face of

Nuptse. This takes 2 Hours. In the afternoon you will be visiting EBC (5400m) with guide.

The tail to EBC takes you along the Khumbu glacier. From here you can observe the blue ice

and the Khumbu icefall. This trekking will be an unforgettable experience. (Overnight at Tea

House Lodge – Gorak shep)

Day 10: Gorak Shep – (Kalapathar)- Dingbouche (4,440m/14566ft)

Excursion to Kalapathar. From Gorak Shep the trail is a steep ascent to the top of a small

peak, Kalapathar 5545m meaning "black rock". From here we can see Mt.Everest ,

Mt.Nuptse, Mt.Ama Dablan, Mt.Kantega, Mt.Tamserku, Mt.Tawatse and Mt.Pumori all

present themselves in a 360 degree panorama. It’s possible to begin the ascent to

Kalapathar very early in the morning and sunrise can be seen over the Himalayan range.

After Kalapathar, the trail leads down to Dingbouche. (Overnight at Tea House Lodge -

Dingbouche)

Day 11: Dingboche - Chhukung (4700m/15419ft)

After breakfast the trail leads uphill to Chhukung (4700m) and steep climb up to Chhukung

for 360 views of Himalayas. Chhukung is the entry point for the Island Peak Expedition trip.

In Chhukung you will meet the climbing guides and cooks. From this point day trips to

Glacier or to Imjatse valley can be done. (Overnight at Tea House Lodge - Chhukung)

Day 12: Chhukung - Island peak Base Camp (5087m/16689ft)

The trail leads fairly steep way climbing south then turning east to the main line of the

valley. It then winds along or below the southern flank of the moraine from the Lhotse

Glacier. The trail continues along a streamside leading to what we call Big-rock. The route to

the Amphu Lapcha lies to the southeast. A crisis cross route through the Imja and Lhotse

glacier moraines leads to a wide valley flanking the South West side of Island peak. Here

there will be briefings, preparations & tanning about the climb. Overnight in Island Peak

Base Camp (5,200m) (Overnight at Tent Camp)

Day 13: Island Peak Base Camp- High Camp (5500m/18044ft)- 3 hrs

The trail to High camp is steep up and rocky. Along the way we can see beautiful views of

Imja glacier and lake. (Overnight at Tent Camp – High camp)

Day 14: Island Peak Summit (6189m/20305ft) and Back to Chhukung-

Island Peak Ascent (6,189m/20,305ft), from early about 3am in the morning will have to

start climb the rock gully towards the summit. This is not difficult but there are several short

rock steps to climb before you emerge on the right side of the gully. The route then follows

a ridgeline, which leads to an exhilarating and exposed traverse onto the snout of the

summit glacier. You will need to rope up for the glacier as it contains several crevasses but it

leads without difficulty to a 100m(330ft) snow and ice slope (40-45°) on which the guides

will fix a rope. From the top of this slope, it is 3 rope lengths along a sharp summit ridge

lead to the top. After enjoying the summit views you will descend all the way to Base Camp

and then Chhukung. (Overnight at Tea House Lodge – Chhukung)

Day 15: Chhukung – Tengbouche-

The trail makes a gradual descent through scrub junipers and around Mani stones as it

follows the hillside. The trail passes many Mani walls in deep rhododendron forests where

crossing after the Imja khola, the trail climbs many carved Mani stones to Pangboche.

Pangboche Gompa is the oldest in Khumbu; a visit will be well worth it. (Overnight at Tea

House Lodge – Tengbouche)

Day 16: Tengbouche – Namche ( 3440m)

This is the day to return back Namchhe Bazaar and the path leads downhill to Phungitenga

and we continue flat trail until Namchhe. Here you can explore The Everest National Park

Museum which houses many mountaineering and Himalayan artifacts. (Overnight at Tea

House Lodge – Namche)

Day 17: Namche – Lukla (2800m)

We trek back to Lukla through same route, crossing several suspension bridges and Sherpa

settlements. Our goal today is to reach Lukla before the sunset for celebration of our

successful trip. (Overnight at Tea House Lodge – Lukla)

Day 18: Lukla – Kathmandu

We take scenic flight back to Kathmandu. And maybe you can do shopping or buy souvenirs

for your friends and family. Or better you can relax, have some massage and dine the best

meals of the city in some of the best restaurants. (Overnight at Hotel)

Day 19: Free Day in Kathmandu and drop to airport

After winding up a successful trip, our representative drops you off to the airport for your

further journey. You are dropped to the airport around 3 hours before the departure so

that there may not be any delays. Have a safe journey!

What’s Included

 All airport pick up and drop in Private vehicle

 All transportation A/C car, tourist deluxe bus during trips

 Two/ three star category hotel in the city in twin sharing bed with breakfast basis & nice

trekking lodge during trekking

 Whole accommodations during trips

 We provide sleeping bag & down-jacket during trek (if you don’t have your own but

return after trek)

 Full meals during trekking as mention in the itinerary (Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner )

 Some seasonal fruits

 First aid medicine item, T-shirt & Trip achievement certificate

 Trekking permit & TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System)

 Special Professional Climbing Guide porters their salary, accommodation, meals and

their insurance

 One especial cultural show and farewell dinner program

 Our government tax official expenses

 Climbing Permit

 Climbing equipment & all required gears

What’s Excluded

 Extra meals in the Kathmandu & dessert items, any types of drinks

 Tour entrance fees in city, personal geras and clients international air ticket

 Clients travel insurance & tips for the trekking crew

Note – B.L.D (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Above all inclusive packages will be cost US $ 2360 per person for standard service.