
Island Peak Climbing
Bagmati, Nepal- Duration
- 14 Days
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- Group Size
- 1 - 15
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- Age Limit
- 18-59
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- Grade
- Strenuous
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- Max. Altitude
- 6,189 m
- US$ 1775
- Budget
- US$ 2100
- Full Board
- Home
- Island Peak Climbing
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- Duration
- 14
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- Grade
- Strenuous
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- Country
- Nepal
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- Group Size
- 1 - 15
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- Activity
- Trekking & Climbing
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- Max Altitude
- 6,189 m
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- Age Limit
- 18-59
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- Region
- Bagmati
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- Destination
- Island Peak (6,189 m)
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- Trip Starts
- Kathmandu
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- Trip Ends
- Kathmandu
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- Climate
- Snowy throughout the year with harsh winters.
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- Best Season
- March-May (Spring) and September to November (Autumn)
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- Accomodation
- 2 - 3 star level hotel in Kathmandu and tea house in trekking
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- Meal
- Breakfast in Kathmandu / Full board in Trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
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Island Peak (6,189 m/ 20,305 ft) is one of the most popular climbing peaks in Nepal. It is located very close to Everest and the trek provides a breathtaking and full-circle view of the mountains in the Everest Region. Its proximity to Everest and some of the highest peaks in the world like Cho Oyu and Lhotse makes Island Peak Climbing one among the most popular choice for climbing in Nepal.
Island Peak is known as Imja Tse in the local language. The namesake Imja Tse river flows down from the glaciers and snow sheets encircling Island peak. Island Peak is a mid-altitude mountain in Nepal. You will need to be physically fit and have some prior experience of climbing in high altitude snowy terrains to complete this trek. Island Peak is located at the heart of the Chhukung valley. The peak was given its current name – Island Peak – in 1952 AD because of its unique presence in the middle of Chhukung Valley, resembling an island in a sea.
Island Peak is located very close to the Nepal-Tibet border. The mountain is in fact an extension of two snowy giants to its left and right – Everest and Lhotse. The ridge of both Everest and Lhotse drop and meet at the top of Island peak. You will get a spectacular view of the Chhukung Valley and Khumbu Region from the top of Island peak.
From the topmost part of Island Peak you will get a wonderful view of the southern face of Mount Lhotse. Mount Ama Dablam, which is regarded as one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, is also best viewed from the top of Island Peak.
The climb itself is not difficult and both the ascent and descent to Island Peak can be accomplished within a day from Island Peak Base Camp which is located at an altitude of 4,970 m. We will, however, acclimatize at the base camp for a day before scaling the summit.
The trip Island Peak Climbing starts with a short mountain flight to Lukla in Eastern Nepal from Kathmandu. We will trek to Namche Bazaar first and then venture deep into the core regions of the Sagarmatha National Park before reaching Island Peak Base Camp on the eight-day of our trek.
- Adventurous and worth remembering mountain flight to/from Lukla.
- Island Peak (6,189 m) summit.
- Explore the rich culture and lifestyle of the Sherpa people.
- Visiting the Tengboche monastery, the largest monastery in the Khumbu region.
- Trekking along the rare flora and fauna of the Sagarmatha National park.
- Close view of mountain peaks like Everest (8,848 m), Co Oyu (8,188 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Nuptse (7,861 m) and Ama Dablam (6,812 m).
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Day 01
Fly to Lukla (2,820 m/ 9,251 ft) and trek to Phakding (2,650 m/ 8,694 ft). 30 minutes of flight and four hours of walk.
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Day 02
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/ 11,286 ft). Six hours of walk.
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Day 03
Staying at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization.
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Day 04
Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m/ 12,664 ft). Five hours of walk. Overnight at a guest house.
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Day 05
Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m/ 14,468 ft). 5:30 hours of walk. O/N at a guest house.
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Day 06
Trek to Chhukung (4,730 m/15,518 ft). Four hours of walk.
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Day 07
Hiking to Chhukung Ri (5,546 m/ 18,195 ft) and back to Chhukung.
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Day 08
Trek to Island Peak Base Camp ( 5,100 m/ 16, 732 ft). Four hours of walk. Overnight at Base Camp
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Day 09
Stay at the base camp for acclimatization and preparation.
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Day 10
Summit Island Peak (6,189 m / 20,305 ft) and back to base camp. 10-12 hours.
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Day 11
Trek back to Tengboche (3,860 m/ 12,664 ft). 8 hours of walk.
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Day 12
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/ 11,286 ft). Five hours of walk.
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Day 13
Trek to Lukla (2,820 m/ 9,251 ft). Six hours of walk.
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Day 14
Flight back to Kathmandu. Overnight at your hotel.
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01 Day
We will begin our trek with a short flight to the Tenzing-Hillary airport in Lukla from Kathmandu. This flight is one worth remembering for a lifetime. First you will get to see the wonderful view of the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding mountains as you take off. Then you will see a panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks of Nepal from the flight which takes you as close to the mountains as is possible.
Then the landing at the tiny Lukla airstrip which is located between the surrounding mountains is an enthralling affair. We will get off the plane and then head towards the village of Phakding. The village is located in the outskirts of the Sagarmatha National Park and is one of the largest settlements in the Everest Region.
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02 Day
We will start our trek from Phakding after breakfast. We will reach the entrance of the Sagarmatha National Park after walking for a short while from Phakding. We will have to submit our papers at the park entrance and then we will begin our walk along the Dudh Koshi river basin. The dense woods of the Khumbu region, dominated mostly by Rhododendron and conifers, start from here.
The view of Mount Thamserku is stunning from most part of our trek. The mountain projects skywards like a crown jewel to our right. We will cross many suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi river during our trek. The last part of the trek just before reaching Namche Bazaar is a bit challenging. We will walk steeply over the ridge and catch the first glimpse of Namche Bazaar. A short stroll from here takes us to Namche Bazaar, our abode for the day.
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03 Day
We will stay in Namche Bazaar for acclimatization today. There are plenty of things to do while staying in Namche Bazaar. We can visit the Sherpa Museum and get a glimpse into the history and culture of the Sherpa people. You can explore Namche Bazaar and get more knowledge about the lifestyle of the Sherpa people.
If you are interested in hiking there are plenty of options available. You can hike to the nearby spot of Thame which provides unparalleled view of the Thamserku and Ama Dablam mountains. If you are interested in more serious hiking challenge then you can visit the village of Khumjung. The village is home to the Khumjung Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in the Khumbu region. You can also take a tour of the Everest View Hotel near Namche Bazaar, which is the highest altitude hotel in the world.
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04 Day
We will move ahead from Namche Bazaar today. The road starts to get narrower and steeper as we get more far away from Namche Bazaar. The greenery around and ever present waterfalls help make our journey les arduous than it is. We will get a stunning view of Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse and Thamserku from our trail.
We will reach the village of Phunki after walking for a while from Namche Bazaar. We will continue our journey after taking a small break at Phunki. The last part of the trek before reaching Tengboche is more strenuous as it consists of a steep climb. Tengboche is a beautiful Sherpa village. It is home to Tengboche Monastery, the largest monastery in the Khumbu Region. A special worship is conducted by the head Lama of the monastery at 3 pm. You can take part in the ceremony if you reach Tengboche on time and have special prayers read on your name.
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05 Day
We will leave Tengboche behind and continue our journey through the beautiful forests of the Sagarmatha National Park. Many rare animals like Asian black bear, himalayan tahr, mountain wolf, red panda, musk deer, mountain fox, jharal and snow leopard are native to these forests. These animals seldom stay near trekking trails and maintain distance on their own with people.
We will walk uphill for a short time and then go down towards the foot of the Imja Tse river. We will cross the river at Debuche and then continue on an uphill trek once again. At the top of this particular climb is the village of Pangboche. The Pangboche monastery is also located in the village. The path gets slowly easier and downhill from Pangboche as we enter the Imja River Valley. This is the second river valley in our trail with the Dudh Koshi River Valley which we walked through earlier being the first one.
We will cross the Lobuche river after getting out of the Imja River Valley. You will see many Yak grazing pastures and farms along the way. We will reach Dingboche after a short climb and rest there for the night.
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06 Day
We will head towards the village of Chhukung today. Chhukung is the last settlement in our trail. It is a small village of the Sherpa people at the entrance of the Chhukung Valley. The first part of the trek welcomes us with little settlements of the local people which are circled by fields of barley, millet and potatoes.
The second part of the trek is slightly difficult as the settlements grow scarcer and we enter into glacial regions. Walk along the slippery slopes of these glaciers is not very easy and time consuming. We will get a wonderful view of the Island Peak, standing like a tower in Chhukung Valley as we get near the village of Chhukung. We will get a spectacular view of the mountains like Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Pumori from Chhukung village. We will stay at a guest house in Chhukung for the night.
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07 Day
We will climb to the Chhukung Ri hilltop today. Ri means mountain in the local vernacular. The top of Chhukung Ri provides spectacular view of the mountains like Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Ama Dablam, Amphu Lapsa, Island Peak and other mountains in the Everest Region. The climb is not that hard except for a relatively difficult part near the top.
We will take an easy climb down from the top of Chhukung Ri hilltop and return back to the village of Chhukung. We will enjoy local meal at our guest house and take a rest from a hard day’s trek so that we will be recharged for yet another ascent to come.
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08 Day
We will trek towards the Island Peak Base Camp today. The walk is difficult compared to previous days as we will enter the territory of the Lhotse glacier today. Lhotse glacier is one of the famous glaciers of the Everest region which is home to many other glaciers including the Khumbu ( largest glacier in Nepal) and the Ngozumpa (the longest glacier in Nepal).
A small river that flows from the ice of the Lhotse glacier marks our way as we move further towards the Island Peak Base Camp. The base camp is reached after walking through a valley flanked by some of the tallest peaks in the world. You will see mountains like Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Pumori at a touching distance from the base camp. We will camp at the base camp for the night.
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09 Day
Since Island Peak is located at an altitude above 6,000 m, we will need ample preparation in our part before climbing the peak. We will stay at the base camp today and prepare for the tough ascent to come. First we will learn to use the gears for climbing and climbing that we will need to make use of the following day. Then we will learn how to communicate and coordinate effectively in the slopes if any problem arises in the slopes.
It is advisable not to walk too much today as we need to preserve energy for the gruelling mountain session tomorrow. However, you can take a gentle walk along the valley and explore the mountains that are situated on all sides. You will see Mount Everest and the beautiful south face of Lhotse standing like snow walls in front of you. The view of Everest from the Chhukung valley is even more astounding than the one from Everest Base Camp.
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10 Day
We will conquer Island Peak today. We need to wake up a few hours earlier than sunrise and start on our journey. It is better to start as early as we can because we do not want to be in the middle of the mountain after sunset, which is a very risky thing to do. We will first get geared up and arrange our tools following breakfast. Then we will have a short team talk before embarking on our journey.
The climb is relatively easy during the first few hundred meters. However, crevasses and sharp cut offs make the ascent tough after we reach the altitude of 5,500 m. We might need to make use of ropes in some part of our climb. The last two hundred meter is trickier and we need full team work to get through it. We will forget all our pain and hardship after we reach the top of the Island Peak. You will get a full scale view of the mountains in the Everest Region. Lhotse and Everest rise along the ridge of the Island Peak providing a surreal view to climbers.
We will get back to the base camp after staying for some time at the peak. The descent is comparatively easier and requires significantly less time. We will stay at our campsite for the night and celebrate our success in climbing one of the most beautiful peaks in the Everest Region.
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11 Day
We will trek back to the village of Tengboche today. Our path gets easy from today as we will be moving downwards. We will rest for a short while at Chhukung for tea and continue our journey out of the Chhukung valley into another valley created by the Imja Tse river.
We will be joined with the main Everest Base Camp trail after crossing the Imja Tse river. The path from here gets more joyful as we listen to the chirping of birds in the lush green forests of the Sagarmatha National Park. We will reach Tengboche after eight hours of walk and rest at a guest house there.
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12 Day
Todays part of the trek is even more easier as we will be walking gently for only five hours along the solitary company of deep woods. We will first reach the village of Pangboche from where we will get a beautiful view of the Dudh Koshi river basin below.
We will bid farewell to the Sagarmatha National Park just before reaching Namche Bazaar as we exit from the park entrance/exit gate. The rest of the trek is a glorious walk to Namche Bazaar with a 360 view of the mountains on all sides.
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13 Day
We will get back to the airstrip town of Lukla today. This is our last day in the Everest region. We will see many Sherpa villages on our way with Phakding being the largest. There are many monasteries, stupas, prayer flags and prayer walls in and around these villages.
The houses in the village are close together to keep the community warm and are impeccably clean. The Sherpa people are very friendly and well known mountaineers. We will bid farewell to all villages on our way and reach Lukla in the evening. We will go through our memories in the evening and stay at a guest house there for the night.
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14 Day
We will take the early mountain flight back from Kathmandu following breakfast. We catch a last glimpse of the mountains in the Everest region before landing at the international airport in Kathmandu.
We will transfer you to your hotel from the airport and our trek ends with your checking in at the hotel.
Above 14 days Island Peak Climbing itinerary has included only trekking period. It does not include your arrival day in Nepal and departure day from Nepal. In this regards, you need to allow at least 16 days holidays.
- All the ground transportation as per itinerary.
- Meals on full board climbing period for you.
- Seasonable Local fresh fruits.
- Twin sharing comfortable private room in trekking part and tented camp in climbing part.
- Trip map.
- Domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu/ Lukla/ Kathmandu with airport tax.
- An experienced government licensed holder guide and porter to carry your luggage.
- Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment’s, transportation, local tax for Guide and porter.
- All necessary camping gears like two men tent, kitchen tent, kitchen equipment, mattress while climbing period.
- Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- All necessary paper works and national park entry permits.
- Pasang Lammu rural municipality entry fee.
- Climbing permit.
- Climbing equipment like ice axe, Ice crew, snow bar, climbing rope.
- Emergency helicopter rescue arrangement which will be paid by your insurance company.
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System).
- All our government taxes, vat, local tax, tourist service charges.
- Hotel and meals in Kathmandu.
- All kind drinks (Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks) in mountain.
- Personal equipment.
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Extra personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, laundry, shower, excess baggage charges).
- Personal climbing equipment’s ( Joomer, carabiner lock, carabiner unlock, Harnex belt, Eight finger, helmet, gaiters, Boots, crampons).
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected).
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on ‘Price Includes’ section.
- All the ground transportation as per itinerary.
- Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) in trekking and climbing period for you.
- Seasonable Local fresh fruits.
- Twin sharing comfortable private room in trekking part and tented camp in climbing part.
- Trip map.
- Domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu/ Lukla/ Kathmandu with airport tax.
- An experienced government licensed holder guide and porter to carry your luggage.
- Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment’s, transportation, local tax for Guide and porter.
- All necessary camping gears like two men tent, kitchen tent, kitchen equipment, mattress while climbing period.
- Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- All necessary paper works and national park entry permits.
- Pasang Lammu rural municipality entry fee.
- Climbing permit.
- Climbing equipment like ice axe, Ice crew, snow bar, climbing rope.
- Emergency helicopter rescue arrangement which will be paid by your insurance company.
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System).
- All our government taxes, vat, local tax, tourist service charges.
- Hotel and meals in Kathmandu.
- All kind drinks (Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks) in mountain.
- Personal equipment.
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Extra personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, laundry, shower, excess baggage charges).
- Personal climbing equipment’s ( Joomer, carabiner lock, carabiner unlock, Harnex belt, Eight finger, helmet, gaiters, Boots, crampons).
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected).
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on ‘Price Includes’ section.
The full board package includes your meals 3 times daily in trekking where as budget packages does not include meals. Please do let us know which package that you would like to book we are here for your service.
Seasons & deals
February to May and September to November are the high seasons in Nepal. In this regards, we need to book hotel, purchase domestic flight tickets and arrange good guide and porter in advance. So we kindly request to confirm your trip an early as possible for the best deal and good trip management.
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