Island Peak Climbing
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Accommodation Tea House/Camping
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Duration 16
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Trip Difficulty Adventure
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Activities Trekking/Adventure
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Best Time September to November and March to May
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Max. Elevation 6187m.
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Group Size Min-02 pax
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Transportation Flight
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Meals B L D During Trek
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Start/End Lukla to Lukla
Overview
Don’t just rot in your own comfortable surroundings. Traversing to different places and doing never done before activities might revitalize a person’s soul and creativity. Write your name at the top of mountain peaks. Doing this activity might not be an ordinary thing to accomplish but Snow Bank Adventure can make it happen.
Island Peak Climbing in Nepal is probably the most famous climbing activity to do in Nepal. If you are planning for an expedition or you are new to mountaineering this trekking peak can help you prepare for greatness in the Himalayan journey. Island Peak (6189 m) is also called Imja Tse.
Island Peak Climbing can be an outstanding memory of your life. This trekking peak got its name as Island from its outlook as it can resemble to island from a far distance surrounded by mountains. It is moderate peak climbing activity and doesn’t require extreme mountaineering training.
The journey of Island Peak Climbing coincides with Everest Base Camp Trekking. Trekkers can experience the Everest Base Camp moments together with mountain madness. The Pinnacle of Island Peak is very alluring with the glaciated western face which rises from Lhotse Glacier.
The mountain is also believed to be the extension of the Southern Ridge of Lhotse Shar which is separated by a tiny col. The ridge which rises towards the south leads all the way up to the summit of the peak. The extended ridge on the southwest part is the usual route for climbing the Island Peak.
This climb is not only for mountaineering records but also for the marvelous scenery of the gigantic mountains of Everest region. You can gaze at the Mountain Vistas of Lhotse, Nuptse, Lhotse Middle Peak, Lhotse Shar, Makalu, Baruntse, Amadablam, and many more. Therefore, embark on this dynamic Island Peak Climbing journey in Nepal.
Snow Bank Adventure presents the Island Peak Climbing package at the most competitive rate. You will be blessed by the trip to Everest Base Camp too. Therefore, it is a double whammy with a walking tour to the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest and peak climbing.
Fight with gigantic peaks and stroll on the top of mountains with ease with the assistance of the experienced Sherpa of Snow Bank Adventure.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu: touring and trek readiness
Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,651m/8695ft): 8km, 4 hours
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11280ft): 11km, 6 hours
Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,651m/8695ft): 8km
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11280ft): 11km, 6 hours
Day 05: Acclimatization Day – Namche Bazaar: (3,440m/11280ft)
Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12690ft): 10km, 5 hours
Day 07: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14300ft): 9km, 6 hours
Day 08: Dingboche: Acclimatization
Day 09: Dingboche to Lobuche (4940 m16200ft): 7km, 6 hours
Day 10: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16955ft), and Everest Base Camp (5,364 m): 13km, 7 hours
Day 11: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5,545m/18185ft) to Dingboche(4,360 m/14300ft)
Day 12: Trek to Chhukung(4 730m/15 510ft)
Day 13: Trek to Island Peak Base Camp
Day 14: Island Summit and Trek back to Chukkung (4 730m/15 510ft), 8-10 hrs
Day 15: Trek to Tengboche (3,870m/12690ft): 10km, 5-6 hours
Day 16: Trek to Namche Bazaar(3,440m/11280ft) : 10km, 5 hours
Day 17: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,860m/9380ft): 19km, 6 – 7 hours
Day 18: Fly to Kathmandu (1300m/4260ft) 35 minutes flight
Day 19: Final Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Subsequent to arriving in Kathmandu, a delegate from Snow Bank Adventure will pick you up and take you to your hotel. At night, there will be an appreciated supper hosted by Snow Bank Adventure.
- Accommodation: Over night at Star Hotel
- Meals: B
After breakfast we start our voyage through four astonishing UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These incorporate the compositionally rich Durbar Square, the hallowed Hindu sanctuary of Pashupati Nath, the fascinating 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath) and Bauddha Nath Stupa which is probably the most enthralling stupa on the planet.
- Accommodation: Overnight at hotel
- Meals: B
During the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (9,186ft), we appreciate one of the most wonderful air courses on the planet coming full circle on a slope encompassed by high precipitous pinnacles. From Lukla, we begin trekking. At one hour's slow plummet, we will be at a Cheplung town from where we have a look at Mt. Khumbila (18900ft), a consecrated mountain which has never been ascended. From Cheplung, we at that point step by step plunge until we reach Phakding and go through the night.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
Strolling through a wonderful pine backwoods, we pursue the trail north up the valley of Benkar. At that point, we cross Dudh Koshi River and continue passing Chumoa to Monjo, the passageway to Everest National Park. At that point crossing a suspension bridge, we pass Jorsale town and stroll nearby of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi streams. A lofty climb carries us to the prime place - Namche Bazaar.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
During the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (9,186ft), we appreciate one of the most wonderful air courses on the planet coming full circle on a slope encompassed by high precipitous pinnacles. From Lukla, we begin trekking. At one hour's slow plummet, we will be at a Cheplung town from where we have a look at Mt. Khumbila (18900ft), a consecrated mountain which has never been ascended. From Cheplung, we at that point step by step plunge until we reach Phakding and go through the night.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
- Activity Duration: 6 hours
Strolling through a wonderful pine backwoods, we pursue the trail north up the valley of Benkar. At that point, we cross Dudh Koshi River and continue passing Chumoa to Monjo, the passageway to Everest National Park. At that point crossing a suspension bridge, we pass Jorsale town and stroll nearby of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi streams. A lofty climb carries us to the prime place - Namche Bazaar.
- Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
- Meals: B L D
- Activity Duration: 6 hours
There are a lot of activities around Namche Bazaar, and we can go through multi day here acclimatizing. Namche Bazzar is the fundamental focus of the Khumbu locale and has government workplaces, ATMs, Internet bistros, shops, eateries, and a brilliant market. Our aides can take us to investigate the genuine appeal of Namche Bazaar. Climbing to Sagarmatha National Park rewards trekkers with the perspectives of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, etc.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
This section of the trek incorporates the plunge to the Dudh-Koshi River to Tengboche. While dropping to Dudh Kish River, we appreciate the perspectives on peaks like Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, etc. After achieving Tengboche, we visit Tengboche Monastery the biggest cloister in the area and absorb the perspectives on Everest, Ama Dablam and different pinnacles.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
We plunge and trek through woodlands loaded up with an assortment of lavish trees – birch, conifers and rhododendrons. This adventure again compensates us with gigantic perspectives on Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. The beautiful trail plunges down to Devuche, crosses the Imja River and takes us to Pangboche. The upper Pangboche trails remunerate us with an increasingly perfect perspective on the Himalayas and the Pangboche Monastery. The trek pushes forward towards the Imja Valley, Lobuche River and at last starts scaling to Dingboche.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
Dingboche is a well known stop for trekkers and climbers making a beeline for Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam or Imja Tse. The town is delightful with a variety of fields encased by stone dividers to secure grain, buckwheat and potatoes from the virus wind and munching creatures. We go through multi day at Dingboche for acclimatization. We take day climbs to either Nagarjun Hill or Chukkhung Valley for incredible perspectives on Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, Tawache and Ama Dablam.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
We begin the day with a continuous move to Duglha toward the finish of the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. From here, we move up a lofty trail to Chupki Lhara, where we discover a variety of stones with petition banners utilized as commemorations to Scott Fischer (American mountain climber) and 10-time Everest submitter Babu Chiri Sherpa (Nepali mountain climber) who died set for trip Everest. Next, we proceed to the Khumbu Glacier moraine and end up confronting a few incredible pinnacles - Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal. The trail at that point dials down as we pursue the valley to Lobuche.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
We take the trail to Everest Base Camp through the once immense Gorak Shep Lake. The way from here can be misdirecting; subsequently, it is significant that we pursue our lead Sherpa steadily. The walk is strenuous because of slight air in the high height before achieving the Everest Base Camp. We return to Gorak Shep for a decent night's rest.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
We plan for an early morning trek, in the midst of pre-sunrise haziness and cold temperatures (- 10 to - 14 C). In addition, there is consistently the potential for cold breezes which are very normal. Natural pinnacles, for example, Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse tower toward the east even as Everest uncovers itself. Be that as it may, it is after coming to Kala Patthar that we get to see360 degree perspectives on Mt. Everest. We take pictures, appreciate the sublime mountain display, and after that arrive back to Dingboche for a decent night's rest.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
Trekkers meet the climbing crew members in Dingboche and start their comfortable journey towards Chhukung. The trail is easy and it is as part of the preparation as well. Get all the necessary briefing theoretically before heading to Island Peak Base Camp.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
Early in the morning we will walk towards Island Peak. It takes approximately 3 hours to reach there. Sherpa and climbing guide will conduct the light training regarding rope, harness, crampons and climbing languages.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
Early in the morning around 1 a.m. the climbing starts. Have a meticulous walking and heed the instructions of the guide. Climbers climb along the ridge and few meters before the summit is very difficult. Once you are at the top of the Island Peak get the best panoramic view of mountains. The mobile tower is active on the top and you can give the message to your loved ones from the top. We will descend after spending few hours at the top. Trekking will be directly to Chhukung after brief stop at the Island Base Camp.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
We will retrace back to the monastery town of the EBC Trek route. Relish the return trip victorious. You can recollect your memories at the coolest place nearby Tengboche Monastery with Mt. Amadablam on the back.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
This day is full of downhill and uphill trekking through Phungi Thanga and Kyangjuma. Enjoy the evening around the market place of Namche Bazaar. The return trip after high altitude is always refreshing.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
The trail drops steeply descending so we have to walk carefully as our unstable legs constantly fight the rough territory. In the wake of traverse the quick streaming Dudh Koshi and its tributaries, the trail turns out to be progressively level and common. After our landing in Lukla, we extend those sore legs and review the encounters of the most recent few weeks.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B L D
We fly to Kathmandu toward the morning. In the wake of landing in Kathmandu, we will be accompanied to our inn. We appreciate the day relaxed or make up for lost time with some very late shopping or investigate any tourist spots we missed during our first day in Kathmandu. To commend the fruitful culmination of our voyage, we will have a goodbye supper at night.
- Accommodation: Overnight at tea house
- Meals: B D
Our adventure in Nepal reaches an end today! A Snow Bank Adventure delegate will drop you off at the air terminal roughly 3 hours before your booked flight. On our approach to home, you will have a lot of time to design your next experience in the magnificent nation of Nepal.
- Accommodation:
- Meals: B
Includes & Excludes
Includes
- Airport transportation
- Farewell dinner
- Accommodation 3 nights in Kathmandu with Bed and breakfast
- Kathmandu sightseeing by private vehicle
- Professional government registered Tourist Guide
- Kathmandu to Lukla by domestic flight
- Lukla to Kathmandu by domestic flight
- Transportation from the starting and ending point of trekking by private vehicle
- Three meals and tea, coffee during the trek
- Safe drinking water( treated with chlorine and iodine)
- Permit of the trek(TIMS, Conservation, and National park fee)
- All types of necessary government paperwork and government taxes
- Trekking guide, climbing guide and porter(meals, wages, Insurance & transpiration )
- An English speaking government registered guide and porter
- Trekking equipment like a raincoat, sleeping bag, down jacket and walking pole.
- High-quality Mountain Hardware or North Face sleeping tent. Kitchen, Dining, toilet, tens Mattress and Kitchen equipment for island peak climbing
Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Personal & medical insurance
- Rescue evacuation by Helicopter in Emergency case
- Beverage and Bar bills( soft drinks, hard drinks, and mineral water)
- Boiled water
- Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu except welcome and farewell dinner
- Electronic devise recharge
- Wi-fi during the trek
- Tips for Guide and Porter
