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Island Peak Climbing - 18 Days

Island Peak Climbing-Island Peak Nepal 6189m.

Island Peak is trekking climbing peak in Nepal, Island peak climbing is truly well-known climbing peak mainly trekkers who do EBC trek they joined Island peak climbing trip from Chhukung. Island peak climbing offers both climbers and trekkers an exciting opportunity to enter the world of the impressive Himalayas.

Island Peak ClimbingTo acclimatize climb Island Peak 6,189m, we offer a trek through the Himalayan Khumbu. Island peak climbing trip offers wonderful trekking through the amazing Khumbu region Everest Base Camp trek. All climbers have the opportunity to summit Kala Pattar 5,545m, a wonderful location to view and photograph Mt. Everest, before then heading for a visit to Everest Base Camp. While climbing team members make the summit of island Peak, the trekking only team members will spend 2-3 days walking in the stunning valleys around Island Peak.

Green Valley Nepal Trekking Company operates Island Peak climbing trip which starts and ends at Chukhung. We run Island Peak climbing trip every week and the size of the group is minimum one person. Island Peak climbing trip can be joined after doing trek via Jiri, Phaplu and Lukla. Island peak climbing trip can be acclimatized through different passes such as Renjo La pass (5338m, Chola Pass 5420m, Kala Pattar 5545 and Khongma La pass 5535m. Green Valley Nepal Trekking Company climbing guides and staffs will meet you at Chhukung and they will give you the brief overview about Island Peak climbing trip. After climbing Island Peak, our guide will bring you at Chukung and then you are free to plan for the next destination.

Fact of Trip

Highlight of Island Peak Climbing Trip

Duration: 18 Days
Type of Trek: Lodge/Camping
Activities: Trekking, Culture Tours
Max Altitude: 6189m
Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: Flight
Grade: Strenuous

Trip Map of Island Peak Climbing

Everest Base Camp Trek

Island Peak Climbing Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival to Kathmandu Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), Green Valley Nepal Treks airport representative well come you at Kathmandu airport then transfer you to hotel in Kathmandu then at evening we do office formalities. Overnight at star hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla which takes approximately 30 minutes and trek to Phakding. Early in the morning you will be drive from your hotel to Kathmandu airport, after a 30 minute spectacular flight you will land at the Lukla airport (2800m.).You begin your trek to Phakding (2652m.) and you walk for about 2 and half to 3 hrs. While trekking, you head up the Dudh Koshi Valley on a well-marked trail to Phakding (2652m.)

Day 03: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.) which takes about 6 to 7 hours. Today you trek and cross the river on high suspension bridges. Then ascend quite steeply to Namche Bazaar and along the way, if the weather is clear, catch a first glimpse of Mt Everest in the distance. You can also enjoy the view of Mt. Kusum Kangaru, Thamserku, Konde-Ri and Tawache peak. Stay overnight at lodge in Namche Bazar.

Day 04: Rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization and excursion around the places. For the acclimatization you walk up to Khunde Hospital which was set up by Sir Edmund Hillary, or a one hour walk up to Syangboche (3800m.) where Everest View Hotel is situated above Namche Bazaar for the outstanding views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. There are also good views from the National Park Center and Museum just above the town. Stay overnight at lodge in Namche Bazar.

Day 05: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3850 m.) which takes almost 5 hours. From Namche, the trail contours around the side of the valley, high above the Dudh Koshi. Now, you have the first glimpse of the great peaks of the Khumbu including Mt Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. Although exhausting due to the zigzagged path, the trek has numerous attractions like rhododendron bushes, beautiful birds chirping in the wild and superb mountain scenery which makes your trek exciting. Tyangboche is famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in the Khumbu region. Stay overnight at lodge in Tyangboche.

Day 06: Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4350m.) which takes about 4 and half hours to 5 hours. You gradually descend through a forest, cross the Imja Khola and steadily climb up to the village of Pangboche. As you gradually ascend, you find thick forests as the trail is full of thorny and juniper bushes. A further two and a half hour’s walk brings you to Dingboche. Stay overnight at lodge in Dingboche.

Day 07: Rest at Dingboche for acclimatization

Day 08: Trek from Dingboche (4350m.) to Chhukung (4730m.) which it takes about 2 and half hours. The trail follows a gradual ascent up to Chhukung. On the way, you can see summer huts made especially for keeping livestock in the summer time. Stay overnight at lodge in Chhukung.

Day 09: Trek from Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp (5087m) which takes about three hours. You trek on a gradually ascending path all the way to Base Camp. On the way you can enjoy the panoramic views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse and Island Peak along with many other beautiful mountains. Camp for the night.

Day 10-11: Climb to Island Peak (6189m.) Crossing the gully above the camp the trail makes a climb for another hour to a narrow ridge, leading on to the glacier. Here, it is time to rope up and put on your crampons as the most interesting part of the climb begins with the glacier crossing. This is followed by the steep snow slope that leads onto the summit ridge. This ridge is wonderfully airy and on reaching the summit you have stunning close-up views of the south face of Lhotse looming over you whilst in the other direction, there are more dramatic mountain views. You descend along the same route, down to base camp.

Day 12: Trek from island Peak Base Camp to Chhukung which takes about three hours. Stay overnight at lodge in Chhukung.

Day 13: Trek from Chhukung to Pangboche (3985m.) After descending along the trail to Chhukung, you continue on to Dingboche for lunch. It is then another couple of hours to the lovely village of Pangboche where you will camp for the night.

Day 14: Trek from Pangboche to Khumjung (3790m.) and it takes about six hours. In the beginning you trek gradually down path and after crossing Phortse Tenga you trek through a steeply ascending path up to Mongla and then gradually down to Khumjung. Stay overnight at lodge in Khumjung.

Day 15: Trek Khumjung to Monjo which takes about five hours. Follow a descending path for the entire day. En route, you pass Namche Bazaar. Stay overnight at lodge in Monjo.

Day 16: Trek from Monjo to Lukla (2800m) which takes about 3 hours. Your final day's trekking follows the Dudh Koshi back down to Lukla. This last evening in the mountains is the ideal opportunity for a farewell party with the Sherpa guides and porters, where you can sample some chhang, try Sherpa dancing and look back on a memorable trekking experience. Stay overnight at lodge in Lukla.

Day 17: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu which takes about 35 minutes. At afternoon we offer you half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley (Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhu. Overnight star hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 18: Transfer to Airport for your home departure or onward for next program.

Trip Cost Includes:

  1. Arrival & Departure transfers on both domestic and international flights.
  2. Accommodation in Kathmandu on twin share bed- and- breakfast basis for the nights as listed in itinerary.
  3. Full board meals on tented camping & Lodge expedition.
  4. Accommodation on tented camp and lodge.
  5. Welcome or fare well dinner.
  6. Half day guided city tour in Kathmandu.
  7. All Domestic flights and airport tax as listed in the itinerary.
  8. Peak Climbing Permit Royalty and other government tax.
  9. Group Climbing gear including climbing rope, ice axe, zoomer, harness, figure of eight, carabineer etc.
  10. All camping equipment - 2-person member tent, dinning tent, kitchen tent, staff & porter tent, toilet tent with commode, dining table with backrest chair etc.
  11. Well-experienced Climbing guide with all his allowance and expenses.
  12. Trekking guides and other support staff.
  13. Porters to carry all personal gear and group equipment.
  14. Insurance of all staff including porters.
  15. Peak permit, national park / conservation entry fees.
  16. All VAT and Taxes.
  17. Green Valley Nepal Treks Service Charge.

Trip Cost Exclude:

  1. Nepal entry Visa fees USD $ 25 for 15 days, USD $ 40 for 30 days and USD $ 100 for 90 days. .
  2. Your Travel Insurance.
  3. International airfare.
  4. Drinks and main meals in cities.
  5. Personal climbing gears: (can be hire in Kathmandu but better to bring with) Climbing Boots, Ice Axe, Zoomer, Harness, Figure of Eight, Carabineer.
  6. Tips and items of a personal nature like postage, laundry etc.

Note

Green Valley Nepal Trekking Company believe in the quality services. Our main concern is the safety and the well being of our groups. Our entire trips are running by qualified who are full time employee of our company. They are well trained and certified by Government. We believe in the best services and make sure to you that we never compromise on your comfort and safety. Further more we request you to put more questions on your planning phase of adventure journey with Green Valley Nepal Treks.

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Departure Dates

March 02, 2012, March 02, 2012

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