Island Peak Climbing

19 Days

Duration

Strenuous

Trip Grade

Autumn, Spring

Best Time

Min: 2, Max: 10+

Group Size

The other most fascinating and daring adventure in the Khumbu region is the trek to Everest Base Camp combined with a climb up Island Peak. This trek is more challenging than other treks to EBC as it includes climbing Island Peak. You must be in good physical health, but no prior experience scaling up mountains is required to undertake this journey, as it is not difficult to climb, and very little technical knowledge will be enough. Our experienced guides will orient you before climbing the island peak. In addition to exploring the Island Peak, the trek will involve experiencing the great beauty of mountainous peaks in the Khumbu region, including Mount Everest, Mt. Cho yo, Mt. Makalu, Mt.Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, and many others. The trek also takes you to the top of Kala Patthar, from where you get 360° views of the mountains around you and the closest view of Mount Everest.

The trek will take you through Sherpa villages, where you will receive warm hospitality from the Sherpas, often known as mighty climbers. Local hot beverages are served at tea houses along the way, along with traditional Nepali cuisine. They are sure to fill your taste buds with some unique flavors. Although community life is not so prosperous, the service they provide is homely and welcoming. Ancient monasteries are decorated with prayer wheels and prayer flags, which exhibit the religious inclination of Sherpa people towards Buddhist culture.

Trip Highlights:

Island Peak (6189m) is one of the most popular trekking peaks in Nepal.
Ascend Kalapatthar (5,555 m) for close-up views of the highest peaks on the planet, Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and many others.
Hike to Everest Base Camp for flabbergasting views of Khumbu Icefall and Khumbu Glacier.
Cross the high pass of Kongma La (5,535m/18,159ft).
Experience the great beauty of the highest mountains on earth from its summit.

Detailed Itinerary

^{Day 1:}^{Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)}
^{Day 2:}^{Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)}
^{Day 3:}^{Fly to Lukla and head to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft)}
^{Day 4:}^{To Namche Bazar (3,440m/11,283ft)}
^{Day 5:}^{Acclimatization Day at Namche (3,440m/11,283ft)}
^{Day 6:}^{Namche Bazar to Tengboche (3,870/12,694ft)}
^{Day 7: Tangboche}^{to Pheriche (3,440m/11,283ft)}
^{Day 8:}^{Pheriche to Lobuche (4,930m/16,170ft)}
^{Day 9: Lobuche-}^{Gorak Shep (5170 m/16,961ft) Everest Base Camp (5364m/17,594ft) Gorak Shep}
^{Day 10:}^{Gorak Shep-Kala Patthar (5545m/18,192ft) Lobuche (4940m/16,207ft)}
^{Day 11: Lobuche-}^{Kongma La Pass (5,535 m/18,159 ft) Chhukung (4,730 m/15,518 ft)}
^{Day 12: Chukung}^{to Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m/17,060ft)}
^{Day 13:}^{Orientation on climbing at Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m/17,060ft)}
^{Day 14:}^{Island Peak Base Camp}
^{Day 15:}^{To Pangboche (3,985m/13,074ft)}
^{Day 16:}^{To Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft)}
^{Day 17:}^{Namche Bazar to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft)}
^{Day 18:}^{Lukla to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)}
^{Day 19:}^{Departure day}

Price USD 2240 per person

What’s included?

Airport pickup and drop facility.
Down jackets and sleeping bags (provided upon request)
A full-day city tour in Kathmandu (Day 2) by a private vehicle and driver.
Insurance for guides and porters.
Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight tickets
Licensed, experienced and English-speaking trekking guide.
Lodge expenses during the trek.
Stay in the city at the finest hotel (3 nights in a twin sharing room at Kathmandu).
Trekking permits/TIMS.
Professional Sherpa climbing guide and porter
All trekking lodge while you are in trek (climbing time tent camp)
Climbing permit and village entrance fee
A porter and his entire expenses.
A trekking guide round trip flight ticket
Good quality tents and kitchen utensils for camping
First aid medical kit
Climbing sherpa and porters’ equipment’s