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Island Peak Climbing

Island Peak is one of the popular climbing peaks in the Everest Region of Nepal lying at an altitude of (6,189m/20,305ft with an amazing views of Himalayas

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TRIP OVERVIEW

Duration 19 Days

Destination: Nepal

Activity: Peak Climbing

Challenge level Technical Challenging

Group Size 2-16 Persons

Accommodation Hotel and Camping

Product Code: PHJ-1074

Max-Altitude: 6,189m/20,305ft

Best Season Apr-May / Sep-Oct

Meals Included (B,L, D)

Walk-In Hours 5-6 hrs per day

Transportation Private Vehicle | Domestic Flights.


Highlights of Island Peak Climbing

  • Climb Island Peak (Imja Tse) vie Everest Base Camp (EBC).
  • Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the world’s Highest Mountain in the Khumbu region and several snowcapped peaks including Mt. Everest.
  • Stand on a summit of the wonderful mountains with unforgettable sense of achievement on the top of the Mt. Everest.
  • Bird’s eye view of natural trials and mountain scenic mountain flights to Lukla from Kathmandu.
  • Visit ancient monastery in Tengboche.
  • Explore the cultural and lifestyle of the various ethnic groups including Sherpa.

Overview: Island Peak 

Island Peak Climbing is one of the easy and affordable peak climbing offering the best high altitude experience and great views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, and Mt. Ama Dablam. Island Peak is one of the popular climbing peaks in the Everest Region of Nepal lying at an altitude of (6,189m/20,305ft with amazing views of the Himalayas. One of the most popular treks in Nepal is Island Peak. Planning on the Next climb towards the mountains hurry up and put Island Peak on your bucket list.  For an experienced hiker who has high-altitude trekking experience and seeking the perfect introduction to the full alpine mountaineering experience then, we recommend “Island peak”, Climbing is physically tough, if this is your first try, Island peak is a wise choice for you.

If you are planning for a private expedition then you might consider exploring the Everest Base Camp as an option for peak Climbing. For Everest Base Camp you will head towards the Dudh Koshi Valley and turn up toward Chukhung and Island Peak then our final destination will be Island Peak Base Camp. Island Peak climbing one of the loftiest challenges. Island peak is on the picture sequence from Mount Everest and most highly sought among the peaks in the world.  The most popular route is going through the Everest Base Camp. Enjoying the most breathtaking view of the peaceful valley and exploring fauna and flora with down-hills and up-hills you will reach the island peak. As you walk towards the Base Camp, You will see the whole Nupse Wall which leads you towards the island into Lhotse, You will feel calm by looking at its beauty, surrounded by a sea of glaciers and moraines pouring down from the mountain. To summit a peak, you need to have a high level of physical fitness and a moderate level of technical climbing.

About Peak Climbing

Island Peak is situated in the Everest region of Nepal, peak is also known as an extension of Lhotse and Everest. The Mountain is named “Island Peak” in 1952 AD due to its striking location and nature like “sea on ice”, and rename “Imja Tse “in the early ‘80s. The peak is located above the summer settlement of Chhukung Valley surrounded by Lhotse and Lhotse Shar Glacier. Island Peak is one of the strenuous climbing among the summit. Climbing one of the most glorious mountains in the world, which is standing very proudly by “showing its gigantic face”, among the best summit in the world, is a special feeling. You will have an extraordinary feeling with the most exciting experience for the introduction to the Himalayas high altitude mountaineering. You need to be prepared for this climbing challenge. Island peak is the home of the amazing glacier, running down from the 8,000m height in this unique mountain valley.  The gateway of the island peak is on an Everest region. The Island peak is located at 6189 m elevation above the sea label and among the alluring Himalayas in Nepal. If you have ever dreamed of climbing the Island peak via Everest Base camp then Paradise Himalayan Journey Private Limited is here for you to fulfill the wish. With both thrilling and breathtaking experience, you will have a lifetime experience on an Island peak. 

Whom do you recommend this trip?

We recommend this trip to those climbers who wants to experience a trial of the world’s highest mountain expedition, hikers who are doing hiking in the high altitude and want to face the new trail of the mountain Climbing .planning on the Everest Climbing and want to make your expedition more interesting than you can include the Island Peak Climbing in your list. This trip offers you to see the most amazing Everest region along with the wilderness experience with the snowcapped beauty of nature. The experience of the Himalayas will definitely be the trip of the lifetime where you will see the range of the Himalayas standing in a row by dominating the skyline and welcoming the sun shine to spread the light in the world.

Things you should know before Mountain Climbing?

Climbing the stunning peak of the Himalayas you must have knowledge of the mountains before. Climbing one of the highest mountain peaks in the world. Firstly you must know Island Peak is not a trekking peak, you must have proficient mountaineering skills peak along with perfect peak climbing experience, you need to have excellent physical preparation to tackle the oxygen level of the oxygen level as it decreases as you go at the higher elevation. Furthermore, information Paradised Himalayan Journey Private Limited sherpa and team leaders associated with paradise Himalayan journey has been operating adventure trekking, peak climbing, and extreme mounting expeditions for the last 15+ years.

OUTLINE ITINERARY FOR ISLAND PEAK CLIMBING

Itinerary Maximum Altitude Walking/Hiking
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu 1,350m/4,429ft  
Day 02 Kathmandu: trip preparation 1,350m/4,429ft  
Day 03 Fly to Lukla then trek to Phakding 2,800m/9,187ft 3-4 hrs
Day 04 Phakding to Namche Bazaar  3,438m/11,280ft 5-6 hrs
Day 05 Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization Day 3,438m/11,280ft  
Day 06 Namche Bazaar to Tengboche 3,870m/12,697ft 5-6 hrs
Day 07 Tengboche to Pheriche 4,288m/14,069ft 4-5 hrs
Day 08 Pheriche to Lobuche 4,940m/16,208ft 5-6 hrs
Day 09 Lobuche to Gorak Shep, visit Everest Base Camp 5,364m/17,599ft 6-7 hrs
Day 10 Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar and back to Lobuche 5,545m/18,193ft 7-8 hrs
Day 11 Lobuche to Kongma La to Chhukung 4,730m/15,519ft 6-7 hrs
Day 12 Chhukung to Island Peak base camp 5,200m/17,061ft 3-4 hrs
Day 13 Pre-climb training on Island Peak Base Camp 5,200m/17,061ft  
Day 14 Island Peak base camp to Island Peak summit, back to base camp 6,189m/20,306ft  
Day 15 Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche 3,985m/13,075ft 5-6 hrs
Day 16 Pangboche to Namche Bazaar 3,438m/11,280ft 4-5 hrs
Day 17 Namche Bazaar to Lukla 2,800m/9,187ft 6-7 hrs
Day 18 Fly to Kathmandu 1,350m/4,429ft -
Day 19 Final Departure - -
Trip Routes

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Day-wise Itinerary
Detailed itinerary for 19 Days Island Peak Climbing

Paradise Himalayan Journey staff will pick you up from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and transfer you to Hotel. Enjoy the pristine culture of "Aththiti Devo Bhawa"  followed by welcome drinks. In the evening, a welcome dinner hosted by Paradise Himalayan Journey. Overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu.

Included Meals: Dinner
Max Altitude: 1,300m/4,264ft

We rest for most of the day and unpack. We visit Paradise Himalayan Journey’s office in the afternoon. Our climbing leaders will check our set of climbing equipment to make sure that they are in good condition for our coming journey. We also get introduced to fellow participants and discuss our trip.

Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Included meals: Breakfast

Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at Phakding

Transfer: Flight to Lukla (40 min)

Walk Duration: 3-4 hours

Max Altitude: 2,800m/9,184ft

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at Namche Bazaar

Walk Duration: 5-6 hours

Max Altitude: Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft)

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at Namche Bazaar

Max Altitude: Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft)

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at Tengboche

Walk Duration: 5-6 hours

Max Altitude: Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft)

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at Pheriche

Walk Duration: 4-5 hours

Max Altitude: Pheriche (4,200m/13,776ft)

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at Lobuche

Walk Duration: 5-6 hours

Max Altitude: Lobuche (4,930m/16,170ft)

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at Gorakshep

Walk Duration: 6-7 hours

Max Altitude: Everest Base Camp (5364m/17,594ft)

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at Lobuche

Walk Duration: 7-8 hours

Max Altitude:Kala Patthar(5545m/18,192ft)

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at Chhukung

Walk Duration: 6-7 hours

Max Altitude: Kongma La (5,535m/18,159ft)

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Camping at Island Peak Base Camp

Walk Duration: 3-4 hours

Max Altitude: Island Peak base camp (5,200m/17,060ft)

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Camping at Base Camp

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Camping at Island Peak Base Camp

Walk Duration: 10-12 hours

Max Altitude: Island Peak summit (6,189m/20,305ft)

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel at Pangboche

Walk Duration: 5-6 hours

Max Altitude: Pangboche (3,985m/13,074ft)

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel at Namche Bazaar

Walk Duration: 4-5 hours

Max Altitude: Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft)

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel at Lukla

Walk Duration: 6-7 hours

Max Altitude: Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft)

Included meals: Breakfast, and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel at Kathmandu

Max Altitude: Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)

Included meals: Breakfast

Free Drop to Airport

Cost Includes
What you will get

  • All ground transfers by private vehicle as per our itinerary.
  • Three-star Hotel in Kathmandu (twin sharing, including breakfast and taxes)
  • Welcome Dinner with Live Nepalese Cultural Program we host.
  • Kathmandu sightseeing (including all entrance fees).
  • Airfares: Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu.
  • Trekking arrangement.
  • Including all high-quality camping equipment and tents such as Two Men Tent, Kitchen Tent, Dinning Tent, Toilet Tent, Tables, Chairs, Mattresses, Hot Water Bags, Pillows, Inner Sheet and etc. (For Camping Trek)
  • Every day three times meals per day while trekking, which will be prepared by our very professional kitchen crew (For Camping Trek)
  • Accommodation and foods as available on the local lodges on the way while trekking. (For lodge-to-lodge trek)
  • National Park Permit Fee. (For lodge-to-lodge trek)
  • Island Peak climbing permit fee. (For lodge-to-lodge trek)
  • Guide, porters and their daily wages, insurance with all necessary lodging - fooding arrangements. (For lodge-to-lodge trek)

Cost Excludes
What you wont get

  • Airport taxes.
  • Expenses of personal nature such as bottled drinks, mineral water, laundry and etc.
  • Meals while staying at the hotels in Kathmandu (only breakfast is included along with accommodation).
  • Rescue and evacuation - if needed.
  • Personal medical and travel insurance.
  • Tips and Gratitude.

Gear Information
Things You Need during Island Peak Climbing

The following are the basic advise essential Island Peak Climbing Equipment's list for every area. You can do some adjustments to the list according to your interest, elevation, season and requirements. Most of the equipment can be hire in Kathmandu Nepal. We Paradise Himalayan Journey can also help you to hire and buy the Island Peak Climbing equipments. 

Island Peak Climbing Equipment's list

Lobuche Peak Climbing Equipment's list

Climbing gears

  • Climbing harness
  • Ice axe
  • crampons
  • Mountaineering boots
  • AscenderDescender/Abseil device
  • Rope
  • Snow bar
  • Ice hammer
  • Helmet (optional)
     

Clothing

  • Sun hat or scarf
  • Fleece jacket with wind-Stopper
  • Waterproof shell jacket
  • Down vest and/or jacket (can hire here in Nepal also)
  • Lightweight gloves
  • Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
  • Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
  • Fleece or wool pants
  • Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
  • Thick, warm wool hiking socks
  • Hiking boots with spare laces
  • Sunglasses with UV protection

Accessories

  • Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees Fahrenheit
  • Trekking poles (sticks) ( Boundless Adventure (p) Ltd )
  • Headlamp
  • Trek bag-pack (provided by Boundless Adventure (p) Ltd )
  • Basic First Aid Kit
  • Daypack (approximately 2,500 to 3,000 cubic inches)
  • Thermo-rest sleeping pad
  • Water bottles
  • Small wash towel

Toiletries

  • Quick-drying towel (medium-sized)
  • Soap (preferably biodegradable)
  • Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
  • Deodorants
  • Face and body moisturizer
  • Nail clippers
  • Small mirror
  • Tissue paper/ toilet roll
  • Anti-bacterial Hand wash

Extras/ luxuries

  • Trail Map/Guide book
  • Binocular
  • Reading book
  • Journal & Pen
  • Pencils and small notebooks

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