Climb Island Peak 6160m (20,035 ft)
Asia: Nepal
Climbing Island Peak in Nepal is one of the most popular and unquestionably most enlivening trekking peaks globally. This trip provides an opportunity to traverse the world-famous center region of the Khumbu valley while experiencing the local culture by staying at mountain tea houses up to base camp. Our licensed mountain guide led the climb takes three days with side trips to Everest base camp and Kalapathar. This adventure treks through the most magnificent mountain region in the world, summits a twenty thousand foot peak and immerses you in the welcoming, indigenous culture of the Nepalese and Sherpas. Physical fitness and a determined soul are invaluable traits for this adventure.
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Camping Safari
Climbing
Culture
Hiking
National Park
Wild Nature
Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu Airport & Transfer to Hotel
After you arrive in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by our representative at the airport, and then she will transfer you to the hotel. Check in to the Hotel. The rest of the day is all yours and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Prepare permit & trekking gears
Today our experienced and skilled guide will brief you about the trek. And you will be preparing for a permit and get ready with all the necessary trekking equipment. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 3: Flight to Lukla 2800m. & trek to Phakding 2610m
Taking a superb scenic flight that provides a chance to fly to the giant Himalayan that joins Nepal and China, we move from Kathmandu to Lukla (2827m.) early in the morning. After 40 minutes, our porter will carry our baggage during our trek upon our arrival. The trek starts with a simple walk down to the Dudh Koshi River, connecting the main path to Namche Bazaar. After going across the small area Ghat (2550m.), we arrive at Phakding.
Day 4: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Today, we begin from Phakding and go across the river to trek through the region of rhododendron and blue pine forest, which is splendid throughout the spring, when the flowers blossom. Then, we go across the Dudh Koshi at Benkar and enjoy the scenes of snow-capped mountains Kusum Kanguru (6369m.) and Thamserku (6623m.). The way now gets pretty complex and includes a vertical ascent to Namche Bazaar. The walk follows upstream on flat ground, on the bank, to the unification point of the Bhote Kosi and Dudh Koshi rivers. After crossing a suspension bridge above the river, we move up to Namche Bazaar. We get the most unbelievable vivid opportunities of viewing massive peaks – Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Taweche is observable. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.
Day 5: Rest for acclimatization in Namche Bazaar
We will visit Namche Bazaar today to get appropriate acclimatization at the height. Namche is a well-off village located in a large sheltered hollow. From the national park headquarters on top of the village, one can take the chance to look at both sceneries of sunrise and sunset. The fantastic panorama also contains a superb vista of the Khumbu peaks and extensive views of Everest. After having our breakfast, we can optionally walk towards Thami (3810m.) over the spectacular Bhote Khola River Valley or go to the national park headquarters to watch the unusual displays of Sherpa life and culture.
Day 6: Trek from Namche to Tengboche 3800m
Today, we walk down through the Khumjung community and travel to the most significant path to Everest at Shanasa. After that, we keep on walking to Trashinga and go down to traverse the Dudh Kosi at Phunkitenga (3250m). It is a broad and vertical climb through fir, pine, black juniper, rhododendron forest and reaches Tengboche Monastery in the daytime. In addition, we can see massive peaks Ama Dablam, Kantega, and Mount Everest. We are staying at Tengboche tonight.
Day 7: Trek Tengboche to Pheriche 4200m
In the morning, we go around the monastery before moving down through the forest of birch, juniper, fir, and rhododendron to the nunnery at Debuche. For now, we have steady climbs only. After crossing the Imja Khola, the trailheads to the Pangboche village where we can have lunch seeing the stunning peak Ama Dablam. Our way ascends through open alpine hillsides in the afternoon before crossing the Imja Khola again and reaching Pheriche.
Day 8: Trek from Pheriche to Lobuche 4900m
Today, we leave Pheriche, and the trail ascends to the drainage of the Khumbu. After around an hour, it begins to mount up the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. Half of the way up to the moraine is Dughla. Moving further from Dughla, the trail keeps on climbing steeply to the peak of the moraine. The trail now carries on the plane level on the west side of the moraine before arriving at Lobuche.
Day 9: From Lobuche trek to Kalapathar 5545m. And Back to Lobuche 4900m
From Lobuche, today we will walk to Gorakshep, and after that, we ascend to Everest base camp and Kalapathar. There are no hotels and lodges at Everest base camp and Kalapathar. After reaching Kala Patthar, we will have a straight climb and see splendid views of Everest. We can see the peaks like Lingtren (6,697m.), Pumori (7,145m.), Khumbutse (6,623m.), which separates us from Tibet. We then head back to Lobuche to stay tonight.
Day 10: Trek Lobuche to Dingboche 4300m
Day 11: From Dingboche trek to Chukung 4730m
Today we will walk to Chukhung Valley, which is situated beneath the far-fetched rock wall that connects Nuptse with Lhotse. From here, you will see magnificent views of Amadablam (6856 m.), the most pictorial peak in Nepal. Tonight at Chhukung.
Day 12: From Chukung trek to Island Peak Base camp 5000m
Today, we will walk along the Imja Khola to reach Pareshaya Gyab, a pleasant spot by a tiny lake with stunning sights of the Nuptse-Lhotse wall and Lhotse Glacier. Once camp has been set in Island Peak Base Camp 5000m, you will be liberated to get your climbing stuff in order and prepare for your ascent of the peak tomorrow.
Day 13: From Island Base Camp climb to High Camp 5500m
Day 14: From High Camp climb up the Summit 6160m. and back to Base Camp
We will start climbing early in the morning to reach the peak, and the way turns complicated once you arrive at the base of the icefall below the peak. Therefore, great care must be taken while going up the wall to expose the edge to the summit 6160m. After reaching the summit, you will return down to the Base Camp.
Day 15: Trek Base Camp to Tengboche 3800m
Day 16: Trek from Tengboche to Namche bazaar 3440m
Day 17: Trek Namche Bazar to Phakding
Today, we trek downward all along the gorge of the Dudh Koshi to the tiny village of Phakding. Overnight in Phakding.
Day 18: Trek Phakding to Lukla, Overnight at Guest House
We have our lunch in Phakding and climb up to Lukla. Overnight in Lukla.
Day 19: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu, Overnight at Hotel
Early in the morning, we take a scenic flight from Lukla to return to Kathmandu. Finally, we transfer back to our hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 20: Final Departure
Our airport representative will take you to the airport for your way back to your country.
