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19 days Island Peak Climbing

Group Size 1 and more
Mode of Travel Adventures Tough.
Accommodation Hotel, Teahouse and tented camp
Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transportation Private Vehicle/ Flight

trip Overview

Island Peak Climbing (expedition) (6189m) in the Everest region is among the very famous mountaineering expeditions in Nepal. Nepal has numerous other mountains in the Himalayan region that draws a large number of climbers every year. Because climbing them is equally demanding, and equally adventurous. Just like the legendary 8-thousand, these lesser mountains give a good test to the skills and acumen of the Mountaineers. Island Peak is one of them, and this peak climb is also done for the practice of mountaineering skills and acclimatization as a prelude to the Everest expedition.

Our itinerary for Island Peak climbing does not just take you to the top of this mountain from where you will enjoy a heavenly panorama of Himalayan peaks and other sceneries. It also helps you collect the intimate experience of the Sherpas, their culture, and their lifestyle. Khumbu region is also familiar as the Everest region. It is the original settlement of Sherpas in Nepal. They have now earned a worldwide reputation as the most hospitable people and the most reliable climbing guides. Our 19-day itinerary comes with the combined riches of climbing and trekking. And you also get to know about the Everest Sherpa lifestyle.

We will start with a short flight through an aerial mountain route to Lukla. Once we reach the Island Peak Base Camp, it is possible to stand atop the summit in about 2 days. Depending on weather conditions and other factors, your guide will choose the best alternative for you.

Itinerary

Our representative will wait for you at the airport, receive you at the arrival, and transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu.


We will brief you on the expedition and introduce you to other participants if possible. Please put any questions you might have and get them answered by us. We will also prepare all documents including trekking and climbing permits. If you have spare time, you will have the pleasure of a complimentary sightseeing in Kathmandu valley.


In about 40 minutes, you will reach Lukla on a very scenic domestic flight. From there, trek for some hours to reach Phakding.


Moving mostly along the Dudh Koshi River (so called for its milk-white water fed by glaciers) on your foot with some ups and downs through forests and hills, you will reach Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is a small, beautiful, and fully modern town in the gateway to Everest region.


You can do a lot to make your day active in Namche, because that helps you better to get acclimatized. Visiting Sagarmatha National Park headquarters, and enjoy the mountain panorama is one option. The other finer options are to visit nearby Sherpa villages named Khumjung and Thame, get a first-hand experience of Sherpa culture and return to Namche in the evening.


Tengboche is a beautiful Sherpa village and the cultural center of Khumbu region because of the monastery Tengboche located here. The monastery has earned a name for the Mani Rimdu festival in which monks do elaborate rituals for days. The trail to Tengboche from Namche consists of several ups and downs, but be prepared to face some majestic Himalayan views from the way.


As you reach Pheriche, you will be nearer to the majestic peaks and equally majestic sceneries of Everest region. This village has been inhabited by the Sherpas, and you can also see the lifestyle of the Sherpas in a remote village located at a high altitude.


We trek for only about 4 hours today because of altitude and rough, rocky terrain. However, superb mountain sceneries greeting you along the way make up for the difficulties and tiredness. There are a few teahouses in Lobuche, which were developed by the locals to serve the needs of trekkers and mountaineers.


Prepare yourself for the most memorable day of your life. As you walk for a short time from Lobuche and reach to Gorakshep, the last village on this region. Have lunch then trek to Everest Basecamp. This is a tough and adventurous leg of the whole journey because of rocky trail and thin air in the high altitude. It takes about 4 hours to reach Everest Base Camp from Gorekshep and about 3 hours to return there. In the climbing seasons, there are hundreds of climbers with their tents at the base camp, mulling over their plans to reach the summit of the highest peak of the world. If you are travelling at the expedition season, you will see activities and practises of the climbers. Trek back to Gorakshep. Night at tea house.

the bottom of Kalapathar, a small mountain, and climb to its top in about three hours, the sceneries of sky-rising mountains will be very close and superb. Many trekkers come to Nepal simply to stand on the top of Kalapathar for a few minutes, and they feel the experience of a lifetime! After you have the fill of watching sceneries, return to the bottom and walk for a short time to reach Gorekshep.


Early morning hik to Kalapatthar which will take about 2 Hours. You will enjoy the panoramic mountain with sunrise over them. The mountains appear on golden color, which seems amazing.After that trek down to Gorakshep, have breakfast then continue trekking to Chhukkung. Chukung is a small settlement at high altitude. We make final preparation for the peak climbing from here.


It takes about 4 hours to reach the base camp from this village. The walk consists mostly of ascents along the southeastern direction from here. At last we reach the base camp of the mountain at under its southwestern face at the head of a wide valley.


The trail to high camp from the base camp is challenging. We need to negotiate steep hillside with sand and boulders, sometimes moving through a narrow passage between huge rocks.


We will spend a day at the high camp for acclimatization.


The toughest and also the most exciting day of the expedition because it culminates into your victory over the peak. Beginning very early in the morning (around 1 am), we push towards the top. At first we pass through a rock gulley, then walk along a crest-line and finally hit the bottom of the glacier that begins at the summit. To avoid falling into crevasses, we use ropes to move up the glacier. Finally we stand atop the summit, enjoy incredible views, bask in a sense of victory and contentment and climb down to the base camp.


You will find this day much more relaxing than the previous ones because you are now making a return and leaving the high altitude. Stunning sceneries will greet you all the way today as well, and you will stop at Pangboche for the night.


Today we make a rapid descent to Namche through Tengboche. The trail consists mostly of downhill walks, although there is short leg of steep climb after you cross the Dudh Koshi River. The trail then continues with numerous bends with short ascents and descents until reaching Namche Bazaar.


The final day of walk is marked by nostalgia of what has passed in the previous days.


A short and a beautiful flight lands you at the Tribhuvan International Airport once you take off from Lukla.


We pay you farewell at the airport.


What's included

  • Accommodation: Basic teahouse accommodation during the trek (Toilet and bathroom will be outside of the room; Deluxe accommodation for 3 nights in kathmandu with Breakfast and tented camp during the climbing period on twin sharing basis.
  • Meals: 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner, which you can choose from the menu) during the tea house and our guide will arrange food  and hot water/ tea/coffee will be supplied during the climbing period. breakfast in Kathmandu. We will provide you hot water and tea/ coffee during the climbing period.
  • Transportation: Airport - hotel - airport transfers  by private transportation, Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight ticket.
  • Documentation: Trekking permit (Sagarmatha national park permit), Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card,Island Peak climbing special permit
  • Equipment/Accessories: If required we will provide you Down jacket, sleeping bags, first-aid kit, water purifying solution (iodine-based). Climbing equipment such as Tent,ice axe, Ropes, crampons, harnes, helmet, etc.
  • Human resource: A professional and experienced Climbing guide (English-speaking); and  porter (carrying up to 26 kg); all the expenses for the guide and porter(s) are covered (wages ,accommodation, meals, transportation, insurance, etc.). High altitude workers special insurance. Climbing Guide bonus
  • Tax/Service Charge: All applicable taxes, service charges or fees. We hereby guarantee you of no 'hidden charges' afterwards.
  • Complimentary: Farewell dinner in Kathmandu (authentic Nepalese cuisines with live cultural show)
  • Emergency Rescue Service: Should any emergency arise during your trek, we will provide prompt and professional rescue and medical services. However, you must be already insured for such emergencies, and your insurance policy must cover helicopter evacuation. Moreover, you should provide your policy details and authorize us to deal directly with your insurance company on your behalf.

What's not included

  • Beverage (cold drinks, bottled mineral water, tea/coffee, etc.)
  • Any other expenses of personal nature (extra meals, battery charging fees, photography charges, Hot Shower, etc.)
  • Personal equipment for trekking and climbing (Trekking shoe, climbing boots, warm clothes etc)
  • Tips for guide and porter ( expected)
  • Your travel insurance
  • Nepal Visa
  • International air fare.
  • Excess luggages cargo charge on the domestic flight. ( The airline allow 15Kg per person if you will have extra then USD 1.00 per Kg will be applied)

Guidelines

Fitness Level:
This trip requires you to be in good health and physically fit. So, we recommend thorough physical examination before you start the trek.

Skills:

Your familiarity with the mountainous terrain and previous trekking and climbing experience will be desirable. Our guide will provide you necessary training on basic skills of peak climbing, and handling climbing gears like ice axe, climbing boot, crampons, and ropes when you reach the base camp.

Travel Insurance:

  • Make sure that you are insured against cancellations, accidents, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of, or damage to, baggage and personal effects.
  • In emergency situations, we will arrange for a helicopter rescue, medical treatment and after care for you. All these costs shall be borne by your travel insurance company.

Required Equipment/Gears:

  • Camping tent
  • Cooking equipment
  • Sleeping bag
  • Down jacket
  • Crampons
  • Ropes
  • Ice-axe
  • Ice-claw
  • Carabiners, harness
  • LED headlight
  • Water bottle
  • First-aid kit
  • Water purification solution
  • Trekking poles
  • Raincoat
  • Sunglasses
  • Full fingers gloves
  • Socks
  • Thermal cap
  • Fleece
  • Sunscreen

Notes:

  • You can choose to bring these equipment yourself. However, we can help you get these things after you arrive here if you want to travel light.
  • We will arrange your pick-up/drop-off according to your flight schedule.
  • We can customize this itinerary according to your interests and preferences.

Documents required:

  • TIMS Card
  • Sagarmatha National Park entry permit
  • Island Peak climbing permit
  • Garbage deposit permit
  • Scanned copies of passport sized photo and passport of each participant
  • Travel insurance

CANCELLATION

  • Free cancellation up to 60 days prior departure
  • 30% of the total cost of the trip will be charged if cancelled between 60 to 30 days prior to departure date
  • 60% of total cost of the trip will be charged if cancelled in between 30 to 14 days prior to departure date. 
  • No refund will be provided if cancelled within 14 days prior of departure date.
  • No refunded will be provided if the guest will not show up. 
  • Regrettably, in case where the trek/tour can not be completed due to customer's own problem or sickness or unfavourable weather there will be no refund. 
  • If the trekking/tour is extended more than given itinerary extra charge will be applied accordingly 
  • If the agreed trip can not be organised due to bad weather or any unforeseen events, similar trip will be organised (in the mutual understanding with the travellers)