This wonderful Island Peak trekking and climbing takes you into the heart of the Khumbu, Gokyo (4,750m/15,584ft) and Everest Base Camp (5,357m/17,575ft). An ascent of Gokyo Ri (5357m/19,216ft) and Kala Pattar (5,545m/18,192ft), is good acclimatization and gives you magnificent close-up views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu and more. You will cross the little use Chola pass (5,420m/17,782ft) and Kongma La Pass (5,535m/18,159ft); ascend one of the popular peak of the Everest region.
Island Peak (6,189m/20,305ft) is one of the main climbing peaks of the Everest Area. The mountain was named "Island Peak" in 1952 AD due to its striking location in the middle of the Chhukung valley, like an Island on ...read more »»
Island Peak Top
Day to Day Itinerary for Island Peak Climbing
Day 01 Kathmandu
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, Himalayan Glacier will officially greet and meet you at Airport & transfer you to Hotel Shanker or similar category hotel. You will have leisure time, followed by an evening welcome dinner at a typical Nepalese Restaurant. Overnight in Kathmandu (1,000m/3,280ft). read more »»
Visa fees/ International airfare to & from home city/
Excess baggage charges
Lunch & evening meals in Kathmandu.
Personal mountaineering gears
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, ...read more »»
Accommodations
Island Peak Climbing itinerary is a mixture of lodges and tents accommodations while you are on the mountain. Actually trek part we accommodate on the best lodges/guest house and has ...read more »»
Meals
Freshly cook Meals on full board basis will be provided both on trekking and Climbing sections through the best provided lodges and by our experienced and trained cook during the climbing ...read more »»
Equipments & Packing List
While packing for “
Island Peak Climbing”certain gears are essential to be considered.
Please Click here for the comprehensive packing list for this trip.
Acclimatization
Our Island Peak Climbing itinerary has been designed with a high degree of minimization of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) can be sensitive before crossing Cho La and once crossing it will ...read more »»
Leader(s) & Staff Arrangements
Himalayan Glacier only employs and train Nepalese leaders and local staff. By employing and training local people they put something back into their communities. HGT currently train all their Guides in the following courses and your Island Peak Climbing leader will be one of the fully train Trek Leader.read more »»
Health & Experience Required
Island Peak climbing is not technical but you need long day effort while climbing, you should have your previous experience how to use Ice axe and crampons, although not mandatory. A ...read more »»
Pre Trip Meeting
Prior to all our expeditions and treks, we host a Pre-Trip meeting here in Kathmandu on the 2nd day of your itinerary starts in the morning during the breakfast and introduced ...read more »»
Best Season
Best Time for Island Peak Climbing
The best months are September, October & November during the Autumn season and after mid March, April & May during the spring season are consider as the best seasons for attempting trekking and Climbing Island Peak although this peak can be climbed during the months of December, January and February but these months we do not follow the itinerary exactly we cut over crossing chola and Kongma La.
Departure Dates & Price
Additional Information
Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip. However, if you wish to discuss any aspect of this trip or your suitability for it please contact us by email. If you want to talk to us directly feel free to call us at: US telephone: 704-200-7512 Nepal telephone: 00977-98510-55684
Trip Facts
Price from: US$ 2550
Activities:
Trekking & Walking, Peak climbing
Trip Duration:
24 days
Trip Grade:
Moderate
Altitude:
Max: 6,189m/20,305ft
Accommodation:
deluxe hotel, lodge and tent
Meals:
All meals during trekking and climbing and breakfast in Kathmandu
