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On your 16-day Island Peak Expedition you will not only reach the summit of the magnificent Island Peak but also experience trekking in the most coveted Everest region. Island Peak climbing also called Imja Tse peak climbing by the Nepalese is a popular choice among novice climbers who wish to begin their mountaineering journey by summiting Island Peak and then move on to other peaks. 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 a sea of ice. Island Peak has an impressive, highly glaciated west face that rises from the Lhotse Glacier which is a bit tough to do; however, the magnificent views from the summit are certainly a fitting reward for your efforts.
Itinerary | Maximum Altitude | Walking/Hiking |
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Day 01 Arrival Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 02 Fly to Lukla then trek to Phakding | 2,800m/9,187ft | 3-4 hrs |
Day 03 Phakding to Namche Bazaar | 3,438m/11,280ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 04 Namche Bazaar : Acclimatization Day | 3,438m/11,280ft | |
Day 05 Namche Bazaar to Tengboche | 3,870m/12,697ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 06 Tengboche to Dingboche | 4,360m/14,305ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 07 Dingboche to Chhukung | 4,730m/15,519ft | 3-4 hrs |
Day 08 Acclimatization: Climb Chhukung Ri and trek back to Chhukung | 5,546m/18,196ft | 3-4 hrs |
Day 09 Chhukung to Island Peak Base camp | 5,200m/17,061ft | 3-4 hrs |
Day 10 Pre-Climb training on Island Peak Base Camp | 5,200m/17,061ft | |
Day 11 Island Peak Base Camp to Island Peak Summit, back to base camp | 6,189m/20,306ft | 10-12 hrs |
Day 12 Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche | 3,985m/13,075ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 13 Pangboche to Namche Bazaar | 3,438m/11,280ft | 4-5 hrs |
Day 14 Namche Bazaar to Lukla | 2,800m/9,187ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 15 Fly to Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 16 Final departure | - |
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During our Island Peak Expedition, we can enjoy traditional Nepali, Tibetan, Indian and the more common continental cuisines. A welcome dinner, a farewell dinner and breakfast will be provided during your stay in Kathmandu. During trekking/climbing, breakfast will be taken in the same place we stay the night. Similar arrangements can also be made for dinner. Lunch will be taken en route to the next destination. During climbing session, hygienic, freshly-cooked food will be provided.
We will be staying in Yatri Suites & Spa or similar in Kathmandu (2 nights), standard teahouses during trekking (9 nights) and tents when climbing (4 nights). Most teahouse accommodations will only have shared toilet facilities. For tent accommodation, foam mattress will be made available. In climbing sections, toilet facilities will be provided with necessary natural preservation. All accommodations are on twin-shared basis. However, a single room will be provided on request and by paying a single supplement of USD 380. Also, understand that there are several places that do not allow single room accommodation. On paying single supplement, you will get a single room in Kathmandu but sometimes it is feasible only up to Namche Bazaar.
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Although it is possible to climb Island Peak throughout the year except during the monsoon months, the best time to climb Island Peak is during spring and fall seasons. March to early June is the spring time and also the busiest climbing season of the year. September to November is the fall season when temperatures are moderate and weather tends to be clear. Climbers have attempted to climb Island Peak even in winters in the past, but the extreme cold during winter months could really be perilous for some. Summer season invites rain and does not offer great views during the climb.
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