Island Peak Climbing (6189M)

Key Infomation

  • Duration:16 Days
  • Trip GradeModerate
  • Region/DestinationNepal
  • Maximum Altitude6189M
  • ActivityClimbing & Trekking
  • Arrival CityKathmandu

About Island Peak Climbing (6189M)

According to Nepal Mountaineering Association (Government recognized department for mountaineering), Island peak also called ImjaTse is highly permitted and well renowned peak in Everest Region. It is also popular for those climbers who wish to climb Everest in future. With the height of 6,189m, it is situated in just behind of world’s tower Everest and Lhotse.

It is considered as a view point of Everest. Even the first Everest climber Sir Edmund Hillary also climbed before going Everest. This is what makes, every year Hundreds of thousands climber from all over the world ascending this peak. The trip can be organized with the combine form of Everest Base Camp Trek. The total duration of this trip package will be 16 to 18 days. A professional climbing guide and proper climbing gear is most essential while going this mountain. Since last 5-7 years, the mountain structure and route has changing because of global warming. According to the experienced says who are frequently working in this mountain says, Island Peak is getting difficult comparing with previous years. So, be careful while choosing climbing guide, climbing gears and company before going Island Peak.

During the month of Spring and Autumn are considered as best for climbing Island Peak. Most of the climber chooses these months for the safe and successful climbing. Proper climbing gears and equipment are most essential. And we suggest you to have one climbing Sherpa. However if you are professional climber it is also good to have 2:1 (Climber Sherpa) ration.

Itinerary

  • Day 01: Arrival to Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel (1,300m)
  • Day 02: Fly to Lukla early morning and trek to Phakding (2,800m)
  • Day 03: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar (3,440m) 5-6 hr
  • Day 04: Rest and acclimatization in Namche Bazar 3440M
  • Day 05: Trek from Namche Bazar to Tyangboche (3,860m) 5-6 hr
  • Day 06: Trek from Tangboche to Dingboche (4,243m) 5-6 hr
  • Day 07: Trek from Dingboche to Chhukung (4,730m) 3-4 hr
  • Day 08: Chukung Rest day acclimatization hike to chukung-Ri (5,546 M)
  • Day 09: Trek from Chhukung to Island Peak Base camp (5,200m) 2-3 hr
  • Day 10: Base Camp to Island Peak Summit (6,189m) and back to Chukung
  • Day 11: Trek from Island Peak Base Camp or chukung to Pangboche (3,985m) 5-6 hr
  • Day 12: Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar 5-6 hr
  • Day 13: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla4-5 hr
  • Day 14: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (transfer to Hotel)
  • Day 15: Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
  • Day 16: Transfer to International Airport for final departure

Arrival to Kathmandu & transfer to the hotel (1,300m).

    Fly to Lukla early morning and trek to Phakding (2,800m) 30 m flight and 2-3 hr trek.

      Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar (3,440m) 5-6 hr.

        Rest and acclimatization in Namche Bazar (3440M) (rest day), Hike to Syangboche (Everest View Hotel).

          Trek from Namche Bazar to Tyangboche (3,860m) 5-6 hr.

            Trek from Tangboche to Dingboche (4,243m) 5-6 hr.

              Trek from Dingboche to Chhukung (4,730m) 3-4 hr.

                Chukung Rest day acclimatization hike to chukung-Ri (5,546 M)

                  Trek from Chhukung to Island Peak Base camp (5,200m) 2-3 hr

                    Base Camp to Island Peak Summit (6,189m) and back to the base camp  or chukung

                      Trek from Island Peak Base Camp or Chukung to Pangboche (3,985m) 5-6 hr.

                        Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar 5-6 hr.

                          Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla4-5 hr.

                            Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (transfer to Hotel).

                              Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley.

                                Transfer to International Airport for final departure.

                                  Cost Details

                                  Included

                                  Ground Transportation: All necessaries ground transportation including Sightseeing, hotel and airport and as per itinerary

                                  Flight Ticket :KTM-LUK-KTM

                                  Kathmandu Hotel: 3 night Kathmandu hotel accommodation in 3* hotel with Bed & Breakfast

                                  Permits:

                                  Island Peak Climbing Royalty

                                  National Park entry permit and local permits

                                  Climbing Guide: Climbing  Guide, Island Peak summiteer

                                  Porters: Porters up to base camp to carry your personal stuffs during the trekking mode.

                                  Trekking Mode: Three time meals a day during trekking period with tea, coffee

                                  Base Camp Services:

                                  • Base Camp management tent for sleeping purpose
                                  • Dinning tent
                                  •  toilet tent
                                  • Three course of meal each day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

                                  Climbing Equipment:

                                  •  climbing equipment including rope, crampons, Ice-axe, jummar, helmet, harness, ascending/descending device, etc.

                                   

                                  Sherpa and Staffs:

                                  Base Camp Staffs 

                                  Insurance and daily wages and equipment for all field staffs.

                                  Excluded

                                  Visa: Nepal visa fees

                                  sleeping Bag and Climbing Boot

                                  Your personal warm clothes for Climbing

                                  Insurance: Personal rescue/medical insurance

                                  Heli Rescue: Helicopter evacuation in any emergency case

                                  beverage: beer, coke, mineral watar, bar bills

                                  KTM Hotel: Extra days stay in KTM with meal

                                  Guide: Extra  Guide if needed

                                  Tips:Tips for climbing staff

                                   

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