Island Peak Climb

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Island Peak Climbing Itinerary

Join the Everest Base Camp trek, if desired, to Dingboche
Trek from Dingboche to Chukung
Trek from Chukung to Island Peak Base Camp
Climb from Island Peak Base Camp to the summit, then trek back down
Descent to Chukung or Dingboche on the summit day
A day in reserve in case of bad weather on the summit day
Rejoin the Everest Base Camp Trek, if desired

Best time: The best time to do this peak climbing is from April to May and October to November. Join our crew of NEST Adventure for the outstanding services and all arrangements for Island Peak Climb. For details on cost and other information do not hesitate to contact us. Also, if you have any queries regarding the Island peak, feel free to ask us. We will be glad to help you out.

Destinations

Nepal

Trip Overview

Island Peak Climb is perhaps the most popular peak climbing in Nepal, being 6,189m in height. Being not too technically difficult, this is a good peak for those with little climbing experience. Pre-climb training will be given. Situated in the Solukhumbu, this is normally combined with the Everest Base Camp trek. The climb itself starts at Chukung from Dingboche, and there is just one push from base camp to summit. Mountains on view are Makalu, and from the Everest Base Camp Trek, Nuptse, Changtse, and Lhotse.

Idea for climbing

Always analyze calculated risk for possible delay of Kathmandu Luka or Lukla Kathmandu flight, so that you can minimize the chance of missing international flight. For this, you need to allocate a minimum of four to five days after the end of the trip.
Travel light; you can always rent all necessary gears in Dingboche or Chukung so that you can minimize cost. For example, if you hire certain stuff from Thamel you need to pay for entire days but if from Chukung then you can pay for climbing periods only.
Always listen to your climbing guide very carefully follow his instruction because the final summit ridge of Island Peak very technical and steep ascend as well as descend are encountered with crevasses. You don’t need particular use of Ice Axe, so I don’t recommend carrying an ice ax.
Although climbing shoes can be hired from Dingboche, they are the cheap show which is a bit heavier than normal shoes, so for particular climbing equipment, I recommend to have your own personal lightweight climbing shoes.

Itinerary

Day
1

Drive from Kathmandu to Ramecchap and take a flight to Lukla (2,805m) & trek to Phakding (2,652m).

Early in the morning at 3:30, we will take 3 to 4 hours drive to Ramechhap from Kathmandu and after, a short flight to Lukla. Lukla Airport is one of the most dangerous airports across the globe, which is the gateway to Everest Base Camp. The short trip to Lukla will take you to the land of the highest peak in the world “Mt Everest”. Reaching upon the vicinity known for The Land of Sherpa, you will be amazed by nature around you. There are bunches of hotels in Lukla offering flavorful breakfast and lunch. We will eat and rest for quite a while and head towards Phakding, a little delightful town for around 2 to 3 hours. Stay overnight in Phakding.
Day
2

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), 4 to 5 hours

After having our breakfast in the first part of the day at Phakding, we will head towards Namche(3440m). Namche Bazar is as often as possible understood as the capital of Khumbu and a market of entire Everest region Trekking. We can find hotels, lodges, resort, bar, snooker, bread kitchen, trekking stores, and the retail shops and other vital things in Namche. It takes around 5 to 6 hours to reach Namche from Phakding. The trail to reach Namche is mixed as you have to walk through flat, uphill as well as downhill route. Since the way is a blended one, there will be less pressure. Likewise, there are suspension bridges like Hillary Bridge, etc on the way. In the middle, when we reach Monjo, we will take permit for entering Sagarmatha National Park. We can see the perspective on Kongdey Peak from Namche and Kusung Kangaroo while on the way to Phakding and Namche.
Day
3

Rest day in Namche Bazzar and Explore around

Usually, this day is named as the rest day by numerous individuals of the trekking organization. Be that as it may, it ought to be called as acclimatization day as one will trek the whole Khumjung and Khunde town on this day. Namche is the biggest city in Nepal with many hotels for tourists, i.e., more than 80 hotel and lodges. Strolling for around 4 to 5 hours, today we will make a total visit or complete circuit of Namche. The adventure of Namche includes Sherpa Museum, Khumjung Airport, Everest View Hotel, Khumjung Village, Khunde Village, Hillary School, and Government Development Yak Farm, etc. We will climb up to Everest view hotel from where the clear view of Mt Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and numerous other little pinnacles can be seen. For individuals who are on Everest Luxury Lodge Trek, they will remain at the hotel and get back, yet as we are on Everest Base Camp trek, we will have some nourishment and come back to Namche. If time favors, we can walk around Khumjung town. Additionally, we can visit the most elevated airport in the world Syabgboche airport at an elevation of 3800m. Local people in Namche are benevolent individuals with inviting conduct. We can enjoy and talk with them at night.
Day
4

Trek from Namche Bazzar to Tengboche (3,860m), 5 to 6 hours

Today we will head towards Tengboche from Namche, which is around 5-6 hours of walk. The trail is flat from Namche up to Phunkethanka for 1 and a half hours, descending for 45 mins and uphill for 2 hours to Tengboche. So, one can feel a little difficulty while going up to Tengboche as the way is straight upward. Similarly, we will stroll through the forests, crossing numerous suspension bridges. Tengboche Monastery is probably the oldest as well as the biggest monastery in the Everest Region, which is the focal point of fascination for the majority of Everest Base Camp Trekkers. It was constructed as it was pulverized by flame. Because of reconstruction, it looks new and bright. Likewise, the monastery held the praying ceremony every morning. Also, Mt. Everest is visible all the time from the whole part of Tengboche, alongside Mt. AmaDablam, Mt. Lhotse thus numerous different peaks. The individuals who are on Everest View Trek this is the last goal from them as they will retrace back entire way up to Lukla. But as a base camp trekker, we will further make a beeline for and if possible attend prayers in the monastery in the evening too.
Day
5

Trek from Tengboche to Chhukung (4,730m), 5 to 6 hours

Chukung is the Supports Camp for Island Peak Expedition. It is a small village with lodging generally offering accommodation, guide, porter as well as equipment renting for Island Peak climbing. Aside from that it additionally gives space to acclimatization, as it is higher in elevation than Dingboche. Island Peak Base Camp is another four-hour stroll from Chukung. Today we will head to Chhukung from Tengboche and stay overnight in Chhukung.
Day
6

Trek from Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp (5,150m), 5 to 6 hours

Today, we will head towards Island Peak Base Camp from Chhukung following the faily steep path. Climbing the south and turning the east of the main line of the valley, we then walk to the south of the valley from Lhotse Glacier. In a southeast way to Amptse Labtsa is located. After crossing the way through Imja and Lhotse Glacier, the path takes us to the valley at the southwest side of Island Peak. Stay overnight there.
Day
7

Trek from Island peak base camp to High Camp (5,600m), 5 to 6 hours.

Walking for about 5 to 6 hours from Island peak Base Camp, today we will move to High Camp. The trail is narrow, steep rocky and uphill. If we reach the summit before noon, then we do not have to face the strong wind there. It is tough to climb the peak if the wind is strong. We will stay there overnight in a tent.
Day
8

Trek from Island Peak Base Camp to summit Peak (6189m/20300ft) and back to Chhukung 10 – 11 hours

Early in the morning, we will walk through the rocky path to reach the summit. There are many small rocks which can make you step difficult while climbing. After the trail follows a ridgeline and takes us to the traverse to the face of the summit glacier. Preparing our equipment, we will head further. If necessary, our team will be there to help you. After having a fantastic day at the summit with beautiful memories, we will get down to Chhukung and stay overnight.
Day
9

Trek from Chhukung to Dingboche (4,410m), 5 to 6 hours

All the way downhill, we will walk for about 5 to 6 hours from Chhukung to Dingboche. We will stay overnight there.
Day
10

Trek from Dingboche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), 5 to 6 hours

Leaving all the breathtaking views and peaks today we will descend to Namche Bazar from Dingboche. Stay overnight at Namche bazar.
Day
11

Trek from Namche to Lukla (2,860m), 5 to 6 hours

Simple trek delightful Phakding, all the route down and level with some minor upslope we will exit from Sagarmatha National Park and spend an overnight on Phakding. The same Phakding now you can feel progressively customizable elevation because of adaptation on the high alpine area during Everest Three Pass Trek. Last day, last severe toward Lukla, no rush no stress as it is short trekking days in the previous snapshot of Everest Three Pass Trek. The delicate push will effortlessly prompt Lukla, some pastry shop bistro and bar will greet with the word "The last night Party in Thin Air" might be sticking around with group part cause its last night with them as porters are remaining in Lukla caring for another Everest Three Pass Trek.
Day
12

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel

After enjoying and celebrating, we will fly back to Kathmandu and return to the hotel in Thamel. Refreshing ourselves, we will give some unwind to our body. At night, we will have farewell dinner along with feedback with entire NEST ADVENTURE groups and the cultural show during dinner.

The Cost Includes

Domestic airport pick up and drop off
Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu both way flight ticket
Sagarmatha National Park Entry Park and Local Entry Permits
Peak Climbing Permit
Government licensed holder trekking guide and climbing guide
Porter service during the trekking and climbing
Climbing gears (boot, helmet, rope, etc)
Accommodation in tea house during the trek and tented accommodation during the climbing
Three times meal in a day (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trekking and climbing
All cooked meals when camping with complimentary hot water, tea and coffee
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
Staff insurance and necessary ground transport for support staff

The Cost Excludes

Food and accommodation in Kathmandu
Any kinds of hard and soft drinks in the mountain
personal expenses; Hot shower, wifi, laundry laptop charging
Travel insurance

NEST Adventure is a locally owned and operated adventure travel company based in Kathmandu, Nepal. We specialize in trekking and outdoor experiences primarily in Nepal, with select expeditions to Tibet and Bhutan.

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