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Island Peak Climbing
17 Days of adventure in the Everest Region

Island Peak is an amazing viewpoint in the Everest region. This peak rises like an frozen island surrounded by the stunning snowcapped peaks of the eastern Himalayas. From its lofty summit, you can gaze at the magnificent of Mt. Everest! Also from its peak are several other 8,000 meter peaks that form a circle around

Mt. Everest like ladies-in-waiting to serve its queen.
Island Peak is 6,189 meters in elevation. It is considered a climbing peak which is ideal for first time climbers or those who just want to enjoy the wonderful views from its summit. It is an easy peak to climb, but it does have its challenges.

Getting there is half the fun as you pass through the Khumbu region of Nepal, the home of the famed Sherpa people. Here you walk through ancient stone villages with terraced farms that hug the sides of the cliffs. There are colorful Buddhist monasteries along the way.

At Island Peak, you can see many amazing snowcapped summits. Besides Mt. Everest, look upon Mt. Makalu (5th highest mountain), Mt. Cho Oyo (6th highest mountain) along with Lhotse (4th highest). From on top of Island Peak, you will see four of the 14th 8,000 meter mountains in the world.

The Island Peak Climbing is a 17 day experience. Start out in Kathmandu, then fly to Lukla where you begin trekking. As you ascend, you will pass through the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar, and then off to Island Peak where you will be rewarded with the finest of mountain views in all of Nepal.

If you have always wanted to try mountain climbing, then this is the perfect climb to do. It is much easier and certainly a lot cheaper than Mt. Everest, and it certainly offers probably the best views anywhere.

 

 

 

 

Short itinerary:

Day 1 – Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 2 – Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley

Day 3 – Fly to Lulkla Airport,TREK TO PHAKDING (elev. 2,652 m/8,700 ft.)

Day 4 – Trek to Namche Bazaar (elev. 3440 m/11,283 ft.)

Day 5 – Acclimatization Day

Day 6 – Trek to the village of Tengboche (3,867 m/12,684 ft.)

Day 7 – Trek to Dingboche (elev. 4,358 m/14,295 ft.)

Day 8 – Second acclimatization day.

Day 9 – Trek to CHHUKUNG (elev. 4,730 m/15,518 ft.)

Day 10 – Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (elev. 5,200 m/17,060 ft.)

Day 11 – Climb to Island Peak High Camp (elev. 5,600 m/18,372 ft.)

Day 12 – Reach the summit of IslandPeak (elev. 6,189 m/20,305 ft) return to Chukkung.

Day 13 – Trek to Khumjung (elev. 3,780 m/12,401 ft.)

Day 14 – Trek to Namche Bazaar (elev. 3,440 m/11,283 ft.)

Day 15 – Trek to Lukla (elev. 2,652 m/8,700 ft.)

Day 16 – Fly to Kathmandu

Day 17 – Departure

Trip itinerary:

Day 1 – Arrival in Kathmandu
Your journey begins even before you land at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu as you gaze down on the mighty Himalayas from your plane’s window. After passing through Passport Control, you will be greeted by your representative of Summit International Travels & Tours and taken directly to your hotel to rest from your flight. You will meet your trekking guide at a special welcome dinner which will introduce you to Nepali culture, food and dance.

Day 2 – Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
Today enjoy seeing the amazing culture, history and spirituality of the Kathmandu Valley. The Valley is home to seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We will take in just four of these magical places. This will include a private car that will pick you up at your hotel, and your city guide will take you on a magical tour of the Kathmandu Valley. Return to your hotel for the evening.

Day 3 – Fly to Lulkla Airport,TREK TO PHAKDING (elev. 2,652 m/8,700 ft.)
Arise early and travel by private vehicle with your guide and porters to Kathmandu’s domestic airport as you fly to Lukla, the gateway to the Everest region. It’s a short 40 minute flight, but what incredible beauty as you fly along the backbone of the mighty Himalayas.
We land and once we pick up our backpacks, we make our way to the beautiful little village of Phakding to spend the night. It’s just four hours to trekking as you enter beautiful jungle forests with fast flowing rivers and waterfalls. Monkeys play in the trees while you hear the many birds singing away. It is a wonderful experience as you reach Phakding to spend the night.

Day 4 – Trek to Namche Bazaar (elev. 3440 m/11,283 ft.)
Today we finally enter Sagarmatha National Park. Here we pass through the entrance gate as we make our way uphill today to Namche Bazaar. Build into the side of a hill like an amphitheater; this village is the traditional capital of the Khumbu region, and the center for Sherpa culture in Nepal. We trek for around eight hours until we reach the village where we will spend the night.

Day 5 – Acclimatization Day
We’ve crossed the 3000 meter mark and it’s important to allow our bodies to adjust to the thinner alpine air. We at Summit International Travels and Tours takes Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) very seriously. With proper time to acclimatize, AMS is not a problem.
Today is not a day of sitting around. Instead, we will hike to the top of the hill to get our first really good view of Mt. Everest. We also will explore Namche Bazaar with its wonderful restaurants, gift shops and Sherpa Museum.

Day 6 – Trek to the village of Tengboche (3,867 m/12,684 ft.)
We say goodbye to Namche Bazaar and start climbing upwards.  We start to notice that we are leaving the forests behind as we climb higher and higher. The views along the way are filled with scenes of the magical Himalayas.  It is a beautiful climb as we see so many snowcapped peaks. Our destination is the village of Tengboche after 6 – 7 hours of trekking.

Day 7 – Trek to Dingboche (elev. 4,358 m/14,295 ft.)
We are gaining even more in elevation. The trees have become only low shrubs and the farms we see are subsistence farming with crops like buckwheat and potatoes. How the Sherpas have survived with their farms at this elevation is a tribute to their tenacity.  Our destination is Dingboche, which features the world’s highest Buddhist monastery. It takes us around 5 – 6 hours to reach our guest house for the night.

Day 8 – Second acclimatization day.
Explore the beautiful Buddhist monastery here with Mt. Everest for a backdrop. Be sure to ask to see the yeti scalp that is on display at the monastery. We will take time to acclimatize once more as the air is really thin up here.  You won’t be bored here at Dingboche as there are great views of some amazing peaks as well as the Imja River Valley well below us.

Day 9 – Trek to CHHUKUNG (elev. 4,730 m/15,518 ft.)
We walk today for 3 – 4 hours, passing by stone walls that mark off the various farms. We drop down into the Imja River Valley to reach Chhukung. We meet our climbing guide at the tea hosue in Chhukung today. This will be the last night at a guest house before we start the camping part of the trek.

Day 10 – Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (elev. 5,200 m/17,060 ft.)
We rise and after breakfast, following a beautiful little stream for part of the way. We cross the Imja and Lhotse glacier moraine until we finally arrive at Island Peak Base Camp where we camp for the night. The air is cold and crisp at night; the skies are filled with millions of stars that magically shine high above us. There will be a one hour training event for first time climbers once we reach Base Camp. Trekking time today is 2 – 3 hours.

Day 11 – Climb to Island Peak High Camp (elev. 5,600 m/18,372 ft.)
It’s the first day of climbing. We start early as we make our way over the ice covered fields. Our goal is high camp where we will make our way up the mountain. We will attach crampons to our boots. High Camp features some spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. Climbing time is 2 – 3 hours.

Day 12 – Reach the summit of IslandPeak (elev. 6,189 m/20,305 ft) return to Chukkung. We reach the summit for the most magical, spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. Island Peak got its name because it looks like an island standing above a frozen sea. In every direction, we see some amazing peaks that seem to touch the sky. Four of them are over 8000 meters in elevation, including Lhotse and Makalu as well as Everest. We rest, take pictures and celebrate our successful climb. From here, we can return to Chhukung to spend the night in a guest house. Climbing and trekking time is 8 – 10 hours.

Day 13 – Trek to Khumjung (elev. 3,780 m/12,401 ft.)
We drop extensively in elevation as we make our way to today’s village of Khumjung. We reenter beautiful forests. There are hot showers at Khumjung guest house which is certainly a welcome treat. Trekking time is around 5 – 6 hours.

Day 14 – Trek to Namche Bazaar (elev. 3,440 m/11,283 ft.)
We reach Namche Bazaar where we can enjoy some really good food (and a nice menu to choose from!) It’s an easy walk to Namche Bazaar where we look forward to relaxing for the night. Trekking time is around 4 – 5 hours.

Day 15 – Trek to Lukla (elev. 2,652 m/8,700 ft.)
it’s a long day of trekking (6 – 7 hours) as we make our way to Lukla to flight out the next day. We walk through beautiful forests of rhododendron and pine to reach Lukla.

Day 16 – Fly to Kathmandu
It’s a morning flight, so take the time to enjoy the day resting or shopping or sightseeing. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with your guide and porters at a nice restaurant in Kathmandu.

Day 17 – Departure
Travel by private car to the airport as you prepare to leave for your next destination. Before leaving, be sure to talk to your friends at Summit International Travels & Tours about a return trip to Nepal. There’s a lot more to see and do in Nepal as well as in neighboring countries of Tibet and Bhutan.

Please Note: Trips can be delayed due to weather conditions as the Himalayas are not always predictable. We have tried to build into our trips some extra days in order to make sure we have enough time to reach Island Peak and return so you don’t miss your flight to your next destination.   

 

 

Service includes:-

  • Airport pick up and transfer to hotel.
  • All program as mentioned in itinerary
  • Overland transportation
  • Trekking guide both way flight ticket
  • Insurance for Nepalese staff. ( Trekking guide,  and porters)
  • Guide and porter fares and taxes.Government Tax and office service charge.
  • Airport drop

Service Excludes:-

  • Lunch & Dinner during Kathmandu stay
  • International flight ticket
  • Nepal entry visa fee
  • Purely personal nature expenses
  • Tipping /Tips(Tipping is Expected).

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