Journeys of Himalayas
Island Peak Climbing
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sland Peak (Imje Tse 6,189m/20,300ft) is located at the heart of Khumbu region which is recognized as a moderate Climbing peak of this area. Island peak climbing can be very useful to the climbers who are planning to go for higher altitude peaks afterwards. Island peak climbing can fulfill the dream of the climbers who are seeking the thrill of adventure and wish to widen their experience towards the peak climbing & expedition. This professionally designed Island peak climbing itinerary takes you to the acclimatization hike to the most popular trekking destination of Everest Base Camp and Kala Pathar first for the close up views of Mt. Everest before scaling the pick. Island Peak was the name given to the mountain in 1952 by Eric Shipton’s who thought it to be reminiscent of an island in a sea of ice. It is also known as "Imja Tse" in Nepali Name. The Mountain is an extension of Lhotse Shar, and is located between the Lhotse and Imja glaciers, standing at 6,189m/20,305ft. After a trans Himalayan flight, We start our trekking from Lukla slowly up towards the Dudh Kosi valley, We across a Hilary Suspension bridge and start climbing up gradually towards a big hill to get Namche. We continue trek to Tengboche Pheriche and accommodate at high altitude in Gorekshep. After enjoying with magnificent views of Mt Everest and surrounding peaks, we continue descend to Chhukung to prepare for the ascent of Island Peak. After a day of walking from Chhukung we reach the Island Peak Base Camp to prepare for to attempt the peak. It may take an additional day or two to scale the peak depending on weather conditions. You will endeavor the summit (6,189m/20,305ft) after one night at the High Camp perched on the South West Ridge where magnificent vistas of the Khumbu can be seen from the top. For some people reaching to the summit from the base camp is a day activity. After a successful climbing, our trip comes back to Lukla and end after flying out from Lukla to Kathmandu in morning.
With Mountain Hiking & Trekking , you can expect the very best service and specialist knowledge on your Island Peak climbing expedition. All our Island peak clim
bing expedition are led by experienced Local Sherpa guides, most of who have been to the summit of Everest itself.We provide you high quality tent for good night sleep in our Island peak climbing expedition . Hygienic & High quality meal, plenty hot drinks will be provided in our Island peak climbing expedition. For your assurance and safety we provide you medical kit bag for this expedition as well as free emergency helicopter rescue service on time. All your Island peak climbing gears will carry by our strong porter. We highly recommend you to just carry your small day bag with Camera & necessary items during trekking day.
We have been organizing this Island peak climbing expedition for 20 years. So, Our Island peak climbing itineraries are carefully designed to ensure you have adequate time to acclimatize comfortable thereby enjoying the successful expedition experience to the full.
Island Peak Climbing - Day to Day itinerary
Day 01 Kathmandu- 1340M (Arrival day and Transfer to hotel) - Hotel
Day 02 Full Day sightseeing of KTM Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath & Pasupatinath - Hotel (B/B)
Day 03 Flight to Lukla (2840M) & trek to Phakding (2800M)-Approx. 4/5 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 04 Trek to Namche (3440M) - Approx. 5/6 hrs –Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 05 Acclimatization in Namche or Trek up to Khumjung (3753M) - 3 hrs –Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 06 Trek to Tengboche (3860M) - 4 hrs –Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 07 Trek to Pheriche (4280M) - 5 hrs –Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 08 Trek to Lobuche (5020M) - 4 hrs –Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 09 Trek to Gorakshep (5170M) & Trek to Everest Base Camp – 6/7 hrs –Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 10 Trek to Kalapather (5364M) & back to Dingboche- 6/7 hrs –Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 11 Trek to Chukung (4743M) - 2/3 hrs (Climbing Training) –Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 12 Trek to Island Peak base Camp (Climbing Training) –Tent (B/L/D)
Day 13 Trek to Island High Camp-Tent (B/L/D)
Day 14 Island peak Summit & back to Chukung-Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 15 Extra Summit day (In case due to bad weather) or Rest day after Summit or Trek a head- Lodge( B/L/D)
Day 16 Trek to Pangboche or Tengboche- 5/6 hrs –Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 17 Trek to Namche or Manju –5/6 hrs –Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 18 Trek to Lukla –5/6 hrs-Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 19 Fly to Kathmandu & Transfer to hotel, relax day after Long Trip- Hotel (B/B)
Day 20 Reserve day (Incase flight cancelled due to Bad weather)- Hotel (B/B)
Day 21 Departure to Airport and Back to Home. (B)
B/B = Bed & Breakfast, B = Breakfast, B/L/D = Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Special price Offer Group Size
1 person( Solo Trek) US$ 2000 per person
2-4 person US$ 1600 per person
4-8 person US$ 1400 per person
8-12 person US$ 1200 per person
Above 16 person please contact us at : info@himalayaguide.com or tandisherpa@hotmail.com
Price includes following services:
Complementary from Company (to our Valued Guests)
Price excludes following services:
sland Peak (Imje Tse 6,189m/20,300ft) is located at the heart of Khumbu region which is recognized as a moderate Climbing peak of this area. Island peak climbing can be very useful to the climbers who are planning to go for higher altitude peaks afterwards. Island peak climbing can fulfill the dream of the climbers who are seeking the thrill of adventure and wish to widen their experience towards the peak climbing & expedition. This professionally designed Island peak climbing itinerary takes you to the acclimatization hike to the most popular trekking destination of Everest Base Camp and Kala Pathar first for the close up views of Mt. Everest before scaling the pick. Island Peak was the name given to the mountain in 1952 by Eric Shipton’s who thought it to be reminiscent of an island in a sea of ice. It is also known as "Imja Tse" in Nepali Name. The Mountain is an extension of Lhotse Shar, and is located between the Lhotse and Imja glaciers, standing at 6,189m/20,305ft. After a trans Himalayan flight, We start our trekking from Lukla slowly up towards the Dudh Kosi valley, We across a Hilary Suspension bridge and start climbing up gradually towards a big hill to get Namche. We continue trek to Tengboche Pheriche and accommodate at high altitude in Gorekshep. After enjoying with magnificent views of Mt Everest and surrounding peaks, we continue descend to Chhukung to prepare for the ascent of Island Peak. After a day of walking from Chhukung we reach the Island Peak Base Camp to prepare for to attempt the peak. It may take an additional day or two to scale the peak depending on weather conditions. You will endeavor the summit (6,189m/20,305ft) after one night at the High Camp perched on the South West Ridge where magnificent vistas of the Khumbu can be seen from the top. For some people reaching to the summit from the base camp is a day activity. After a successful climbing, our trip comes back to Lukla and end after flying out from Lukla to Kathmandu in morning.With Mountain Hiking & Trekking , you can expect the very best service and specialist knowledge on your Island Peak climbing expedition. All our Island peak clim
bing expedition are led by experienced Local Sherpa guides, most of who have been to the summit of Everest itself.We provide you high quality tent for good night sleep in our Island peak climbing expedition . Hygienic & High quality meal, plenty hot drinks will be provided in our Island peak climbing expedition. For your assurance and safety we provide you medical kit bag for this expedition as well as free emergency helicopter rescue service on time. All your Island peak climbing gears will carry by our strong porter. We highly recommend you to just carry your small day bag with Camera & necessary items during trekking day.We have been organizing this Island peak climbing expedition for 20 years. So, Our Island peak climbing itineraries are carefully designed to ensure you have adequate time to acclimatize comfortable thereby enjoying the successful expedition experience to the full.
Island Peak Climbing - Day to Day itinerary
Day 01 Kathmandu- 1340M (Arrival day and Transfer to hotel) - Hotel
Day 02 Full Day sightseeing of KTM Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath & Pasupatinath - Hotel (B/B)
Day 03 Flight to Lukla (2840M) & trek to Phakding (2800M)-Approx. 4/5 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 04 Trek to Namche (3440M) - Approx. 5/6 hrs –Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 05 Acclimatization in Namche or Trek up to Khumjung (3753M) - 3 hrs –Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 06 Trek to Tengboche (3860M) - 4 hrs –Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 07 Trek to Pheriche (4280M) - 5 hrs –Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 08 Trek to Lobuche (5020M) - 4 hrs –Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 09 Trek to Gorakshep (5170M) & Trek to Everest Base Camp – 6/7 hrs –Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 10 Trek to Kalapather (5364M) & back to Dingboche- 6/7 hrs –Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 11 Trek to Chukung (4743M) - 2/3 hrs (Climbing Training) –Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 12 Trek to Island Peak base Camp (Climbing Training) –Tent (B/L/D)
Day 13 Trek to Island High Camp-Tent (B/L/D)
Day 14 Island peak Summit & back to Chukung-Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 15 Extra Summit day (In case due to bad weather) or Rest day after Summit or Trek a head- Lodge( B/L/D)
Day 16 Trek to Pangboche or Tengboche- 5/6 hrs –Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 17 Trek to Namche or Manju –5/6 hrs –Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 18 Trek to Lukla –5/6 hrs-Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 19 Fly to Kathmandu & Transfer to hotel, relax day after Long Trip- Hotel (B/B)
Day 20 Reserve day (Incase flight cancelled due to Bad weather)- Hotel (B/B)
Day 21 Departure to Airport and Back to Home. (B)
B/B = Bed & Breakfast, B = Breakfast, B/L/D = Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Special price Offer Group Size
1 person( Solo Trek) US$ 2000 per person
2-4 person US$ 1600 per person
4-8 person US$ 1400 per person
8-12 person US$ 1200 per person
Above 16 person please contact us at : info@himalayaguide.com or tandisherpa@hotmail.com
Price includes following services:
- KTM International Airport Arrival & Departure Transfer by Private Comfortable Car/van/ Hiace
- Total 4 Nights DELUXE Accommodations on B/B Plan Twin Sharing in Kathmandu at standard hotel.
- Round Trip( KATHMANDU-LUKLA- KATHMANDU) Flight fare for Guests & Guide with all taxes
- Round Trip Land Transportation( Hotel- Domestic Airport- Hotel) by private Comfortable Car/Van/Hiace
- English Speaking experienced Sherpa Govt. Trained/Licensed Holder Guide for whole Trek( In order to make 100% successful summit, we provide 1 Trek cum Climbing Guide for group of 1-2 Pax, 2 Climbing Guide for Group of 3-5 Pax, 3 climbing Guide for group of 6- 10 Pax, 4 Climbing Guide for group of 11-15 pax basis)
- Porter (1 porter Between 2 Person basis, Max 30 KGS per Porter) for Whole Trek
- Everest National Park Trek Permit, TIMS card & Any required permits or Official Documentation
- Full Board basis Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner- Self Lodges Menu Choice) as per above Itinerary
- Selected Tea house Lodge/Guest house Accommodations in Twin Sharing during Trek( Shared Toilets/ bathroom)
- Insurance, Daily Wages, Equipments and all meals & Lodges of Porters and Guide in Whole Trek
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu City on Day 02(Swayambu nath, Buddha nath Stupa, Kumari temple/durbar square & pasupati nath Temple by tour guide and car/driver( 5-6 hrs tour)
- Entrance fees of all sightseeing Monuments/temples/stupas during sightseeing in Kathmandu
- First Aid Kid Box( for Normal Treatment only)
- Island peak Expedition Permit fees
- Equipments Charge of Climbing Sherpa
- Garbage Clearance Deposit to NMA( we will pay our self for this Deposit)
- 2 Nights Tented Accommodation, all meals during climbing, kitchen utensils, cooking Equipments
- Government taxes & Other Applicable Fees
Complementary from Company (to our Valued Guests)
- Trip Certificate( for memory of Nepal trip)
- Porter Carrying kid Bag- Trekking bag for Porter
Price excludes following services:
- International Airfare to and from your country
- Nepal Visa fee: Nepal entry visa (US$ 25 or equivalent foreign currency for 15 days, US$ 40 or equivalent foreign currency for 30 days & US$ 100 or equivalent foreign currency for 90 days. you will also require 2 passport size photos.)
- Departure Airport tax: NRS 1700( if it is not included in your tickets) at International Airport, KTM
- Travel & Health Insurance- Emergency Helicopter Rescue Insurance (Most recommended)
- Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu - keep $ 5 to 10 for per meal in Tourist Restaurant
- Any Alcoholic Drinks, Cold Drinks, Boiled & Mineral Water, Beverages, deserts Etc in Trek
- Tips for Guide & Porter( Not mandatory but expected)
- Hot Shower, Battery Charges( Available in Trek with Extra cost or Free in some lodges)
- Unforeseen Cost such as Flight Cancellation or Delayed, Sick in Trek, and Helicopter rescue in Trek. Cost due to bad weather etc which is out of our control
- Any Other Cost, which is not mentioned in Cost Includes Items as Above
- Climbing Gears Full Set( Ropes, Plastic Boot, Ice- Axe, Safety belt, Caravinas, Gaiters,Jumar, 8 fingers & all necessary Equipments for Climbing)- US$ 150( if you want to Hire/rent)
- Sleeping bag & Down Jackets Hire from Kathmandu (US$ 1 per item per day basis) if you need.
