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Island Peak Climbing (6,160m) - 21 days

  • Island Peak Climbing
  • Climbing on Island Peak Everest region
  • Dream_Himalaya_Island_Peak Climbing

 Trip Info

Trip Code: DHA/PC/IP-21
Destination: : Nepal
Trekking Duration: 14 days
Climbing Period: 2 days
Trek Type : Teahouse basis
Grade:
Maximum Elevation : 6,160M.
Avg. hours of walk / day : 6 hours on Trek
Best Month of the Year : April, May, October and November
Hotel Accommodation : 4 Nights, 3-star twin shared BB basis
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Island Peak Climbing - Brief Description  

Island peak is officially classified as a group “B” trekking peak by Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) and it’s also known as “Imja-Tse, looks like an island in a sea of ice and that is why it is called Island peak. It's situated at the top of the Imja-Khola valley in the Khumbu region. To climb the peak is semi-technical and straight forward so that the climber must be proficient in using gears like ice axe and crampons etc. The most difficult section is a slope of around 45-degree ice wall leading to the narrow summit ridge.

We combined trek to Everest Base Camp with Island Peak climb, therefore this trip is one of the most popular and bucket list trip for many adventure lovers. The Everest area, locally known as Khumbu area, is home for the several popular peaks including Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world as well for the world’s famous Sherpas. The mountain views are stunning, and the simplicity and hospitality of the Sherpa community is heart-warming. You will get to see the awe-inspiring views of Mt. Everest, the tallest of all, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Thamserku, and several peaks. This trek is one that takes you deep into the heart of the Himalaya and you will also be visiting Sherpa villages and oldest monasteries to gain insight into their culture and lifestyle.
 

Journey Outline

Our Journey begins with a spectacular mountain flight to Lukla and continually trekking along the Dudh Koshi (The Milky River). After crossing the Namche Bazar (the Sherpa Headquarter), we will continue our trek on main Everest Base Camp trail spending overnights in Debouche, Dingbouche, Lobuche and finally to Gorekshep (5,140m). Gorekshep has the last teahouse before getting into the Everest Base Camp (EBC). From here, we hike to the EBC and also climbing to the Kalapather (5,550m), in order to acclimatize properly before climbing the Island  Peak. After completing all the acclimatization hikes, then we trek to Chukung and check our climbing gears and final preparations for the climb. Next day we trek to Island Peak Base Camp (4,970m), and early next day morning we start out final summit push on Island Peak and also return to the base camp the same day. It's long and tough climb up and down in a day about 10-12hours. Finally we trek out of Khumbu valley and fly to Kathmandu with lots of beautiful memories to home and families. 

TRIP HIGHTLIGHTS

  • Develop altitude experience, and build a foundation for big mountains.
  • Experience the life time trek to Everest Base Camp
  • Climb on Kalapather (5,550m)
  • Climb most popular 6,160m trekking peak with best Sherpa Guides

DETAILS ITINERARY

Day 1

Arrival in KTM, transfer to hotel, trip briefing etc.

After you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will have to go through custom formalities. You will be greeted by our representative who will be anxiously waiting for you with a placard displaying your name in his hand. You will be transferred to the 3-Star category hotel in a private vehicle. Once you get refreshed, you will get briefing regarding the trek, itinerary followed by gear check and you will also be introduced with your crew members and other trekkers who are going to join you on the trip. Enjoy welcome dinner in the evening where you can taste authentic Nepali dinner. Stay overnight in a hotel.

Day 2

Necessary preparation & packing, Drive to Ramechhap, 5 hours (132km)

In the morning you will do the final packing and get ready for the trek, if you need to do any last-minute shopping, you will have time for that, after lunch in KTM, then we start our drive journey to Ramechapp for about 5hrs, 132km. In Ramechhap, we will stay over-night in a Freedom resort or in a similar standard resort near by airport and all meals will be provided.

Day 3

Fly to Lukla (20min) and trek to Phakding (2,610m) - 3hrs trek

Early in the morning depending on our flight time we will move to airport, do the necessary check in process and fly for Lukla. We will follow one of the most scenic air routes in the world with panoramic views of glistening mountains to Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla. Lukla allows access to Everest Khumbu region. We will assemble the crew and take breakfast before start of Everest Base Camp and Island Peak Climbing trip. Following the stone path through Ghat village, we will reach Phakding village. Visit local monastery. Stay overnight in Phakding.

Day 4

Trek to Namche (3,440m) - 5hrs

Leaving Phakding, we will walk along Dudhkoshi River and enter the dense pine forest. We will cross suspension bridges and walk through dispersed houses of Zapute, Benkar and Chumoa to reach Monjo. Monjo allows an entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. We need to go through required national park formalities before we can enter the park. The park is rich in Himalayan herbs, plants, mammals and birds. We will descend to Hillary Bridge existing at the base of hill. After crossing the bridge, we will follow the escalating path towards Namche Bazaar. The path rewards us with views of Thamserku Mountain, Everest, Lhotse and other mountains and peaks. Stay overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Day 5

Day hikes acclimatize to Everest view hotel and Khumjung village (3,840m) - 4hrs

Namche Bazaar acts as the major trade centre to conduct trade in between locals and neighbouring Tibetans. Namche is also popular as the capital of Sherpa land. It is wise to take rest at Namche on this day. For proper acclimatization with the changing altitude, we can arrange day hike to small Khumjung and Khunde villages. Visit the local monastery and observe the local lifestyle. Head office of National Park, Museum and monasteries are interesting places near Namche. We can get most of the modern facilities including hospital and post office at Namche. Stay overnight in Namche.

Day 6

Trek to Tengboche (3,860m), 5 hours: visit monastery

The trail continues along glaciated Dudh Koshi River from Namche. We will follow the scenic route with views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse and other peaks and mountains and enter the forest area. Walking through the colourful rhododendron forest, we can get opportunity to view musk deer and colourful Himalayn birds like Danphe and Munal. We will move further to Sanasa village. The trail branches at Sanasa. We will follow the main trail towards Everest Base Camp. Following the escalating path from Sanasa, we will reach Tengboche. Gate of Tengboche Monastery is open after 3pm. We will visit Tengboche Monastery which is the largest monastery in the region.

Day 7

Trek to Dengboche (4,410m), 5 hours

Leaving Tengboche, we will enter the birch and rhododendron forest. In couple of hours, we will reach Debuche from where we will lower down to beautiful Chhukung Valley. We will descend to Imja River and follow the raised path to Pangboche. Monastery is Pangboche is believed to be the oldest Monastery in the region. Walking along the Mani walls, we will climb to Pheriche. Walking along Lobuche River, we will reach Dengboche village. Stay overnight in Dengboche.

Day 8

Day hike to the hills & acclimatization day

This is a rest day. We will climb to the nearby ridge for the views of Cho Oyu, Kantega, Thamserku and other peaks and mountains. Visit Himalayan Rescue Association in the afternoon. Stay overnight in Machhermo. This is the last settlement that we will find before Gokyo.  

Day 9

Trek to Lobuche (4,910m) - 5 hours

From Dengboche, we will return to Pheriche. The trail continues through Dugla to the steep moraine of Khumbu glacier. We will head towards Chupki Lhara which is the memorial site for renowned climber Babu Chhiri Sherpa. Chupki Lhara is decorated with prayer flags. Walking through the Khumbu glacier moraine, we will reach Lobuche. Enjoy the panoramic views of Pumori Peak, Khumbutse Peak and other peaks and mountains. Stay overnight in Lobuche.

Day 10

Trek to Gorekshep (5,140m) - 4 hours

From Lobuche, we will follow short and easy path to Gorakshep. Once vast, the lake has shrunk significantly lately. Stay overnight at the bank of Gorak Shep Lake. 

Day 11

Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) & return to GorakShep (5,140m) - 6 hours

The trail stretches through levelled path from Gorakshep to the Indian army mountaineers' memorials. Although levelled, the path is tricky as it is made slippery by the glaciers. Also, the challenges is added by the increased altitude and presence of thin air. Walking past the rocky dunes and moraines, we will reach Everest Base Camp. We will enjoy the views of Nuptse, Khumbutse and other peaks and mountains. We need to wait till we reach Kalapattar for close-up view of Everest. Since it is difficult to spend night at Base Camp of Everest due to altitude problem, we will return to Gorakshep for overnight stay.

Day 12

Climb Kala Pattar (5,550m) - 4 hours, trek to to Chukung (4,743m) - 5 hrs

This is going to be long trek. We will wake up at around 3 am and prepare tea before heading through moraines and boulders to Kalapattar. Expect the challenges of low temperature and cold wind. Kalapattar is famous for its sunset view over Everest. Get the 360 degree view of Everest including panoramic views of Khumbutse, Changtse and other peaks and mountains. Take pictures and retrace the route back to Chukung via Dingbouche for overnight stay.  

Day 13

Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (4,970m) - 3hrs

Short trek from Chukung will take us to Base Camp of Island Peak. Heading south from Chukung, we will walk through Lhotse glacier along Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines. We will reach to the southwest edge of Island Peak which will be our camp site. Enjoy the spectacular views of surrounding mountains and moraine valley. We will stay overnight in Base Camp of Island Peak.

Day 14

Summit – descent to BC and trek to Chukung - 10/12hrs

After packing our essentials, we will begin our climb to the High camp of Island Peak. The slope continues to narrow and the trail enters a sloped rock channel. We will make our Camp nearby the rock channel. You will need to use crampons on this day. Follow the instructions of your guide properly for safety. The trail continues to raise up from the rock gully. We need to climb series of short rock steps which will bring us to the right side of the drain. We will follow a ridgeline which will take us to the exposed traverse onto the snout of the summit glacier. We will need rope on this day. Moving through crevasses and crossing over few ladders, we will climb 40 degree slope by help of rope and follow the ridge up to the summit. We will spend some time in summit enjoying the successful ascend of Island Peak and lower down to Base Camp from where we will retrace the route back to Chukung.

Day 15

Spare day for emergency purpose

Including a reserve day in our itinerary makes sure that our trip goes according to plan even if we get delayed by unforeseen circumstances like bad weather and other factors.

Day 16

Trek to Pangboche (3,930m) - 4hrs

Leaving Chukung, we will move towards Dingboche village and pass through small Somare settlement to Pangboche village. We will visit the local monastery and stay overnight at Pangboche.

Day 17

Trek to Namche (3,440m) - 5hrs

We will descend to Deboche. From Deboche, the trail continues towards Tengboche Monastery where we can see Buddhist Lamas performing rituals. Tengboche Monastery is one of the famous monasteries in Khumbu region. From Monastery, our trail continues along DudhKoshi Valley to the small village of PhukiTenga. We will follow the ascending path to Namche. The path is scenic with views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and other mountains. Stay overnight in Namche. 

Day 18

Trek to Lukla (2,800m) - 6hrs

From Namche, we will lower down to rhododendron forest and walk along Dudhkoshi River to Phakding. Walking past the walled road of Ghat, we will reach Lukla. Stay overnight in Lukla.

Day 19

Flight Lukla to Ramechhap (20min) and 5 hours drive to KTM (132km) and Celebration dinner

We will catch an early morning flight from Lukla to Ramechhap. As soon as we got off from the plane, we will start our drive to KTM, 5hours/132km, we might take a break in the middle for BF/Lunch depending on time. Once you reach KTM, hotel room check in and get ready to enjoy the celebration meal in the evening. Stay overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 20

City sight seen tours, free afternoon/evening for shopping etc; Emergency Day for Lukla flight

In the morning after breakfast, get ready for the guided city tours for about 3hours, enjoy the city and heritage sites of KTM valley. Afternoon and evening will be free time on your own, you can go for shopping for your love one, family members, friends etc. Due to the climate condition, delay of flight in Lukla is a common experience. Also, we might lag behind schedule due to unforeseen circumstances. Under such condition, we will catch flight from Lukla to Ramehhap/Kathmandu on this day, you will be transferred to the hotel. Spend the day as you like.

Day 21

Departure for Int’l flight to home

We will transfer you to the Airport as per your scheduled flight for your onward destination. Safe journey. We hope to see you soon.
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HIRING OPTIONS

  • Carabiner (Unlock) - USD 0.50 per/day 
  • Carabiner (Lock) - USD 0.50 per/day 
  • Harness - USD 1 per/day 
  • Halmet (Camp/BD) - USD 1 per/day 
  • Ice Axe (55cm to 75cm) - USD 1 per/day 
  • Mountaineering boot (Spantik or similar, size UK 6 to 12) - USD 3.00 per/day 
  • Mountaineering boot (Scarpa Old or similar, size UK 6 to 12) - USD 2.00 per/day 
  • Crampon - USD 1 per/day 
  • Figure of 8/Descender - USD 1 per/day 
  • Jumar/Ascender - USD 1.5 per/day
  • Down jacket (450 grams down) - USD 2 per/day 
  • Sleeping bag (-20 degree rated) - USD 2.5 per/day 

COST INCLUDES

  • IslandPeak Climbing Permit
  • Conservation/National park fees and all govt. taxes
  • All internal flight cost with airport departure tax
  • 4 (four) nights 3 star hotel accommodation on twin sharing BB basis
  • All airport/hotel/airport transfers by private vehicles
  • Climbing Sherpa Guide on 1:3 ratios
  • Climbing Sherpa’s wages, climbing bonus & allowances etc
  • Required number of porters
  • Light camping equipment with high altitude tent
  • EPI gases with stove for high camp cooking purpose
  • All meals quality and hygienic (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • All drinks (tea, coffee, hot chocolate, treated drinking water)
  • High attitude individual packed food for climbing period
  • All necessary climbing hardware gears including climbing ropes
  • Group first aid kit with Oxygen set
  • Insurance of all local team members
  • Equipment for porters
  • Half day guided city tours
  • Group celebration dinner

COST EXCLUDES

  • Medical/personal high risk insurance, (must cover emergency evacuation cost)
  • International departure taxes
  • Personal trek& climbing gears
  • Personal Climbing Sherpa
  • Major meals in Kathmandu
  • Cost of personal expenses i.e. telephone calls, laundry, Toiletry items etc
  • Bottle water, boiled water, soft drinks, beers
  • Tips to the local staff

Fitness Requirements

Most of our trekking peaks are over 6,000m; therefore we count it as a tough trip. Your tough level of fitness is really important for this trek. So we strongly suggest preparing yourself for good physical fitness level. You do not need to be an athlete but a good level of overall fitness is essential. Being fit will certainly improve your chances of reaching your chosen summit. As an indication, you should be able to walk 8 km / 5 miles with a maximum height gain of 800m / 2,000ft with a 10kg rucksack in 5 hours or less.
 
In order to get ready for this challenge, you need to be trained at least for about 4 to 6 months to prepare yourself as a strong candidate. You can go to the fitness center every morning for about 2 hours, do hiking every weekend with increasing weights on your pack (i.e. 7kg, 10kg, 13 kg, 16kg and up to 20kg). Manage some time for cycling for a couple of hours for 3 or 4 times a week. However, during climbing, there might be little symptoms of altitude illness like mild headache, fatigue, etc. but take it as normal and just drink a lot of water (4 – 5 liters) every day. On this trek, you need to be able to hike 6 – 10 hours over hilly terrain up to 6,000m of altitude with a daypack. 

Experience Required

All of our trekking peaks climbing trips are accessible to experienced trekkers and those who have done some climbing trips in European mountains in order to take another challenge on the Himalayas Mountains. This trip will be helpful if you want to gain some knowledge about mountaineering and have a future plan to climb the BIG Mountains.
 
If you have any previous mountaineering experiences and well knowledge about playing with mountaineering gears, good with rock climbing and ice climbing will increase the chances of reaching thesummit but previous trekking and mountaineering experiences are not mandatory and also doesn’t require any technical experience. Note that if you are participating in one of the technical climbing peak then you must have well knowledge about playing with mountaineering climbing gears (i.e. crampon with boot, Ice axe, harness, ropes, jumars, prussiks, abseiling, moving past knots, anchor, etc.).Crampons are used for maximum grip and harness and ropes are used for maximum safety during climbing. But for those who have no mountaineering experience and skill but have got tough level of fitness, you will have basic training sessions by our guides about how to use the climbing gears during rest/acclimatization day. So we always make it sure regarding the safety of the team and successful climb of the peak. 

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Published on : December 12, 2018

Namaste and big thanks to Dream Himalaya Adventures for making my dream a reality. I went for the Everest basecamp trek with Island Peak summit expedition October 2018 and it's easily one of the best moments of my life thanks to Dawa, Hasta and Pasang Sherpa. Awesome organization and support for a worry-free adventure of a lifetime. What I like most about Dream Himalaya Adventures was the local flavor and immersion from Kathmandu all the way to the Himalaya region. I will definitely go back to realize more adventure dreams with them. 

So stop dreaming and book your dream adventure with Dream Himalaya Adventures!

TJ Isla, Quezon City, Philippines

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