Island Peak (6,160m) climbing
Overview
Island Peak (6,160m) climbing is the most popular climbing peak in Nepal. Island Peak is seen as an island in a sea of ice. The summit is interesting and attractive with a highly glaciated west face rising from the Lhotse Glacier.The mountain itself is the extension of the South Ridge of Lhotse Shar seperated by a small col. The ridge rising to the south from this point leads to the summit of Island Peak. The extension of this ridge descending south-west is the part of the normal route of ascent and leads to the South Summit. Imja Tse is an old name of Island Peak. Imja Tse is not only provides an enjoyable climb but also provides some of the most spectacular scenery of Himalayas.Some are named here, Nuptse (7,879m), Lhotse (8,501m), Lhotse Middle Peak (8,410m) and Lhotse Shar (8,383m) make a semi circle in the north. The views of Makalu (8475m) in the east, Baruntse and Amadablam in the south add more charm for climbing Island Peak.
Program
Day One
Arrival in Kathmandu.
Day Two
Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2840m) and trek to Phakding (2610m)
Day Three
Phakding – Namche (3440m)
Day Four
Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar
Day Five
Namche – Tengboche (3680m)
Day six
Thyangboche –Dingboche (4240 m)
Day seven
Dingboche – Lobuche (4950m)
Day Eight
Lobuche – Gorekshep (5160m) to Everest Basecamp (5364m) then back to Gorakshep
Day Nine
Gorekshep to Kalapatthar (5550m) to Chhukung (4730m)
Day Ten
Chhukung - Island Peak Base Camp (5200m)
Day Eleven
Island peak Base camp to summit back to Chhukhung
Day Tweleve
Tengboche monastery (4240m)
Day Thirteen
Tengboche -- Namche bazaar
Day Forteen
Namche bazaar-- Lukla
Day Fifteen
Lukla fly back Kathmandu
Day Sixteen
Lukla fliy back Kathmandu city tour in Kathmandu: Hindus temple pashupati nath + Bhoudha nath + shoyambu nath +Patan durber square - After farewell dinner and Departure International flight
Service Included
- All airport/hotel transfers
- Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu with temple/monuments entrance fee
- Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight and departure taxes
- Three nights in 3-star hotel in Kathmandu
- Tea House/Lodge and tented accommodation during trekking and climbing session
- Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals in Trek.
- All ground transportation as per the itinerary program by private vehicles
- All necessary paper works; trekking permits and Island Peak climbing permit
- Group Mountaineering climbing and camping equipment for climbing part -very high quality North Face tents for camping and kitchen, dining, toilet tents, mattresses, kitchen equipments
- All necessary staffs with experienced English speaking climbing and trekking (guide), -cook, assistant climbing leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide), Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter), other helpers as per requirement for the climbing section including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
- Travel and rescue arrangements
- Welcome and farewell dinner
- Exclusive Medical Kit Bag
- All government and local taxes
Service Excluded
- Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 20 kg luggage, cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Altitude chamber (PAC) or oxygen
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu(and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled or boiled water, shower, heater, etc.)
- Personal climbing equipments
- Personal climbing guide if requested
- Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
- Tips for guides and porters