Island Peak Climbing (6,189m) - 16 Days
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- Destination: Nepal
- Grade: Very Strenuous
- Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel + Lodge
- Transportation: Private Vehicle / Aeroplane
- Min Pax: 2 Pax
- Trip Style:Trekking and Climbing
- Meals:ฺBreakfast + Lunch + Dinner During Trek
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Island Peak Climbing (6,189 m) -
Island Peak Base Camp (5200m)
Trip Introduction
Island peak was renamed "Imje Tse" in the early '80s, though its original name is still more popular. The mountain was named "Island Peak" in 1952 AD due to its striking location in the middle of the Chhukung valley, like an island on a sea of ice. Island Peak has an impressive highly glaciated west face that rises from the Lhotse Glacier which is a bit tough to do, however the magnificent views from the summit are certainly a fitting reward for our efforts.
Trip Highlights
- Summit of the magnificent Island Peak
- Experience trekking in the Everest region
- Scenic and exciting flight to Lukla
- Magnificent close-up views of the world's highest mountains including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu and more.
- Highest Mountain of Mt.Everest and other mountains more than 8000m out of 10.
- Cultural Sight saw of Sherpa
- Tribal Groups of People, Culture and Life style
- Survey around the world heritage site of the Sagarmatha National Park
- Explore the highest Buddhist monasteries in the world
Outline itinerary
Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300 m)
Day 02:Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding (2,652 m/40 minutes flight) 3 - 4 hours trek 3 - 4 hours
Day 03:Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3440 m) 5 - 6 hours
Day 04:Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day
Day 05:Namche Bazzar to Tengboche (3,870m) 5- 6 hours.
Day 06:Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360m) 5 - 6 hours
Day 07:Dingboche to Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft): 3-4 hours
Day 08:Acclimatization: Climb Chhukung Ri (5,546 m) 3 – 4 hours
Day 09:Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m): 3-4 hours
Day 10:Pre-Climb training on Island Peak Base Camp
Day 11:Island Peak Base Camp to Summit and back to Base Camp (6,189 m) 10-12 hours
Day 12:Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche (3,985 m) 5-6 hours
Day 13:Pangboche to Namche Bazaar: 4-5 hours
Day 14:Namche Bazaar - Lukla (2,800m) 6 - 7 hours
Day 15:Fly to Kathmandu
Day 16:Day 16: Final Departure
Cost includes:
- Two nights hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- Transportation pickup and drop airport
- All Meals during trek
- Teahouse/Lodge accommodation during trek
- Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight and airport departure taxes
- An experienced English-speaking and porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and lodging
- All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit, TIMS card)
- Climbing permit fee.
- All our government taxes and official expenses.
Cost Excludes:
- Excess baggage charges Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu(and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- Personal equipment and extra services
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, tips, etc.,
- All kind of beverages and bar bill
- Travel Insurance (Essential that covers emergency evacuation).
- Personal trekking equipment except stated above.
- Tips for staffs and/or driver.
- Any loss arising due to unforeseen circumstances that are beyond Mosaic Adventure control.
Detail Itinerary
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Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300 m)
Upon your arrival at the Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Thai Nepal Travels. After picking up your luggage and look for our representative with a Thai Nepal Travels display board at the arrival gate. After that, you will be transferred to Hotel. After check-in, you can take a rest, hang around in the city - it all depends upon your interests and condition. In the evening we will organize a "Welcome Dinner" at an excellent traditional Nepalese Restaurant where you will enjoy Nepalese cultural programs as well as a fine meal.
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Day 2Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding (2,652 m/40 minutes flight) 3 - 4 hours trek 3 - 4 hours
After breakfast, we take about 40 minutes flight to Lukla (2,800m), in the Khumbu region of Eastern Nepal. We will reach the Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla. Today we only have a short hike by start our trek through the prosperous village of Lukla until we reach Phakding.We stay overnight at Phakding.
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Day 3Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3440 m) 5 - 6 hours
We are walking through a Rhododendron and beautiful pine forest. We come to the check post and entrance to Sagarmatha Nation Park. We pass through the last village of Jorsale (Thumbug; 2830m) the last settlement before Namche Bazaar a gateway to Mt. Everest and main trading Centre of this region. We stay overnight in Namche Bazaar.
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Day 4Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day
Namche Bazaar is the main center of the Everest (Khumbu) region. Our guides will take us to the Tourist Visitor Center near the headquarters of the Sagarmatha National Park where we can observe an assortment of things related to the first Everest ascenders, Sherpa culture and learn about the various plant and animal life of the Everest region. We also take an interesting side trip up to Khumjung, surrounded by the snowy peaks of Kongde and Thamserku and the sacred peak Khumbila, hosts a well-known monastery that houses a yeti scalp. After having lunch and spending some time in Khumjung, we walk back down to Namche Bazaar and overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 5Namche Bazzar to Tengboche (3,870m) 5- 6 hours.
Today we start our trek towards Tengboche follows on the gradual trail with few ups and downs overlooking a magnificent view of the great Himalaya. The trail goes gradually down up to Kayangjuma. The path eventually reaches Sansa, which is the major trail junction to Gokyo valley and Everest Base Camp. The track then follows through the pine forests and after we cross the prayer-flag festooned bridge over Dudh Koshi River. Upon crossing the river, we reach Phunki Thenga, a small settlement with a couple of teahouses and a small army post amidst the alpine woods. Then we then have a tough little climb that goes steeply up through the pine forests until we reach Tengboche and overnight here.
Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 6Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360m) 5 - 6 hours
After breakfast, we go north to Pheriche or take the eastward trail beneath the towering north face of Ama Dablam. From here on wards, the walk is fairly moderate as we enter the Imja Valley. The valley ahead will begin to open up as we approach the confluence of the Lobuche River. Then after the confluence, we descend into the river and begin the last and steepest climb of the day up to Dingboche then we are overnight in Dingboche.
Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 7Dingboche to Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft): 3-4 hours
Dingboche is a great peak of Ama Dablam, the ridge of Nuptse-Lhotse, Tawache, and Charlotte. We trek to Chhukung by walking through stone-walled fields, Imja Khola valley. The trail ahead is intersected by icy streams. We reach Chhukung, a small settlement in about half an hour from Bibre.
Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 8Acclimatization: Climb Chhukung Ri (5,546 m) 3 – 4 hours
Today is another day set aside for acclimatization. Climbing Chhukung Ri should help our body adjust to the high altitude. The climb to Chhukung Ri involves some easy scrambling near the summit. From the top, we can look directly across the valley for a fantastic view of Ama Dablam and Amphu Labcha peaks. We descend back to Chhukung and stay overnight here.
Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 9Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m): 3-4 hours
Today we climb south then turn east to the main line of the valley. We then walk on a winding path below the southern. Next, we continue walking on a pleasant trail along a streamside. A crisscross route through the Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines leads to a wide valley flanking the SW side of Island Peak. We stay overnight in Island Peak Base Camp
Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 10Pre-Climb training on Island Peak Base Camp
After breakfast our guides will provide training on peak climbing techniques and the proper ways of using climbing gears such as the ice axe, climbing boots and crampons, harness, ascender, etc. and using ropes to go up and down. Usually we will be climbing on rock surface for up to around 5770m. After that, we climb on ice and use ropes when necessary. However, the use of the rope and the length depends upon the season and the crevasses. We can spend the rest of the day hiking to high camp and back or resting for the next day’s climb. And overnight in Island Peak Base Camp
Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 11Island Peak Base Camp to Summit and back to Base Camp (6,189 m) 10-12 hours
We wake up early at around 12 to 1 am and have our breakfast. It is important we reach the summit before noon because in the afternoon the strong winds in the highlands. The trail moves up beyond the base camp for several hundred meters before striking off the steep hillside. Initially sandy, the path soon turns to grass before becoming boulder strewn. As we climb up the hill, we will see that the slope narrows and the trail enter a steep rock channel. We climb the rock gully. The guides will fix a rope when required. A steep snow slope leads us onto the summit ridge. Both fixed rope and man rope will be used during the climb for safety. We use fix rope after successfully climbing on rock. There are two newly formed crevasses which are approximately 3 and 4 meters long. We will be using ladders to cross them. After enjoying the summit views, we descend all the way to Island Peak Base Camp and stay overnight here.
Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 12Island Peak Base Camp to Pangboche (3,985 m) 5-6 hours
Today we descend to the lower altitudes following the same route back through the wide valley of Khumbu Khola to reach Pangboche. Pangboche is a scenic village surrounded by Everest to its north, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kangtaiga to the east, the Kongde range to the south and the Imja Tse River flowing through the wide fertile valley and overnight at Pangboche.
Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 13Pangboche to Namche Bazaar: 4-5 hours
Today we are return-descent to Namche Bazaar - once again traversing the beautiful, prismatic forests of blue pine and rhododendron. We reach the army camp at Namche Bazaar. While here, we would like to take a long last look (and picture!) back to Lhotse, the tip of Everest and Tengboche. On reaching our lodge, we take a nice hot shower and have a very relaxed sleep in our room in Namche Bazaar.
Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 14Namche Bazaar - Lukla (2,800m) 6 - 7 hours
.In the morning, walk down to Lukla providing unforgettable views of the terraced landscape and river valleys below, as well as up-close perspectives of some of the world's highest mountains followed by a trip to Lukla an overnight at Lukla.
Including meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 15Fly to Kathmandu
In the morning, take a spectacular 40-minute flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and we will transfer to the Hotel. We can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. If we want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, we may do to today. We will be a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of our journey and overnight in Kathmandu.
Including meal: Breakfast, Dinner -
Day 16Day 16: Final Departure
Our 16 Days Island Peak Climbing comes to an end today. A representative from Thai Nepal Travels will take you to the airport approximately 2 hours before the scheduled flight. We hope you have enjoyed the tour with us, and we are sure you will be back making another trip somewhere with Thai Nepal Travels again.
Including meal: Breakfast
Trip Note
Important Note:
Your safety is of paramount concern while traveling with THAI NEPAL TOURS. Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails traveling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, the health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
For the person who cannot continue trek until the end of trekking, or come back early of trekking in case of any reason he/she please notes that there will be no refund. If the cancellation happens before the trip, we will provide you accommodation in a guesthouse in Kathmandu. In case of the flight delay/cancellation after finishing of the trek, you will be responsible for all your expenses. Please also note that you will not be entitled to any refund for the services (such as hotel, transport, flight, etc.) included in the package that you would not use later.
Please note that often the Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight gets delayed by a few hours or may even be canceled for one, two, or more days due to unfavorable weather conditions. Such conditions may arise even in the best seasons. Hence, in such cases, you must be prepared for long waits either at Kathmandu or Lukla airports, as this can happen either at the start or end of the trek or even both! We will do our best to avoid such delays, and arrange the next flight for you. We suggest you be prepared for possible delays/cancellations, and if possible to come with some extra buffer days (1-2 days) at the end of the trip to accommodate such delays. If everything runs smoothly and you still have a few days of your buffer days left then you may even engage yourself in optional activities which can be arranged by Thai Nepal tours upon request. The optional activities may include visiting places/landmarks of your choice, adventure sports, shopping, etc.
In case the flight delay/cancellation happens at the start of the trip and it goes so long that it disturbs your onward travel schedule, you are free to choose an alternative trip such as a trek in the Annapurna, Langtang, or any other region. If you are not interested in the alternative trip and would rather wait for your original preferred trip, you are welcome to wait in Kathmandu for as many days as it takes to get a flight to Lukla. However, please note that there will be no refund if you lose time waiting at the airport and do not take an alternative tour or you only do a short trek later due to time limitation. If the cancellation happens before the trip, we will provide you accommodation in a guesthouse in Kathmandu. In case of the flight delay/cancellation after finishing of the trek, you will be responsible for all your expenses. Please also note that you will not be entitled to any refund for the services (such as hotel, transport, flight, etc.) included in the package that you would not use later
Accommodations
We will be providing you at Hotel Marshyangdi or equivalent in Kathmandu and teahouses during the trek. All accommodations are on the twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional.
Meals
During the trek, you can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.). Breakfast and dinner will be served from the tea-houses or from a lodge menu where we spent the night whereas lunch will be served on the way to the next destination. All meals will be provided during trekking while only breakfast will be available while in Kathmandu. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners for guests.
Physical Condition & Experience Requirements
Island Peak is not a technical peak but you will still require a good stamina to submit it. No prior climbing experience is required; however, having some knowledge on using climbing equipment will still be an asset. You will also need to have ample high altitude trekking experience. There will also be a pre -ice climbing training for participants in the Island Peak base camp. The training will mostly be about using climbing gears such as ropes, ice pick, harness, and crampons.
As 16- day Island peak expedition itinerary takes you to the summit very fast, it is recommended only to those who have sufficient high altitude trekking experience and good health.
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