Island Peak also known locally as Imja Tse 6,165 m (20,226 ft) is a mountain in Sagarmatha National Park in the Himalayas of eastern Nepal. This beautiful majestic mountain is one of the most popular climbs in the himalayas as it only requires basic mountaineering skills and a relatively good level of fitness.
TRIP ACTIVITY
Hiking
ACTIVITY RATING
Challenging
SKILL RATING
Basic Skills
DURATION
19 Days
DESTINATION
Nepal
GROUP SIZE
Tour Highlights
Summit Island Peak 6,165 m (20,226 ft)
Visit the Iconic Everest Base Camp
See spectacular view of the Himalayas
Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu: Arrival Day: Briefing. Altitude: 1,350 m/4,428 ft.
Welcome to Kathmandu, the capital and cultural hub of Nepal! We’ll be waiting with a warm greeting and easy transfer to your hotel. Take a rest after the long flight and explore Thamel the hub of Kathmandu Include B/B.
Day 02: Kathmandu to Lukla Flight and Phakding Altitude: 2,800m/9184ft (Lukla) & 2,652 m/8,698 ft (Phakding).
After a short morning flight to Lukla, you’ll be introduced to your guide and porter. Kick off your trek with an easy walk through Chaurikharka village and descent towards Dudhkoshi Ghat (2,530m/8,300ft). The trail follows the bank of the Dudhkoshi River until Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft), where we will be staying for the night to acclimatize. Enjoy your free time in Phakding, a popular stopping point. Overnight at Guest house Include meal B/L/D.
Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar Altitude: 3,440m/11,283ft Walking Distance: 10-12 km (5-6 hours).
We’ll have breakfast in Phakding before gearing up for the trek to Namche Bazaar, the biggest sherpa village in Nepal. Our trail takes us first over the Dudhkoshi River via a long suspension bridge, and then through a beautiful pine forest to Monjo, about two hours away. Soon thereafter, we will approach the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park for a brief permit check and then descend to Dudh Kosi River (spotting Mani stones along the way!) en route to Jorsale. Lunch will be served here, and then it’s uphill to Namche. Our path along the riverbank is flanked by two crossings, one of which is the Hillary Suspension Bridge. It’s a tough climb up the hill to our resting place, but you’ll be rewarded in Namche Bazaar with your first glimpse of Everest in its majesty. Overnight at Guest house Include meal B/L/D.
Day 04: Namche Bazaar: Rest and Acclimatization Day Altitude: 3,440m/11,283ft.
At this point, we take a well-deserved break! Today will be spent resting and allowing our bodies to become acclimatized to the lofty altitude. There’s an optional 2 hour hike to Everest View Point, an uphill walk that will help speed acclimatization. Otherwise, spend the day exploring Namche Bazaar. Check out the Sherpa museum for an overview of the Sherpa culture and history of mountaineering. On Saturdays, the Hatt Bazaar is open for trading and an intimate look at the locals’ marketplace. It is part of the larger Namche Bazaar, a shopping hub filled with all manner of trekking and mountaineering clothing and equipment. Overnight at Guest house Include meal B/L/D.
Day 05: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche Altitude: 3,870m/12,684ft Walking Distance: 10 km (6 hours)
Breakfast in Namche Bazaar fuels us for another day of trekking towards Everest Base Camp today! Breathtaking views of the Himalayas – Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kwangde – are some of the highlights not be missed. A short drop takes us to the riverside, then it’s across the river upwards through the forest pass. Brace your legs for a continual uphill trek at this point, alternating between a gradual grade and some seriously steep ground! Our destination, Tengboche, is known as one of the most beautiful places in the Everest region. Its views, which include Ama Dablam, are legendary. We’ll stop in on the Tengboche monastery, which is one of the largest in Khumbu. Nourish your spirit with a guided tour of the monastery grounds, followed by chanting and prayer with the resident Buddhist monks. Overnight at Guest house Include meal B/L/D.
Day 06: Tengboche to Dingboche Altitude: 4,400m/14,435ft Walking Distance: 11 km (6 hours).
Our trek today kicks off with a walk through the rhododendron forest to Deboche followed by a bridge over the raging Imja Khol River. We’ll pass the valley wall and then traverse the plains to Pangboche village, the biggest settlement of Sherpas in the region. Enjoy a great opportunity to observe a typical Sherpa village and have lunch with the locals! The intrepid can brave a brief hike to the Pangboche monastery, one of the oldest in the area. Our afternoon trek will be a difficult one, as the landscape gives way to dry, deserted mountains and we hike towards Dingboche. Overnight at Guest house Include meal B/L/D.
Day 07: Dingboche: Rest and Acclimatization Day Altitude: 4,400m/14,435ft
This is your chance to rest up before the last leg of our adventure! Savor a full day of exploring Dingboche and the surrounding valleys of Chhukung and Imja, the latter of which links with Island Peak, the high passes of Amphu Laptsa, and Makalu Barun National Park. Taking an optional trek to the valleys will pay off in rewarding views, but taking it easy is the most important thing today. You’ll need your rest for the penultimate day of ascent tomorrow. Overnight at guest house Include meal B/L/D.
Day 08: Dingboche to Lobuche Altitude: 4,900m/16,076 ft Walking Distance: 11-12 km (6-7 hours).
The next part of our adventure brings over craggy mountain terrain to Lobuche, a small settlement with amazing views of Mt. Lobuche, Mt. Pumari and the Nuptse. Prepare to snuggle up for a cold night, as we are now almost three miles above sea level and the evenings can be downright chilly! Overnight at Guest house Include meal B/L/D.
Day 09: Lobuche to Gorakshep and Everest Base Camp Altitude: 5180m/16,994ft (Gorekshep) & 5364m/17598 (EBC) Walking Distance: 15 km (6-8 hours).
Our day kicks off with an initial, relatively easy trek from Lobuche to Gorekshep. The subsequent, straight trail to Everest Base Camp is harder, involving rocky dunes and moraine, formed accumulation of unconsolidated glacial debris. On the way to our destination, we’ll approach the famed Khumbu Glacier and icefall, located on the slopes of Everest. At the Base Camp, our goal, you’ll have the chance (during the spring climbing season) to meet climbers attempting to scale the mountain’s summit. Break out your cameras for unbelievable views of breathtaking beauty. Overnight at guest house Include meal B/L/D.
Day 10: Kalapathar and back to Dingboche Altitude: 5,545 m/18,192 ft. (Kalapathar) & 4,330 m
Today starts with a climb up to Kalapather for some of the finest panoramic views of the Himalayas to be found! Once we finish the morning climb we will head back down the mountain to Dingboche where we break off from the main Everest Base Camp Overnight at Guest house Include meal B/L/D.
Day 11: Trek to Chukung (4770 m) 4 hour trek overnight good lodge.
Today start late morning only 3 to 4 hour walk to chukung then take rest whole day before island base camp you can check you gear in chukung if you want rent you’re climbing gear in chukung also possible. Overnight at guest house include meal B/L/D.
Day 12: Trek to island peak base camp.
The way from chukung to base camp is very easy about 1 hour we have the walk on the glacier and the zigzag and rockey. We can take 3 to 4 hour to base camp. Base camp is little windy so we have to choose the place in the corner side for setting the camp in the base camp. In October season water is mostly available there in the base camp. Overnight tent camp Include meal B/L/D.
Day 13: Rest day in base camp preparation day for climbing
With Everest View treks And Expedition climbing Guide will teach /short Training how to fix or blay the rope whiling climbing the Island peak. Overnight tent camp include meal B/L/D.
Day 14: Summit Island peak (6189m) back to base camp.
Today’s the big day! Prepare to get started before the thin light of dawn as we make our ascent with head lamps, scaling the rocky trail up. Our timing is superb: we’ll drink in a glorious Himalayan sunrise atop a shining glacier and prepare for the tough, ultimate climb. A brief trek against a plateau of virginal snow brings us to the steep, precipitous final head wall. Time to put those climbing skills to use! The scramble for the summit is arduous, but you’ll never be more proud of yourself! After a brief, triumphant time at what feels like the top of the world, it’s (carefully!) downwards towards the base camp. Overnight tent camp include meal B/L/D.
Day 15: Trek to dingboche (4310 m) walk about 5 to 6 hour overnight good lodge.
today short day walk from island base camp to dingboche village around 4 to 5 hour we walk all the way gradual down to dingboche then you can relax Overnight at guest house Include meal B/L/D.
Day 16: Dingboche to Namche bazaar Altitude: 3440m/
We retrace the original steps of our ascent as we make our way back down the mountain again. The fascinating culture of the Sherpa’s is on display once more – don’t miss a peak at the yak-herding namche mainly downhill, although it does, counter intuitively, require an hour scaling a hill. We’ll be in Namche by late afternoon and off to bed before our second last day on the mountain Overnight at Guest house Include meal B/L/D.
Day 17: Namche to Phakding and Lukla Altitude: 2,800m.
After breakfast, we trek toward the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then pass through several local villages. Our arrival in Lukla brings an evening in a proper hotel and, traditionally, a party with your trekking crew: you made it! Thanks to great teamwork and perseverance, you’ve accomplished a physical feat of which others only dream. This is your last night on the mountain, which can be bittersweet Overnight at guest house Include meal B/L/D.
Day 18: fly back Lukla to Kathmandu.
In the morning, you’ll hop a brief flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, where your journey both began and ends. You’ll transfer to your hotel upon landing for some much-needed solo rest and reflection after your trek conquering the Himalayas. We’ll reunite in the evening for a farewell dinner at one of the best Nepalese restaurants in town, where we’ll be eager to hear your feedback on the trip include B/B.
Day 19: Fly home farewell friend
You are saying goodbye to the mountains as your journey to Nepal. Comes to an end today we hope you enjoyed the tour with us, and are sure you will be back in your trip somewhere in the Himalayan again. Approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight a representative from EVT will transfer you to the airport on your way home you’ll have plenty of time to plan your next Adventure in the wonderful Country of Nepal.
Tour Package Details
What’s Included?
Not Included
- GUIDES & SUPPORT TEAM: A team of certified and English speaking mountain guides. Support team includes sherpas to carry up to 10kg per person.
- FOOD & BEVERAGES: This is a full board expedition with 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch & dinner), along with coffee & tea at meals. The team will also have a Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner whilst in Kathmandu.
- ACCOMMODATION: Comfortable lodge in Mulkot pre-trek, premium hotel in Kathmandu post-trek and local teahouses during the trek.
- AIRFARE: Return flight from Manthali to Lukla.
- HELICOPTER: Helicopter flight from Pheriche to Lukla.
- TRANSPORTATION: Transfers to/from the airport and all road transport within the itinerary.
- PERMITS & DOCUMENTATION: All entrance fees and trekking permits.
- EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
First aid equipment in case of emergencies on the mountain.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED IN THIS TRIP
- INTERNATIONAL AIRFARES: Airline Tickets to and from Kathmandu Nepal
- ADDITIONAL FOOD & BEVERAGES: Outside the itinerary
- TRAVEL INSURANCE: Medical Evacuation,Travel and Cancelation InsuranceÂ
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