Island Peak, standing tall at an elevation of 6,189 m, is one of the most popular trekking peaks in Nepal. Also known as Imja Tse in the Sherpa language, the beautiful island peak is situated in the Khumbu region. Since the mountain looks like an island from afar amidst the icy, cold water, the peak got its name. It was named Island Peak by Sir Eric Ship ton, and it falls under the Sagarmatha National Park region, the biggest national park in the country.
The Island Peak is an extension of a peak coming down from the southern side of Lhotse Sar. The first successful expedition was made by an expedition group from Switzerland in 1956 AD as a practice before climbing Mount Everest. For more than ten years, Island Peak has remained the favorite choice among mountaineers and trekkers alike. It is a perfect trekking peak to climb if you are looking for just the right balance of fun and adventure. Reaching the top of Island Peak is an incredibly gratifying moment, as we will be able to see the majestic view of the Himalayan Shangri-La and the whole mountain ranges of the Khumbu region. The substitute route to reach the top of the peak is from High Camp, which is situated at a height of 5,600mm. The peak is the most noteworthy trekking peak in the whole eastern Himalayan range due to its glaciated west face rising from the very big Lhotse Glacier.
The campaign to climb Island Peak and the point of highest altitude during the trek will be 6,189m, the height of the peak itself. The nights will be spent in camps, motels, and tea houses, depending on the region. On average, we will walk for around seven hours per day, and on some days, the hours will be extended to up to eight hours. We will cover a distance of 10 kilometers on average per day.
The Island Peak Climbing is considered a moderately challenging journey. It is especially appropriate for individuals who enjoy trekking and want to start mountain climbing.
Depending on the detours, the journey will take 14 to 19 days to accomplish, with only one or two of those days set off specifically for climbing. Daily, the trip on hills and difficult terrains takes an average of 4 to 6 hours. Another difficulty is crossing the glaciers, rivers, rough terrain, and mountain passes. You will have to climb for 12 to 13 hours on the actual summit day, covering a distance of around 10 miles. Hence, the climbers need prior high-altitude trekking experience. No prior climbing expertise and proficiency in fundamental mountaineering techniques are mandatory because the team will provide pre-climb instruction.
The highest altitude you will reach during the Island Peak Climb journey is at the Island Peak top at 6189 meters above sea level. Also, you will be spending many nights above 3,000 meters in elevation. As a result, there are chances of being affected by the symptoms of Altitude Sickness. Hence, we should take measures of prevention such as acclimatizing, hydrating, getting enough sleep, etc.
Day 01: – Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel, and welcome drinks.
Day 02: – Shopping and preparing for trekking and climbing.
Day 03: – Kathmandu – Flight to Lukla (45m) and Trek to Phakding (3/4h) 2610m.
Day 04: – Phakding – Namche Bazar (3/4h) 3440m.
Day 05: – Khumjung visit and Acclimatization day at Namche Bazzar.
Day 06: – Namche – Tengboche (5/6h) 3870m.
Day 07: – Tengboche – Dingboche (5/6h) 4630m.
Day 08: – Dingboche – Chhukung (3/4h) 4730m.
Day 09: – Chukung – Climb up to Chhukung Ri view point & continue Island Peak Base Camp 4970m.
Day 10: – Base Camp – Summit Island Peak 6183m
Day 11: – Island Peak – Dingboche 4410m.
Day 12: – Dingboche – Namche (5/6h) 3440m.
Day 13: – Namche – Lukla (6/7h) 2850m.
Day 14: – Lukla – Flight to Kathmandu (35m) 1350m and transfer to the hotel.
Day 15: – Rest and Shopping day
Day 16: – Departure from Kathmandu to your final destination.
While you make such an adventure travel plan to visit Nepal, please bring one suitcase, duffel bag, and trekking day pack inside or as hand luggage used for Kathmandu. You just need casual clothes, such as jeans and a light jacket, if the evening gets cold. Leave your things that you don’t need for trekking, travel, or climbing at the hotel while you return from the trip, and then you will bring them back from there. The items that you need are listed below:
Necessary equipment:
Climbing Equipment
Clothing
Materials
General
While you are traveling in Nepal, there are many kinds of foods available, such as Nepali, Indian, Chinese, Thai, Korean, and Continental foods.
Kathmandu: While you stay in Kathmandu, there are a lot of restaurants and bars with many kinds of typical foods. So, you should choose yourself according to your own restaurant and enjoy it.
Pokhara: While you are in Pokhara, as well as in Kathmandu, amusement will be different.
Trekking: While you are on the trek, you will have chosen according to the menus as: Nepali, India, Chinese, Continental foods, etc.
Food available during the trek:
Hot Drinks | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
Black Tea
Milk Tea Nepali Tea Black Coffee Milk Coffee Hot Lemon Lemon Honey Mint Tea Ginger Tea Masala Tea Garlic Tea
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Porridge
Muesli Rice pudding Cornflakes Toast French Toast Pan cake Tibetan Bread Chapati
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Noodle Soup
Sandwich Fry Noodle Mo.mo Items Pizza Macaroni Pasta Spring Roll Fried Rice
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Dal Bhat Set
Pizza items Sizzler Items Mo. Mo Items Chowmen Items Steak Items Pasta Macaroni Local Items Fried rice
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After confirmation, you will receive by mail the booking form with all the details for the payment of the deposit. The deposit will be sent by transfer to our bank. When we receive the money, we will send you the final invoice with the balance to pay. The balance will be paid upon your arrival in Kathmandu.
You can pay your deposit either by bank transfer or at the following bank:
Dear Client, If you have any problems with the above payment system, then you can send it to us through a money transfer, such as:
Normally, you can directly deposit the amount of your trip into our bank account with the following account information:. But the money transfer system is for if the bank account doesn’t work, and it is for a quick & easy way to get your payment method.
Cash
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