The 20-Day Island Peak Climbing and EBC Itinerary offers a balance of nature and adventure in one trip. The package is ideal for adventure seekers who want to complete a difficult trek in Nepal and climb a mountain peak. No prior climbing or high-altitude experience is necessary, but it is advised to get in some trekking and exercise at least two months before the excursion. The route provides the finest hiking path in addition to a more tranquil approach and a circular route that prevents backtracking. The strenuous Island Peak Climb offers panoramic views of the whole Khumbu region from the summit of the island peak. The trip starts with an exhilarating domestic flight that arrives on a small airstrip in Lukla, and you will stay two nights to acclimate to the high altitude.
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 Shipton, 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 will be around 20 days long, 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 teahouses, 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. Before climbing the Island Peak, we will trek through two iconic destinations in the Everest region: Everest Base Camp at an altitude of 5,087m and Kala Paththar. From here, we can have the most magnificent view of Mount Everest and other 8,000-meter peaks like Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and Mt. Cho Oyu, among others.
The most optimum seasons for Island Peak climbing are autumn (September and November) and spring (April and May). The months are selected depending on the climate and visibility. Winter months are not suggested because there will be very heavy snowfall, making it impossible to climb.
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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 – Dole (5/6h) 4200m.
Day 07: – Dole – Machherma (4/5h) 4470m.
Day 08: – Machherma – Gokyo (3/4h) 4790m.
Day 09: – Ascent early in the morning to the Gokyo Ri peak (2/3h) 5360m and continue to Thangnak (2 /3h) 4700m.
Day 10: – Thnagnak – Climb up to the Cho La Pass (5420m) and descend to Dzonglha (7/8h) 4830m.
Day 11: – Dzonglha – Labuche (3/4h) 4910m.
Day 12: – Labuche – Gorak shep (3/4h) 5140m and hike to Everest Base Camp 5364m then back to Gorakshep.
Day 13: – Gorak Shep – Climb up Kalapatthar (2/3h) 5545m for Khumbu Himalayan range, back to Dingboche (4/6h) 4410m.
Day 14: – Dingboche – Chhukung (3/4h) 4730m.
Day 15: – Chukung – Climb up to Chhukung Ri view point & continue Island Peak Base Camp 4970m.
Day 16: – Base Camp – Summit Island Peak 6183m and back to Dingboche 4410m.
Day 17:– Dingboche – Namche (5/6h) 3440m.
Day 18: – Namche – Lukla (6/7h) 2850m.
Day 19: – Lukla – Flight to Kathmandu (40/45m) 1350m and transfer to the hotel.
Day 20: – 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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